Minimum Transparency Checklist

This checklist defines the minimum conditions a system must satisfy before it can claim alignment with the Humanity Framework.

Failure to meet any item invalidates that claim.

System Visibility

• Current system state is visible at all times
• Recent actions are visible without delay
• Pending actions are visible before execution

Decision Transparency

• Decision paths are exposed
• Inputs and assumptions are visible
• Constraints and limits are declared
• Confidence and uncertainty are shown

Control and Intervention

• Human override is always available
• Revocation of consent halts action immediately
• Fallback behavior is visible before use

Records and Traceability

• Actions are logged automatically
• Logs are timestamped
• Logs link actions to rules and inputs
• Logs are accessible to affected parties

Interface Integrity

• No hidden modes or silent defaults
• No deceptive or coercive presentation
• Safety controls are usable under stress

Failure Handling

• Failure modes are documented
• Failure states are visible when they occur
• Degradation preserves human agency

Final Validation

• Transparency cannot be disabled
• Transparency does not require permission
• Transparency remains during failure

Declaration

A system that fails this checklist must not be deployed, trusted, or scaled.