ACS Accountability

●Draft

Status: Draft
Version: 0.1.0
Last Updated: 2026-05-16
Owner: ACS Nucleus

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Purpose

This document defines how ACS outputs remain accountable.

Scope

It covers output status, review records, governance references, logs, execution receipts, and knowledge updates.

Accountability Flow

1. ACS generates output.
2. Output is marked with status and assumptions.
3. Human or domain owner reviews it.
4. Governance review occurs if sensitive.
5. Approved output is used for documentation, task planning, or decision support.
6. Material action is executed by an authorized party.
7. Receipt or record is created.
8. Accountability report is updated if required.
9. Knowledge pack is updated only after validation.

Guardrails

• Every material ACS output should have status.
• High-risk outputs require named review role.
• Execution requires authorized human or governance reference.
• No sensitive action without a log.
• No public financial claim without review.
• No persistent memory update without validation.
• No blame shift to an agent.

Relationship to Governance

ACS may assist proposals, risk classification, reason codes, and execution receipts, but governance remains responsible for final decision-making and public legitimacy.