License

License modes

• Evidence Mode — generates deterministic evidence bundles and supporting PDFs without issuing authority decisions.
• Authority Mode — permits issuance of authority records under a declared governance context.

In Evidence Mode, documents are supporting artifacts only and must not be treated as issued authority.

Authority tiers

• Tier A — Registry-scoped authority — one authority decision under one registry + one declared context + one bounded scope.
• Tier B — Registry stewardship authority — multiple scoped decisions under the declared context; registry stewardship capabilities by engagement terms.
• Partner — Limited window — up to 3 authority decisions within 72 hours of first issuance.

Why a license is required to start

Because authority must be controlled. The offline kit refuses to run without a signed license file to prevent unauthorized issuance and to preserve evidentiary integrity.

Expiry behavior

• New authority decisions are disabled.
• Bundle verification and replay remain available.
• Historical authority records remain auditable.

Operator docs: License operations