What is Guardrail mode in CADS?

Guardrail mode surfaces closure readiness and expectations with lighter blocking so teams can adopt governance without stopping all work on day one.

What is Enforced mode?

Enforced mode prevents closing a case until required closure items are satisfied according to workspace policy, or a documented soft exception records the variance.

Guardrail vs Enforced

Guardrail mode makes closure expectations visible with lighter friction. Enforced mode treats those expectations as gates — closure waits until readiness is met or a documented exception exists.

Concept

Plain-language definitions

Guardrail reminds responders what the workspace expects before closure and highlights gaps in readiness. Enforced can block “close case” flows in product until required items are present, depending on workspace configuration and severity.

Frequently asked questions

What is Guardrail mode in CADS?: Guardrail mode surfaces closure readiness and expectations with lighter blocking so teams can adopt governance without stopping all work on day one.
What is Enforced mode?: Enforced mode prevents closing a case until required closure items are satisfied according to workspace policy, or a documented soft exception records the variance.

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