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Boundary Logic 

The framework is intentionally bounded.

​​Its integrity depends on where it applies, where it does not,

and how it is stewarded. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

- At a glance. 

The following boundaries exist to preserve ethical coherence, institutional authority, and responsible use under pressure. 

1. Scope of Function

This framework does not function as legal advice, regulatory enforcement, investigative adjudication, or compliance certification. It does not replace institutional decision-making authority, nor does it issue prescriptive governance mandates. ​​

Its role is interpretive and structural: to surface how systems

respond under pressure, and where accountability architectures

hold or fracture. 

2. Conditions of Application

This framework is not designed for:​

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  • Individual personnel disputes. 

  • Retrospective blame assignment.

  • Media-driven escalation strategies. 

  • Situations in which outcomes are pre-determined. ​

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It is intended for institutions seeking coherence, not cover. 

3. Ethical Use 

Misuse includes attempts to:​

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  • Extract the framework without stewardship. 

  • Apply it selectively to justify existing positions.

  • Weaponise analysis for reputational defence. 

  • Bypass due process rather than examine it. ​

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Such use degrades ethical integrity and invalidates outcomes. 

4. Stewardship & Interpretation

The framework cannot be meaningfully automated or detached from its authorial logic. Interpretation requires contextual judgement, ethical calibration, and structural literacy. ​

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Detached application risks distortion, overreach or false certainty. 

5. Institutional Readiness

This framework is designed for institutions prepared to:​

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  • Engage in reflective governance. 

  • Examine incentive structures honestly. 

  • Tolerate discomfort without retaliation.

  • Act on insight rather than suppress it. ​

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It is not designed for institutions seeking control without accountability. 

6. Authority & Independence 

The framework maintains independence from legal, political or reputational pressure. Its value lies in restraint, not reach. ​​

Authority is preserved through ethical limits, not expansion. 

The Practice of Accountability Architecture 
© 2026 TANYA BUDHIWANT

 

© 2026 Tanya Budhiwant 

 

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