# ADR-NNNN: <Decision Title>

- **Status:** Proposed
- **Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
- **Decision owners:** <names/handles>
- **Reviewers:** <names/handles>
- **Supersedes:** <ADR-NNNN or none>
- **Superseded by:** <ADR-NNNN or none>
- **Related:** <issues/PRs/specs>

## Context

What problem, constraint, or architectural tension forced this decision?

## Decision Drivers

- <driver 1>
- <driver 2>
- <driver 3>

## Considered Options

1. <option A>
2. <option B>
3. <option C>

## Decision

We will <state the chosen option clearly>.

## Consequences

### Positive

- <benefit>

### Negative / Trade-offs

- <cost or risk>

### Neutral / Operational

- <ongoing implication>

## Validation

How will we know this decision remains correct? Include tests, metrics, audit checks, or review triggers.

## Notes for AI-assisted work

AI tools may help draft this ADR, but **must not mark it Accepted without human review**. Accepted ADRs are immutable: create a new superseding ADR rather than editing an Accepted ADR.
