# 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- **Superseded by:** 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.