The six checks
Authority
Checked before the action executes.
Policy
Checked before the action executes.
Evidence
Checked before the action executes.
Harm
Checked before the action executes.
Regulation
Checked before the action executes.
Escalation
Checked before the action executes.
Outcome: HELM allows, blocks, or escalates the action and records a signed decision — no unauthorized customer-facing action executes, and any denial names a licensed human owner. See the gate →