The God of Small Things

Master case overview

Master file reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Illustrative status

Approved

Author / reference identity

Arundhati Roy

Subject area

Classic & Literary Fiction

Work

The God of Small Things

Review focus

Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation. Program questions are selected for this subject area; no passage-level findings are asserted.

Proposed formats · scenario

Ebook and library editions

Proposed market scope · scenario

Selected international editions; territories to be defined in the rights matrix

Book release date

15 March 1997
Publication history ↗

Registration date · illustrative

22 March 1997

Publication and registration basis

The God of Small Things: Title and author matched publication-history record. Original-language/edition differences are retained where specified. The modeled registration is seven days after release. Where a source gives only a month or year, dates are shown as a range rather than inventing a day.

Modeled review date

22 April 1997

Source basis

Library title, author, subject mapping and catalog program definitions; no manuscript examined.

Programs & status

This illustrative file covers 9 program records, 37 review controls and 0 open items. Select a program for its review details, document checklist and next action.

Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-LESR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. LESR-101

   Successor authority

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify the party authorized to act for estate or successor rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. LESR-102

   Rights succession

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, trace the relevant rights transfers without assuming estate ownership. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. LESR-103

   Edition-specific rights

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, separate underlying text from later introductions, notes and translations. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. LESR-104

   Territory differences

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, refer territory-dependent rights questions for verification. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. LESR-105

   Permission sign-off

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, record the authority needed for each proposed grant. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Successor authority checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Rights succession chronologyCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Edition rights inventoryCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Territory rights review matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Successor permission protocolCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-105.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-TFRR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

3 of 3 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 3

1. TFRR-101

   Translation grant

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify language, territory and format boundaries for a proposed translation. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. TFRR-102

   Translator rights

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, document translator credit, assignment and permitted reuse. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. TFRR-103

   Terminology control

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, prepare a terminology guide appropriate to the work’s subject area. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 3

• Foreign-rights grant matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Translator agreement checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Translation terminology briefCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-ASPR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. ASPR-101

   Adaptation scope

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, separate proposed screen, stage and performance rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. ASPR-102

   Option terms

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, document duration, exclusivity and exercise conditions for any proposed option. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. ASPR-103

   Reserved rights

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify publication and other rights excluded from the proposed grant. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. ASPR-104

   Creative approvals

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, define any contractual consultation and approval checkpoints. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. ASPR-105

   Credit and materials

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, document author credit and reuse of supplied publication assets. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Adaptation rights scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Option term checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Reserved-rights matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Adaptation approval scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Adaptation credit and asset sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-105.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-CYCS

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. CYCS-102

   Context guidance

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify contextual guidance for a proposed classroom or youth edition. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. CYCS-103

   Edition differences

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, distinguish complete, abridged and adapted editions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. CYCS-104

   Promotional targeting

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, align proposed marketing with the defined readership. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. CYCS-105

   Review process

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, define a documented local review process for disputed suitability decisions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Reader and educator context notesCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Youth edition comparisonCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Audience and marketing checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Suitability review protocolCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-105.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-LEIL

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. LEIL-101

   Institutional use

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, distinguish lending, classroom distribution and course-pack reproduction. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. LEIL-102

   User limits

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, define proposed access periods and concurrent-user limits. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. LEIL-103

   Accessible editions

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify authorized accessible-format delivery routes. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. LEIL-104

   Excerpt reuse

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, document the scope of permitted educational extracts. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Institutional use matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Access and licensing scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Accessible edition checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Educational excerpt permission sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-IDLC

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. IDLC-101

   Agreement inventory

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify proposed publisher, distributor and retail permissions for the named work. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. IDLC-102

   License boundaries

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, map term, format, territory, language and sublicensing limits. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. IDLC-103

   Retail metadata

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, reconcile title, author credit, edition description and rights-holder attribution. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. IDLC-104

   Accounting and reporting

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, document royalty reporting intervals, deductions and audit provisions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Distribution agreement inventoryCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Distribution license matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Retail metadata approval sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Royalty and reporting scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-IRTC

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. IRTC-102

   Territory and format scope

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, map languages, formats, exclusivity and reserved territories without assuming worldwide rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. IRTC-103

   Edition history

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, separate original publication rights from revised-edition and supplementary-material rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. IRTC-104

   Quotation permissions

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, record the basis for reuse of any third-party extracts in the proposed edition. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. IRTC-105

   Reversion and reservations

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify expired grants, reserved uses and conflicting options. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Territory, language and format matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Edition and rights chronologyCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Third-party permissions registerCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Prior grants and reversion scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-105.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-CAVR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

3 of 3 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 3

1. CAVR-101

   Visual asset provenance

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, record the source and permitted use of cover and interior visual assets. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. CAVR-103

   Format reuse

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, check proposed visual reuse across print, ebook, audio and promotion. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. CAVR-104

   Credit requirements

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, record mandatory image credits and license conditions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 3

• Cover and artwork provenance registerCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CAVR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Visual reuse permission matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CAVR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Visual credit-line sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CAVR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255-IBEM

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1997-AR-127255

Review scope

Ebook and library editions

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. IBEM-101

   Protected assets

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, separate protectable text and artwork from third-party names and lawful references. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. IBEM-102

   Authorized channels

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, distinguish approved editions and sellers from items that need verification. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. IBEM-103

   Monitoring exclusions

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, exclude commentary, criticism and other lawful references from proposed monitoring. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. IBEM-104

   Control verification

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, identify who may authorize use of the proposed author and publication branding. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. IBEM-105

   Notice readiness

   For the proposed scope of The God of Small Things, specify evidence capture and rights-holder approval before any proposed notice. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Protected asset inventoryCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IBEM-101.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Authorized edition and channel registerCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IBEM-102.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Monitoring keyword and exclusion planCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IBEM-103.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Brand and account control checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IBEM-104.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative
• Evidence capture and escalation protocolCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IBEM-105.Submission attempt 1 · 27 March 1997 · reviewed 22 April 1997 · illustrative

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Evidence and document index

A modeled evidence schedule for The God of Small Things. These are document requirements and scenario states, not uploaded attachments or manuscript citations.

Consolidated program status

Illustrative review history

Generated milestones showing how this workflow could progress; these events did not occur for the named author.

Program fee breakdown

The original illustrative case total is allocated across the 9 programs below. These example amounts are not payment receipts or quotations.

Total illustrative fees · USD$28,500

These restored case allocations are separate from the planning bands for new quotes. A written scope and quote determine the charge for an actual matter.

Next steps

1. Retain the edition, format and rights schedules modeled in this record.
2. Check proposed changes against each program’s maintenance standard.
3. Reassess new translations, licenses or substantial promotional changes before extending scope.

This sequence describes the modeled approved workflow only.