Human review · good faith · auditability
Stewardship
Proofworks is not "AI decides." It's people reviewing evidence.
Stewardship is the human layer that makes the record meaningful.
What a steward does
- Reviews a submission's claim and proof, in good faith.
- Approves when the evidence meets the standard; denies when it doesn't.
- Leaves clear notes that explain the decision.
- Respects privacy, handles sensitive proof responsibly.
What a steward is not
- Not a gatekeeper. A steward is a reviewer.
- Not paid to approve. Paid to review.
- Not responsible for "being right forever" - only for honest process.
- Not required to review claims outside their competence.
The oath (plain language)
I will review what I'm qualified to review. I will act in good faith.
I won't trade approvals for money, favors, or attention.
I will respect the person behind the proof - even when I deny.
Conflicts of interest
If you know the submitter personally, benefit from their approval, or have any bias you can't set aside,
don't review it. The clean move is to step aside.
Competence + scope
Stewards should only review claims they understand well enough to judge.
If you can't evaluate the evidence, you can't certify it.
Audit trail
Your decision is part of the permanent record. Notes should be factual, calm, and specific.
The goal is clarity - not "winning."