# Architecture Decision Record

**ADR-[NNN] — [Short Decision Title]**

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**Metadata**

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ADR number | ADR-[NNN] |
| Date | |
| Status | Proposed / Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded |
| Decider(s) | |
| Affected system(s) | |
| Related ADRs | ADR-[NNN] (supersedes / related to) |

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## Context

> Describe the situation that requires a decision. What is the problem, constraint, or opportunity? Include relevant forces: technical, business, regulatory, team capability.

*Keep this to two to four paragraphs. The reader should be able to understand the decision without any prior context.*

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## Decision

> State the decision clearly and directly. Start with: **"We will..."** or **"We have decided to..."**

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## Rationale

> Why was this option chosen over alternatives? What were the key factors? Reference constraints, principles, or prior decisions where relevant.

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## Options Considered

### Option 1 — [Name] *(selected)*

**Description:** What it is and how it works.

**Pros:**
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**Cons:**
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**Why selected:** Brief reason.

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### Option 2 — [Name]

**Description:**

**Pros:**
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**Cons:**
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**Why not selected:**

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### Option 3 — [Name] *(if applicable)*

**Description:**

**Pros:**
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**Cons:**
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**Why not selected:**

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## Consequences

### Positive
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### Negative / Trade-offs
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### Risks Introduced
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## Compliance & Constraints

> Note any regulatory, security, or enterprise standards this decision must satisfy or has considered.

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## Review Conditions

> Under what circumstances should this decision be revisited?
> Example: *Review if [platform / vendor / policy] changes, or if [scale threshold] is exceeded.*

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## Artefacts Updated

- [ ] AoAP updated to reflect this decision
- [ ] CSA updated
- [ ] SAS briefed to stakeholders
- [ ] Architecture Register updated

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*OrdoAnimi · Architecture Decision Record · v1.0*