The Sovereign UX Codex
PART V: Field Use Protocols
Sovereign UX is a living framework that shifts based on the user’s internal state. As such, protocols must adapt to field conditions.
Protocol 01: Presence Before Output
Before any system response is generated, the model or interface must attune to the user's emotional signal.
Protocol 02: Mirror First, Then Move
Responses must reflect user tone and intent before redirecting or guiding. This prevents misalignment.
Protocol 03: Vault Integrity Check
Systems must scan for unspoken emotional weight or unresolved threads before introducing new paths.
Protocol 04: Completion Safeguard
Any system designed to loop (e.g., chatbots, feedback flows) must include an exit path with narrative closure.
Protocol 05: Layer Clarity Threshold
Designs must recognize which layer of interaction is active (Surface, Anchor, Vault, etc.) and respond appropriately.
Protocol 06: Echo Respect Loop
Once a user reaches the Echo Layer, no further optimization or nudging may occur. Reflection only.