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.