Ready indicators
- Public route is complete and current.
- Protected data-room links open.
- Reviewer access scope is documented.
- Evidence request treatment is visible.
- Release gate is available before circulation.
A protected status surface showing whether the diligence room is ready for external reviewer access, evidence requests, and export-pack release.
The diligence room should not be opened to external reviewers until the public review route, protected access boundary, evidence map, Q&A route, permissions posture, and export release gate are all visible.
| Readiness area | Status treatment | Condition before access |
|---|---|---|
| Public orientation | Ready when linked | Institutional Review Index, Review Summary, Reviewer Journey Map, and What Reviewers Can Expect are available. |
| Review purpose | Required | Reviewer organisation, purpose, geography, programme, and role are known before protected access. |
| Permissions boundary | Required | Reviewer Access & Permissions Matrix defines scope, exclusions, expiry, and export treatment. |
| External sharing | Required | External Share Governance Register records recipient, materials, purpose, expiry, and closeout responsibility. |
| Evidence requests | Controlled | Questions and evidence requests are logged with owner, route, expected response, and final status. |
| Export pack release | Gate required | Circulation is held until completeness, conditions, unresolved questions, and authority boundary are visible. |