Implemented in a Federated Trust service path with current evidence. The named deployment and evidence scope still matter.
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Maturity labels describe the public engineering posture; governing-reference labels identify design inputs. These labels are not a certification, agency authorization, FIPS-validated cryptographic-module claim, or guarantee that every deployment has the same controls. Assurance and responsibilities are established for a named service, integration, evidence date, and risk context.
Code or contracts exist, but integration, operational, or assurance gates still prevent general availability.
An approved target shape or contract that is not represented as generally available. A validated deployment package is still required.
A stated engineering target that is not represented as implemented, generally available, or deployed today.
Implemented and assessed independently for a named scope and evidence date. This label does not extend beyond that evidence.
Authoritative material used to guide design and review. This status is not a certification or a universal conformance claim.