OWNER: add batch governance mode and PI hygiene standards

Author: ToolboxAid

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/README.txt

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 CCYYMMDD_HHMMSS.md
 
 Do not rewrite history snapshots after creation unless the owner explicitly approves.
+
+READ THIS FIRST
+
+1. Read Project Instructions before making changes.
+2. Project Instructions are append-only.
+3. Existing approved guidance may not be removed.
+4. Team ownership must be respected.
+5. BACKLOG_MASTER.md is the authoritative backlog.
+6. Build Path status derives from backlog status.
+7. Direct-to-main commits are prohibited.
+8. Use approved PR workflow.
+9. Follow OWNER governance decisions.
+10. When guidance conflicts, newest OWNER-approved guidance wins.
+11. Batch Governance Mode is the default for governance, documentation, and administrative work.

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/addendums/batch_governance_mode.md

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+# All-Teams Governance Rule: Batch Governance Mode
+
+Status: Approved  
+Owner: OWNER  
+Applies To: All teams
+
+## Purpose
+
+Increase throughput, reduce governance overhead, reduce review churn, and allow teams to spend more time building.
+
+## Rules
+
+1. Prefer workstream PRs for related governance, documentation, and administrative changes.
+2. Avoid one-document-per-PR unless risk, dependency order, or OWNER direction requires it.
+3. Review by workstream, not by individual file.
+4. Minimize approval cycles.
+5. Use stacked sequential PRs only when dependency order requires it.
+6. Codex should provide one executable command package for the workstream.
+7. Avoid repeated proceed confirmations.
+8. Stop only for start gate failure, merge approval, conflict, or OWNER decision.
+9. Standard review format:
+   - changed code files
+   - findings
+   - PASS / FAIL
+   - next action
+10. Governance exists to enable delivery, not become the bottleneck.
+
+## Default
+
+Batch Governance Mode is the default operating mode for all teams unless OWNER explicitly overrides it.

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/addendums/postgres_only.md

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+SQLite is deprecated.
+
+Game Foundry Studio standard database:
+PostgreSQL
+
+Rules:
+- No new SQLite implementations
+- No new SQLite dependencies
+- Existing SQLite references are technical debt
+- New persistence work targets PostgreSQL
+- PRs introducing SQLite should be rejected

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/addendums/referenced_asset_protection.md

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+Objects referenced elsewhere cannot be directly deleted.
+
+Lifecycle:
+- Active
+- Deprecated
+- Archived
+
+Applies to:
+- Assets
+- Audio
+- Fonts
+- Tags
+- Messages
+- Emotion Profiles
+- TTS Profiles
+- Objects
+- Worlds
+- Characters
+- Events
+
+Rule:
+Deprecate first.
+Delete only when no references exist.

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/addendums/table_first_ui.md

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+Game Foundry Studio uses a table-first creator experience.
+
+Preferred patterns:
+- table display
+- inline editing
+- save/cancel on row
+- add row at bottom
+- child rows for details
+- reusable table components
+
+Avoid:
+- large multi-page forms
+- modal-heavy workflows
+- separate edit pages when inline editing is practical
+
+Reference implementation:
+Idea Board is the reference implementation.

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/addendums/tool_imagery.md

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+# Tool Imagery Governance
+
+## Badge Standard
+
+- 1024x1024
+- Transparent background
+- No text
+- No labels
+
+## Tool Hero Standard
+
+- 1820x1024
+- Mascot scene
+- No text
+- No labels
+
+## Approved Mascots
+
+- Spark
+- Pixel Smith
+- ForgeBot
+- Foundry Bot

docs_build/dev/ProjectInstructions/team_assignments/team_ownership.md

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+# Team Ownership Governance
+
+## OWNER
+
+- Architecture
+- Product Direction
+- Cross-Team Governance
+- Final Approval
+
+## Team Alfa
+
+- Idea Board
+- Game Hub
+- Game Journey
+- Design
+- Objects
+- Worlds
+- Interface
+- Controls
+- Rules
+- Progression
+
+## Team Bravo
+
+- Graphics
+- Audio
+- Messages
+- TTS
+- MIDI
+- Publishing
+- Community
+- Marketplace
+
+## Team Charlie
+
+- Governance
+- Infrastructure
+- Operations
+- Diagnostics
+- System Health
+
+## Rule
+
+Ownership may only be reassigned by OWNER governance.