{
  "version": "1.3.0-proposed",
  "domain": "inferenslab.org",
  "updated": "2026-07-07",
  "status": "proposed",
  "related_domains": {
    "institutional": "https://inferenslab.org",
    "product": "https://inferenslab.com",
    "doctrine": "https://interpretive-governance.org",
    "author": "https://gautierdorval.com"
  },
  "operational_status": {
    "public_surface": "operational",
    "product_audit": "beta",
    "behavioral_results_published": false
  },
  "purpose": "Separate semantic proximity from causal relevance, proof, authority, and equivalence.",
  "not_a_similarity_map": true,
  "separations": [
    {
      "from": "semantic_proximity",
      "not_equivalent_to": "causal_relevance",
      "reason": "Similarity does not prove a need chain."
    },
    {
      "from": "semantic_proximity",
      "not_equivalent_to": "canonical_equivalence",
      "reason": "Neighboring concepts may remain non-equivalent."
    },
    {
      "from": "intended_consequence",
      "not_equivalent_to": "guarantee",
      "reason": "Orientation is not a result promise."
    },
    {
      "from": "citation",
      "not_equivalent_to": "fidelity",
      "reason": "A cited answer can still distort scope."
    },
    {
      "from": "visibility",
      "not_equivalent_to": "recommendation",
      "reason": "Being mentioned is not being endorsed."
    }
  ]
}