# Contribution record template

This is a blank template, not an accepted contribution. Complete the scope agreement before substantial work; update the decision after review. Use public source links only. Public names, handles and affiliations require the contributor’s agreement.

## Source and scope

- Proposal / issue:
- Resource, task, tool or documentation:
- Original creators, source URL and version:
- Original citation instructions:
- License, access terms and unresolved permissions:
- Contributor handle(s) and proposed individual roles:
- Bounded deliverables and acceptance checks:
- Decision owner and independent review arrangements (unassigned if pending):
- Expected contributor acknowledgement:
- Agreed policy version and agreement links:

## Decision and evidence

- Artifact URL and exact commit / version:
- Automated check and scientific / engineering review records, where applicable:
- Decision: accepted / revision needed / not selected:
- Written reasons and unresolved issues:
- Actual individual roles and contribution evidence:
- Confirmed acknowledgement and contributor confirmation link:
- Public attribution preference and consent (name / handle / affiliation / no public acknowledgement):
- Original-source citation metadata and separate adaptation citation, if applicable:
- Approved listing or release scope and remaining access limits:
- Contributor confirmation, decision date and decision owner:

Keep original creator attribution separate from volunteer roles. Record corrections, negative findings and withdrawals without erasing accurate contribution history. Keep dated amendments and reconsideration records.