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How we classify everything BA knows.

Every canonical document is classified along 5 dimensions: IP layer, system layer, methodology role, audience, and lifecycle stage. This is the taxonomy that turns a pile of docs into a coherent knowledge architecture.

V2 Canon — Updated 2026-06-13

Updated to align with BA Architecture Canon V2.0 (2026-06-12). The pre-V2 3-layer diagram (Presentation / Orchestration / Computation) below has been reframed: Cloudflare Workers remain the single source of compute and trade-secret math; Supabase is now master data store (not a downstream cache); SmartSuite is an operational-workflow mirror only; Make.com is selective (per-scenario cost analysis gates retirement). The 5-dimension classification taxonomy on this page is unchanged. Source-of-truth: BA-Architecture-Canon-2026-06-12-V2. Index: Canonical Document Index V2.

The 5 classification dimensions

Together these dimensions answer five questions about every doc: How protected is it? · Where does it operate in the stack? · What is its function? · Who is allowed to see it? · Where is it in its lifecycle?

Cross-dimensional matrix · System Layer × IP Layer

The most consequential matrix. Tells you which docs need the strongest IP protection at which layer of the stack.

Cross-dimensional matrix · Methodology Role × Audience

Tells you what kind of function each doc serves and who can see it. Catches misclassifications: e.g., a narrative doc tagged "internal" is likely an underused asset.

IP Compartmentalization under BA Architecture Canon V2

The classification system above sits on top of the IP architecture defined in canon doc BA-IP-Compartmentalization-Architecture-V2.0.html. Under V2 canon (2026-06-12), the relationship is:

Compute · Cloudflare Workers

Single source of all mathematical computation. LESRI engine, scoring, classification, phase state machine, safety gates. Trade-secret algorithms live here only. Classified system layer = computation. IP layer L4 (the most protected).

Master Data · Supabase

Master data store. Stores inputs, outputs, configuration values — never computes. The Worker writes through directly to Supabase. Classified system layer = storage. IP layers: L3 (schema) / L4 (algorithm-derived rows).

Operational Mirror · SmartSuite

One-way downstream mirror for operational-workflow UIs only. Zero AI agents, zero algorithm logic. Coach-facing views and assessment intake. Classified system layer = presentation. IP layers: L1-L3. Selective Make.com flows (cost-analysis gated) shim where needed.

Note: The 3-box SVG/diagram on this page is pending a V2 re-render (the pre-V2 "Presentation / Orchestration / Computation" framing has been replaced above by the V2 Compute / Master Data / Operational Mirror cards). Make.com is no longer a top-level layer — it is treated as selective shim where retained, per the canon. See BA Architecture Canon V2 for the authoritative diagram and rationale.

How to classify a new document

Decision tree for when a new canon doc is added.

Step 1 — What IP layer?

If the doc reveals algorithm weights, thresholds, or composition functions → L4 Trade Secret.
If shared with investors under NDA → L2 Partner.
If shared with schools/clubs/franchisees → L2 Partner.
If meant for public consumption (marketing, awareness) → L1 Public.
Otherwise BA-owned methodology or implementation → L3 Proprietary.

Step 2 — What system layer?

Does it describe a UI surface? → Presentation.
Does it describe an integration/automation pipeline? → Orchestration.
Does it describe data structure or schema? → Storage.
Does it describe an algorithm or scoring function? → Computation.
Does it describe organization, policy, or IP rules? → Governance.

Step 3 — What methodology role?

Specification (defines what the system does) · Implementation (executes the spec) · Operations (day-to-day runbooks) · Evidence (validates with research) · Narrative (pitch/voice/messaging) · Index (table of contents/cross-reference).

Step 4 — Audience?

Internal-only · Investor (under NDA) · Partner (schools/clubs/providers) · Public (marketing).

Step 5 — Lifecycle stage?

Draft (not yet authoritative) · Active (in production use) · Mature (stable, infrequently updated) · Deprecated (superseded, kept for reference).

The classification of every canon doc

Every canonical document, classified. Click a row to open the underlying file.