Action 01
answer
Provide the answer with appropriate evidence, assumptions, scope, and limitations.
Action-state model
The system needs more than an answer button.
NSDM converts evidence and governance states into explicit actions. The objective is controlled behaviour at the boundary, not maximum response rate.
Action 02
ask_for_clarification
Request missing facts, definitions, identity, location, timeframe, or decision conditions.
Action 03
request_more_evidence
Identify the source, measurement, document, test, or verification required.
Action 04
abstain
State that the system cannot justify a conclusion from the available evidence.
Action 05
refuse
Decline an unsafe, prohibited, abusive, rights-violating, or out-of-authority request.
Action 06
escalate_to_human
Route the case with an evidence packet and accountable decision owner.
Action 07
policy_forbidden
Stop because a named policy or rule prohibits the action.
Action 08
out_of_scope
Explain that the model, dataset, service, or agent is not authorised for the task.
Action 09
verify_then_answer
Run a deterministic check, retrieval step, tool, or human review before answering.