{
  "draft": {
    "label": "Draft",
    "meaning": "Packet is being prepared and may be incomplete.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Local packet draft only."
  },
  "ready_for_handoff": {
    "label": "Ready for handoff",
    "meaning": "Required packet fields are present and the packet is ready for a later approved handoff step.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Validated packet with required fields present."
  },
  "blocked_missing_required_fields": {
    "label": "Blocked missing required fields",
    "meaning": "Packet cannot be handed off because required fields are missing.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Validation output showing missing fields."
  },
  "handed_off": {
    "label": "Handed off",
    "meaning": "Packet was sent or transferred to an approved destination, but confirmation is not yet available.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Timestamped handoff log, transport receipt, or approved system response showing transfer attempt."
  },
  "awaiting_downstream_confirmation": {
    "label": "Awaiting downstream confirmation",
    "meaning": "Handoff was attempted and the packet is waiting for downstream system confirmation.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Handoff evidence plus pending downstream status."
  },
  "downstream_confirmed": {
    "label": "Downstream confirmed",
    "meaning": "Downstream system confirmed the relevant action.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Direct downstream confirmation from CRM, form, message, appointment, or approved destination system."
  },
  "failed_downstream": {
    "label": "Failed downstream",
    "meaning": "Downstream handoff or confirmation failed.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Error response, failed job log, or downstream rejection evidence."
  },
  "archived": {
    "label": "Archived",
    "meaning": "Packet is retained as a reference and is not active for handoff.",
    "safe_to_claim_publicly": false,
    "required_evidence": "Archive marker with timestamp and reason."
  }
}