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Inherited floors

A namespace inherits every control Setting from its parent and can tighten it, never loosen it.

Satisfies

CriterionText
SOC2 CC5.1The entity selects and develops control activities that mitigate risks to its objectives to acceptable levels.
SOC2 CC5.2The entity selects and develops general control activities over technology to support its objectives.

Implemented by

Test

StepRule
KindPreventive: it stops the failure before it happens.
SelectEvery control Setting in every namespace, resolved from the platform down.
AssertNo descendant Setting sits below its ancestor’s floor.

Owner

Compliance Officer, Legal Team.

Example

A Studio sets a 24-hour delay window on Domain purchases. One Startup tightens it to 48 hours, and an attempt to set 12 hours is refused.