The Commit Boundary

What is a Commit Boundary?

The "commit boundary" is the moment when something becomes permanent. Before this point, you can edit freely. After it, the record is locked.

By Feature

| Feature | Draft State (Editable) | Committed (Permanent) | |---------|------------------------|----------------------| | Messages | While composing | After clicking Send | | Expenses | While in draft | After clicking Submit | | Timeline Entries | Never — saved immediately | When you click Save | | Calendar Events | While creating | After saving (edits logged) | | Schedule Requests | While composing | After submitting | | Pre-Approvals | While drafting | After submitting |

Why This Matters

The commit boundary gives you control:

• Take your time composing messages
• Review expenses before submitting
• Save drafts and come back later

Once you commit, you're confident the record is trustworthy.