Authority & Guardrails

CONTROL EXACTLY WHAT YOUR EMPLOYEES CAN DO

Four authority levels from Observer to Autonomous. Built-in guardrails that can't be disabled. Trust builds over time, not all at once.

Why Authority & Guardrails

Built for Real Work, Not Demos

Every capability is designed around how teams actually operate — continuous, collaborative, and accountable.

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Four Authority Levels

Observer (watch only), Advisor (suggest), Executor (act with approval), Autonomous (act independently). Granular control per employee.

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Non-Optional Guardrails

Budget caps, action limits, anomaly detection, kill switch, and undo window are built in. They can't be disabled.

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Cool-Off Period

First 7 days: daily summaries only, no autonomous actions. Trust builds through demonstrated competence.

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Full Audit Trail

Every action logged with full context -- who did what, why, when, and what happened. Complete transparency.

Trust progression

Trust Builds Over Time

Start conservative, promote when ready. Guardrails are always active, regardless of authority level.

Authority Levels
1
Observer
Watch and learn
View data
Learn patterns
Build memory
2
Advisor
Suggest actions
Create proposals
Draft content
Recommend changes
3
Executor
Act with approval
Execute approved actions
Budget-capped spending
Auto-apply fixes
4
Autonomous
Act independently
Full autonomy
Scheduled runs
Continuous operation
Built-in Guardrails
💰Budget Cap$500/mo limitAlways On
Action Limit50 actions/dayAlways On
🚨Anomaly DetectionFlags unusual activityActive
🛑Kill SwitchInstant haltAlways On
Undo Window24hr rollbackActive
❄️Cool-Off Period7 days onboardingAlways On
How it works

From Setup to Output in Minutes

A clear, repeatable process your team follows every time.

1

Start as Observer

New employees begin in Observer mode. They can see your data and learn, but can't take any actions. Perfect for building trust.

2

Upgrade to Advisor

Once you're comfortable, promote to Advisor. Employees suggest actions and create proposals, but you approve everything.

3

Promote to Executor

For trusted employees: they can execute approved action types automatically. Budget caps and action limits still apply.

4

Grant Autonomous

Full autonomy within guardrails. The employee acts independently on schedule. Kill switch and anomaly detection always active.

Related features

Authority & Guardrails integrates deeply with other JUSTTEAMS capabilities. Explore what's connected.

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