Project Rules

1. The original novel is the highest Canon.
2. archive/ and story/ are sources; game/ is derived output.
3. Do not overwrite original manuscripts or source ZIP files.
4. Put new ideas in ideas/inbox/ first.
5. Unapproved ideas are not Canon.
6. Record conflicts in story/_CONFLICTS/.
7. Keep code licensing separate from creative-content rights.
8. Do not use company/customer confidential assets or accounts.
9. Separate original images from release-optimized images.
10. Every release ZIP must remain runnable and preserve originals.