> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://intelfactor.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://intelfactor.gitbook.io/docs/intelfactor-ai/product-concepts/safety-rails.md).

# Safety rails

What is explicitly not automated.

IntelFactor provides decision support, not autonomous control.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
  RCA[RCA recommendation] --> OP[Operator decision]
  OP --> LOG[(Audit log + evidence link)]
  OP -.-> PLC[PLC / parameter change (blocked)]
```

### Non-negotiables

* No automatic PLC writes.
* No hidden control actions.
* Operator actions are logged and traceable.

### Next steps

* [Decision model](/docs/intelfactor-ai/product-concepts/decision-model.md)
* [Security model](/docs/intelfactor-ai/operations-and-security/security-model.md)
* [Documentation boundaries](/docs/intelfactor-ai/getting-started/documentation-boundaries.md)