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CB Index (Settlement-Derived Rating)

A CB Index is a settlement-derived rating computed from evidence.

It is not a subjective score and not a claim about model intelligence.

Definition

A CB Index record summarizes a transaction’s clearing outcome using only verifiable inputs:

  • Routing decision (routing.jsonl)
  • Settlement receipt (settlement.jsonl)
  • Seal record (seal.jsonl, when enabled)
  • Reproducibility stamp (repro.jsonl)
  • Archival status (archive.jsonl, when enabled)

Minimal fields

  • Identity: request_id, settlement_id, optional tenant_id, session_id, turn_index
  • Routing: risk_profile, provider_tier, provider_id, selected_model_artifact_id, routing_reason_code
  • Settlement: compliance_status (allow|transform|escalate|void), output_hash
  • Notarization: signer_id, alg, seal presence
  • Reproducibility: repro_stamp_sha256
  • Archival: status (uploaded|exists|upload_failed)

Intended use

  • Compare operational integrity and compliance behavior across providers and tiers.
  • Provide a deterministic, auditable input into risk controls and governance.
  • Drive institutional reporting without inventing claims.