# Reference repo outline — M&A diligence

**Suggested name:** `dna-codes/reference-ma-diligence`  
**Problem language:** diligence request, data room access, finding, risk rating,
sign-off authority.

## Tree

Same required layout as [checkout](./checkout.md).

## Seeded DNA focus

- Diligence workstream entities and relationships to target company artifacts
- Findings lifecycle (open → mitigated → accepted)
- Who may sign off residual risk; egress allowlist for external counsel after claim

## AGENTS.md rule (sketch)

```markdown
Before changing diligence workflows, finding statuses, sign-off permissions or
validation rules, use DNA MCP (list, get, validate, apply). Do not invent
approval chains in code.
```

## README must link

Agent quickstart; note that unclaimed sandboxes block egress — claim before
sharing data-room effects outside the platform.