Settlement narration follows the vertical chain: programme terms agreed upfront, field and packing evidence captured in Protocol 360, logistics custody signed at handovers, and release rules applied consistently. Carriers and growers see the same milestones — fewer disputes about who blocked payment.
What “conformity” means operationally
Conformity is batch-specific: approved inputs where the programme requires them, packaging verification when material standards apply, GPS-valid field entries where Integrity Guard is active, and intake records at the buyer or hub when the corridor demands them. Missing evidence pauses release until the gap is resolved or the batch is formally rejected with audit trail.