1. Functional Specification: Licensing & Override Management Module (Phase 3)
1.1 Overview
This module enables users and organizations to create, issue, track, and enforce smart licenses with advanced override capabilities. It integrates with fingerprint identity systems, sovereign ledgers, and DAO governance for decentralized compliance.
1.2 Key Features (Core 10 included)
- Smart License Issuance
- Fingerprint ID Creation & Management
- Override Tracking & Enforcement
- Dispute Resolution Workflow
- Sovereign Ledger Integration
- License Audit Trail Visualization
- QR Code Generation & Attribution
- User & Role Management
- API Access & Developer Tools
- Notification & Alert System
1.3 User Roles
| Role | Description | Permissions |
| License Creator | Creates and issues licenses | Full access to license creation and management |
| License Holder | Holds issued licenses | View license status, receive notifications |
| Override Moderator | Reviews and adjudicates override disputes | Manage disputes, approve or reject overrides |
| Auditor | Views audit logs and reports | Read-only access to all license and override data |
| System Admin | Manages users, roles, and system settings | Full administrative access |
1.4 User Stories
- As a License Creator, I want to create a new smart license, assign fingerprints, and generate a QR code, so I can distribute licenses efficiently and track usage.
- As a License Holder, I want to scan a QR code to verify my license validity quickly.
- As an Override Moderator, I want to review override requests, see the full audit trail, and vote on dispute outcomes.
- As an Auditor, I want to generate reports on license compliance and override events over a given period.
- As a System Admin, I want to assign roles to users and control access levels.
2. UI Wireframe Outline: Licensing & Override Management Module
2.1 Dashboard (Landing Page)
Elements:
- Summary Cards: Total Licenses Issued, Active Overrides, Pending Disputes, Upcoming Expirations
- Recent Activity Feed: Override events, dispute updates, new licenses issued
- Quick Actions: Create License, Scan QR, Submit Dispute
- Navigation Sidebar: Licenses, Overrides, Disputes, Users, Reports, Settings
2.2 License Management Screen
Elements:
- License List: Table with columns (License ID, Holder, Status, Expiration, Overrides Count)
- Filters: Status (Active/Expired), Date Range, License Type
- Search bar for license IDs or holders
- Buttons: Create New License, Export List
- License Detail Modal (on click): License metadata, Fingerprint IDs, QR code, Override history, Edit license button
2.3 Create/Edit License Form
Sections:
- License Details: Name, Description, Terms & Conditions
- Fingerprint Assignment: Assign existing or create new fingerprint IDs
- Override Rules: Define conditions for overrides and automated actions
- Validity Period: Start Date, End Date, Renewal options
- QR Code Preview and Download
- Submit/Save Button
2.4 Override Tracking & Dispute Resolution
Override List:
- Override Event ID, License ID, Requester, Status, Date Submitted
- Filters: Status (Pending, Resolved, Escalated)
- Search bar by override or license ID
Dispute Detail View:
- Override event timeline with metadata
- Voting interface for DAO moderators or admin decision panel
- Comment thread for discussion
- Resolution outcome and notification history
2.5 User & Role Management
User List:
- User Name, Role, Last Active, License Association
- Add New User button
- Edit Role Modal: Assign or revoke permissions
2.6 Reports & Analytics
- License Issuance Trends
- Override Frequency & Outcomes
- Compliance Status Overview
- Exportable CSV & PDF Reports
- Custom Date Range Selector