> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Govern Overview

> Trust the system with full traceability and control

# Govern

The **Govern** pillar helps you trust the system with full traceability and control.

## What You'll Find Here

**Govern** includes:

* **Trust & Traceability**: Lots, serials, traceability reports, signal tags, recalls, quarantine
* **Access Control**: Users, people, roles & policies, organizations, locations
* **Audit & Compliance**: System audit log, compliance rules, policies
* **Brand & Network Security**: Merchant settings, signal tags, tokenizer, trade networks
* **Configuration**: Budget codes, GL accounts, settings, API access

## Key Features

### Trust & Traceability

* **[Trust Dashboard](/govern/trust-dashboard)** - Overview of trust and traceability
* **[Lots](/govern/trust-lots)** - Manage lot numbers and batch tracking
* **[Serial Numbers](/govern/trust-serials)** - Track serialized inventory
* **[Traceability Reports](/govern/trust-traceability)** - Full chain of custody reports
* **[Signal Tags](/govern/trust-signal-tags)** - Blockchain-based verification
* **[Recalls](/govern/trust-recalls)** - Manage product recalls
* **[Quarantine](/govern/trust-quarantine)** - Quarantine inventory
* **[Expiry Management](/govern/trust-expiry)** - Manage expiration tracking

### Access Control

* **[Users](/govern/admin-users)** - Manage user accounts
* **[People](/govern/admin-people)** - Manage contacts and parties
* **[Roles & Policies](/govern/admin-roles)** - Configure RBAC and permissions
* **[Organizations](/govern/admin-organizations)** - Manage multi-org structure
* **[Locations](/govern/admin-locations)** - Configure locations and types

### Audit & Compliance

* **[System Audit Log](/govern/admin-audit-log)** - View all system changes
* **[Compliance Rules](/govern/admin-compliance)** - Configure compliance rules
* **[Policies](/govern/admin-policies)** - Manage policies

### Brand & Network Security

* **[My Merchant](/govern/my-merchant)** - Merchant/federation settings
* **[Signal Tags](/govern/signal-tags)** - Blockchain verification
* **[Tokenizer](/govern/tokenizer)** - Token management
* **[Trade Networks](/govern/trade-networks)** - Network configuration

### Configuration

* **[Budget Codes](/govern/budget-codes)** - Configure budget codes
* **[GL Accounts](/govern/gl-accounts)** - General ledger accounts
* **[Settings](/govern/settings)** - General settings
* **[API Access](/govern/admin-api)** - API keys and integration settings

## Recommended Workflows

### Trust & Traceability Setup

1. Configure **[Lots](/govern/trust-lots)** tracking for products
2. Set up **[Serial Numbers](/govern/trust-serials)** for serialized items
3. Configure **[Traceability Reports](/govern/trust-traceability)** for compliance
4. Set up **[Signal Tags](/govern/trust-signal-tags)** for brand protection

### Access Control Setup

1. Create **[Users](/govern/admin-users)** and assign to **[People](/govern/admin-people)**
2. Configure **[Roles & Policies](/govern/admin-roles)** with appropriate permissions
3. Set up **[Organizations](/govern/admin-organizations)** for multi-org networks
4. Configure **[Locations](/govern/admin-locations)** and location types

### Compliance Setup

1. Configure **[Compliance Rules](/govern/admin-compliance)** for your industry
2. Set up **[Policies](/govern/admin-policies)** for operational compliance
3. Enable **[System Audit Log](/govern/admin-audit-log)** for tracking
4. Review audit logs regularly for compliance

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## Related Pages

* [Sense](/sense/overview) - What's happening now
* [Decide](/decide/overview) - Turn signals into decisions
* [Execute](/execute/overview) - Turn decisions into actions
* [Improve](/improve/overview) - Measure and optimize

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## Permissions & Roles

<Warning>
  Govern features require tenant admin permissions. Most features require `admin.*` permissions. Contact your organization administrator for access.
</Warning>