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    Y.O.D.O. Glossary

    Plain-language definitions for the roles, statuses, and mechanics that make Y.O.D.O. work. Each term is used consistently across the site, in the product, and in our policies.

    Account Holder
    The person who creates the Y.O.D.O. account, sets the check-in rhythm, writes the messages, and names the Delegates and Recipients. The Account Holder is in control of the account at all times.
    Delegate
    A trusted person, usually a family member or close friend, named by the Account Holder. A Delegate is contacted if the Account Holder misses check-ins, and can report a passing. Persona identity verification is required.
    Special Delegate
    A professional or organisation named by the Account Holder, such as a solicitor, notary, accountant, employer, funeral director, banker, or befriending charity. Each receives a single neutral notice once a passing has been verified, so families are not left to make those calls alone.
    Recipient
    A person addressed in one or more of the Account Holder's sealed messages. Recipients only see what was written for them. Messages may be text, voice, or video.
    Scheduled Check-In
    A routine prompt on the rhythm chosen by the Account Holder (for example daily or weekly). A single tap confirms the Account Holder is present. Missed check-ins trigger gentle reminders before any Delegate is contacted.
    Quick Check-In
    An on-demand check-in the Account Holder can send at any time outside the scheduled rhythm, for example before a long flight or during a difficult week.
    Care Pause
    A planned pause set by the Account Holder for periods when check-ins are not appropriate, such as a hospital stay, retreat, or travel without signal. Check-ins resume automatically at the end of the Care Pause.
    Locked
    The state the account moves into after repeated missed check-ins. Once Locked, Delegates are contacted in the order the Account Holder set. The Account Holder can unlock the account at any point by verifying their identity.
    Passing Verification
    The process by which Y.O.D.O. confirms a passing before releasing any message. A Delegate reports the passing and completes Persona identity verification, a death certificate must be uploaded within 30 days, and a 72-hour dispute window must close.
    72-Hour Dispute Window
    A mandatory 72-hour pause after a Delegate reports a passing, during which other accepted Delegates can raise a concern and the Account Holder can override by verifying their identity. Nothing leaves the platform during this window.
    Sealed Message
    A text, voice, or video message held privately by Y.O.D.O., addressed to a named Recipient, and released only after passing verification is complete. Drafts can be edited or deleted by the Account Holder at any time.
    Persona Identity Verification
    Government-ID identity verification provided by Persona. Required for Delegates reporting a passing, and for Account Holders overriding a passing notice or unlocking an account.