Start Here — the idea in plain English

These pages explain the PACT Standard in plain words — no technical background needed. Read them in order, or jump to what interests you:

• 1. The Big Idea
• 2. The Problem
• 3. How It Works
• 4. The Idea Behind It
• 8. Word List

When you want the precise, normative version, the full standard starts at Part 0.