A temporary, explicitly declared form of delegated presence. A time-bounded representative holds decision-making authority for a defined scope during a defined period — typically while the primary owner is offline or in deep work.
Time-bounded representation differs from permanent delegation in that it has an explicit expiry. When the primary owner returns or the declared period ends, authority reverts automatically. It is not inferred from inactivity. It is not triggered by a calendar event. It is declared, scoped, and time-limited.
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What is time-bounded representation?
Time-bounded representation is a temporary form of delegated presence where a representative holds decision-making authority for a defined scope and period. When the primary owner returns or the period ends, authority reverts automatically. It is explicitly declared, not inferred from calendar availability.
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