What is Safe Mode?
Safe Mode is SYZYG's protective governance control. When data quality falls below thresholds, outputs are automatically neutralized.
This is a feature, not a bug.
Why We Built Safe Mode
Most trading platforms show signals regardless of data quality. This is dangerous:
- Stale data can lead to false signals
- Missing data creates blind spots
- Bad data is worse than no data
SYZYG's philosophy: Better to show nothing than to show something wrong.
The L0 Contract
| Check | Threshold | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Freshness | Data < 15 min old | Current information |
| Coverage | > 90% tickers have data | No blind spots |
| Integrity | Schema validation passes | Data structure correct |
If any check fails, Safe Mode activates.
What Happens in Safe Mode
- Signals neutralized (NEUTRAL instead of LONG/SHORT)
- Conviction scores capped
- UI shows "Governance Mode Active" banner
Key Takeaways
- Safe Mode protects you from unreliable signals
- It activates when data quality drops below L0 thresholds
- This is a governance feature, not an error