How do we begin?

The first conversation covers whom the family hopes to preserve, why the project matters now, who may participate, what kinds of material may exist, the likely privacy posture, and whether the service appears to fit. Sensitive records and source uploads are not required. After a promising fit, Douglas prepares a private Family Project Plan describing the proposed scope and next decisions. A commission begins only after the necessary scope, agreement, consent, stewardship, and project controls are in place.