# Content Handoff Checklist

Transfer an approved content package with its source context, files, decisions, permissions, unresolved issues, release instructions, and maintenance owner.

## Usage note

Use this checklist when responsibility moves between writers, editors, designers, localization teams, developers, publishers, campaign owners, or maintainers.

## How to use this template

1. Name the recipient, their next action, deadline, and the exact deliverables being transferred.
2. Build a versioned manifest for files, sources, assets, metadata, decisions, and approvals.
3. Record permissions, access controls, accepted limitations, blockers, and required follow-up.
4. Have the recipient verify access, scope, version, ownership, and readiness to proceed.
5. Assign release and maintenance duties, then preserve the accepted handoff record.

## Blank template

### Handoff identity

- **Handoff ID and date:** [Enter]
- **Sender and recipient:** [Names/roles]
- **Recipient’s next action:** [Enter]
- **Deadline/release event:** [Enter]
- **Deliverables and channels:** [List]
- **Audience and intended outcome:** [Enter]
- **Source-of-truth location:** [Enter]
- **Walkthrough required:** [Yes / No, with date]

### Package manifest

- **Approved content file and version:** [Enter]
- **Brief, research, and claim evidence:** [References]
- **Metadata, URL, and distribution instructions:** [Enter]
- **Assets, alt text, captions, and licenses:** [List]
- **Design or component references:** [Enter]
- **Reviewer decisions and approval scope:** [List]
- **Locale files, terminology, and context:** [Enter]
- **Analytics and release checks:** [Enter]
- **Superseded or excluded materials:** [List]

### Open issues and acceptance

- **Blocking issues and owners:** [List or None]
- **Accepted limitations:** [List]
- **Permissions, privacy, and access rules:** [Enter]
- **Fallback or rollback instructions:** [Enter]
- **Recipient access verified:** [Yes / No]
- **Questions and rejected items:** [List]
- **Acceptance, recipient, and timestamp:** [Enter]
- **Live monitoring owner:** [Enter]
- **Maintenance triggers and review date:** [Enter]