The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse exists to decide whether a problem should become software.

Most problems should not.

This is not an intake form.

It is not a consultation.

It is not a pitch process.

Submitting a problem does not increase your chances of a build.

Clear problems are often declined.

Eligibility does not mean acceptance.

Every submission results in one outcome only:

Reject

Redirect

Not Yet

Accept (Eligible)

No explanations beyond the decision.

No negotiation.

No alternate paths around this process.

If you are looking for validation, reassurance, or optimization advice, this is not the right place.

If you are willing to have a problem judged — and possibly refused — you may proceed.

Before continuing, acknowledge the following:

You understand the role of the Gatehouse.

You accept its authority.