> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sprinto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sprinto.com/policies/glossary.md). # Glossary This glossary defines key terms used across the Policies module in Sprinto.

Term	Definition
Policy	A formal rule or requirement that governs organisational behaviour, security, or operations.
Procedure	A step-by-step guide that outlines how to implement a policy.
Document	A general artefact that supports compliance, such as audit reports, charters, or ISMS scope documents.
Draft	The initial stage of a document. Drafts can be edited, reviewed, and submitted for approval.
Pending approval	Indicates that a policy has been submitted for approval but is not yet active.
Active	A policy that has been approved and is available to employees for acknowledgement.
Disabled	A policy that has been deactivated and is no longer visible to employees.
Reviewer	A user who can leave comments on a draft policy but cannot approve or edit it.
Approver	A user authorised to approve a policy and move it to the active state.
Version	A tracked iteration of a policy, created when changes are made after activation.
Control	A specific compliance requirement that a policy helps satisfy.
Control mapping	The process of linking a policy to one or more compliance controls for audit purposes.
Sprinto template	A prebuilt, editable policy document aligned with specific frameworks (e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Library	A repository of standard documents that can be added to your organisation’s policy set.
Acknowledgement	An employee’s confirmation that they have read and understood a given policy.
Sync	The process of importing documents from Confluence or SharePoint into Sprinto.
Monitoring	The dashboard used to track the health and compliance status of policies and tasks.

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