# Vaultfire Emergency Shutdown Protocol

This protocol follows the Ghostkey Ethics Framework v1.0. If any system component violates core values, execute the following steps immediately:

1. Confirm the breach via audit log.
2. Trigger the system-wide kill switch (`hard_shutdown` script or hardware key).
3. Notify all stakeholders of shutdown reason.
4. Lock partner hooks and disable monetization modules.
5. Conduct a full ethics review before any restart.
