> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rffl.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Operations Manual

> Canonical rules and operations reference for RFFL governance.

The RFFL Operations Manual is the canonical policy source for league rules, bylaws, procedures, playoff interpretation, tiebreakers, and operational authority.

## What It Controls

| Area                                                           | Notes                                                                                |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [League Structure](/governance/league-structure)               | Team count, schedule eras, divisions, and format changes                             |
| [Rosters & Lineups](/governance/rosters-lineups)               | Roster configuration, positional caps, locks, and illegal lineup handling            |
| [Scoring](/governance/scoring)                                 | Offensive, kicking, and D/ST scoring rules                                           |
| [Draft & Keepers](/governance/draft-keepers)                   | Draft format, lottery, slot selection, keeper declarations, and timeout consequences |
| [Waivers & FAAB](/governance/waivers-faab)                     | Budget, bidding, tiebreakers, processing schedule, and edge cases                    |
| [Trades](/governance/trades)                                   | Trade approval and keeper-right treatment                                            |
| [Scheduling](/governance/scheduling)                           | Week 1 median policy and standard head-to-head schedule policy                       |
| [Tiebreakers & Playoffs](/governance/tiebreakers-playoffs)     | Seeding, Alpha Bowl, Beta Bowl, and bracket authority                                |
| [Conduct & Integrity](/governance/conduct-integrity)           | Tanking, collusion, Dead Rat Clause, and investigation process                       |
| [Documentation Standards](/governance/documentation-standards) | Document control, taxonomy, naming, lifecycle, and writing standards                 |

## Key Source Rule

ESPN is a platform source, but it is not always the final RFFL authority for standings, seeding, or bracket interpretation. When ESPN and the Operations Manual conflict on league-specific rules, use the Operations Manual and mark any unresolved conflict for Commissioner review.

## Source Path

Canonical source file: `governance/rffl-gov-ops-001.md`