**Pattern Name:** Standards
**Introduction:**
**Illustration:**
**CONTEXT:**
**Initial Situation:**
**PROBLEM:** Agreements without associated standards lead to frustration.
**Forces:**
**THEREFORE (SOLUTION):** Specify the standards in all agreements if there is any chance of misunderstanding later.
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**Known Uses:**
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**CONNECTED PATTERNS:** **Supported Patterns:** **Supporting Patterns:**
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