# Driplee API Versioning & Deprecation Policy

> Official API lifecycle, backwards compatibility, and deprecation timeline policy for Driplee clinical math APIs.

## 1. Versioning Standard
Driplee clinical APIs follow Semantic Versioning (v1.0.0). Current stable production APIs are accessible at `https://driplee.online/api/...` with backwards-compatible URL endpoints.

## 2. Deprecation Notice Timeline
Driplee provides a minimum **12-month deprecation notice window** before any public API endpoint or field schema is sunset or removed.

## 3. RFC 8594 Sunset & Deprecation Response Headers
When an API version enters deprecation, response headers indicate the scheduled retirement date:
- `Deprecation: @1924991999`
- `Sunset: Wed, 31 Dec 2030 23:59:59 GMT`
- `Link: <https://driplee.online/deprecation>; rel="deprecation"`

## 4. Contact & Governance
For inquiries regarding API lifecycle schedules or enterprise SLAs, contact **dripleestudio@gmail.com**.