# Scheduling Process Sherlock keeps scheduling lightweight so teams can lock review time without freezing code weeks in advance. After an initial assessment and a preliminary quote, scheduling follows a straightforward flow. #### **Step 1: Reserve a slot** The protocol reserves a review slot with a **25% deposit and proposes a preferred start date.** Sherlock confirms staffing and the start date shortly after reservation. If the proposed date is not feasible, Sherlock will suggest alternatives and work with the team to select a new start date. #### Step 3: Deposit flexibility If Sherlock cannot accommodate the originally proposed start date, the protocol may withdraw the deposit in full. #### Scheduling notes Teams can often schedule on short notice, especially for narrower scopes and update reviews. For larger or higher-stakes releases, earlier scheduling gives more flexibility on dates and staffing and reduces the chance of timeline compression close to launch. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sherlock.xyz/audits/protocols/scheduling-process.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.