How to reserve and confirm an audit slot with Sherlock, including deposits, start date confirmation, and scheduling flexibility for both major releases and update reviews.
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.
