zen-compliance System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

The zen-compliance project aims to develop a comprehensive micro SaaS platform that addresses compliance needs across various domains, including ADA/WCAG, GST, invoicing, and document compliance. This platform is designed to alleviate urgent risk and regulatory challenges faced by businesses.

2. System Overview

The zen-compliance platform will provide a suite of tools to ensure businesses meet compliance standards efficiently. The platform will offer features that cater to accessibility, tax compliance, financial documentation, and regulatory adherence.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a Business Owner, I should be able to access ADA/WCAG compliance tools to ensure my website meets accessibility standards.
• As a Business Owner, I should be able to generate GST-compliant invoices to adhere to tax regulations.
• As a Business Owner, I should be able to manage and store documents in compliance with regulatory standards.
• As a Compliance Officer, I should be able to audit and verify document compliance to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• As a User, I should be able to receive notifications about compliance updates and changes in regulations.

4. User Personas

• Business Owner: Responsible for ensuring the business meets all compliance requirements.
• Compliance Officer: Oversees compliance audits and ensures adherence to regulations.
• User: Any individual using the platform to manage compliance-related tasks.

5. Core User Flows

• Business Owner logs into the platform -> selects ADA/WCAG compliance tool -> reviews accessibility report -> implements suggested changes.
• Business Owner generates an invoice -> selects GST compliance option -> reviews and finalizes invoice -> sends to client.
• Compliance Officer accesses document management -> audits document compliance -> flags non-compliant documents -> updates compliance status.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #0056b3 (a professional blue for trust and reliability)
• primary_light: #4d88ff (a lighter tint for hover states)
• secondary: #ffcc00 (a supportive yellow for attention)
• accent: #e63946 (a red for CTAs and alerts)
• highlight: #2a9d8f (a green for active indicators)
• bg: #f7f7f7 (a light grey for background)
• surface: #ffffff (a clean white for cards and panels)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a softer grey for secondary text)
• border: #cccccc (a subtle grey for borders)

7. Signature Design Concept

The zen-compliance platform will feature an interactive compliance dashboard as its signature design concept. The homepage will display a dynamic compliance map where each compliance area (ADA/WCAG, GST, invoicing, document) is represented by an interactive node. Users can click on nodes to expand detailed compliance tools and reports. The nodes will animate with a ripple effect upon interaction, providing a tactile and engaging experience. This concept will utilize motion/react for animations and transitions, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.

LANDING HERO MOTION BRIEF

The landing page will feature a continuous loop animation where compliance documents transform into compliant badges. The animation will start with a stack of documents that gradually morph into compliance badges, symbolizing successful compliance. This loop will last 10 seconds and will be built using CSS and motion/react. The animation will be responsive, adjusting to different screen sizes while maintaining clarity and engagement.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Intended Interaction Model: Animated
  • The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions.
  • Interactive elements will have spring physics for a polished experience.
• Internal Pages: Static
  • Focus on layout clarity with minimal motion for dashboards and settings.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must ensure data security and privacy compliance.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate growing user demand.
• The platform must provide high availability and reliability.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, use alembic for migrations
• AI Tools: Litellm for LLM Routing, Langchain
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-Side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily serve businesses in India, adhering to local compliance standards.
• The system will support English as the primary language.
• The platform will operate within the IST timezone.

12. Glossary

• ADA/WCAG: Americans with Disabilities Act/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• GST: Goods and Services Tax
• SaaS: Software as a Service
• LLM: Large Language Model