# TASK-128-03-04-01: Evaluation Matrix, Cost Gates, and Runtime Verdict

**Parent:** [TASK-128-03-04](./TASK-128-03-04_Evaluation_Adoption_Guidance_And_Regression_Plan.md)
**Status:** ✅ Done
**Priority:** 🟠 High

## Objective

Define the evaluation matrix and runtime verdict rules required before an
optional segmentation sidecar is adopted.

## Repository Touchpoints

- `_docs/_VISION/README.md`
- `_docs/_TESTS/README.md`

## Acceptance Criteria

- evaluation criteria cover value, latency, cost, and operational complexity
- the repo has an explicit go/no-go rubric for the sidecar path
- docs explain how this rubric differs from the lighter default vision path

## Docs To Update

- `_docs/_VISION/README.md`
- `_docs/_TESTS/README.md`

## Changelog Impact

- include in the parent slice changelog entry when shipped
