diff --git a/docs/adr/README.md b/docs/adr/README.md
index 4e398550..e6d17c20 100644
--- a/docs/adr/README.md
+++ b/docs/adr/README.md
@@ -4,32 +4,44 @@ This folder contains Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for the Laputa app.
 
 ## Format
 
-Each ADR is a Laputa-compatible markdown note with YAML frontmatter:
+Each ADR is a markdown note with YAML frontmatter. Template:
 
 ```markdown
 ---
 type: ADR
 id: "0001"
 title: "Short decision title"
-status: active          # active | superseded | proposed
+status: proposed        # proposed | active | superseded | retired
 date: YYYY-MM-DD
 superseded_by: "0007"  # only if status: superseded
 ---
 
 ## Context
-What situation led to this decision? What forces were at play?
+What situation led to this decision? What forces and constraints are at play?
 
 ## Decision
-What was decided? State it clearly in one or two sentences.
+**What was decided.** State it clearly in one or two sentences — bold so it stands out.
 
-## Alternatives considered
-- **Option A** (chosen): pros / cons
-- **Option B**: pros / cons
-- **Option C**: pros / cons
+## Options considered
+- **Option A** (chosen): brief description — pros / cons
+- **Option B**: brief description — pros / cons
+- **Option C**: brief description — pros / cons
 
 ## Consequences
-What becomes easier or harder as a result of this decision?
-What triggers re-evaluation of this decision?
+What becomes easier or harder as a result?
+What are the positive and negative ramifications?
+What would trigger re-evaluation of this decision?
+
+## Advice
+*(optional)* Input received before making this decision — who was consulted, what they said, when.
+Omit if the decision was made unilaterally with no external input.
+```
+
+### Status lifecycle
+
+```
+proposed → active → superseded
+                 ↘ retired      (decision no longer relevant, not replaced)
 ```
 
 ## Rules