Title

Service description language

Identifier

SWIM-SERV-020

Requirement

The textual descriptions in a service description shall be written in English using the spelling listed as the primary British spelling when conflicting spellings exist.

Rationale

By using a single reference language, the risk of translation ambiguities when comparing service descriptions is removed.

Verification

Completeness: Not Applicable.

Consistency: Not Applicable.

Correctness: Verify that the textual descriptions are correct British English.

Examples/Notes

Note: This requirement does not apply to implementation details that are reflected in the content of the service description, e.g., service operation names. 

Level of Implementation

Mandatory