The hreflang methods in use are complete and consistent.

Expectations and evidence

Required inputs (protocol identifiers)

hreflang, sitemap, http, html, intent

When it applies

Clusters using at least one hreflang method.

How to check

Identify all published methods, verify clusters and compare annotations when methods coexist.

Expectation

Each used method covers the cluster; if several are published, their annotations are consistent; no single-method requirement is imposed.

Evidence to retain

Equivalent reciprocal clusters; when sitemaps are used, valid xhtml namespace and entries per URL.

Non-applicability

No hreflang annotations in scope.

Limitations

Combining HTML, headers and sitemaps offers no search benefit and increases divergence risk.

Outcome clarification

C requires all expectations across the declared scope. NC requires evidenced contradiction; otherwise NT. NA requires evidence of non-applicability.

Reference scope

Technical reference; the TSEP acceptance rule remains an editorial proposal.