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title: What rules must be followed during a Sprint?
description: "During a Sprint, no changes should be made that would endanger the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/). Quality must not decrease, and the [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) should be refined as needed. The [Scope](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scope/) may be clarified and renegotiated with the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) as more…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-rules-must-be-followed-during-a-sprint/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Events / Sprint
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# What rules must be followed during a Sprint?

During a Sprint, no changes should be made that would endanger the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/). Quality must not decrease, and the [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) should be refined as needed. The [Scope](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scope/) may be clarified and renegotiated with the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) as more is learned throughout the Sprint.

These rules ensure that the team remains focused on delivering a valuable and high-quality [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/). Maintaining these standards is crucial for achieving the goals set out at the beginning of the Sprint.