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+## Description
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+<!-- What does this PR do? -->
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+## Changes
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+- [ ] 
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+## Testing
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+- [ ] 
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+## Reviewer Checklist
+
+**IMPORTANT: Do not rubber-stamp. Verify each item below.**
+
+- [ ] **PR has actual changes** — check additions, deletions, and changed files are > 0
+- [ ] **Changes match description** — the code changes match what the PR claims to do
+- [ ] **Code quality** — no obvious bugs, follows conventions, readable
+- [ ] **Tests are adequate** — new code has tests, existing tests pass
+- [ ] **Documentation updated** — if applicable
+
+**By approving, I confirm I have actually reviewed the code changes in this PR.**