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+## Summary
+
+<!-- What changed and why. One paragraph max. -->
+
+## Linked Issue
+
+<!-- REQUIRED. Every PR must reference at least one issue. Max 3 issues per PR. -->
+<!-- Closes #ISSUENUM -->
+<!-- Refs #ISSUENUM -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+<!-- What specific outcomes does this PR deliver? Check each when proven. -->
+
+- [ ] Criterion 1
+- [ ] Criterion 2
+
+## Proof
+
+### What was tested
+
+<!-- Paste the exact commands, output, log paths, or world-state artifacts that prove the acceptance criteria were met. -->
+<!-- No proof = no merge. See CONTRIBUTING.md for the full standard. -->
+
+```
+$ <command you ran>
+<relevant output>
+```
+
+### Visual proof (if applicable)
+
+<!-- For skin updates, UI changes, dashboard changes: attach screenshot to the PR discussion. -->
+<!-- Name what the screenshot proves. Do not commit binary media unless explicitly required. -->
+
+## Risk and Rollback
+
+<!-- What could go wrong? How do we undo it? -->
+
+- **Risk level:** low / medium / high
+- **What breaks if this is wrong:**
+- **How to rollback:**
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] Proof meets CONTRIBUTING.md standard (exact commands, output, or artifacts)
+- [ ] Python files pass syntax check (`python -c "import ast; ast.parse(open('file.py').read())"`)
+- [ ] Shell scripts are executable (`chmod +x`)
+- [ ] Branch is up-to-date with base
+- [ ] No more than 3 unrelated issues bundled in this PR