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+# Releases
+
+## Release Status
+
+No release should be considered verified until the readiness issue is closed and the provenance checklist is complete.
+
+## Release Gate
+
+- Run in a disposable or controlled environment.
+- Verify all secrets come from environment variables or a local secrets manager.
+- Record account/API rate-limit assumptions.
+- Tag only after security review and changelog update.
+
+## Required Release Notes
+
+- Source commit or tag.
+- Build environment and dependency versions.
+- Verification performed.
+- Known limitations.
+- License/provenance status.
+