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+# <!-- TODO: Constitution Name, e.g., API Design Constitution -->
+
+**Type**: `constitution`
+**Status**: <!-- TODO: draft | active | deprecated -->
+**Domain**: <!-- TODO: e.g., api-design, code-review, architecture, testing -->
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+### Purpose
+
+<!-- TODO: 1-2 sentences describing what this constitution governs and why it exists -->
+
+### Scope
+
+**Applies to**:
+<!-- TODO: List what this constitution covers:
+- What this constitution covers
+- Specific areas or scenarios
+-->
+
+**Does not apply to**:
+<!-- TODO: List explicit exclusions:
+- Explicit exclusions
+- Out of scope scenarios
+-->
+
+---
+
+## Articles
+
+### Article 1: <!-- TODO: Principle Name -->
+
+**Principle**: <!-- TODO: Clear, actionable statement of the principle -->
+
+**Rationale**: <!-- TODO: Why this principle matters and what problems it solves -->
+
+**Examples**:
+<!-- TODO: Provide good and bad examples:
+- ✅ **Good**: Brief example demonstrating the principle
+- ❌ **Bad**: Brief counter-example violating the principle
+-->
+
+**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->
+
+---
+
+### Article 2: <!-- TODO: Principle Name -->
+
+**Principle**: <!-- TODO: Clear, actionable statement of the principle -->
+
+**Rationale**: <!-- TODO: Why this principle matters and what problems it solves -->
+
+**Examples**:
+<!-- TODO: Provide good and bad examples:
+- ✅ **Good**: Brief example demonstrating the principle
+- ❌ **Bad**: Brief counter-example violating the principle
+-->
+
+**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->
+
+---
+
+### Article 3: <!-- TODO: Principle Name -->
+
+**Principle**: <!-- TODO: Clear, actionable statement of the principle -->
+
+**Rationale**: <!-- TODO: Why this principle matters and what problems it solves -->
+
+**Examples**:
+<!-- TODO: Provide good and bad examples:
+- ✅ **Good**: Brief example demonstrating the principle
+- ❌ **Bad**: Brief counter-example violating the principle
+-->
+
+**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->
+
+---
+
+<!-- TODO: Add more articles as needed (3-7 total recommended). Copy the article template above. -->
+
+---
+
+## Governance
+
+### Amendment Process
+
+<!-- TODO: How this constitution can be modified. Example: "Amendments require team consensus and PR approval" -->
+
+### Enforcement
+
+<!-- TODO: How adherence is ensured. Example: "Enforced through code review checklist" or "Validated in CI/CD pipeline" -->
+
+### Conflict Resolution
+
+<!-- TODO: How conflicts with other constitutions or guidelines are resolved -->
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+<!-- TODO: OPTIONAL - Remove if not applicable. Any additional context, references, or clarifications -->