# <!-- 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 -->

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## 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
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**Does not apply to**:
<!-- TODO: List explicit exclusions:
- Explicit exclusions
- Out of scope scenarios
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## 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
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**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->

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### 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
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**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->

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### 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
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**Exceptions**: <!-- TODO: When this principle may not apply, or "None" -->

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<!-- TODO: Add more articles as needed (3-7 total recommended). Copy the article template above. -->

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## 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 -->

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## Notes

<!-- TODO: OPTIONAL - Remove if not applicable. Any additional context, references, or clarifications -->