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+## Required Before Requesting Review
+
+- [ ] No hardcoded secrets
+- [ ] Consistent formatting
+- [ ] All tests pass (if applicable)
+
+## Impact Assessment
+**What breaks if this merges?**
+
+**How to rollback?**
+
+**Related Issues:**