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+## What
+
+<!-- One-sentence description of the work. -->
+
+## Why
+
+<!-- What problem does this solve? Link to the spec section or design note. -->
+
+## Acceptance
+
+<!-- Bullet list of what must be true for this to be "done". -->
+
+## Out of scope
+
+<!-- What this issue does NOT cover (deferred to other issues). -->
+
+## Open questions
+
+<!-- Things that need answers before / during implementation. -->