---
name: Evidence/Documentation Issue
description: Add or improve evidence, documentation, or validation infrastructure
title: "[TYPE] SUBJECT - PURPOSE"
labels: ["documentation", "rigorous-interop"]
---

## Issue Type
Select one:
- [ ] Evidence Documentation (new evidence ledger/claim definition)
- [ ] Schema or Validator Enhancement
- [ ] Test Infrastructure
- [ ] Documentation Gap
- [ ] Governance or Process

## Purpose
One or two sentences describing what needs to be added/improved and why.

## Requirements
- Must demonstrate: [measurable proof or behavior]
- Must document: [what should be recorded]
- Must test: [validation approach]

## Success Criteria
- [ ] Change is deterministic and reproducible
- [ ] Cross-references are valid (no broken links/refs)
- [ ] Schema compliance verified (if applicable)
- [ ] Tests pass
- [ ] No silent assumptions introduced
- [ ] Documentation updated if this affects gates

## Acceptance
Before closing:
- Commit hash(es) with changes
- Link to test results or evidence
- Reference to affected gate(s) if any

## Related Issues
- Checklist: [link to rigorous_interop_acceptance_checklist.md]
- Related gate issue: [if any]
