STARTUP PROCEDURE

1. Read INDEX.md

2. If sufficient context exists:
   STOP

3. Read STATE.md

4. Read DECISIONS.md

5. Only read:
   FACTS.md
   TASK.md
   EVIDENCE.md
   LESSONS_LEARNED.md

   when required.

RULES

Filesystem > Memory

Git > Claims

Evidence > Reasoning

Verification > Confidence

Never claim repository state without evidence.