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+## Summary
+
+<!-- 2-5 bullet points: what changed and why -->
+
+-
+
+## Change Type
+
+<!-- Check one -->
+
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] New feature
+- [ ] Refactor
+- [ ] Documentation
+- [ ] CI/Infrastructure
+- [ ] Security
+- [ ] Dependencies
+
+## Linked Issue
+
+<!-- Closes #N, or "None" -->
+
+## Validation
+
+<!-- How did you verify this works? -->
+
+- [ ] `cargo fmt`
+- [ ] `cargo clippy --all --benches --tests --examples --all-features`
+- [ ] Relevant tests pass: <!-- list specific tests -->
+- [ ] Manual testing: <!-- describe what you tested -->
+
+## Security Impact
+
+<!-- Does this change affect: permissions, network calls, secrets, file access, tool execution, sandbox policy? If yes, describe. If no, write "None". -->
+
+## Database Impact
+
+<!-- Does this add/modify migrations, change schema, or affect both PostgreSQL and libSQL? If yes, describe. If no, write "None". -->
+
+## Blast Radius
+
+<!-- What subsystems does this touch? What could break? -->
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+<!-- How to revert if this causes problems? For Track C changes, this is mandatory. -->
+
+---
+
+**Review track**: <!-- A (docs/tests/chore) | B (feature/refactor) | C (security/runtime/DB/CI) -->
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@@ -9,3 +9,15 @@ When your change affects a tracked capability, update `FEATURE_PARITY.md` in the
 1. Review the relevant parity rows in `FEATURE_PARITY.md`.
 2. Update status/notes if behavior changed.
 3. Include the `FEATURE_PARITY.md` diff in your commit when applicable.
+
+## Review Tracks
+
+All PRs follow a risk-based review process:
+
+| Track | Scope | Requirements |
+|-------|-------|-------------|
+| **A** | Docs, tests, chore, dependency bumps | 1 approval + CI green |
+| **B** | Features, refactors, new tools/channels | 1 approval + CI green + test evidence |
+| **C** | Security (`src/safety/`, `src/secrets/`), runtime (`src/agent/`, `src/worker/`), database schema, CI workflows | 2 approvals + rollback plan documented |
+
+Select the appropriate track in the PR template based on what your changes touch.