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    "Does the default behaviour differ?",
    "What state follows a delayed destroy request?",
    "Who can cancel scheduled destruction?",
    "Can the version be restored during the delay?",
    "When does destruction become irreversible?",
    "Are notifications configured separately?",
    "Which version was targeted?",
    "Does disabling a version destroy its material?",
    "What proves the final state?",
    "Can an agent infer destruction from an API acknowledgement alone?",
    "Can I save the secret-lifecycle review?"
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    "missing_evidence": "A broader claim needs evidence matching the intended use. Payment does not upgrade the evidence state."
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        "Continuous monitoring or change alerts",
        "Testing the buyer configuration",
        "Private evidence or vendor certification"
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