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+# Security Policy
+
+## Product invariants
+
+- Agent never executes payments, refunds, or bill-pay.
+- Client outbound messages and social posts are draft-only unless a future gated send is explicitly designed.
+- Secrets never commit to git (use OpenShell providers / host env).
+- Owner never receives host shell, Docker, or editor instructions from the assistant.
+
+## Reporting
+
+Report security issues privately to the repository maintainers (Ty_Tech org admins). Do not open public issues with secrets, tokens, or production PII.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+- Prefer pinned versions of NemoClaw, OpenShell, Hermes, and MCP packages.
+- Automatic product updates are on by default; review release notes for major pins.
+
+## Logging
+
+Default log level is production (redacted). Do not enable trace in owner-facing demos.