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+# Traceability Matrix & Gate Decision - Story {STORY_ID}
+
+**Story:** {STORY_TITLE}
+**Date:** {DATE}
+**Evaluator:** {user_name or TEA Agent}
+
+---
+
+Note: This workflow does not generate tests. If gaps exist, run `*atdd` or `*automate` to create coverage.
+
+## PHASE 1: REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY
+
+### Coverage Summary
+
+| Priority  | Total Criteria | FULL Coverage | Coverage % | Status       |
+| --------- | -------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ------------ |
+| P0        | {P0_TOTAL}     | {P0_FULL}     | {P0_PCT}%  | {P0_STATUS}  |
+| P1        | {P1_TOTAL}     | {P1_FULL}     | {P1_PCT}%  | {P1_STATUS}  |
+| P2        | {P2_TOTAL}     | {P2_FULL}     | {P2_PCT}%  | {P2_STATUS}  |
+| P3        | {P3_TOTAL}     | {P3_FULL}     | {P3_PCT}%  | {P3_STATUS}  |
+| **Total** | **{TOTAL}**    | **{FULL}**    | **{PCT}%** | **{STATUS}** |
+
+**Legend:**
+
+- ✅ PASS - Coverage meets quality gate threshold
+- ⚠️ WARN - Coverage below threshold but not critical
+- ❌ FAIL - Coverage below minimum threshold (blocker)
+
+---
+
+### Detailed Mapping
+
+#### {CRITERION_ID}: {CRITERION_DESCRIPTION} ({PRIORITY})
+
+- **Coverage:** {COVERAGE_STATUS} {STATUS_ICON}
+- **Tests:**
+  - `{TEST_ID}` - {TEST_FILE}:{LINE}
+    - **Given:** {GIVEN}
+    - **When:** {WHEN}
+    - **Then:** {THEN}
+  - `{TEST_ID_2}` - {TEST_FILE_2}:{LINE}
+    - **Given:** {GIVEN_2}
+    - **When:** {WHEN_2}
+    - **Then:** {THEN_2}
+
+- **Gaps:** (if PARTIAL or UNIT-ONLY or INTEGRATION-ONLY)
+  - Missing: {MISSING_SCENARIO_1}
+  - Missing: {MISSING_SCENARIO_2}
+
+- **Recommendation:** {RECOMMENDATION_TEXT}
+
+---
+
+#### Example: AC-1: User can login with email and password (P0)
+
+- **Coverage:** FULL ✅
+- **Tests:**
+  - `1.3-E2E-001` - tests/e2e/auth.spec.ts:12
+    - **Given:** User has valid credentials
+    - **When:** User submits login form
+    - **Then:** User is redirected to dashboard
+  - `1.3-UNIT-001` - tests/unit/auth-service.spec.ts:8
+    - **Given:** Valid email and password hash
+    - **When:** validateCredentials is called
+    - **Then:** Returns user object
+
+---
+
+#### Example: AC-3: User can reset password via email (P1)
+
+- **Coverage:** PARTIAL ⚠️
+- **Tests:**
+  - `1.3-E2E-003` - tests/e2e/auth.spec.ts:44
+    - **Given:** User requests password reset
+    - **When:** User clicks reset link in email
+    - **Then:** User can set new password
+
+- **Gaps:**
+  - Missing: Email delivery validation
+  - Missing: Expired token handling (error path)
+  - Missing: Invalid token handling (security test)
+  - Missing: Unit test for token generation logic
+
+- **Recommendation:** Add `1.3-API-001` for email service integration testing and `1.3-UNIT-003` for token generation logic. Add `1.3-E2E-004` for error path validation (expired/invalid tokens).
+
+---
+
+### Gap Analysis
+
+#### Critical Gaps (BLOCKER) ❌
+
+{CRITICAL_GAP_COUNT} gaps found. **Do not release until resolved.**
+
+1. **{CRITERION_ID}: {CRITERION_DESCRIPTION}** (P0)
+   - Current Coverage: {COVERAGE_STATUS}
+   - Missing Tests: {MISSING_TEST_DESCRIPTION}
+   - Recommend: {RECOMMENDED_TEST_ID} ({RECOMMENDED_TEST_LEVEL})
+   - Impact: {IMPACT_DESCRIPTION}
+
+---
+
+#### High Priority Gaps (PR BLOCKER) ⚠️
+
+{HIGH_GAP_COUNT} gaps found. **Address before PR merge.**
+
+1. **{CRITERION_ID}: {CRITERION_DESCRIPTION}** (P1)
+   - Current Coverage: {COVERAGE_STATUS}
+   - Missing Tests: {MISSING_TEST_DESCRIPTION}
+   - Recommend: {RECOMMENDED_TEST_ID} ({RECOMMENDED_TEST_LEVEL})
+   - Impact: {IMPACT_DESCRIPTION}
+
+---
+
+#### Medium Priority Gaps (Nightly) ⚠️
+
+{MEDIUM_GAP_COUNT} gaps found. **Address in nightly test improvements.**
+
+1. **{CRITERION_ID}: {CRITERION_DESCRIPTION}** (P2)
+   - Current Coverage: {COVERAGE_STATUS}
+   - Recommend: {RECOMMENDED_TEST_ID} ({RECOMMENDED_TEST_LEVEL})
+
+---
+
+#### Low Priority Gaps (Optional) ℹ️
+
+{LOW_GAP_COUNT} gaps found. **Optional - add if time permits.**
+
+1. **{CRITERION_ID}: {CRITERION_DESCRIPTION}** (P3)
+   - Current Coverage: {COVERAGE_STATUS}
+
+---
+
+### Quality Assessment
+
+#### Tests with Issues
+
+**BLOCKER Issues** ❌
+
+- `{TEST_ID}` - {ISSUE_DESCRIPTION} - {REMEDIATION}
+
+**WARNING Issues** ⚠️
+
+- `{TEST_ID}` - {ISSUE_DESCRIPTION} - {REMEDIATION}
+
+**INFO Issues** ℹ️
+
+- `{TEST_ID}` - {ISSUE_DESCRIPTION} - {REMEDIATION}
+
+---
+
+#### Example Quality Issues
+
+**WARNING Issues** ⚠️
+
+- `1.3-E2E-001` - 145 seconds (exceeds 90s target) - Optimize fixture setup to reduce test duration
+- `1.3-UNIT-005` - 320 lines (exceeds 300 line limit) - Split into multiple focused test files
+
+**INFO Issues** ℹ️
+
+- `1.3-E2E-002` - Missing Given-When-Then structure - Refactor describe block to use BDD format
+
+---
+
+#### Tests Passing Quality Gates
+
+**{PASSING_TEST_COUNT}/{TOTAL_TEST_COUNT} tests ({PASSING_PCT}%) meet all quality criteria** ✅
+
+---
+
+### Duplicate Coverage Analysis
+
+#### Acceptable Overlap (Defense in Depth)
+
+- {CRITERION_ID}: Tested at unit (business logic) and E2E (user journey) ✅
+
+#### Unacceptable Duplication ⚠️
+
+- {CRITERION_ID}: Same validation at E2E and Component level
+  - Recommendation: Remove {TEST_ID} or consolidate with {OTHER_TEST_ID}
+
+---
+
+### Coverage by Test Level
+
+| Test Level | Tests             | Criteria Covered     | Coverage %       |
+| ---------- | ----------------- | -------------------- | ---------------- |
+| E2E        | {E2E_COUNT}       | {E2E_CRITERIA}       | {E2E_PCT}%       |
+| API        | {API_COUNT}       | {API_CRITERIA}       | {API_PCT}%       |
+| Component  | {COMP_COUNT}      | {COMP_CRITERIA}      | {COMP_PCT}%      |
+| Unit       | {UNIT_COUNT}      | {UNIT_CRITERIA}      | {UNIT_PCT}%      |
+| **Total**  | **{TOTAL_TESTS}** | **{TOTAL_CRITERIA}** | **{TOTAL_PCT}%** |
+
+---
+
+### Traceability Recommendations
+
+#### Immediate Actions (Before PR Merge)
+
+1. **{ACTION_1}** - {DESCRIPTION}
+2. **{ACTION_2}** - {DESCRIPTION}
+
+#### Short-term Actions (This Sprint)
+
+1. **{ACTION_1}** - {DESCRIPTION}
+2. **{ACTION_2}** - {DESCRIPTION}
+
+#### Long-term Actions (Backlog)
+
+1. **{ACTION_1}** - {DESCRIPTION}
+
+---
+
+#### Example Recommendations
+
+**Immediate Actions (Before PR Merge)**
+
+1. **Add P1 Password Reset Tests** - Implement `1.3-API-001` for email service integration and `1.3-E2E-004` for error path validation. P1 coverage currently at 80%, target is 90%.
+2. **Optimize Slow E2E Test** - Refactor `1.3-E2E-001` to use faster fixture setup. Currently 145s, target is <90s.
+
+**Short-term Actions (This Sprint)**
+
+1. **Enhance P2 Coverage** - Add E2E validation for session timeout (`1.3-E2E-005`). Currently UNIT-ONLY coverage.
+2. **Split Large Test File** - Break `1.3-UNIT-005` (320 lines) into multiple focused test files (<300 lines each).
+
+**Long-term Actions (Backlog)**
+
+1. **Enrich P3 Coverage** - Add tests for edge cases in P3 criteria if time permits.
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 2: QUALITY GATE DECISION
+
+**Gate Type:** {story | epic | release | hotfix}
+**Decision Mode:** {deterministic | manual}
+
+---
+
+### Evidence Summary
+
+#### Test Execution Results
+
+- **Total Tests**: {total_count}
+- **Passed**: {passed_count} ({pass_percentage}%)
+- **Failed**: {failed_count} ({fail_percentage}%)
+- **Skipped**: {skipped_count} ({skip_percentage}%)
+- **Duration**: {total_duration}
+
+**Priority Breakdown:**
+
+- **P0 Tests**: {p0_passed}/{p0_total} passed ({p0_pass_rate}%) {✅ | ❌}
+- **P1 Tests**: {p1_passed}/{p1_total} passed ({p1_pass_rate}%) {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+- **P2 Tests**: {p2_passed}/{p2_total} passed ({p2_pass_rate}%) {informational}
+- **P3 Tests**: {p3_passed}/{p3_total} passed ({p3_pass_rate}%) {informational}
+
+**Overall Pass Rate**: {overall_pass_rate}% {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+**Test Results Source**: {CI_run_id | test_report_url | local_run}
+
+---
+
+#### Coverage Summary (from Phase 1)
+
+**Requirements Coverage:**
+
+- **P0 Acceptance Criteria**: {p0_covered}/{p0_total} covered ({p0_coverage}%) {✅ | ❌}
+- **P1 Acceptance Criteria**: {p1_covered}/{p1_total} covered ({p1_coverage}%) {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+- **P2 Acceptance Criteria**: {p2_covered}/{p2_total} covered ({p2_coverage}%) {informational}
+- **Overall Coverage**: {overall_coverage}%
+
+**Code Coverage** (if available):
+
+- **Line Coverage**: {line_coverage}% {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+- **Branch Coverage**: {branch_coverage}% {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+- **Function Coverage**: {function_coverage}% {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+**Coverage Source**: {coverage_report_url | coverage_file_path}
+
+---
+
+#### Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)
+
+**Security**: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | NOT_ASSESSED} {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+- Security Issues: {security_issue_count}
+- {details_if_issues}
+
+**Performance**: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | NOT_ASSESSED} {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+- {performance_metrics_summary}
+
+**Reliability**: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | NOT_ASSESSED} {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+- {reliability_metrics_summary}
+
+**Maintainability**: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | NOT_ASSESSED} {✅ | ⚠️ | ❌}
+
+- {maintainability_metrics_summary}
+
+**NFR Source**: {nfr_assessment_file_path | not_assessed}
+
+---
+
+#### Flakiness Validation
+
+**Burn-in Results** (if available):
+
+- **Burn-in Iterations**: {iteration_count} (e.g., 10)
+- **Flaky Tests Detected**: {flaky_test_count} {✅ if 0 | ❌ if >0}
+- **Stability Score**: {stability_percentage}%
+
+**Flaky Tests List** (if any):
+
+- {flaky_test_1_name} - {failure_rate}
+- {flaky_test_2_name} - {failure_rate}
+
+**Burn-in Source**: {CI_burn_in_run_id | not_available}
+
+---
+
+### Decision Criteria Evaluation
+
+#### P0 Criteria (Must ALL Pass)
+
+| Criterion             | Threshold | Actual                    | Status   |
+| --------------------- | --------- | ------------------------- | -------- | -------- |
+| P0 Coverage           | 100%      | {p0_coverage}%            | {✅ PASS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| P0 Test Pass Rate     | 100%      | {p0_pass_rate}%           | {✅ PASS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| Security Issues       | 0         | {security_issue_count}    | {✅ PASS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| Critical NFR Failures | 0         | {critical_nfr_fail_count} | {✅ PASS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| Flaky Tests           | 0         | {flaky_test_count}        | {✅ PASS | ❌ FAIL} |
+
+**P0 Evaluation**: {✅ ALL PASS | ❌ ONE OR MORE FAILED}
+
+---
+
+#### P1 Criteria (Required for PASS, May Accept for CONCERNS)
+
+| Criterion              | Threshold                 | Actual               | Status   |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------- | -------- | ----------- | -------- |
+| P1 Coverage            | ≥{min_p1_coverage}%       | {p1_coverage}%       | {✅ PASS | ⚠️ CONCERNS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| P1 Test Pass Rate      | ≥{min_p1_pass_rate}%      | {p1_pass_rate}%      | {✅ PASS | ⚠️ CONCERNS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| Overall Test Pass Rate | ≥{min_overall_pass_rate}% | {overall_pass_rate}% | {✅ PASS | ⚠️ CONCERNS | ❌ FAIL} |
+| Overall Coverage       | ≥{min_coverage}%          | {overall_coverage}%  | {✅ PASS | ⚠️ CONCERNS | ❌ FAIL} |
+
+**P1 Evaluation**: {✅ ALL PASS | ⚠️ SOME CONCERNS | ❌ FAILED}
+
+---
+
+#### P2/P3 Criteria (Informational, Don't Block)
+
+| Criterion         | Actual          | Notes                                                        |
+| ----------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| P2 Test Pass Rate | {p2_pass_rate}% | {allow_p2_failures ? "Tracked, doesn't block" : "Evaluated"} |
+| P3 Test Pass Rate | {p3_pass_rate}% | {allow_p3_failures ? "Tracked, doesn't block" : "Evaluated"} |
+
+---
+
+### GATE DECISION: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | WAIVED}
+
+---
+
+### Rationale
+
+{Explain decision based on criteria evaluation}
+
+{Highlight key evidence that drove decision}
+
+{Note any assumptions or caveats}
+
+**Example (PASS):**
+
+> All P0 criteria met with 100% coverage and pass rates across critical tests. All P1 criteria exceeded thresholds with 98% overall pass rate and 92% coverage. No security issues detected. No flaky tests in validation. Feature is ready for production deployment with standard monitoring.
+
+**Example (CONCERNS):**
+
+> All P0 criteria met, ensuring critical user journeys are protected. However, P1 coverage (88%) falls below threshold (90%) due to missing E2E test for AC-5 edge case. Overall pass rate (96%) is excellent. Issues are non-critical and have acceptable workarounds. Risk is low enough to deploy with enhanced monitoring.
+
+**Example (FAIL):**
+
+> CRITICAL BLOCKERS DETECTED:
+>
+> 1. P0 coverage incomplete (80%) - AC-2 security validation missing
+> 2. P0 test failures (75% pass rate) in core search functionality
+> 3. Unresolved SQL injection vulnerability in search filter (CRITICAL)
+>
+> Release MUST BE BLOCKED until P0 issues are resolved. Security vulnerability cannot be waived.
+
+**Example (WAIVED):**
+
+> Original decision was FAIL due to P0 test failure in legacy Excel 2007 export module (affects <1% of users). However, release contains critical GDPR compliance features required by regulatory deadline (Oct 15). Business has approved waiver given:
+>
+> - Regulatory priority overrides legacy module risk
+> - Workaround available (use Excel 2010+)
+> - Issue will be fixed in v2.4.1 hotfix (due Oct 20)
+> - Enhanced monitoring in place
+
+---
+
+### {Section: Delete if not applicable}
+
+#### Residual Risks (For CONCERNS or WAIVED)
+
+List unresolved P1/P2 issues that don't block release but should be tracked:
+
+1. **{Risk Description}**
+   - **Priority**: P1 | P2
+   - **Probability**: Low | Medium | High
+   - **Impact**: Low | Medium | High
+   - **Risk Score**: {probability × impact}
+   - **Mitigation**: {workaround or monitoring plan}
+   - **Remediation**: {fix in next sprint/release}
+
+**Overall Residual Risk**: {LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH}
+
+---
+
+#### Waiver Details (For WAIVED only)
+
+**Original Decision**: ❌ FAIL
+
+**Reason for Failure**:
+
+- {list_of_blocking_issues}
+
+**Waiver Information**:
+
+- **Waiver Reason**: {business_justification}
+- **Waiver Approver**: {name}, {role} (e.g., Jane Doe, VP Engineering)
+- **Approval Date**: {YYYY-MM-DD}
+- **Waiver Expiry**: {YYYY-MM-DD} (**NOTE**: Does NOT apply to next release)
+
+**Monitoring Plan**:
+
+- {enhanced_monitoring_1}
+- {enhanced_monitoring_2}
+- {escalation_criteria}
+
+**Remediation Plan**:
+
+- **Fix Target**: {next_release_version} (e.g., v2.4.1 hotfix)
+- **Due Date**: {YYYY-MM-DD}
+- **Owner**: {team_or_person}
+- **Verification**: {how_fix_will_be_verified}
+
+**Business Justification**:
+{detailed_explanation_of_why_waiver_is_acceptable}
+
+---
+
+#### Critical Issues (For FAIL or CONCERNS)
+
+Top blockers requiring immediate attention:
+
+| Priority | Issue         | Description         | Owner        | Due Date     | Status             |
+| -------- | ------------- | ------------------- | ------------ | ------------ | ------------------ |
+| P0       | {issue_title} | {brief_description} | {owner_name} | {YYYY-MM-DD} | {OPEN/IN_PROGRESS} |
+| P0       | {issue_title} | {brief_description} | {owner_name} | {YYYY-MM-DD} | {OPEN/IN_PROGRESS} |
+| P1       | {issue_title} | {brief_description} | {owner_name} | {YYYY-MM-DD} | {OPEN/IN_PROGRESS} |
+
+**Blocking Issues Count**: {p0_blocker_count} P0 blockers, {p1_blocker_count} P1 issues
+
+---
+
+### Gate Recommendations
+
+#### For PASS Decision ✅
+
+1. **Proceed to deployment**
+   - Deploy to staging environment
+   - Validate with smoke tests
+   - Monitor key metrics for 24-48 hours
+   - Deploy to production with standard monitoring
+
+2. **Post-Deployment Monitoring**
+   - {metric_1_to_monitor}
+   - {metric_2_to_monitor}
+   - {alert_thresholds}
+
+3. **Success Criteria**
+   - {success_criterion_1}
+   - {success_criterion_2}
+
+---
+
+#### For CONCERNS Decision ⚠️
+
+1. **Deploy with Enhanced Monitoring**
+   - Deploy to staging with extended validation period
+   - Enable enhanced logging/monitoring for known risk areas:
+     - {risk_area_1}
+     - {risk_area_2}
+   - Set aggressive alerts for potential issues
+   - Deploy to production with caution
+
+2. **Create Remediation Backlog**
+   - Create story: "{fix_title_1}" (Priority: {priority})
+   - Create story: "{fix_title_2}" (Priority: {priority})
+   - Target sprint: {next_sprint}
+
+3. **Post-Deployment Actions**
+   - Monitor {specific_areas} closely for {time_period}
+   - Weekly status updates on remediation progress
+   - Re-assess after fixes deployed
+
+---
+
+#### For FAIL Decision ❌
+
+1. **Block Deployment Immediately**
+   - Do NOT deploy to any environment
+   - Notify stakeholders of blocking issues
+   - Escalate to tech lead and PM
+
+2. **Fix Critical Issues**
+   - Address P0 blockers listed in Critical Issues section
+   - Owner assignments confirmed
+   - Due dates agreed upon
+   - Daily standup on blocker resolution
+
+3. **Re-Run Gate After Fixes**
+   - Re-run full test suite after fixes
+   - Re-run `bmad tea *trace` workflow
+   - Verify decision is PASS before deploying
+
+---
+
+#### For WAIVED Decision 🔓
+
+1. **Deploy with Business Approval**
+   - Confirm waiver approver has signed off
+   - Document waiver in release notes
+   - Notify all stakeholders of waived risks
+
+2. **Aggressive Monitoring**
+   - {enhanced_monitoring_plan}
+   - {escalation_procedures}
+   - Daily checks on waived risk areas
+
+3. **Mandatory Remediation**
+   - Fix MUST be completed by {due_date}
+   - Issue CANNOT be waived in next release
+   - Track remediation progress weekly
+   - Verify fix in next gate
+
+---
+
+### Next Steps
+
+**Immediate Actions** (next 24-48 hours):
+
+1. {action_1}
+2. {action_2}
+3. {action_3}
+
+**Follow-up Actions** (next sprint/release):
+
+1. {action_1}
+2. {action_2}
+3. {action_3}
+
+**Stakeholder Communication**:
+
+- Notify PM: {decision_summary}
+- Notify SM: {decision_summary}
+- Notify DEV lead: {decision_summary}
+
+---
+
+## Integrated YAML Snippet (CI/CD)
+
+```yaml
+traceability_and_gate:
+  # Phase 1: Traceability
+  traceability:
+    story_id: "{STORY_ID}"
+    date: "{DATE}"
+    coverage:
+      overall: {OVERALL_PCT}%
+      p0: {P0_PCT}%
+      p1: {P1_PCT}%
+      p2: {P2_PCT}%
+      p3: {P3_PCT}%
+    gaps:
+      critical: {CRITICAL_COUNT}
+      high: {HIGH_COUNT}
+      medium: {MEDIUM_COUNT}
+      low: {LOW_COUNT}
+    quality:
+      passing_tests: {PASSING_COUNT}
+      total_tests: {TOTAL_TESTS}
+      blocker_issues: {BLOCKER_COUNT}
+      warning_issues: {WARNING_COUNT}
+    recommendations:
+      - "{RECOMMENDATION_1}"
+      - "{RECOMMENDATION_2}"
+
+  # Phase 2: Gate Decision
+  gate_decision:
+    decision: "{PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | WAIVED}"
+    gate_type: "{story | epic | release | hotfix}"
+    decision_mode: "{deterministic | manual}"
+    criteria:
+      p0_coverage: {p0_coverage}%
+      p0_pass_rate: {p0_pass_rate}%
+      p1_coverage: {p1_coverage}%
+      p1_pass_rate: {p1_pass_rate}%
+      overall_pass_rate: {overall_pass_rate}%
+      overall_coverage: {overall_coverage}%
+      security_issues: {security_issue_count}
+      critical_nfrs_fail: {critical_nfr_fail_count}
+      flaky_tests: {flaky_test_count}
+    thresholds:
+      min_p0_coverage: 100
+      min_p0_pass_rate: 100
+      min_p1_coverage: {min_p1_coverage}
+      min_p1_pass_rate: {min_p1_pass_rate}
+      min_overall_pass_rate: {min_overall_pass_rate}
+      min_coverage: {min_coverage}
+    evidence:
+      test_results: "{CI_run_id | test_report_url}"
+      traceability: "{trace_file_path}"
+      nfr_assessment: "{nfr_file_path}"
+      code_coverage: "{coverage_report_url}"
+    next_steps: "{brief_summary_of_recommendations}"
+    waiver: # Only if WAIVED
+      reason: "{business_justification}"
+      approver: "{name}, {role}"
+      expiry: "{YYYY-MM-DD}"
+      remediation_due: "{YYYY-MM-DD}"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Related Artifacts
+
+- **Story File:** {STORY_FILE_PATH}
+- **Test Design:** {TEST_DESIGN_PATH} (if available)
+- **Tech Spec:** {TECH_SPEC_PATH} (if available)
+- **Test Results:** {TEST_RESULTS_PATH}
+- **NFR Assessment:** {NFR_FILE_PATH} (if available)
+- **Test Files:** {TEST_DIR_PATH}
+
+---
+
+## Sign-Off
+
+**Phase 1 - Traceability Assessment:**
+
+- Overall Coverage: {OVERALL_PCT}%
+- P0 Coverage: {P0_PCT}% {P0_STATUS}
+- P1 Coverage: {P1_PCT}% {P1_STATUS}
+- Critical Gaps: {CRITICAL_COUNT}
+- High Priority Gaps: {HIGH_COUNT}
+
+**Phase 2 - Gate Decision:**
+
+- **Decision**: {PASS | CONCERNS | FAIL | WAIVED} {STATUS_ICON}
+- **P0 Evaluation**: {✅ ALL PASS | ❌ ONE OR MORE FAILED}
+- **P1 Evaluation**: {✅ ALL PASS | ⚠️ SOME CONCERNS | ❌ FAILED}
+
+**Overall Status:** {STATUS} {STATUS_ICON}
+
+**Next Steps:**
+
+- If PASS ✅: Proceed to deployment
+- If CONCERNS ⚠️: Deploy with monitoring, create remediation backlog
+- If FAIL ❌: Block deployment, fix critical issues, re-run workflow
+- If WAIVED 🔓: Deploy with business approval and aggressive monitoring
+
+**Generated:** {DATE}
+**Workflow:** testarch-trace v4.0 (Enhanced with Gate Decision)
+
+---
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