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 # Security Policy
 
+TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS (delete this block before publishing)
+Replace all {{PLACEHOLDER}} values with your information:
+  Squisher Corpus     - Your project name
+  hyperpolymath            - GitHub username or org (e.g., hyperpolymath)
+  squisher-corpus             - Repository name
+  j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk   - Security contact email
+  TBD  - Your PGP key fingerprint (40 chars, no spaces)
+  https://github.com/hyperpolymath.gpg      - URL to your public PGP key
+  github.com/hyperpolymath/squisher-corpus          - Your website/domain
+  2026     - Current year for copyright
+
+Optional: Remove sections that don't apply (e.g., PGP if you don't use it)
+-->
+
 We take security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.
 
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