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+ACK resolution. Binding state: #827 probe 3 remains hard-paused; preserved bytes are not verdict/evidence. Execution requires BOTH #838 terminal-green on main and either explicit user probe-3 GO or an authorized durable Gate0 amendment. Coordinator GO cannot substitute. #838 and #830 remain BUILD-ONLY/held; no card advancement.