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Affirmation

The affirmation section records the signer’s acknowledgment of the disclosure and statement type.

The affirmation text is system-provided and appears verbatim in the issued document.

This section confirms acceptance of the statement without adding new claims.

Why affirmation matters

The affirmation makes clear that the signatory is intentionally accepting the document as issued. It helps connect the signatory to the declaration as a whole.

What affirmation is not

The affirmation does not add new factual content. It confirms acceptance of the statement posture and the issued record.