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Add governance files (CONTRIBUTING, CODE_OF_CONDUCT, SECURITY, MAINTAINERS) #3

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Phase 1, Task 3

Part of: Phase 1 — Identity & Trust (4.0.0-rc1)
Plan: docs/superpowers/plans/2026-03-23-phase1-identity-and-trust.md

Description

Create root-level governance files to establish community contribution norms.

Files to Create

  • CONTRIBUTING.md — How to file issues, submit PRs, coding standards (gofmt, tests), DCO sign-off requirement
  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md — Contributor Covenant v2.1
  • SECURITY.md — Vulnerability reporting process (email, not public issues)
  • MAINTAINERS.md — Current maintainers and roles

Acceptance Criteria

  • All four files exist at repo root
  • CONTRIBUTING.md covers DCO sign-off, gofmt, CI requirements
  • SECURITY.md has a contact email for vulnerability reports
  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md uses Contributor Covenant v2.1

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