# Do not trust it, verify it

Status: DRAFT, nothing posted. Single-image infographic, 2 slide(s), no cover.

## What it shows

The rule that stops an agent rounding up: every state claim (done, live, fixed, committed) is checked against its authoritative source. Slide 1 maps one claim to its checks; slide 2 pairs each weak signal with the proof that replaces it.

No numbers appear on the slides.

## Sources

| Claim | Source file (agency-operator) | Read-date |
|---|---|---|
| Claim to authoritative source table (renders, tested, committed, fixed, deployed) | `.claude/rules/19-verify-before-assert.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| Never assert a state from assumption; say 'built, not yet verified' if unchecked | `.claude/rules/19-verify-before-assert.md` | 2026-10-11 |
| A quoted external fact is verified by grep or curl of the source | `.claude/rules/19-verify-before-assert.md` | 2026-10-11 |