diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c738073..a8e41a0 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,44 @@ This project uses [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
 
 ---
 
+## [Unreleased]
+
+### Added
+
+- **`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1`** — A universal, versioned,
+  privacy-minimized JSON profile for proving the stable familiar root and exact
+  identity revision embodied by one direct session, automation run/attempt, or
+  Psyche-delegated execution. It is explicitly separate from scheduler
+  lifecycle and protected-action authority.
+- **`schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json`** and semantic
+  `--embodiment-binding` validation — Canonical digest/reference equality,
+  lineage, revision status and validity, alias cardinality, principal
+  consistency, historical-read privacy, revocation races, and immutable
+  final-check/commit verification fail closed.
+- **Detached historical bundles and cryptographic verification** —
+  `familiar.identity_bundle.v1` retains canonical identity/soul (and optional
+  Ward) components under restricted verifier access; the validator recomputes
+  component/bundle digests and verifies non-circular Ed25519 attestations.
+  Resolution snapshots, strict RFC 3339 timestamps, authenticated lineage
+  edges, retention tombstone/purge evidence, and a fixed error-code conformance
+  manifest close stale-cache and vector-integrity gaps.
+- **Rereview hardening** — Defines one non-circular digest preimage, records
+  authoritative snapshot freshness, supports erased/redacted detached bundles
+  with retained digest/audit evidence, rejects duplicate JSON keys and unknown
+  profile versions, rejects non-finite I-JSON numbers and non-Ed25519 keys, and
+  separates post-commit revocation into an immutable-binding-referenced,
+  append-only signed `familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1` event.
+- **Embodiment-binding conformance lane** — 22 positive and 65 negative
+  vectors covering active and historical revision states, continuation,
+  restoration, fork, succession, direct/automation/Psyche targets, retained
+  and redacted history, privacy authorization, transaction timing, key-type
+  confusion, revocation events, tampering, ambiguity, stale revisions, and
+  malformed data. The runner uses system-temporary output, works from a
+  read-only source checkout, and rejects unknown, duplicate, or valueless
+  sidecar options as well as malformed falsy bundle and revocation sidecars.
+
+---
+
 ## [0.7.0] — 2026-07-26
 
 Draft minor under the **v0.5.0** §6.3 rule (unchanged through v0.6.0): rescopes an existing normative MUST and promotes the reference `ward_hash` leaf construction to a normative definition. Closes both findings of the v0.6.0 post-merge review (beads `threads-8gg`, `threads-df9`).
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 898b866..de23c4f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -46,6 +46,23 @@ These are not soft design preferences. Each one has architectural implications,
 4. Run `npm install` to install the reference validator's TOML parser and JSON Schema validator.
 5. For a v0.7.0 structural-conformance claim, run both `node validators/validate.js ./your-directory` and `npm test`
 
+**If you're binding a concrete execution:** validate its independently
+consumable embodiment record with its required evidence:
+
+```bash
+node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding ./binding.json \
+  --historical-bundle ./identity-bundle.json \
+  --trusted-ledger ./trusted-ledger.json
+```
+
+Historical records may omit sidecars only when their declared degraded or
+denied-read state permits that absence. A later revocation is a separately
+signed append-only event supplied with `--post-commit-revocation`; it never
+rewrites the immutable binding. The
+[`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1` schema](schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json)
+proves the selected root and exact identity revision without copying sensitive
+identity content; it does not grant authority or define scheduler lifecycle.
+
 **If you're evaluating a familiar:**
 - Five properties. All five. Fewer than five is an agent, not a familiar.
 - Protected surface: can the familiar modify its own `SOUL.md` without human authorization? If yes, it's not compliant.
@@ -97,6 +114,8 @@ schemas/
   identity.schema.json   ← JSON Schema for IDENTITY.md
   ward.schema.json       ← JSON Schema for ward.toml
   role.schema.json       ← JSON Schema for ROLE.md
+  familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json ← Exact root/revision execution binding
+  familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json ← Detached retained historical identity bundle
 examples/
   sage/                  ← Sage (canonical structurally conformant familiar directory)
   minimal/               ← Lumen (minimal structurally conformant familiar directory)
diff --git a/SPEC.md b/SPEC.md
index 4687601..be87b7f 100644
--- a/SPEC.md
+++ b/SPEC.md
@@ -5,6 +5,12 @@
 > ⚠️ **This document is preserved for reproducibility.** The current normative specification is [RFC-0001 v0.7.0](rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md), which uses RFC 2119 keywords (MUST/SHOULD/MAY), references the conformance suite at [`tests/conformance/`](tests/conformance/), and hardens the authority-layer separation requirement.
 >
 > If you are looking for the current spec, go to [`rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md`](rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md). This file remains for historical and citation purposes.
+>
+> **Current profile addendum:** the universal
+> [`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1`](schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json)
+> profile is normative as specified in [RFC-0001 §10.2](rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md#102-familiar-embodiment-binding-profile).
+> It records an exact root/revision embodiment for a concrete execution; it
+> does not modify this historical identity, role, soul, or Ward text.
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md b/rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md
index a00161b..3e714c5 100644
--- a/rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md
+++ b/rfcs/RFC-0001-familiar-contract.md
@@ -495,6 +495,186 @@ These gaps are intentional. The file-level conformance suite verifies the **stru
 
 ---
 
+## 10.2 Familiar embodiment binding profile
+
+`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1`, defined by
+[`schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json`](../schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json),
+is a universal, independently consumable JSON profile. It proves which stable
+familiar root and *exact identity revision* a direct session, automation
+run/attempt, or Psyche-delegated execution embodies. It binds identity to a
+concrete target; it is **not** scheduler-lifecycle state, and it grants,
+changes, or proves no protected-action authority.
+
+A binding **MUST** carry an opaque `bindingId`, stable opaque
+`familiarRootId`, exact `identityRevisionId`, and monotonic `lineagePosition`.
+It **MUST** record a JCS/RFC 8785 canonical identity-declaration digest, bundle
+digest, and `urn:sha256:` content-addressed historical bundle reference. The
+resolver **MUST** reject malformed digest encodings or unequal bundle digest and
+reference. Bindings **MUST NOT** copy identity declarations, memory,
+relationships, credentials, or other sensitive contents: opaque identifiers
+and digests are the default. `privacy.classification` is therefore
+`metadata-only`, with an explicit minimum-retention class.
+
+The independently consumable detached historical record is
+`familiar.identity_bundle.v1`, defined by
+[`schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json`](../schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json).
+It **MUST** retain identity- and soul-declaration component evidence (and MAY
+retain Ward-declaration evidence), their individual SHA-256 digests, its
+root/revision/position, and a SHA-256 digest of the canonical bundle. A
+verifier supplied retained component content **MUST** recompute that component
+digest; redacted or erased components retain only their digest and audit
+evidence. The verifier **MUST** always recompute the bundle digest and match the
+binding declaration digest, bundle digest, and URN.
+
+`lineageEvidence` **MUST** distinguish genesis, same-familiar revision,
+restoration, fork/new-root, and succession. A continuation has the immediately
+preceding position and same root; restoration additionally follows a retired
+predecessor. A fork/new-root and succession begin position zero on a distinct
+root and name their distinct predecessor and relationship. These records
+describe continuity evidence only: a fork/new-root is not silently a
+continuation, and succession is not an alias for the predecessor familiar.
+
+The record **MUST** state revision-recorded time, valid-time interval, decision
+status (`active`, `retired`, `revoked`, or `superseded`), authenticated
+principal (and optional project/scope), target type and correlation target,
+binding purpose, schema/profile/policy versions, issued/decision timestamps,
+and resolver/verifier identities. `identityMeaning` **MUST** be `unchanged`;
+the purpose only contextualizes embodiment and cannot alter identity meaning.
+The target's principal **MUST** equal the authenticated principal.
+
+All recorded, valid, cache-observation, resolution, decision, final-check,
+commit, issue, and revocation times in bindings and detached bundles **MUST**
+be strict RFC 3339 calendar times with a `Z` or numeric offset and no more than
+millisecond precision. Recorded time describes when evidence was observed;
+valid time describes when the revision was eligible and the two are not
+interchangeable. A valid-time interval **MUST NOT** end before it begins.
+The resolution snapshot **MUST** bind root, revision, lineage position, bundle
+digest, and status; its snapshot id **MUST** be the final-check/commit snapshot.
+Resolution precedes final validity check, which precedes decision, commit, and
+issuance; the decision timestamp and `statusAtDecision.decisionTime` are equal.
+Each resolution snapshot **MUST** include authoritative ledger generation and
+head revision, cache provenance/observation time, and a bounded freshness
+window. For dispatch or session creation, a cache older than either its signed
+bound or the verifier's maximum, or one whose head differs from the selected
+revision, **MUST** fail closed even when its copied status is active.
+The record's freshness assertion is observational metadata only: the verifier's
+fixed v1 maximum cache age is 300 seconds, a runtime-policy input outside the
+signed record. A cache observation after final validity evaluation is invalid.
+Dispatch additionally requires verifier-supplied current authoritative ledger
+state at final validation/commit; cache evidence alone never authorizes launch.
+The trusted ledger observation **MUST NOT** precede the recorded cache
+observation, **MUST NOT** follow the final validity check, and **MUST** be no
+more than 300 seconds old at that check. A stale, future-dated, mismatched, or
+missing trusted ledger observation fails closed.
+All counters and generations **MUST** be non-negative I-JSON safe integers no
+greater than `9007199254740991`; implementations must reject rather than round
+larger values.
+
+Aliases are non-authoritative resolution evidence only. When an alias is used,
+resolution **MUST** yield exactly one root, and that root **MUST** equal the
+recorded root. Ambiguity, stale cache, malformed or tampered digest, invalid or
+unverifiable revision, or principal mismatch **MUST** fail closed. The exact
+revision is selected at dispatch or session creation, never frozen during
+routine authoring.
+
+A new dispatch or session creation is eligible only when the selected revision
+is active, currently valid, verified, and not revoked. Those current-head,
+current-validity, and pre-commit-revocation eligibility checks apply only to
+authority attempts. Retired, superseded, expired, and revoked revisions remain
+meaningful historical records but are not new dispatch authority. A restored
+revision is a new active revision with explicit restoration lineage.
+Historical verification uses one deterministic lifecycle classification:
+a supplied live bundle with all component bytes retained is `verified`; a
+supplied live bundle with redacted component bytes is `unverifiable`; a
+supplied tombstoned or erased bundle is `unavailable`; and a missing bundle is
+`degraded`. A denied historical read is also `unavailable`, but is
+distinguished by `readAuthorization: not_authorized`. Only `verified` may
+authorize current dispatch.
+
+| Detached evidence | Bundle lifecycle | Required history state |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| Supplied, all component bytes retained | live, unredacted, unpurged | `verified` |
+| Supplied, one or more component bytes redacted | live, redacted, unpurged | `unverifiable` |
+| Supplied, all component bytes removed | tombstoned with active purge, or erased with completed purge | `unavailable` |
+| Missing despite authorized or unrequested read | no detached bundle | `degraded` |
+| Withheld because verifier access was denied | no detached bundle | `unavailable` |
+
+`authentication` **MUST** be a Node-core-verifiable Ed25519 public-key
+attestation with a DER/SPKI public key and base64 signature. The binding digest
+is the lowercase hexadecimal encoding of SHA-256 over the UTF-8 JCS canonical
+binding bytes with the entire `integrity` and `authentication` members omitted
+(and the redundant commit digest-verification field omitted). The Ed25519
+message is the **32 raw digest octets obtained by decoding that 64-character
+lowercase hexadecimal digest**, not the UTF-8 bytes of the hexadecimal text.
+No private key appears in either profile. An invalid encoding or unverifiable
+signature **MUST** fail closed. The verifier **MUST** parse the SPKI key and
+require its asymmetric key type to be Ed25519; trusting the declared method
+while accepting RSA, ECDSA, Ed448, or another key type does not conform.
+
+Lineage predecessors **MUST** name a content-addressed predecessor bundle and
+an authenticated Ed25519 transition edge that signs its relationship,
+predecessor digest, successor root/revision, successor bundle digest, and
+successor identity-declaration digest. The transition preimage is the JCS
+canonical UTF-8 encoding of an object containing exactly those six fields:
+`relationship`, `predecessorBundleDigest`, `successorFamiliarRootId`,
+`successorIdentityRevisionId`, `successorBundleDigest`, and
+`successorDeclarationDigest`. The transition digest is SHA-256 over those
+bytes; the Ed25519 message is the 32 raw transition-digest octets. The verifier
+**MUST** reject a
+self-predecessor, repeated/non-monotonic position, root/revision or successor
+digest mismatch, or relation/root-evidence mismatch. Thus continuation,
+restoration, fork/new-root, and succession are mechanically—not merely
+narratively—distinct.
+
+Implementations **MUST** reject duplicate JSON object member names before JSON
+Schema, digest, or signature processing; ordinary JSON parsing that silently
+keeps one duplicate is insufficient. This profile supports exactly
+`schemaVersion` `1.0.0`; unknown versions fail closed.
+
+The resolver and verifier **MUST** perform the final eligibility check and
+immutable binding commit on the same snapshot/transaction boundary. The
+final validity check, authority decision, and immutable commit therefore
+**MUST** identify the same instant for dispatch and session creation. Revision
+validity and authoritative-ledger freshness extend through that commit instant.
+The committed binding digest **MUST** recompute from the same JCS canonical preimage
+defined above: the binding with its entire `integrity` and `authentication`
+members and redundant `commit.verifiedBindingDigest` omitted, and the commit
+**MUST** attest to that exact digest before launch success. A revocation known
+at or before commit is represented inside the binding as
+`outcome: before_commit` and rejects an authority attempt. A revocation learned
+strictly after commit **MUST NOT** be inserted into or re-sign the immutable
+binding. It is recorded as a separately signed, append-only
+`familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1` event that references the exact binding id,
+binding digest, familiar root, and identity revision, and whose own canonical
+event digest is Ed25519-authenticated. Its preimage is the JCS canonical UTF-8
+encoding of the complete event with `integrity` and `authentication` omitted;
+the event digest is SHA-256 over those bytes, and the Ed25519 message is the 32
+raw event-digest octets. Such an event preserves historical
+evidence while preventing later dispatches. Integrity and authenticated
+attestation are mandatory, while cryptographic key-policy verification remains
+the verifier's policy responsibility.
+
+Retention is lifecycle evidence, not a license to replicate identity content.
+Retained components carry content and always recompute their digest.
+Redacted/erased components retain only digest plus redaction/audit evidence.
+A live supplied-redacted bundle is `unverifiable`; tombstoned or erased
+supplied evidence is `unavailable`; a missing bundle is `degraded`. A denied
+read is `unavailable` without exposing a bundle. Fully retained supplied
+evidence is always live, unredacted, unpurged, and `verified`. Tombstoned and
+erased bundles contain no retained component bytes; erased evidence additionally
+requires completed replica purge and device-revocation evidence. These states
+never imply current authority. Canonical inputs MUST be I-JSON: duplicate object keys, non-finite numbers, and
+lone UTF-16 surrogates are rejected before canonicalization, digest, or
+signature verification.
+The binding carries metadata-only classification plus retention time,
+tombstone/erasure state, and replica/device-purge state; a tombstoned or erased
+record **MUST** carry erasure evidence, and requested replica or device
+revocation **MUST** remain pending or complete rather than disappear. The
+detached bundle records restricted-historical-identity classification and
+authorized/denied verifier access. A denied reader **MUST NOT** receive
+component content and records unavailable history. Tombstone, erasure, or purge
+does not alter already-recorded time or valid-time facts.
+
 ## 11. Changelog
 
 ### v0.7.0 (2026-07-26)
diff --git a/schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json b/schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9bf3d3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json
@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
+  "$id": "https://github.com/OpenCoven/familiar-contract/schemas/familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json",
+  "title": "Familiar Embodiment Binding v1",
+  "description": "A privacy-minimized, versioned dispatch or historical-verification record proving the exact stable familiar root and identity revision embodied by one concrete execution. It is not a scheduler lifecycle record or protected-action authorization.",
+  "type": "object",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "required": ["profile", "schemaVersion", "bindingId", "familiar", "resolutionSnapshot", "identityBundle", "revisionRecordedAt", "validTime", "statusAtDecision", "principal", "target", "bindingPurpose", "identityMeaning", "issuedAt", "decisionAt", "policyVersion", "resolver", "verifier", "historicalVerification", "revocation", "commit", "integrity", "authentication", "privacy"],
+  "properties": {
+    "profile": { "const": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1" },
+    "schemaVersion": { "const": "1.0.0" },
+    "bindingId": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+    "familiar": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["familiarRootId", "identityRevisionId", "lineagePosition", "lineageEvidence"],
+      "properties": {
+        "familiarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "identityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "lineagePosition": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 },
+        "lineageEvidence": {
+          "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+          "required": ["relationship", "rootEvidence"],
+          "properties": {
+            "relationship": { "enum": ["genesis", "same_familiar_revision", "restoration", "fork_new_root", "succession"] },
+            "rootEvidence": { "enum": ["genesis", "continued", "fork", "succession"] },
+            "predecessor": {
+              "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+              "required": ["familiarRootId", "identityRevisionId", "lineagePosition", "status", "identityBundleRef", "transition"],
+              "properties": {
+                "familiarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+                "identityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+                "lineagePosition": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 },
+                "status": { "enum": ["active", "retired", "revoked", "superseded"] },
+                "identityBundleRef": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^urn:sha256:[0-9a-f]{64}$" },
+                "transition": { "$ref": "#/definitions/transition" }
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    },
+    "resolutionSnapshot": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["snapshotId", "resolvedAt", "authoritativeLedgerGeneration", "authoritativeHeadRevisionId", "freshnessBoundSeconds", "cacheObservedAt", "cacheProvenance", "familiarRootId", "identityRevisionId", "lineagePosition", "bundleDigest", "status"],
+      "properties": {
+        "snapshotId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "resolvedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" }, "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 }, "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "freshnessBoundSeconds": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 }, "cacheObservedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" }, "cacheProvenance": { "enum": ["authoritative-read", "validated-cache"] }, "familiarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "identityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "lineagePosition": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 },
+        "bundleDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" }, "status": { "enum": ["active", "retired", "revoked", "superseded"] }
+      }
+    },
+    "aliasResolution": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["alias", "authoritative", "resolvedRootIds"],
+      "properties": {
+        "alias": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+        "authoritative": { "const": false },
+        "resolvedRootIds": { "type": "array", "minItems": 1, "items": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" } }
+      }
+    },
+    "identityBundle": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["canonicalization", "declarationDigest", "bundleDigest", "historicalBundleRef"],
+      "properties": {
+        "canonicalization": { "const": "jcs-rfc8785" },
+        "declarationDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/digest" },
+        "bundleDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/digest" },
+        "historicalBundleRef": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^urn:sha256:[0-9a-f]{64}$" }
+      }
+    },
+    "revisionRecordedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+    "validTime": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["notBefore"],
+      "properties": { "notBefore": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" }, "notAfter": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" } }
+    },
+    "statusAtDecision": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["status", "decisionTime"],
+      "properties": { "status": { "enum": ["active", "retired", "revoked", "superseded"] }, "decisionTime": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" } }
+    },
+    "principal": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["authenticatedPrincipalId"],
+      "properties": { "authenticatedPrincipalId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "projectId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "scopeId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" } }
+    },
+    "target": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["targetType", "targetId", "authenticatedPrincipalId"],
+      "properties": {
+        "targetType": { "enum": ["direct_session", "automation_run", "automation_attempt", "psyche_delegated_execution"] },
+        "targetId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "authenticatedPrincipalId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }
+      }
+    },
+    "bindingPurpose": { "enum": ["dispatch", "session_creation", "historical_verification"] },
+    "identityMeaning": { "const": "unchanged" },
+    "issuedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+    "decisionAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+    "policyVersion": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+    "resolver": { "$ref": "#/definitions/actor" },
+    "verifier": { "$ref": "#/definitions/actor" },
+    "historicalVerification": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["state", "readAuthorization"],
+      "properties": { "state": { "enum": ["verified", "degraded", "unavailable", "unverifiable"] }, "readAuthorization": { "enum": ["authorized", "not_authorized", "not_requested"] } },
+      "allOf": [
+        {
+          "if": { "properties": { "readAuthorization": { "const": "not_authorized" } } },
+          "then": { "properties": { "state": { "const": "unavailable" } } }
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    "revocation": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["outcome"],
+      "properties": { "outcome": { "enum": ["none", "before_commit"] }, "revokedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" } }
+    },
+    "commit": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["snapshotId", "state", "finalValidityCheckAt", "committedAt", "verifiedBindingDigest"],
+      "properties": {
+        "snapshotId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "state": { "const": "committed" },
+        "finalValidityCheckAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" }, "committedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+        "verifiedBindingDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" }
+      }
+    },
+    "integrity": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["algorithm", "canonicalization", "bindingDigest"],
+      "properties": { "algorithm": { "const": "sha-256" }, "canonicalization": { "const": "jcs-rfc8785" }, "bindingDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" } }
+    },
+    "authentication": { "$ref": "#/definitions/authentication" },
+    "privacy": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,       "required": ["classification", "retention", "containsSensitiveIdentityContent", "recordedAt", "tombstoneState", "replicaPurgeState"],
+      "properties": { "classification": { "const": "metadata-only" }, "retention": { "enum": ["dispatch-audit-minimum", "historical-verification-minimum"] }, "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": { "const": false }, "recordedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" }, "tombstoneState": { "enum": ["live", "tombstoned", "erased"] }, "replicaPurgeState": { "enum": ["not_requested", "pending", "complete"] }, "erasureEvidence": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 }, "deviceRevocationEvidence": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 } }
+    }
+  },
+  "definitions": {
+    "opaqueId": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[a-z][a-z0-9_-]*:[A-Za-z0-9._:-]+$" },
+    "version": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^\\d+\\.\\d+\\.\\d+$" },
+    "timestamp": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^\\d{4}-\\d{2}-\\d{2}T\\d{2}:\\d{2}:\\d{2}(?:\\.\\d{1,3})?(?:Z|[+-]\\d{2}:\\d{2})$" },
+    "hash": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[0-9a-f]{64}$" },
+    "digest": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["algorithm", "value"],
+      "properties": { "algorithm": { "const": "sha-256" }, "value": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" } }
+    },
+    "actor": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["id", "version"],
+      "properties": { "id": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "version": { "$ref": "#/definitions/version" } }
+    }
+    ,"authentication": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["method", "signerId", "publicKey", "signature"],
+      "properties": { "method": { "const": "ed25519" }, "signerId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" }, "publicKey": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9+/]+={0,2}$" }, "signature": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9+/]+={0,2}$" } }
+    }
+    ,"transition": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["relationship", "predecessorBundleDigest", "successorFamiliarRootId", "successorIdentityRevisionId", "successorBundleDigest", "successorDeclarationDigest", "authentication"],
+      "properties": {
+        "relationship": { "enum": ["same_familiar_revision", "restoration", "fork_new_root", "succession"] },
+        "predecessorBundleDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" },
+        "successorFamiliarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "successorIdentityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "successorBundleDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" },
+        "successorDeclarationDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" },
+        "authentication": { "$ref": "#/definitions/authentication" }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/schemas/familiar-embodiment-revocation.schema.json b/schemas/familiar-embodiment-revocation.schema.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d471e92
--- /dev/null
+++ b/schemas/familiar-embodiment-revocation.schema.json
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
+  "$id": "https://github.com/OpenCoven/familiar-contract/schemas/familiar-embodiment-revocation.schema.json",
+  "title": "Familiar Embodiment Post-Commit Revocation v1",
+  "description": "An append-only signed event that records revocation after an immutable embodiment binding commit.",
+  "type": "object",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "required": ["profile", "schemaVersion", "revocationId", "bindingId", "bindingDigest", "familiarRootId", "identityRevisionId", "revokedAt", "reasonCode", "integrity", "authentication"],
+  "properties": {
+    "profile": { "const": "familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1" },
+    "schemaVersion": { "const": "1.0.0" },
+    "revocationId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+    "bindingId": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+    "bindingDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" },
+    "familiarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+    "identityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+    "revokedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+    "reasonCode": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[a-z][a-z0-9-]*$" },
+    "integrity": {
+      "type": "object",
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["algorithm", "canonicalization", "eventDigest"],
+      "properties": {
+        "algorithm": { "const": "sha-256" },
+        "canonicalization": { "const": "jcs-rfc8785" },
+        "eventDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" }
+      }
+    },
+    "authentication": { "$ref": "#/definitions/authentication" }
+  },
+  "definitions": {
+    "opaqueId": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[a-z][a-z0-9_-]*:[A-Za-z0-9._:-]+$" },
+    "timestamp": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^\\d{4}-\\d{2}-\\d{2}T\\d{2}:\\d{2}:\\d{2}(?:\\.\\d{1,3})?(?:Z|[+-]\\d{2}:\\d{2})$" },
+    "hash": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[0-9a-f]{64}$" },
+    "authentication": {
+      "type": "object",
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["method", "signerId", "publicKey", "signature"],
+      "properties": {
+        "method": { "const": "ed25519" },
+        "signerId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+        "publicKey": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9+/]+={0,2}$" },
+        "signature": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9+/]+={0,2}$" }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json b/schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e1b57c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
+  "$id": "https://github.com/OpenCoven/familiar-contract/schemas/familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json",
+  "title": "Familiar Historical Identity Bundle v1",
+  "type": "object",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "required": ["profile", "canonicalization", "familiarRootId", "identityRevisionId", "lineagePosition", "recordedAt", "components", "bundleDigest", "retention"],
+  "properties": {
+    "profile": { "const": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1" },
+    "canonicalization": { "const": "jcs-rfc8785" },
+    "familiarRootId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+    "identityRevisionId": { "$ref": "#/definitions/opaqueId" },
+    "lineagePosition": { "type": "integer", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 9007199254740991 },
+    "recordedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+    "components": {
+      "type": "array", "minItems": 2,
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+        "required": ["componentId", "mediaType", "digest", "redactionState"],
+        "properties": {
+          "componentId": { "enum": ["identity-declaration", "soul-declaration", "ward-declaration"] },
+          "mediaType": { "const": "application/json" },
+          "content": { "type": "object" }, "redactionState": { "enum": ["retained", "redacted"] }, "redactionEvidence": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+          "digest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/digest" }
+        },
+        "allOf": [
+          {
+            "if": { "properties": { "redactionState": { "const": "retained" } } },
+            "then": {
+              "required": ["content"],
+              "not": { "required": ["redactionEvidence"] }
+            }
+          },
+          {
+            "if": { "properties": { "redactionState": { "const": "redacted" } } },
+            "then": {
+              "required": ["redactionEvidence"],
+              "not": { "required": ["content"] }
+            }
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": { "$ref": "#/definitions/digest" },
+    "retention": {
+      "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false,
+      "required": ["classification", "verifierAccess", "recordedAt", "tombstoneState", "replicaPurgeState", "redactionState"],
+      "properties": {
+        "classification": { "const": "restricted-historical-identity" },
+        "verifierAccess": { "enum": ["authorized", "denied"] },
+        "recordedAt": { "$ref": "#/definitions/timestamp" },
+        "tombstoneState": { "enum": ["live", "tombstoned", "erased"] },
+        "replicaPurgeState": { "enum": ["not_requested", "pending", "complete"] },
+        "erasureEvidence": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+        "deviceRevocationEvidence": { "type": "string", "minLength": 1 },
+        "redactionState": { "enum": ["none", "redacted"] }
+      },
+      "allOf": [
+        {
+          "if": { "properties": { "redactionState": { "const": "none" } } },
+          "then": {
+            "properties": {
+              "tombstoneState": { "const": "live" },
+              "replicaPurgeState": { "const": "not_requested" }
+            },
+            "not": {
+              "anyOf": [
+                { "required": ["erasureEvidence"] },
+                { "required": ["deviceRevocationEvidence"] }
+              ]
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        {
+          "if": { "properties": { "tombstoneState": { "const": "live" } } },
+          "then": {
+            "properties": { "replicaPurgeState": { "const": "not_requested" } },
+            "not": { "required": ["erasureEvidence"] }
+          }
+        },
+        {
+          "if": { "properties": { "tombstoneState": { "const": "tombstoned" } } },
+          "then": {
+            "required": ["erasureEvidence"],
+            "properties": {
+              "redactionState": { "const": "redacted" },
+              "replicaPurgeState": { "enum": ["pending", "complete"] }
+            }
+          }
+        },
+        {
+          "if": { "properties": { "tombstoneState": { "const": "erased" } } },
+          "then": {
+            "required": ["erasureEvidence", "deviceRevocationEvidence"],
+            "properties": {
+              "redactionState": { "const": "redacted" },
+              "replicaPurgeState": { "const": "complete" }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "definitions": {
+    "opaqueId": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[a-z][a-z0-9_-]*:[A-Za-z0-9._:-]+$" },
+    "timestamp": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^\\d{4}-\\d{2}-\\d{2}T\\d{2}:\\d{2}:\\d{2}(?:\\.\\d{1,3})?(?:Z|[+-]\\d{2}:\\d{2})$" },
+    "hash": { "type": "string", "pattern": "^[0-9a-f]{64}$" },
+    "digest": { "type": "object", "additionalProperties": false, "required": ["algorithm", "value"], "properties": { "algorithm": { "const": "sha-256" }, "value": { "$ref": "#/definitions/hash" } } }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/README.md b/tests/conformance/README.md
index c64d5c5..3168551 100644
--- a/tests/conformance/README.md
+++ b/tests/conformance/README.md
@@ -12,3 +12,13 @@ npm test
 Convention: `positive/<n>-<name>/` cases should PASS when run with `node validators/validate.js <case>`. `negative/<n>-<name>/` cases should FAIL for the documented reason in that case's `CASE.md`. The `audit-records/` lane holds single-record JSON fixtures (not claimant directories) checked by `validators/check-audit-records.js` against `schemas/audit-record.schema.json`, including worked SHA-256 test-vector recomputation — see [`audit-records/README.md`](audit-records/README.md). Structural conformance for a claimant directory additionally requires `node validators/validate.js <directory>` and `npm test`.
 
 A claim of v0.7.0 structural conformance = the claimant directory passes `node validators/validate.js <directory>` and this fixture suite passes under `npm test`.
+
+`embodiment-bindings/` is a separate JSON-vector lane for the universal
+`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1` profile. It exercises the semantic checks that
+JSON Schema alone cannot express, including canonical digest recomputation,
+lineage, eligibility, alias cardinality, and revocation-commit ordering.
+`embodiment-bindings/manifest.json` is a required fixed inventory: the runner
+fails if a mandatory vector is missing, added without registration, or rejects
+for a reason other than its listed semantic error code. Detached identity
+bundles in `embodiment-bindings/bundles/` exercise retained-component digest
+recomputation and Ed25519 attestation without private-key material.
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/README.md b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..81f5a92
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+# Embodiment-binding conformance vectors
+
+Each JSON file is one independently consumable
+`familiar.embodiment_binding.v1` document. Run an individual vector with:
+
+```bash
+node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding path/to/vector.json \
+  --historical-bundle path/to/bundle.json \
+  --trusted-ledger path/to/ledger.json
+```
+
+The `positive/` vectors are dispatch-eligible bindings or non-authority
+historical records that must validate. The `negative/` vectors must fail
+closed. The full set runs under `npm test`.
+
+Historical bundle lifecycle results are deterministic:
+
+| Detached bundle evidence | Required history state |
+| --- | --- |
+| Supplied, live, and all component content retained | `verified` |
+| Supplied, live, with one or more components redacted | `unverifiable` |
+| Supplied and tombstoned or erased, with no component content | `unavailable` |
+| Missing while access was authorized or not requested | `degraded` |
+| Missing because verifier access was denied | `unavailable` |
+
+Every supported state has a positive vector. Contradictory component,
+retention, tombstone, purge, and history-state combinations are mandatory
+negative vectors with an asserted semantic error code in `manifest.json`.
+Historical-verification positives also prove that superseded, expired, and
+revoked revisions remain auditable records without regaining current authority.
+
+Dispatch vectors also supply verifier-trusted ledger sidecars. Their
+observation must be at least as recent as the cache observation, no later than
+the final validity check, and at most 300 seconds old at that check. Stale and
+future-dated trusted-ledger vectors must fail closed. The effective cache age
+is the stricter of the signed `freshnessBoundSeconds` and the fixed 300-second
+verifier maximum.
+
+Post-commit revocation is represented only by a separately signed
+`familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1` event passed with
+`--post-commit-revocation`. The event references the immutable binding digest
+and cannot alter the binding's committed preimage.
+
+Bindings, lineage transitions, and revocation events sign the 32 raw SHA-256
+digest octets decoded from the lowercase hexadecimal digest. They do not sign
+the UTF-8 hexadecimal text.
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-active-direct.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-active-direct.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-active-direct.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-ambiguous-alias.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-ambiguous-alias.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/01-ambiguous-alias.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-stale-cached-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-stale-cached-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-stale-cached-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-unique-alias-resolution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-retired-historical-record.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-retired-historical-record.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-retired-historical-record.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-revoked-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-revoked-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/03-revoked-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-restoration-with-lineage.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-retired-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-retired-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/04-retired-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-principal-mismatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-principal-mismatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/05-principal-mismatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-fork-new-root.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-fork-new-root.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f617e7a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-fork-new-root.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:maple",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:maple:0",
+  "lineagePosition": 0,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:maple",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:maple:0",
+        "lineagePosition": 0,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "e97cb110eb3ded123930545fe90cb20ce705c61419aa11f5a23f7f447e4ed079"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "06332d1e0d74cd50abfceca1594b2b3dcd03a0d27d25f3393c247d54a3f01534"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..30ac4b9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Tampered"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "33e7f2d5c7d88d8b0e305ad058b08da24152ef7efd2464d6cc4ede297b787226"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/07-succession.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/07-succession.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b0185ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/07-succession.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:willow",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:willow:0",
+  "lineagePosition": 0,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:willow",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:willow:0",
+        "lineagePosition": 0,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "b4ce2e6913e66f082a0974207a12067ca850b0585fbc8ae8abc2d39a57d39504"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "19ee0a8cdf41c5659311b5fd5c774442028b23f889fdd9579167e1bb85994291"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/08-direct-coven-session.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/08-direct-coven-session.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/08-direct-coven-session.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-revocation-before-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-revocation-before-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-revocation-before-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-scheduled-automation-run.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-unknown-field.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-unknown-field.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/10-unknown-field.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/12-tampered-binding-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/14-unverifiable-authentication.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-revocation-after-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-revocation-after-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-revocation-after-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/16-timezone-missing.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/16-timezone-missing.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/16-timezone-missing.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-erased-redacted-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-erased-redacted-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..23cdbd7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-erased-redacted-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "erased",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "complete",
+    "erasureEvidence": "audit:tombstone-001",
+    "deviceRevocationEvidence": "audit:device-purge-001",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-malformed-calendar-time.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-redacted-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-redacted-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b7b4eb5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-redacted-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "bf8eb320ba7b2b99d452fe97feadbb6ac728dcb277e6284c97148ce897049e39"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-tombstone-without-purge.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/19-tombstoned-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/19-tombstoned-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..592eb70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/19-tombstoned-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "tombstoned",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "pending",
+    "erasureEvidence": "audit:tombstone-pending-001",
+    "deviceRevocationEvidence": "audit:device-purge-pending-001",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "40d0bbe0f1f693e95ed430353b2e304abec5f49cfa41bf87e24e07aa5a7bfe74"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-superseded-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-superseded-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/20-superseded-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-expired-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-expired-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-expired-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-stale-active-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-stale-active-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/21-stale-active-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/22-revoked-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/22-revoked-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/22-revoked-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/23-unknown-schema-version.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/23-unknown-schema-version.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/23-unknown-schema-version.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/24-redacted-verified-history.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/24-redacted-verified-history.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..23cdbd7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/24-redacted-verified-history.json
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "erased",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "complete",
+    "erasureEvidence": "audit:tombstone-001",
+    "deviceRevocationEvidence": "audit:device-purge-001",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/26-future-cache-observation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/26-future-cache-observation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/26-future-cache-observation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/28-erased-content-verified.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/28-erased-content-verified.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6b697c5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/28-erased-content-verified.json
@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "erased",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "complete",
+    "erasureEvidence": "audit:erased-002",
+    "deviceRevocationEvidence": "audit:purge-002",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "1c42e70843e959c5edba65f7c0f4c96f5d892e6f62f7702ee608acc42d52d74f"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/29-replayed-transition-successor.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/29-replayed-transition-successor.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f880e6e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/29-replayed-transition-successor.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Successor mutation"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "708592bbe1d466fe56ac963a683bcbd834480a91cfbd4d51cfc48818818d5a29"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "78c704a16af2fc87af033bd8a8ed3232c35d2e15db6a18fc36d04ef9dae28dbb"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/30-retained-degraded.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/30-retained-degraded.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/30-retained-degraded.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/31-retained-marked-redacted.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/31-retained-marked-redacted.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9447df0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/31-retained-marked-redacted.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "b5813f530f6cd0543f4e0ea151763c5770c1a75af4149de6c824deddf9693193"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/32-redacted-degraded.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/32-redacted-degraded.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b7b4eb5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/32-redacted-degraded.json
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "bf8eb320ba7b2b99d452fe97feadbb6ac728dcb277e6284c97148ce897049e39"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/35-future-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..69fb14d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-02-30T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "21ccc3c9abe1ee0d4f82f68ef527f72af7f1ed60f0be4f5a5358aaa16f1ddeff"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5573aa1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-02-30T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "ada739983b35a9a726c93786cdb16bd79e0b392108bec4a5341b320861d90252"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/39-falsy-null-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/39-falsy-null-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..19765bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/39-falsy-null-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+null
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/40-falsy-false-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/40-falsy-false-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c508d53
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/40-falsy-false-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+false
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..573541a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+0
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e16c76d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+""
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/44-delayed-authority-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/45-overflow-binding-number.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/45-overflow-binding-number.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/45-overflow-binding-number.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/46-overflow-bundle-number.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/46-overflow-bundle-number.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..50f2c2f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/46-overflow-bundle-number.json
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage",
+        "overflow": 1e400
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "a59d51adf7c19ea166ec4a78f781bf92c6c44d191e8231eaad7ae5ef78c33989"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "8420a7fc3e104ba2d9c6376558f32bc3ed0d74ceb8138dce33fe724c84fdbbc1"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/50-inverted-historical-validity.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/50-inverted-historical-validity.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/50-inverted-historical-validity.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..23cdbd7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "redacted",
+      "redactionEvidence": "audit:redaction-001"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "erased",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "complete",
+    "erasureEvidence": "audit:tombstone-001",
+    "deviceRevocationEvidence": "audit:device-purge-001",
+    "redactionState": "redacted"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/60-rounded-generation-collision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/62-falsy-null-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/63-falsy-false-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..363a45d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/bundles/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.identity_bundle.v1",
+  "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "lineagePosition": 3,
+  "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "components": [
+    {
+      "componentId": "identity-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 3,
+        "name": "Sage"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "soul-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "purpose": "Research familiar",
+        "identityMeaning": "unchanged"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "30fc8e732377c164fcd1b85f83eee874620973cce5de3bfe6e2f02344adb64ad"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    },
+    {
+      "componentId": "ward-declaration",
+      "mediaType": "application/json",
+      "content": {
+        "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09"
+      },
+      "digest": {
+        "algorithm": "sha-256",
+        "value": "cf8e16b4da166041d4a6cb15437e028d6100f417fac10c45255ee318c6512230"
+      },
+      "redactionState": "retained"
+    }
+  ],
+  "retention": {
+    "classification": "restricted-historical-identity",
+    "verifierAccess": "authorized",
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested",
+    "redactionState": "none"
+  },
+  "bundleDigest": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-active-direct.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-active-direct.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-active-direct.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-ambiguous-alias.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-ambiguous-alias.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/01-ambiguous-alias.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-stale-cached-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-stale-cached-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-stale-cached-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-unique-alias-resolution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/03-revoked-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/03-revoked-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..26cb420
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/03-revoked-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "revoked",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-restoration-with-lineage.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-retired-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-retired-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7ba30ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/04-retired-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "retired",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-principal-mismatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-principal-mismatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/05-principal-mismatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-fork-new-root.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-fork-new-root.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..796204c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-fork-new-root.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:maple:0",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-succession.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-succession.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9e8848f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/07-succession.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:willow:0",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-direct-coven-session.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-direct-coven-session.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-direct-coven-session.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-revocation-before-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-revocation-before-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-revocation-before-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-scheduled-automation-run.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-unknown-field.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-unknown-field.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/10-unknown-field.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/12-tampered-binding-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/14-unverifiable-authentication.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-revocation-after-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-revocation-after-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-revocation-after-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/16-timezone-missing.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/16-timezone-missing.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/16-timezone-missing.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/17-malformed-calendar-time.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/18-tombstone-without-purge.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/21-stale-active-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/21-stale-active-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/21-stale-active-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/22-duplicate-schema-version.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/22-duplicate-schema-version.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/22-duplicate-schema-version.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/23-unknown-schema-version.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/23-unknown-schema-version.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/23-unknown-schema-version.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/24-redacted-verified-history.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/24-redacted-verified-history.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/24-redacted-verified-history.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/26-future-cache-observation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/26-future-cache-observation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/26-future-cache-observation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/27-lone-surrogate.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/27-lone-surrogate.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/27-lone-surrogate.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/28-erased-content-verified.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/28-erased-content-verified.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/28-erased-content-verified.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dd15a8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-01T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/35-future-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d69cf50
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:01:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/44-delayed-authority-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/45-overflow-binding-number.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/45-overflow-binding-number.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bd23486
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/45-overflow-binding-number.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 1e400,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..676144d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00.0019Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/60-rounded-generation-collision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c54f7db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 9007199254740993,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c54f7db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 9007199254740993,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/62-falsy-null-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/63-falsy-false-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7e32bed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+  "generation": 3,
+  "headRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "status": "active",
+  "observedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/manifest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/manifest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c73aa4a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/manifest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,442 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "positive": [
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "01-active-direct.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "02-unique-alias-resolution.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "03-retired-historical-record.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "04-restoration-with-lineage.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "05-new-revision-same-familiar.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "06-fork-new-root.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "07-succession.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "08-direct-coven-session.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "09-scheduled-automation-run.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "11-psyche-delegated-execution.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "12-degraded-historical-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "14-privacy-unauthorized-read-denied.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "15-revocation-after-commit.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "16-missing-historical-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "17-erased-redacted-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "18-redacted-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "19-tombstoned-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "20-superseded-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "21-expired-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "positive",
+      "file": "22-revoked-historical.json",
+      "errorCode": null
+    }
+  ],
+  "negative": [
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "01-ambiguous-alias.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_ALIAS"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "02-stale-cached-revision.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STALE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "03-revoked-revision.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STATUS"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "04-retired-dispatch.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STATUS"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "05-principal-mismatch.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_PRINCIPAL"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "06-tampered-bundle-digest.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_COMPONENT_DIGEST"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "07-degraded-history-dispatch.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_HISTORY"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_HISTORY"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "09-revocation-before-commit.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "10-unknown-field.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "11-malformed-structure.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "12-tampered-binding-digest.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BINDING_DIGEST"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SNAPSHOT"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "14-unverifiable-authentication.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_AUTHENTICATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "15-lineage-self-predecessor.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_LINEAGE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "16-timezone-missing.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "17-malformed-calendar-time.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TIMESTAMP"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "18-tombstone-without-purge.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_RETENTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_MISSING"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "21-stale-active-cache.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STALE_CACHE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "22-duplicate-schema-version.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_JSON"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "23-unknown-schema-version.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_VERSION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "24-redacted-verified-history.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "25-enlarged-stale-cache.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STALE_CACHE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "26-future-cache-observation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_CACHE_TIME"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "27-lone-surrogate.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_IJSON"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "28-erased-content-verified.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "29-replayed-transition-successor.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_LINEAGE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "30-retained-degraded.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "31-retained-marked-redacted.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "32-redacted-degraded.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "33-missing-unverifiable.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REDACTION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "34-stale-trusted-ledger.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TRUSTED_LEDGER"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "35-future-trusted-ledger.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TRUSTED_LEDGER"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TIMESTAMP"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TIMESTAMP"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TIMESTAMP"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "39-falsy-null-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "40-falsy-false-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "41-falsy-zero-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_STALE_CACHE"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "44-delayed-authority-commit.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_ORDERING"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "45-overflow-binding-number.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_IJSON"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "46-overflow-bundle-number.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_IJSON"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TIMESTAMP"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "48-submillisecond-future-cache.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TRUSTED_LEDGER"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "50-inverted-historical-validity.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_ORDERING"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "52-denied-read-with-bundle.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_BUNDLE_ACCESS"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_AUTHENTICATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_AUTHENTICATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_AUTHENTICATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "57-tampered-revocation-reference.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "58-tampered-revocation-signature.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_AUTHENTICATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "60-rounded-generation-collision.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_SCHEMA"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_TRUSTED_LEDGER"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "62-falsy-null-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "63-falsy-false-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "64-falsy-zero-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    },
+    {
+      "expected": "negative",
+      "file": "65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json",
+      "errorCode": "E_REVOCATION"
+    }
+  ]
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/01-ambiguous-alias.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/01-ambiguous-alias.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4fe1de8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/01-ambiguous-alias.json
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-01-ambiguous-alias",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAG1fcGmPA8dChCLQ73sVClfVhLqd+mfyCIra7Ju/H55Y=",
+            "signature": "0eOvJn8PRsrfUPQfHqENXnrpevJ+EcC7bznsPeAUPU23l/gCNl81+Vm615Eh4Vgg+csA3B/8dU/FLuGlcGT0BQ=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "5fde92071e1ceda6e0a3a1fe17662431e95df19de0dae21cedf73388fb7a6fdd"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAG1fcGmPA8dChCLQ73sVClfVhLqd+mfyCIra7Ju/H55Y=",
+    "signature": "IrZw9cxxztTIrHuFJsMzh7ovn5Qi1Wy67zr40L9HxXYEevtkaEEoP4QQluoXD1avKhk39QKlQOolKS2aXMsLAA=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "5fde92071e1ceda6e0a3a1fe17662431e95df19de0dae21cedf73388fb7a6fdd"
+  },
+  "aliasResolution": {
+    "alias": "Sage",
+    "authoritative": false,
+    "resolvedRootIds": [
+      "familiar-root:oak",
+      "familiar-root:ash"
+    ]
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/02-stale-cached-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/02-stale-cached-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..37e10db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/02-stale-cached-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-02-stale-cached-revision",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA5v3EdUg/isNc1zeKwAMyPdlS9T5vxbRsGBkAllfTdNI=",
+            "signature": "0bzpZLj1RuVs5NiwDdKof7z+EeQpCQ/VAYbZoRsr8HCK2vf7MvHWLsalTyB/pGTEk0QGhV8MXq2nv8KG8gwbAw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "notAfter": "2026-09-03T08:59:59Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "eb83e1cabe7ce0611daa6b67693bf0552f001f83227887319652844c470629b0"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA5v3EdUg/isNc1zeKwAMyPdlS9T5vxbRsGBkAllfTdNI=",
+    "signature": "ITCqWHmhRXEXhDjjjiZOAeRFIRR4YePudKvI8f2hPf4Etu4zlxLxcjlPyjmFD2yKkcKhSahoGcja7T2t3yS1Bw=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "eb83e1cabe7ce0611daa6b67693bf0552f001f83227887319652844c470629b0"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/03-revoked-revision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/03-revoked-revision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e540804
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/03-revoked-revision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-03-revoked-revision",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAKMzFT570vGhIhmqDHYS5t/MsO115zptQSdAxVPJWT8Q=",
+            "signature": "I1cjag9CaW0pbmR36xq7Lbl7PhdsW6zwNs8UVWkpa1ITB+HYqSFTxCzRMBF2QUd5y6++lW3k8FPqb5Wcd0uUBg=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "revoked",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "6d46655f75b8d97a71c21b2af476882a433cda9896e2c01314fc4cbf333144c5"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAKMzFT570vGhIhmqDHYS5t/MsO115zptQSdAxVPJWT8Q=",
+    "signature": "tilH0yJ6SDzSsWxehrcWFMU+be9022VUrSixNT7RHWkODx4GCkY4AXebdDUoTx6Pc5w/13EFaF+Cqdtv4/1XDQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "6d46655f75b8d97a71c21b2af476882a433cda9896e2c01314fc4cbf333144c5"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "revoked",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/04-retired-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/04-retired-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..64a3ece
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/04-retired-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-04-retired-dispatch",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/05-principal-mismatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/05-principal-mismatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0830511
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/05-principal-mismatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-05-principal-mismatch",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+        }
+      }
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+  },
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+  },
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8e9bc57
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/06-tampered-bundle-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-06-tampered-bundle-digest",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "33e7f2d5c7d88d8b0e305ad058b08da24152ef7efd2464d6cc4ede297b787226",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEALJpWKCFkDoy2e/aiXFhG+EI48bJhwUOAzdFxt+0uCrc=",
+            "signature": "M2SmIxJ2RBLK+k/Ew6/+nRKZ/p66vsviPf1m+OeUetNaKnE0wZiSA0Neig9af+InFlBLuSg6UsUAGroCcDtMBw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+      "value": "33e7f2d5c7d88d8b0e305ad058b08da24152ef7efd2464d6cc4ede297b787226"
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEALJpWKCFkDoy2e/aiXFhG+EI48bJhwUOAzdFxt+0uCrc=",
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "33e7f2d5c7d88d8b0e305ad058b08da24152ef7efd2464d6cc4ede297b787226",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5eed8cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/07-degraded-history-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-07-degraded-history-dispatch",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA4W+JjJXBTm/z5r9eLmrJInAXewIBFK1PHdwSq4PhIJc=",
+            "signature": "yV+K4htyrG2kHohdZ57bmymKZ/WPaeL5ZBzcg2fX2pXkm60rD1vgrZFhYZkK9cgjWUs8kLD2wkujmbyJq7bnBA=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "degraded",
+    "readAuthorization": "authorized"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "0cfa78f80da2e6a5a7077ef0660f8457f0f35bc6d37db8d0afc3d4e69de084a7"
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d7a631
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/08-unauthorized-history-dispatch.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-08-unauthorized-history-dispatch",
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+      "predecessor": {
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/09-revocation-before-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/09-revocation-before-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..82c74b8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/09-revocation-before-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-09-revocation-before-commit",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/10-unknown-field.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/10-unknown-field.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0b0a24d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/10-unknown-field.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-10-unknown-field",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAOKf95OtbWrc2JecAzzV1NWJs1cGmZX1jb8qTn6BS64I=",
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
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+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
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+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
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+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
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+  "verifier": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "5b616d35aaf3b985d15f91b0161ae914cece887feb8f64b6793c36a4eb61275e"
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+  "unknownField": "must-fail-closed",
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+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/11-malformed-structure.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/11-malformed-structure.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe51488
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/11-malformed-structure.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/12-tampered-binding-digest.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..60751bc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/12-tampered-binding-digest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-12-tampered-binding-digest",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f6b81a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/13-cached-superseded-apparently-active.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-13-cached-superseded-apparently-active",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAxSPTjFvOTPZ4KxIZHzvYiX/ENuhM7kscWHLPf9MdjWU=",
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+        }
+      }
+    }
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+  },
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
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+  },
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+  },
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/14-unverifiable-authentication.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d3be55c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/14-unverifiable-authentication.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-14-unverifiable-authentication",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAEAciDQCka+m1zH8BLn3RAK8v/peMIm9hfTtDzYmsxZk=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAEAciDQCka+m1zH8BLn3RAK8v/peMIm9hfTtDzYmsxZk=",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0c1e033
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/15-lineage-self-predecessor.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-15-lineage-self-predecessor",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA7jaVbMDKif8m/cS2sjwqj8Fq93g4lTIWLsC+Qjax7WU=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA7jaVbMDKif8m/cS2sjwqj8Fq93g4lTIWLsC+Qjax7WU=",
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/16-timezone-missing.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/16-timezone-missing.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c758648
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/16-timezone-missing.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-16-timezone-missing",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/17-malformed-calendar-time.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2fba6d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/17-malformed-calendar-time.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-17-malformed-calendar-time",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
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+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
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+        "status": "superseded",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/18-tombstone-without-purge.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d823861
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/18-tombstone-without-purge.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-18-tombstone-without-purge",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
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+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5727c4d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/19-verified-history-missing-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/19-verified-history-missing-bundle",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
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+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAczsiveLtHIJ6IfNcAGzOPm1UPApwX0DOaLv/p7IYtKg=",
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+      }
+    }
+  },
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5673249
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/20-revocation-at-commit-outcome-none.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/21-stale-active-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/21-stale-active-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..988d21f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/21-stale-active-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/22-duplicate-schema-version.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/22-duplicate-schema-version.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..13e7c75
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/22-duplicate-schema-version.json
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+{
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/23-unknown-schema-version.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/23-unknown-schema-version.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..df694cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/23-unknown-schema-version.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "999.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-23-unknown-schema-version",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA89qcJfk52UCTgrJZPL6MTr7s2YPDkjZPFZmXlofdvyE=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
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+  },
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+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+  },
+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA89qcJfk52UCTgrJZPL6MTr7s2YPDkjZPFZmXlofdvyE=",
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "82861f79d7590474f61efc3b68647204e08d18aefb57b187d80593cdde135f99"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/24-redacted-verified-history.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/24-redacted-verified-history.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3a6776f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/24-redacted-verified-history.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-24-redacted-verified-history",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAQvUgbr5SFIy9NVgrOQKUq6p5J9OhjjH6rmQ2MnAwRLk=",
+            "signature": "bg9HYr9Ue50om9EbfGBUh2rtnT65FAA7Fz9GTOCVWNReqa9P9Z+QXLjZZmd38cbufMsZB009e6GT8TNLATPoAA=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
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+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
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+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "52a5ab76e520974ebf7eb042955f45473be8dffefd55f66f378180a10b5b84e9"
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAQvUgbr5SFIy9NVgrOQKUq6p5J9OhjjH6rmQ2MnAwRLk=",
+    "signature": "8O4V8qb3f8pf0L6MeBqDOya16/XVS+Y4OCAGyWU/pSqy+Ws1yvBjm/ZPHd11baRb87FmML7OBpuMolXFj2O3BQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "52a5ab76e520974ebf7eb042955f45473be8dffefd55f66f378180a10b5b84e9"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4aec187
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/25-enlarged-stale-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-25-enlarged-stale-cache",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAxHOVCWvxMT+ptm4Z7v+Psonw5rx95rZSx4yeXIXrOp4=",
+            "signature": "8TEo0vrk4BLLgl444GYSGStzYYjMvr6bKKIwJ62Q/csrYTXA9H72hZMXiWqyUoBRo8+5TNa1A+/5DOE/cf8bCw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "4cac8ecbbd7d2d45117059f3402bb374fb95186654e08e0dad96af1a358524c9"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAxHOVCWvxMT+ptm4Z7v+Psonw5rx95rZSx4yeXIXrOp4=",
+    "signature": "HV0wFAFZB503P7nTp8x1PN2FEYrj1o1nn6Qv+DACvf9fszEWihwnWWMY8upMMjPlIrLlakjDysEZSQcyGbyCDQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "4cac8ecbbd7d2d45117059f3402bb374fb95186654e08e0dad96af1a358524c9"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 999999,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-01T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/26-future-cache-observation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/26-future-cache-observation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..22e7972
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/26-future-cache-observation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-26-future-cache-observation",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAdvKVd7Vt0XZ5oAq90vEJJ+gkA9+Kg0NlNtWE4MY4oqw=",
+            "signature": "8rnW+ZdWzHgbSLbkusEjit4TzjC5TV6suDSEojAMo6g5kX8rZzqzpH/msTHcArT926r6Bui7Vv+JXY0/P7B1Aw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
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+  "verifier": {
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T10:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/27-lone-surrogate.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/27-lone-surrogate.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5984166
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/27-lone-surrogate.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-\ud800",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAb0ha0Kuy3JFBnJ6Dx7fvHmrODaGL1YBW1i7n9pHJehY=",
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+      }
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+  },
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+  },
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/28-erased-content-verified.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/28-erased-content-verified.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0d9fd94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/28-erased-content-verified.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-28-erased-content-verified",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "1c42e70843e959c5edba65f7c0f4c96f5d892e6f62f7702ee608acc42d52d74f",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEADYQEktSjgnVE1BOXmm76jN+1DAKs3J0g1VWmEQ7gSLQ=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "value": "1c42e70843e959c5edba65f7c0f4c96f5d892e6f62f7702ee608acc42d52d74f"
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+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
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+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+  "commit": {
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "1c42e70843e959c5edba65f7c0f4c96f5d892e6f62f7702ee608acc42d52d74f",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/29-replayed-transition-successor.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/29-replayed-transition-successor.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..531540e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/29-replayed-transition-successor.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-replayed-transition-successor",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAOBKGjkSdpgzbWc8oVu52nTlVjTbwSUefmojVgDY3lXA=",
+            "signature": "agUfr78BmpmhAW7yINfU2QQ3lUaYX/fXgMsDLBJbHEFCLJRhn4xHDdVpzmj3ZCiNgJ7nd3BwUvDycVHtZ2tiBw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "708592bbe1d466fe56ac963a683bcbd834480a91cfbd4d51cfc48818818d5a29"
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "78c704a16af2fc87af033bd8a8ed3232c35d2e15db6a18fc36d04ef9dae28dbb"
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+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:78c704a16af2fc87af033bd8a8ed3232c35d2e15db6a18fc36d04ef9dae28dbb"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "4f1940e843849fc9168c1bd17016502ab141201a739e8958138b4e4fb561ecfd"
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEARRlxwe5rHA66vvZ12IGLQ0bEoVNoU0u+Eg6mY1IyjLs=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "4f1940e843849fc9168c1bd17016502ab141201a739e8958138b4e4fb561ecfd"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "78c704a16af2fc87af033bd8a8ed3232c35d2e15db6a18fc36d04ef9dae28dbb",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/30-retained-degraded.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/30-retained-degraded.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ba3d599
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/30-retained-degraded.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-30-retained-degraded",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/31-retained-marked-redacted.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/31-retained-marked-redacted.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6f52088
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/31-retained-marked-redacted.json
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/32-redacted-degraded.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/32-redacted-degraded.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b4d46a1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/32-redacted-degraded.json
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/33-missing-unverifiable.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/33-missing-unverifiable.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..86875c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/33-missing-unverifiable.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bb4102c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/34-stale-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-active-direct-001",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/35-future-trusted-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bb4102c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/35-future-trusted-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-active-direct-001",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+  "commit": {
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4306a76
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-36-invalid-privacy-recorded-at",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "retired",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAxfgndjXTSE48OEwugk8lKKuD1BIFpH/Qe5cMijzs8A4=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-02-30T08:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "7974b63bb6a34d7f7f40c946588e8f55c015aa8ce84bf55c52ba453e8fa7dfeb"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "retired",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..60327e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-37-invalid-bundle-recorded-at",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "21ccc3c9abe1ee0d4f82f68ef527f72af7f1ed60f0be4f5a5358aaa16f1ddeff",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAWXT3B/EOBR/kGTNp+NABAoJ1zxlr1OK4J7jXibAhhO8=",
+            "signature": "0Mdj3RdOmI6qKAmRbeScnfSVnICA8rQ+cWl9RVYpdccF4wEwOlWzyI3s2BRimybQi4L0y0VNdrY/i6bk0e1GDw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ab8aacb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/38-invalid-retention-recorded-at.json
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/39-falsy-null-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/39-falsy-null-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d86568
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/39-falsy-null-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/40-falsy-false-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/40-falsy-false-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b2ce025
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/40-falsy-false-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c441777
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/41-falsy-zero-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-41-falsy-zero-bundle",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEALpjCE2OzBLJi8j8NIaqNgH+cblZeFKC/DitrMlTRFUc=",
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+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "degraded",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA4sC4+/jk287NPf9UebJRyacCnmajSgNBqF7XlwD9P1E=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "3b4d7e15483828d9a5c0626fc669abbaa1d4324df76fc5616069a4ad8a0e51f6"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..52c88ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/42-falsy-empty-string-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-42-falsy-empty-string-bundle",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEALpjCE2OzBLJi8j8NIaqNgH+cblZeFKC/DitrMlTRFUc=",
+            "signature": "8UEUsFQKRc4iW652JIsQJW/2EuvEeMJjZVr3HkjvljVw68fEkUuQP9dZnRJG/D2e/ZM5HCUAZYoJQ/xvMbiLCQ=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "degraded",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
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+  "integrity": {
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+    "bindingDigest": "220d48e11221d2c4185f45cf1e43af0cafbb40ea677a22f7277caef38eb0800a"
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA6CbGNAdEaUTTSYo4THjNJ9mdIwI17P3mvL5wDcRSDPA=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "220d48e11221d2c4185f45cf1e43af0cafbb40ea677a22f7277caef38eb0800a"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..122d933
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/43-strict-recorded-cache-bound.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-43-strict-recorded-cache-bound",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
+            "signature": "pGZZtV42GQFbDJSkSLQiqJEe0VXHyuF+Xv3O/Aty1vgsFCqVKzlEwR/kxJs8hPAFCM5yu4xgiiswyff9AdSmAw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "a958b8ebe40ae0937567f3b6ab5beb092ab34db630bce306ab2dfac56dccf5ad"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA1zNbH5PhGq9Gq7pzc+0LQGXQWjeRy+R/xIVl4zwbW1I=",
+    "signature": "4l8fEHLNgMdeXRQWJYdjTroobBNWgwB0113u2vhq0GsbmcDTsqwke/QFaMOEgOMdomKTScSVgSLxnZsl9dFPAQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "a958b8ebe40ae0937567f3b6ab5beb092ab34db630bce306ab2dfac56dccf5ad"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 0,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T08:59:59Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/44-delayed-authority-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2e80ead
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/44-delayed-authority-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-44-delayed-authority-commit",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
+            "signature": "pGZZtV42GQFbDJSkSLQiqJEe0VXHyuF+Xv3O/Aty1vgsFCqVKzlEwR/kxJs8hPAFCM5yu4xgiiswyff9AdSmAw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+    "notAfter": "2026-09-03T09:00:30Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/45-overflow-binding-number.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/45-overflow-binding-number.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5c5eea5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/45-overflow-binding-number.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-45-overflow-binding-number",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolver": {
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+  },
+  "verifier": {
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+  },
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAptjAjr8NTaYro/m1hyZKuwGbhiLIjJF8C4jSCKIXUNw=",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/46-overflow-bundle-number.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/46-overflow-bundle-number.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..263b7ad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/46-overflow-bundle-number.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-46-overflow-bundle-number",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+          "authentication": {
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+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAetW7Ea1eAzw9rRCndY6P8Yiv31luM1/03/K+lH6ufFE=",
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+          }
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+      }
+    }
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+  },
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
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+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "8420a7fc3e104ba2d9c6376558f32bc3ed0d74ceb8138dce33fe724c84fdbbc1",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4f6928
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/47-invalid-cache-observed-at.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-47-invalid-cache-observed-at",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+          "authentication": {
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+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
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+          }
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+    }
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
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+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
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+  "integrity": {
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+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-02-30T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..92f6373
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/48-submillisecond-future-cache.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-48-submillisecond-future-cache",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..165c41f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/49-submillisecond-future-ledger.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/50-inverted-historical-validity.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/50-inverted-historical-validity.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..71438ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/50-inverted-historical-validity.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f29190
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/51-inconsistent-historical-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cb7572d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/52-denied-read-with-bundle.json
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..76ad85c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/53-rsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c631a46
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/54-ecdsa-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..64d9ec5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-55-ed448-key-mislabeled-ed25519",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
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+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+    "signature": "w+lI9r/Fhw+s6tiWVWXdaGb/WN+Tg1T4T6AiPdxEhr0KqJkZRHZwZF1mdd75SWsinlx7lokUU2sACudDWF8dukumlihbj5/Sd3LoUDd+n7iwCh0wxvmKbmrQ8olE+7lCVm8upM84L5wCVny96Otw6i0A"
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "6c29479d7b322a12acd2a60e8a565cf5d15eb4bb254ed23c42ef99e301f71d48"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f08ba8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/56-inline-after-commit-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-15-revocation-after-commit",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAByZtD1Euajw91B5qCNDsKoyXXeRj1bKoBf7uEy332WI=",
+            "signature": "aE5s51D51dA3NpCG/bQ3XGOM1DbEHeIw7Tnt6oxFgSB+jQ7hVbfdve2BS0NXkzmtjuFm7ZaHEQcbgunchEVvAg=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "after_commit",
+    "revokedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:01Z"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "480d5f34266fa9804d4ebb474c02fa1bd9f266440650f12712c9a8d48efffab4"
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAByZtD1Euajw91B5qCNDsKoyXXeRj1bKoBf7uEy332WI=",
+    "signature": "KdXis2ZANHA1/ce4tVHEXE+RKvMApYEf1shXKkcJTco4eHmdbYi6uj4MxTChNu86+lOQ4J2pEQmxPokNQ3M/DQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "480d5f34266fa9804d4ebb474c02fa1bd9f266440650f12712c9a8d48efffab4"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..36698fe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-57-tampered-revocation-reference",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAByZtD1Euajw91B5qCNDsKoyXXeRj1bKoBf7uEy332WI=",
+            "signature": "aE5s51D51dA3NpCG/bQ3XGOM1DbEHeIw7Tnt6oxFgSB+jQ7hVbfdve2BS0NXkzmtjuFm7ZaHEQcbgunchEVvAg=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "331450d5aac641fcdb785697d650289c68f5cd14e72cd67c01146b77a62584b7"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAzEMiBxYMy/nEun2JyH1IXdQCOt2EFIrIiQjCQixnfqo=",
+    "signature": "U7UeyixQezhEQriGR7QnNRSAOPj3JPXJP2RjDIwHDa5lLcg4H4rxltMpPZhFCwkN7xgRcMovT5GU7UzeLMzVBQ=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "331450d5aac641fcdb785697d650289c68f5cd14e72cd67c01146b77a62584b7"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3b543de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-58-tampered-revocation-signature",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAByZtD1Euajw91B5qCNDsKoyXXeRj1bKoBf7uEy332WI=",
+            "signature": "aE5s51D51dA3NpCG/bQ3XGOM1DbEHeIw7Tnt6oxFgSB+jQ7hVbfdve2BS0NXkzmtjuFm7ZaHEQcbgunchEVvAg=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7a2855a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/59-revoked-status-without-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/60-rounded-generation-collision.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fea0e56
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/60-rounded-generation-collision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-60-rounded-generation-collision",
+  "familiar": {
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
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+        }
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e48eb28
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-61-unsafe-trusted-ledger-generation",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAfdYzaCdqpJpkkVuYxI2Tx+QrQFAoNJZo81HsU+1fL20=",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "verifier": {
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/62-falsy-null-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fab1867
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-15-revocation-after-commit",
+  "familiar": {
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/63-falsy-false-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fab1867
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fab1867
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "predecessor": {
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+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
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+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fab1867
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/negative/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/01-active-direct.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/01-active-direct.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bb4102c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/01-active-direct.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-active-direct-001",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+      }
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+  },
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
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+  "revocation": {
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+  "commit": {
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+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/02-unique-alias-resolution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ceb3a0e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/02-unique-alias-resolution.json
@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-02-unique-alias-resolution",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAaY6C1CvA4C9ilBjq99loWS4KkgcKMucxF6eBBzHttYk=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
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+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "f85571c5eb1f832c21dfe56b428882363c57d5fab735d702ba82fdf6c7e79a47"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAaY6C1CvA4C9ilBjq99loWS4KkgcKMucxF6eBBzHttYk=",
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  },
+  "aliasResolution": {
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+    "authoritative": false,
+    "resolvedRootIds": [
+      "familiar-root:oak"
+    ]
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/03-retired-historical-record.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/03-retired-historical-record.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c9f4115
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/03-retired-historical-record.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-03-retired-historical-record",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
+            "signature": "Ff0089y2gpy1Oae0Dp5tQmLpYBJl62JJUtI3RlTgIyxSjBat7WIj+guZ8bCBFY+K2UpVIaOgNknH68f/aMliCw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "retired",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "af139c169c7e28dfa453384ae133acded1462469b87b42334337065ee165b12f"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
+    "signature": "yJraTL300+/NSQ1BkVidj75TEFvJChKKJKqPQeh383sT1i+xGqOxuzIY+wPfHMgMQYZO5ygiHgE+wwB/7ilBDw=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "af139c169c7e28dfa453384ae133acded1462469b87b42334337065ee165b12f"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "retired",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/04-restoration-with-lineage.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4036398
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/04-restoration-with-lineage.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-04-restoration-with-lineage",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "restoration",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "retired",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "restoration",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..47f4e56
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/05-new-revision-same-familiar.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/06-fork-new-root.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/06-fork-new-root.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5597c13
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/06-fork-new-root.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
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+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/07-succession.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/07-succession.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5aeaf87
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/07-succession.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+    "lineageEvidence": {
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/08-direct-coven-session.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/08-direct-coven-session.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..13398a1
--- /dev/null
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/09-scheduled-automation-run.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cc0061d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/09-scheduled-automation-run.json
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6628193
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/10-scheduled-automation-attempt.json
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diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..93ca161
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/11-psyche-delegated-execution.json
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/12-degraded-historical-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/12-degraded-historical-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4b282dd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/12-degraded-historical-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-12-degraded-historical-bundle",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAgU6K1VzRI2GDA47fspmVkFSZqG8UdAT2074D34ajbQ4=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "degraded",
+    "readAuthorization": "authorized"
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+  "revocation": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAgU6K1VzRI2GDA47fspmVkFSZqG8UdAT2074D34ajbQ4=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "1f680da15b8ac1128ae090f4a1bc911b4ae35bf99a49fe4909b5233c649b5a6e"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d87cb5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/13-privacy-authorized-historical-read.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-13-privacy-authorized-historical-read",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAGRi7PE/DtvbWDpuOCjzRgfAP+Xcy2dpGiLZEZiJMmdA=",
+            "signature": "qn80Bt0Ulk/1/qrmdo59ilqbyDxbDEWY/AxM4o8oPggX8Fv6f6nZEOZoWVGzGZa2xSGey6uozdEYCeL2kt9IAg=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
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+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "authorized"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "d817a7ec1f2f1ed34b92d8461cb55e2c92299a85e590febe0bfbcf3c26208e79"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAGRi7PE/DtvbWDpuOCjzRgfAP+Xcy2dpGiLZEZiJMmdA=",
+    "signature": "l1xD9GdZQ5NDFgr120wLzw74yNlvjYfYoWup/GtXudiErTshktVUF+WtGOUs27ZpS1Kldb2akSIpY2dlSQxxDw=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "d817a7ec1f2f1ed34b92d8461cb55e2c92299a85e590febe0bfbcf3c26208e79"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/14-privacy-unauthorized-read-denied.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/14-privacy-unauthorized-read-denied.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bf90578
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/14-privacy-unauthorized-read-denied.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-14-privacy-unauthorized-read-denied",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAdjIkwbKWps7/Lyf2SdwOEkA6owIkzH6jygtbm89E+34=",
+            "signature": "9UJVzYic79W6hvs96xCAz1Rh+u+Szgqwvlc/ad/q/pVKQQH0UV0qq8ryTbByKqDl1MhVdUFszqGu0P3UGhglDA=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+    "declarationDigest": {
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
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+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
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+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
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+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
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+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolver": {
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+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "unavailable",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_authorized"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "b91cf30863b83b09a3024a818def64ddb23305e21af374a92a894a8808db0160"
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
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+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
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+    "bundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/15-revocation-after-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/15-revocation-after-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fab1867
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/15-revocation-after-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-15-revocation-after-commit",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+          "authentication": {
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+      }
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+  },
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "dispatch",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAxuPXVSd0Y2PbUCuLXkxhxYq6eBSE3ynGSiImgav3Ho0=",
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+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "dispatch-audit-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "5bc96e5b529b41e4cf64f1b2399ed384ccfcd6693223f205d4d57217ea39421d"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/16-missing-historical-bundle.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/16-missing-historical-bundle.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1307a31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/16-missing-historical-bundle.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-16-missing-historical-bundle",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEALpjCE2OzBLJi8j8NIaqNgH+cblZeFKC/DitrMlTRFUc=",
+            "signature": "8UEUsFQKRc4iW652JIsQJW/2EuvEeMJjZVr3HkjvljVw68fEkUuQP9dZnRJG/D2e/ZM5HCUAZYoJQ/xvMbiLCQ=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+      "value": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3"
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+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "degraded",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAeYVGPB+Qy6kQJkmBC1rZiHgjIlbES4Wp5vg9X3IeMHw=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "602714a28ea06c7f4dff6f39e80f0e6758fc701a0ce5bf2eab79537a01569e30"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "ca973605cef73dd456884adcbda64d698a849a295837e9fd1fdf13b3afcd74e3",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/17-erased-redacted-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/17-erased-redacted-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..88663d6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/17-erased-redacted-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-erased-redacted-historical",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAvF3vi1QvK5HVWn34+RsrRHEzlUBtS8eWF8HY2ZN5X40=",
+            "signature": "bUkmoAKjN14isJpLUsjb3s8E0Mk/b7nymNiBN9xbHRRzRqVpJFamwcLPuBTp5S+HaiAX4Oi1h5i1Fts0gRScAw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+      "value": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
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+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "unavailable",
+    "readAuthorization": "authorized"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+  },
+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAH61Mv5nZ15SIbKsWkZAWjXSz980U1BYk4FhaG/mUk9c=",
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+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
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+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "cb094611cc4acc10ccb942d290b16ccd97c7b70b44a8adc3a3fdcd1c351084e7"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d8bf5ff8d456eee731fd272fd30c4efc5210055e642290c80ec2dad3bc905bba",
+    "status": "active",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/18-redacted-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/18-redacted-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f03d10d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/18-redacted-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-18-redacted-historical",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "bf8eb320ba7b2b99d452fe97feadbb6ac728dcb277e6284c97148ce897049e39",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEASdhhChLPWMizeLxQc7/TKTmiPyQ4KuiagV0iwM1l7PQ=",
+            "signature": "V6LkVhg9mMX45RURE9nUPHhDl9/XP2FCLfQSPuUa4VhIuy/yL/mg5HmRWul7kiat/j9DjAoWB7zDDLEBF1cyDQ=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
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+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
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+    "bundleDigest": {
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+      "value": "bf8eb320ba7b2b99d452fe97feadbb6ac728dcb277e6284c97148ce897049e39"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:bf8eb320ba7b2b99d452fe97feadbb6ac728dcb277e6284c97148ce897049e39"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "active",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
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+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/19-tombstoned-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/19-tombstoned-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8c488f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/19-tombstoned-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
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+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-19-tombstoned-historical",
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+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
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+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
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+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolver": {
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+    "version": "1.0.0"
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+  "verifier": {
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+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "authorized"
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+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
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+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/20-superseded-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/20-superseded-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..05ec1f8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/20-superseded-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-20-superseded-historical",
+  "familiar": {
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+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
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+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
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+  },
+  "principal": {
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+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
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+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
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+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
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+  "privacy": {
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+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
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+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
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+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "superseded",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:4",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/21-expired-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/21-expired-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..41af9de
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/21-expired-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-21-expired-historical",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
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+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
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+    "notAfter": "2026-09-03T08:30:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
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+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
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+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
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+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "none"
+  },
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+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
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+  "authentication": {
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+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAkjBv/g9OTH/Ou8fNQE9WJ5sRYTzR093x/HywGFLxP7M=",
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+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
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+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "a1b136fed64f02aa70c15a8a4627f6dd8896ca4c455a5103f136ff772af6ec1e"
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+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
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+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/22-revoked-historical.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/22-revoked-historical.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7ede44a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/positive/22-revoked-historical.json
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_binding.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "bindingId": "binding-22-revoked-historical",
+  "familiar": {
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "lineageEvidence": {
+      "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+      "rootEvidence": "continued",
+      "predecessor": {
+        "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+        "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:2",
+        "lineagePosition": 2,
+        "status": "superseded",
+        "identityBundleRef": "urn:sha256:eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+        "transition": {
+          "relationship": "same_familiar_revision",
+          "predecessorBundleDigest": "eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee",
+          "successorFamiliarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+          "successorIdentityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+          "successorBundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+          "successorDeclarationDigest": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6",
+          "authentication": {
+            "method": "ed25519",
+            "signerId": "authority:oak",
+            "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAC5rjZ9EJ//+LyEaV2xILs6J07MfVz1yV/xRKGsAEZq0=",
+            "signature": "Ff0089y2gpy1Oae0Dp5tQmLpYBJl62JJUtI3RlTgIyxSjBat7WIj+guZ8bCBFY+K2UpVIaOgNknH68f/aMliCw=="
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "identityBundle": {
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "declarationDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "8392e679b9e15102cac7593352a44ccf8bcf76421f2546e3e2eb29ab1e1e6dd6"
+    },
+    "bundleDigest": {
+      "algorithm": "sha-256",
+      "value": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+    },
+    "historicalBundleRef": "urn:sha256:d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8"
+  },
+  "revisionRecordedAt": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z",
+  "validTime": {
+    "notBefore": "2026-09-03T08:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "statusAtDecision": {
+    "status": "revoked",
+    "decisionTime": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z"
+  },
+  "principal": {
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val",
+    "projectId": "project:oak",
+    "scopeId": "scope:build"
+  },
+  "target": {
+    "targetType": "direct_session",
+    "targetId": "coven-session:123",
+    "authenticatedPrincipalId": "principal:val"
+  },
+  "bindingPurpose": "historical_verification",
+  "identityMeaning": "unchanged",
+  "issuedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "decisionAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+  "policyVersion": "policy-2026-09",
+  "resolver": {
+    "id": "resolver:directory",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "verifier": {
+    "id": "verifier:authority",
+    "version": "1.0.0"
+  },
+  "historicalVerification": {
+    "state": "verified",
+    "readAuthorization": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "revocation": {
+    "outcome": "before_commit",
+    "revokedAt": "2026-09-03T08:30:00Z"
+  },
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "bindingDigest": "75ef6fcf3921f57f31ce11d96f864e9cabe21d8ac2267685092ce2476f6e27c5"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAlCnY8IACZkGi5nZzbQRhiYj+8C4N8dxCcFoUO1cJVEw=",
+    "signature": "A12kS678YPz1TClPdUW+9Xr7K/op15sXmmN9l1gLaM88PdLWuYiEoxTTLyN6pj5aXzSL/7r8HFEawI7sUrJEDw=="
+  },
+  "privacy": {
+    "classification": "metadata-only",
+    "retention": "historical-verification-minimum",
+    "containsSensitiveIdentityContent": false,
+    "recordedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "tombstoneState": "live",
+    "replicaPurgeState": "not_requested"
+  },
+  "commit": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "state": "committed",
+    "finalValidityCheckAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "committedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "verifiedBindingDigest": "75ef6fcf3921f57f31ce11d96f864e9cabe21d8ac2267685092ce2476f6e27c5"
+  },
+  "resolutionSnapshot": {
+    "snapshotId": "snapshot:oak-dispatch-001",
+    "resolvedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+    "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+    "lineagePosition": 3,
+    "bundleDigest": "d048ee8d8081f7efce5b98a26565c6745f4ffc1dd72e107239e1e9b8df55c9c8",
+    "status": "revoked",
+    "authoritativeLedgerGeneration": 3,
+    "authoritativeHeadRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:4",
+    "freshnessBoundSeconds": 300,
+    "cacheObservedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:00Z",
+    "cacheProvenance": "authoritative-read"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/15-revocation-after-commit.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/15-revocation-after-commit.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f1b4dd3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/15-revocation-after-commit.json
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "revocationId": "revocation:oak-binding-15",
+  "bindingId": "binding-15-revocation-after-commit",
+  "bindingDigest": "5bc96e5b529b41e4cf64f1b2399ed384ccfcd6693223f205d4d57217ea39421d",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "revokedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:01Z",
+  "reasonCode": "identity-revoked",
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "eventDigest": "81a70e1f0268c963e763aea8dfb9bb00e934ee5871d259f9a0c28390e5ce0f67"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA4NaYvDx69It12evPldioIvMYdqg+K4rcmuiXR+Sh5d4=",
+    "signature": "mgMHzUZbY0/0eKwhBL2IUYFm7/3xzlzTNUbJphKdkZTlWwgXckswyBliW6zAzZRuDKjfP6Rlvv+3L8NGYyRxBQ=="
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..026a885
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/57-tampered-revocation-reference.json
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "revocationId": "revocation:oak-binding-15",
+  "bindingId": "binding-57-tampered-revocation-reference",
+  "bindingDigest": "ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "revokedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:01Z",
+  "reasonCode": "identity-revoked",
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "eventDigest": "e52e219c843713ad906ae30316a9f7c71cec15b50bd1f715692a49d5e30e98eb"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEAeDkGOu0ko+ghTbWz9jRqNhLV9mlXdOVITXqOMO2Scfk=",
+    "signature": "9hcio4BH+Acge7t4w8VcqO60yYcT/U6rBUJWhgk/h5Yk396qpuLQpMBE6rbh3k0+gAWgS3IwwNorpfMpCsE7Aw=="
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..abf79a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/58-tampered-revocation-signature.json
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "profile": "familiar.embodiment_revocation.v1",
+  "schemaVersion": "1.0.0",
+  "revocationId": "revocation:oak-binding-15",
+  "bindingId": "binding-58-tampered-revocation-signature",
+  "bindingDigest": "5bc96e5b529b41e4cf64f1b2399ed384ccfcd6693223f205d4d57217ea39421d",
+  "familiarRootId": "familiar-root:oak",
+  "identityRevisionId": "familiar-revision:oak:3",
+  "revokedAt": "2026-09-03T09:00:01Z",
+  "reasonCode": "identity-revoked",
+  "integrity": {
+    "algorithm": "sha-256",
+    "canonicalization": "jcs-rfc8785",
+    "eventDigest": "de68d9fcfae0cd08a8dfe1057ba3540d302ce2504aa6e693801288ffa2ed0f93"
+  },
+  "authentication": {
+    "method": "ed25519",
+    "signerId": "authority:oak",
+    "publicKey": "MCowBQYDK2VwAyEA2i6gXJpNSBhk6dPAP3Otyq4ZDEby2hTxg2f43g44krw=",
+    "signature": "AftwJGrBAm843FpGXgeZBnnTiFBcF+tCVVuxsExTRRYC4izogpCmXLGH4XA6ycLpnrLRphcCcMfjVfQCtJQHAA=="
+  }
+}
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/62-falsy-null-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..19765bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/62-falsy-null-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+null
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/63-falsy-false-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c508d53
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/63-falsy-false-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+false
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..573541a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/64-falsy-zero-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+0
diff --git a/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e16c76d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conformance/embodiment-bindings/revocations/65-falsy-empty-string-revocation.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+""
diff --git a/tests/conformance/run-conformance.sh b/tests/conformance/run-conformance.sh
index 9a1d0a3..d2dd102 100755
--- a/tests/conformance/run-conformance.sh
+++ b/tests/conformance/run-conformance.sh
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
 # For each negative/<case>: `node validators/validate.js <case>` MUST exit non-zero
 # The audit-record lane: `node validators/check-audit-records.js` MUST exit 0
 # (positive records validate + worked vectors recompute; negative records fail).
+# The embodiment-binding lane: every positive JSON vector MUST pass
+# `node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding`, while every negative one
+# MUST fail.
 # Reports counts and exits 0 only if all cases behave as expected.
 
 set -u
@@ -11,6 +14,8 @@ set -u
 ROOT_DIR=$(cd "$(dirname "$0")/../.." && pwd)
 SUITE_DIR="$ROOT_DIR/tests/conformance"
 VALIDATOR="$ROOT_DIR/validators/validate.js"
+OUTPUT_FILE=$(mktemp "${TMPDIR:-/tmp}/familiar-contract-conformance.XXXXXX") || exit 1
+trap 'rm -f "$OUTPUT_FILE"' EXIT HUP INT TERM
 
 positive_total=0
 positive_passed=0
@@ -24,7 +29,7 @@ run_case() {
   expected=$2
   label=$3
 
-  output_file=$(mktemp "${TMPDIR:-/tmp}/familiar-conformance.XXXXXX")
+  output_file="$OUTPUT_FILE"
   node "$VALIDATOR" "$case_path" >"$output_file" 2>&1
   status=$?
 
@@ -54,7 +59,51 @@ negative expected fail but passed: ${label}"
     fi
   fi
 
-  rm -f "$output_file"
+}
+
+run_binding_case() {
+  vector_path=$1
+  expected=$2
+  label=$3
+  expected_code=$4
+
+  output_file="$OUTPUT_FILE"
+  bundle_path="$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/bundles/$(basename "$vector_path")"
+  ledger_path="$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/$(basename "$vector_path")"
+  revocation_path="$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/revocations/$(basename "$vector_path")"
+  binding_args=(--embodiment-binding "$vector_path")
+  [ -f "$bundle_path" ] && binding_args+=(--historical-bundle "$bundle_path")
+  [ -f "$ledger_path" ] && binding_args+=(--trusted-ledger "$ledger_path")
+  [ -f "$revocation_path" ] && binding_args+=(--post-commit-revocation "$revocation_path")
+  node "$VALIDATOR" "${binding_args[@]}" >"$output_file" 2>&1
+  status=$?
+
+  if [ "$expected" = "pass" ]; then
+    binding_positive_total=$((binding_positive_total + 1))
+    if [ "$status" -eq 0 ]; then
+      binding_positive_passed=$((binding_positive_passed + 1))
+      printf 'PASS expected: %s\n' "$label"
+    else
+      unexpected=$((unexpected + 1))
+      details="${details}
+embodiment positive expected pass but failed: ${label}"
+      printf 'UNEXPECTED fail: %s\n' "$label"
+      sed 's/^/  /' "$output_file"
+    fi
+  else
+    binding_negative_total=$((binding_negative_total + 1))
+    if [ "$status" -ne 0 ] && grep -Fq "[$expected_code]" "$output_file"; then
+      binding_negative_failed=$((binding_negative_failed + 1))
+      printf 'FAIL expected: %s\n' "$label"
+    else
+      unexpected=$((unexpected + 1))
+      details="${details}
+embodiment negative expected fail but passed: ${label}"
+      printf 'UNEXPECTED pass: %s\n' "$label"
+      sed 's/^/  /' "$output_file"
+    fi
+  fi
+
 }
 
 printf 'Familiar Contract conformance suite\n\n'
@@ -73,6 +122,72 @@ done
 
 printf '\n'
 
+binding_positive_total=0
+binding_positive_passed=0
+binding_negative_total=0
+binding_negative_failed=0
+
+MANIFEST="$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/manifest.json"
+if ! node -e '
+const fs = require("fs"), path = require("path"), manifest = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(process.argv[1]));
+const root = path.dirname(process.argv[1]);
+const expected = new Set([...manifest.positive, ...manifest.negative].map(v => `${v.expected}/${v.file}`));
+const actual = new Set(["positive", "negative"].flatMap(kind => fs.readdirSync(path.join(root, kind)).filter(f => f.endsWith(".json")).map(f => `${kind}/${f}`)));
+if (!manifest.positive.every(v => v.expected === "positive" && v.errorCode === null) || !manifest.negative.every(v => v.expected === "negative" && typeof v.errorCode === "string") || expected.size !== actual.size || [...expected].some(f => !actual.has(f)) || [...actual].some(f => !expected.has(f))) process.exit(1);
+' "$MANIFEST"; then
+  unexpected=$((unexpected + 1))
+  details="${details}
+embodiment manifest is missing, malformed, or does not exactly enumerate every vector"
+  printf 'UNEXPECTED manifest: embodiment-bindings\n'
+fi
+
+binding_code() {
+  node -e 'const m=require(process.argv[1]); const v=[...m.positive,...m.negative].find(v => v.expected === process.argv[2] && v.file === process.argv[3]); process.stdout.write(v ? (v.errorCode || "") : "E_MANIFEST")' "$MANIFEST" "$1" "$2"
+}
+
+for vector_path in "$SUITE_DIR"/embodiment-bindings/positive/*.json; do
+  [ -f "$vector_path" ] || continue
+  name=$(basename "$vector_path")
+  run_binding_case "$vector_path" "pass" "embodiment-bindings/positive/$name" "$(binding_code positive "$name")"
+done
+
+for vector_path in "$SUITE_DIR"/embodiment-bindings/negative/*.json; do
+  [ -f "$vector_path" ] || continue
+  name=$(basename "$vector_path")
+  run_binding_case "$vector_path" "fail" "embodiment-bindings/negative/$name" "$(binding_code negative "$name")"
+done
+
+printf '\n'
+
+run_cli_rejection() {
+  label=$1
+  shift
+  "$@" >"$OUTPUT_FILE" 2>&1
+  status=$?
+  if [ "$status" -ne 0 ]; then
+    printf 'FAIL expected: %s\n' "$label"
+  else
+    unexpected=$((unexpected + 1))
+    details="${details}
+embodiment CLI misuse unexpectedly passed: ${label}"
+    printf 'UNEXPECTED pass: %s\n' "$label"
+    sed 's/^/  /' "$OUTPUT_FILE"
+  fi
+}
+
+run_cli_rejection "embodiment-cli/missing-sidecar-value" \
+  node "$VALIDATOR" --embodiment-binding \
+  "$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/positive/16-missing-historical-bundle.json" \
+  --historical-bundle
+run_cli_rejection "embodiment-cli/unknown-sidecar-option" \
+  node "$VALIDATOR" --embodiment-binding \
+  "$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/positive/15-revocation-after-commit.json" \
+  --historical-bundle "$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/bundles/15-revocation-after-commit.json" \
+  --trusted-ledger "$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/ledgers/15-revocation-after-commit.json" \
+  --post-commit-revokation "$SUITE_DIR/embodiment-bindings/revocations/15-revocation-after-commit.json"
+
+printf '\n'
+
 audit_records_status="READY"
 if ! node "$ROOT_DIR/validators/check-audit-records.js"; then
   audit_records_status="BROKEN"
@@ -84,6 +199,8 @@ fi
 printf '\nResults:\n'
 printf '  positive: %s/%s passed\n' "$positive_passed" "$positive_total"
 printf '  negative: %s/%s failed correctly\n' "$negative_failed" "$negative_total"
+printf '  embodiment positive: %s/%s passed\n' "$binding_positive_passed" "$binding_positive_total"
+printf '  embodiment negative: %s/%s failed correctly\n' "$binding_negative_failed" "$binding_negative_total"
 printf '  audit-records: %s\n' "$audit_records_status"
 printf '  unexpected: %s\n' "$unexpected"
 
diff --git a/validators/README.md b/validators/README.md
index 5c2471e..1a85ca9 100644
--- a/validators/README.md
+++ b/validators/README.md
@@ -11,8 +11,24 @@ A Node.js CLI that checks one claimant directory for the familiar-contract v0.7.
 
 ```bash
 node validators/validate.js <path-to-familiar-directory>
+node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding <path-to-binding.json> \
+  --historical-bundle <path-to-bundle.json> \
+  --trusted-ledger <path-to-ledger.json>
+
+# Optionally verify a separately signed revocation recorded after commit:
+node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding <path-to-binding.json> \
+  --historical-bundle <path-to-bundle.json> \
+  --trusted-ledger <path-to-ledger.json> \
+  --post-commit-revocation <path-to-revocation.json>
 ```
 
+Embodiment options are parsed strictly. Unknown or duplicate flags, trailing
+arguments, and sidecar flags without a value fail closed.
+
+All profile signatures use Ed25519 over the 32 raw SHA-256 digest octets. The
+lowercase hexadecimal digest strings carried in JSON are decoded before
+verification; their UTF-8 text is not the signature message.
+
 ### Examples
 
 ```bash
@@ -42,6 +58,7 @@ node validators/validate.js --help
 | `MEMORY.md` | Existence | Persistent Memory (required; missing is a violation) |
 | `audit/*.json` | Optional §5.6 audit-record samples validated against `schemas/audit-record.schema.json` (§5.6.1 hash encodings); absence of `audit/` is not a violation, a present-but-empty `audit/` is | Bounded Authority, Persistent Memory |
 | Cross-file | Name consistency between SOUL.md and ward.toml | Consistency |
+| Embodiment binding | `familiar.embodiment_binding.v1` schema, canonical digest, lineage, dispatch eligibility, principal, alias, revocation, and immutable-commit semantics | Exact execution embodiment |
 
 ## Output
 
@@ -81,6 +98,33 @@ There are no warnings for missing required files; `MEMORY.md` absence is a failu
 
 This validator checks whether one claimant directory satisfies the required file-level declarations for v0.7.0. That claimant-directory run is necessary, but not sufficient, for a structural-conformance claim: you must also run `bash tests/conformance/run-conformance.sh` so the bundled reference validator is shown to accept the positive fixtures and reject the negative fixtures for the same contract version. Full conformance additionally requires runtime Ward enforcement beyond this file-level check, and missing `MEMORY.md` is a violation, not a warning.
 
+The explicit embodiment-binding mode validates one portable JSON record. It
+fails closed for non-unique aliases, stale or non-active revisions, non-verified
+history used as current authority, principal mismatches, digest tampering, and
+pre-commit revocation. Historical evidence is classified deterministically:
+retained supplied bytes are verified, live redacted evidence is unverifiable,
+tombstoned or erased evidence is unavailable, a missing bundle is degraded,
+and a denied read is unavailable. None of the non-verified states grants
+authority.
+
+Pass a detached, independently consumable historical identity bundle to
+recompute the retained component and bundle digests and verify the binding:
+
+```bash
+node validators/validate.js --embodiment-binding binding.json \
+  --historical-bundle historical-bundle.json
+```
+
+Bindings use an Ed25519 DER/SPKI public key and base64 signature over a
+SHA-256 JCS binding digest. The digest excludes the complete `integrity` and
+`authentication` members, so verification is non-circular; no private key is
+accepted or stored in the profile.
+
+Each predecessor transition separately signs the relationship, predecessor
+bundle digest, and successor root/revision. This lets the validator distinguish
+continuation, restoration, fork/new-root, and succession without trusting
+unstructured lineage prose.
+
 ## For CI Integration
 
 ```yaml
diff --git a/validators/validate.js b/validators/validate.js
index 2f35bde..a2983b8 100755
--- a/validators/validate.js
+++ b/validators/validate.js
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ const fs = require('fs');
 const path = require('path');
 const TOML = require('@iarna/toml');
 const Ajv = require('ajv');
+const crypto = require('crypto');
 
 // ── Helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
@@ -34,6 +35,444 @@ function violation(file, field, message) {
   return { file, field, message };
 }
 
+// ── familiar.embodiment_binding.v1 validation ───────────────────────────────
+
+const embodimentBindingSchema = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(
+  path.join(__dirname, '..', 'schemas', 'familiar-embodiment-binding.schema.json'), 'utf8'
+));
+const validateEmbodimentBindingSchema = new Ajv({ allErrors: true, strict: false })
+  .compile(embodimentBindingSchema);
+const identityBundleSchema = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(
+  path.join(__dirname, '..', 'schemas', 'familiar-identity-bundle.schema.json'), 'utf8'
+));
+const validateIdentityBundleSchema = new Ajv({ allErrors: true, strict: false })
+  .compile(identityBundleSchema);
+const embodimentRevocationSchema = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(
+  path.join(__dirname, '..', 'schemas', 'familiar-embodiment-revocation.schema.json'), 'utf8'
+));
+const validateEmbodimentRevocationSchema = new Ajv({ allErrors: true, strict: false })
+  .compile(embodimentRevocationSchema);
+const MAX_CACHE_AGE_SECONDS = 300;
+
+function bindingViolation(code, field, message) {
+  return violation('embodiment-binding', `[${code}] ${field}`, message);
+}
+
+function parseJsonNoDuplicate(text) {
+  let i = 0; let duplicate = false;
+  const ws = () => { while (/\s/.test(text[i])) i++; };
+  const string = () => { const start = i++; while (i < text.length) { if (text[i] === '\\') i += 2; else if (text[i++] === '"') break; } return JSON.parse(text.slice(start, i)); };
+  const value = () => { ws(); if (text[i] === '"') return string(); if (text[i] === '{') return object(); if (text[i] === '[') return array(); while (i < text.length && !/[\s,\]}]/.test(text[i])) i++; };
+  const array = () => { i++; ws(); while (text[i] !== ']') { value(); ws(); if (text[i] === ',') { i++; ws(); } else break; } i++; };
+  const object = () => { const keys = new Set(); i++; ws(); while (text[i] !== '}') { const key = string(); if (keys.has(key)) duplicate = true; keys.add(key); ws(); if (text[i++] !== ':') throw new Error('expected colon'); value(); ws(); if (text[i] === ',') { i++; ws(); } else break; } i++; };
+  value(); ws(); if (i !== text.length) throw new Error('trailing input'); if (duplicate) throw new Error('duplicate object key'); return JSON.parse(text);
+}
+
+function hasInvalidIJsonValue(value) {
+  if (typeof value === 'number') return !Number.isFinite(value);
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    for (let i = 0; i < value.length; i++) {
+      const unit = value.charCodeAt(i);
+      if (unit >= 0xd800 && unit <= 0xdbff) {
+        if (++i >= value.length || value.charCodeAt(i) < 0xdc00 || value.charCodeAt(i) > 0xdfff) return true;
+      } else if (unit >= 0xdc00 && unit <= 0xdfff) return true;
+    }
+  } else if (Array.isArray(value)) return value.some(hasInvalidIJsonValue);
+  else if (isObject(value)) return Object.entries(value).some(([key, item]) => hasInvalidIJsonValue(key) || hasInvalidIJsonValue(item));
+  return false;
+}
+
+function canonicalJson(value) {
+  if (Array.isArray(value)) return `[${value.map(canonicalJson).join(',')}]`;
+  if (isObject(value)) {
+    return `{${Object.keys(value).sort().map(key => `${JSON.stringify(key)}:${canonicalJson(value[key])}`).join(',')}}`;
+  }
+  return JSON.stringify(value);
+}
+
+function bindingDigest(binding) {
+  const committed = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(binding));
+  delete committed.integrity;
+  delete committed.authentication;
+  delete committed.commit.verifiedBindingDigest;
+  return crypto.createHash('sha256').update(canonicalJson(committed), 'utf8').digest('hex');
+}
+
+function revocationDigest(revocation) {
+  const committed = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(revocation));
+  delete committed.integrity;
+  delete committed.authentication;
+  return crypto.createHash('sha256').update(canonicalJson(committed), 'utf8').digest('hex');
+}
+
+function isTimestamp(value) {
+  if (typeof value !== 'string') return false;
+  const match = value.match(/^(\d{4})-(\d{2})-(\d{2})T(\d{2}):(\d{2}):(\d{2})(?:\.\d{1,3})?(?:Z|([+-])(\d{2}):(\d{2}))$/);
+  if (!match) return false;
+  const [year, month, day, hour, minute, second] = match.slice(1, 7).map(Number);
+  const offsetHour = match[9] === undefined ? 0 : Number(match[9]);
+  const offsetMinute = match[10] === undefined ? 0 : Number(match[10]);
+  const calendar = new Date(Date.UTC(year, month - 1, day));
+  return month >= 1 && month <= 12 && hour <= 23 && minute <= 59 && second <= 59
+    && offsetHour <= 23 && offsetMinute <= 59
+    && calendar.getUTCFullYear() === year && calendar.getUTCMonth() === month - 1 && calendar.getUTCDate() === day;
+}
+
+function verifyEd25519(authentication, digest) {
+  try {
+    const key = crypto.createPublicKey({
+      key: Buffer.from(authentication.publicKey, 'base64'), format: 'der', type: 'spki'
+    });
+    const signature = Buffer.from(authentication.signature, 'base64');
+    return key.asymmetricKeyType === 'ed25519' && signature.length === 64 &&
+      crypto.verify(null, Buffer.from(digest, 'hex'), key, signature);
+  } catch (_) {
+    return false;
+  }
+}
+
+function digestObject(value) {
+  return crypto.createHash('sha256').update(canonicalJson(value), 'utf8').digest('hex');
+}
+
+function validTransition(transition, predecessor, familiar, relationship, bindingIdentityBundleDigest, bindingDeclarationDigest) {
+  return transition && transition.relationship === relationship
+    && transition.predecessorBundleDigest === predecessor.identityBundleRef.slice('urn:sha256:'.length)
+    && transition.successorFamiliarRootId === familiar.familiarRootId
+    && transition.successorIdentityRevisionId === familiar.identityRevisionId
+    && transition.successorBundleDigest === bindingIdentityBundleDigest
+    && transition.successorDeclarationDigest === bindingDeclarationDigest
+    && verifyEd25519(transition.authentication, digestObject({
+      relationship: transition.relationship,
+      predecessorBundleDigest: transition.predecessorBundleDigest,
+      successorFamiliarRootId: transition.successorFamiliarRootId,
+      successorIdentityRevisionId: transition.successorIdentityRevisionId,
+      successorBundleDigest: transition.successorBundleDigest,
+      successorDeclarationDigest: transition.successorDeclarationDigest
+    }));
+}
+
+function validateHistoricalBundle(bundle, binding) {
+  const violations = [];
+  if (!isObject(bundle) || !validateIdentityBundleSchema(bundle)) {
+    return [bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA', 'historicalBundle', 'The detached historical bundle is malformed.')];
+  }
+  if (!isTimestamp(bundle.recordedAt) || !isTimestamp(bundle.retention.recordedAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_TIMESTAMP', 'historicalBundle.timestamps', 'Historical bundle timestamps must be strict RFC 3339 calendar date-times with an offset or Z.'));
+  }
+  const idsMatch = bundle.familiarRootId === binding.familiar.familiarRootId
+    && bundle.identityRevisionId === binding.familiar.identityRevisionId
+    && bundle.lineagePosition === binding.familiar.lineagePosition;
+  if (!idsMatch) violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_IDENTITY', 'historicalBundle', 'The detached bundle does not identify the bound root, revision, and lineage position.'));
+  const seen = new Set();
+  let redactedCount = 0;
+  for (const component of bundle.components) {
+    if (seen.has(component.componentId) || (component.redactionState === 'retained' && (!component.content || component.digest.value !== digestObject(component.content))) ||
+      (component.redactionState === 'redacted' && (component.content || !component.redactionEvidence))) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_COMPONENT_DIGEST', 'historicalBundle.components', 'Every unique retained component digest must recompute from its canonical content.'));
+      break;
+    }
+    if (component.redactionState === 'redacted') redactedCount++;
+    seen.add(component.componentId);
+  }
+  if (!seen.has('identity-declaration') || !seen.has('soul-declaration')) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_COMPONENT_REQUIRED', 'historicalBundle.components', 'Historical bundles retain identity-declaration and soul-declaration components.'));
+  }
+  const copy = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(bundle));
+  delete copy.bundleDigest;
+  const computedBundleDigest = digestObject(copy);
+  if (bundle.bundleDigest.value !== computedBundleDigest ||
+      binding.identityBundle.bundleDigest.value !== computedBundleDigest ||
+      binding.identityBundle.declarationDigest.value !== bundle.components.find(c => c.componentId === 'identity-declaration')?.digest.value) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_DIGEST', 'historicalBundle.bundleDigest', 'The detached bundle and its retained identity declaration must recompute to the bound digests.'));
+  }
+  if (bundle.retention.verifierAccess !== 'authorized') {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_ACCESS', 'historicalBundle.retention', 'A supplied detached bundle must be authorized for verifier access.'));
+  }
+  const allRetained = redactedCount === 0;
+  const allRedacted = redactedCount === bundle.components.length;
+  const { redactionState, tombstoneState, replicaPurgeState } = bundle.retention;
+  const historyState = binding.historicalVerification.state;
+  if (allRetained) {
+    if (redactionState !== 'none' || tombstoneState !== 'live' ||
+        replicaPurgeState !== 'not_requested' || historyState !== 'verified') {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.retention', 'A fully retained supplied bundle must be live, unredacted, unpurged, and verified.'));
+    }
+  } else if (redactionState !== 'redacted') {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.retention.redactionState', 'Any unavailable component content requires bundle-level redaction state.'));
+  } else if (tombstoneState === 'live') {
+    if (replicaPurgeState !== 'not_requested' || historyState !== 'unverifiable') {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.retention', 'A live supplied redacted bundle must be unpurged and classified as unverifiable.'));
+    }
+  } else if (!allRedacted) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.components', 'A tombstoned or erased bundle cannot retain sensitive component content.'));
+  } else if (tombstoneState === 'tombstoned') {
+    if (!bundle.retention.erasureEvidence || !['pending', 'complete'].includes(replicaPurgeState) ||
+        historyState !== 'unavailable') {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.retention', 'A tombstoned supplied bundle requires erasure evidence, an active purge, and unavailable history.'));
+    }
+  } else if (tombstoneState === 'erased' &&
+      (!bundle.retention.erasureEvidence || !bundle.retention.deviceRevocationEvidence ||
+       replicaPurgeState !== 'complete' || historyState !== 'unavailable')) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REDACTION', 'historicalBundle.retention', 'An erased supplied bundle requires complete purge evidence and unavailable history.'));
+  }
+  return violations;
+}
+
+function validatePostCommitRevocation(revocation, binding) {
+  if (!isObject(revocation) || !validateEmbodimentRevocationSchema(revocation)) {
+    return [bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'postCommitRevocation', 'The post-commit revocation event is malformed.')];
+  }
+  if (hasInvalidIJsonValue(revocation) || !isTimestamp(revocation.revokedAt)) {
+    return [bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'postCommitRevocation', 'The post-commit revocation event must be valid I-JSON with a strict timestamp.')];
+  }
+  const violations = [];
+  if (revocation.bindingId !== binding.bindingId ||
+      revocation.bindingDigest !== binding.integrity.bindingDigest ||
+      revocation.familiarRootId !== binding.familiar.familiarRootId ||
+      revocation.identityRevisionId !== binding.familiar.identityRevisionId ||
+      new Date(revocation.revokedAt).getTime() <= new Date(binding.commit.committedAt).getTime()) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'postCommitRevocation', 'A post-commit revocation must reference the exact immutable binding and occur strictly after its commit.'));
+  }
+  const digest = revocationDigest(revocation);
+  if (revocation.integrity.eventDigest !== digest) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'postCommitRevocation.integrity', 'The post-commit revocation event digest does not match its canonical preimage.'));
+  }
+  if (!verifyEd25519(revocation.authentication, digest)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_AUTHENTICATION', 'postCommitRevocation.authentication', 'The post-commit revocation Ed25519 signature does not verify.'));
+  }
+  return violations;
+}
+
+function validateEmbodimentBinding(binding, file, historicalBundle, trustedLedger, historicalBundleSupplied = false, postCommitRevocation, postCommitRevocationSupplied = false) {
+  const violations = [];
+  if (!isObject(binding)) return [bindingViolation('E_SCHEMA', 'shape', 'An embodiment binding must be one JSON object.')];
+  if (binding.schemaVersion !== '1.0.0') return [bindingViolation('E_VERSION', 'schemaVersion', 'Only familiar.embodiment_binding.v1 schemaVersion 1.0.0 is supported.')];
+  if (!validateEmbodimentBindingSchema(binding)) {
+    return (validateEmbodimentBindingSchema.errors || []).map(error =>
+      bindingViolation('E_SCHEMA', `schema ${error.instancePath || '/'} [${error.keyword}]`, error.message || 'schema violation')
+    );
+  }
+
+  const { familiar, resolutionSnapshot, identityBundle, statusAtDecision, principal, target, historicalVerification, revocation, commit, integrity } = binding;
+  const isAuthorityAttempt = ['dispatch', 'session_creation'].includes(binding.bindingPurpose);
+  const times = [binding.revisionRecordedAt, binding.validTime.notBefore, binding.validTime.notAfter, resolutionSnapshot.resolvedAt,
+    statusAtDecision.decisionTime, binding.issuedAt, binding.decisionAt, commit.finalValidityCheckAt, commit.committedAt,
+    revocation.revokedAt, binding.privacy.recordedAt, resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt].filter(Boolean);
+  if (times.some(value => !isTimestamp(value))) violations.push(bindingViolation('E_TIMESTAMP', 'timestamps', 'All present timestamps must be strict RFC 3339 calendar date-times with an offset or Z.'));
+  const at = value => new Date(value).getTime();
+
+  if (identityBundle.historicalBundleRef !== `urn:sha256:${identityBundle.bundleDigest.value}`) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_REFERENCE', 'identityBundle.historicalBundleRef', 'The content-addressed historical bundle reference must exactly carry bundleDigest.value.'));
+  }
+  if (integrity.bindingDigest !== bindingDigest(binding)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BINDING_DIGEST', 'integrity.bindingDigest', 'The SHA-256 digest of JCS-canonical binding bytes with the entire integrity/authentication members and redundant commit digest verification omitted does not match.'));
+  }
+  if (commit.verifiedBindingDigest !== integrity.bindingDigest) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_COMMIT_DIGEST', 'commit.verifiedBindingDigest', 'The immutable commit must verify the exact committed binding digest.'));
+  }
+  if (!verifyEd25519(binding.authentication, integrity.bindingDigest)) violations.push(bindingViolation('E_AUTHENTICATION', 'authentication', 'The Ed25519 public key and signature do not verify the binding digest.'));
+  if (resolutionSnapshot.snapshotId !== commit.snapshotId || resolutionSnapshot.familiarRootId !== familiar.familiarRootId ||
+      resolutionSnapshot.identityRevisionId !== familiar.identityRevisionId || resolutionSnapshot.lineagePosition !== familiar.lineagePosition ||
+      resolutionSnapshot.bundleDigest !== identityBundle.bundleDigest.value || resolutionSnapshot.status !== statusAtDecision.status) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_SNAPSHOT', 'resolutionSnapshot', 'The immutable resolution snapshot must bind root, revision, lineage position, bundle digest, and decision status.'));
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt &&
+      (resolutionSnapshot.authoritativeHeadRevisionId !== familiar.identityRevisionId ||
+       (isTimestamp(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt) && isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) &&
+        at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) - at(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt) >
+          Math.min(MAX_CACHE_AGE_SECONDS, resolutionSnapshot.freshnessBoundSeconds) * 1000))) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_STALE_CACHE', 'resolutionSnapshot', 'Authority snapshots must name the current head revision and satisfy both the signed freshness bound and the verifier policy maximum.'));
+  }
+  if (isTimestamp(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt) && isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) &&
+      at(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt) > at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_CACHE_TIME', 'resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt', 'Cache observation cannot be after the trusted final validity evaluation.'));
+  }
+  if (binding.aliasResolution) {
+    const roots = binding.aliasResolution.resolvedRootIds;
+    if (roots.length !== 1 || roots[0] !== familiar.familiarRootId) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ALIAS', 'aliasResolution', 'Aliases are non-authoritative evidence and must resolve to exactly the declared familiar root.'));
+    }
+  }
+  if (principal.authenticatedPrincipalId !== target.authenticatedPrincipalId) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_PRINCIPAL', 'target.authenticatedPrincipalId', 'The target principal must equal the authenticated binding principal.'));
+  }
+  if (isTimestamp(binding.revisionRecordedAt) && isTimestamp(binding.decisionAt) && at(binding.revisionRecordedAt) > at(binding.decisionAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ORDERING', 'revisionRecordedAt', 'The revision cannot be recorded after the binding decision.'));
+  }
+  if (binding.validTime.notAfter && isTimestamp(binding.validTime.notBefore) && isTimestamp(binding.validTime.notAfter) &&
+      at(binding.validTime.notBefore) > at(binding.validTime.notAfter)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ORDERING', 'validTime', 'The valid-time interval cannot end before it begins.'));
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt && isTimestamp(binding.validTime.notBefore) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) && at(binding.validTime.notBefore) > at(commit.committedAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_STALE', 'validTime.notBefore', 'The revision is not yet valid at the decision time.'));
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt && binding.validTime.notAfter && isTimestamp(binding.validTime.notAfter) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) && at(binding.validTime.notAfter) < at(commit.committedAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_STALE', 'validTime.notAfter', 'The revision is stale at the decision time.'));
+  }
+  if (isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) && at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) > at(commit.committedAt)) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ORDERING', 'commit', 'The final validity check cannot follow the immutable commit.'));
+  }
+  if (isTimestamp(resolutionSnapshot.resolvedAt) && isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) && isTimestamp(binding.decisionAt) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) &&
+      !(at(resolutionSnapshot.resolvedAt) <= at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) && at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) <= at(binding.decisionAt) && at(binding.decisionAt) <= at(commit.committedAt) && at(commit.committedAt) <= at(binding.issuedAt)) ||
+      statusAtDecision.decisionTime !== binding.decisionAt) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ORDERING', 'decisionAt', 'Snapshot resolution, final validity check, decision, commit, and issue must be ordered; statusAtDecision.decisionTime equals decisionAt.'));
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt && isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) && isTimestamp(binding.decisionAt) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) &&
+      !(at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt) === at(binding.decisionAt) && at(binding.decisionAt) === at(commit.committedAt))) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_ORDERING', 'commit', 'Authority eligibility check, decision, and immutable commit must share one transaction boundary.'));
+  }
+
+  const bindingIdentityBundleDigest = identityBundle.bundleDigest.value;
+  const bindingDeclarationDigest = identityBundle.declarationDigest.value;
+  const lineage = familiar.lineageEvidence;
+  const predecessor = lineage.predecessor;
+  if (predecessor && predecessor.identityRevisionId === familiar.identityRevisionId) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_LINEAGE', 'familiar.lineageEvidence.predecessor', 'A lineage predecessor must be a distinct identity revision.'));
+  }
+  if (lineage.relationship === 'genesis' && (familiar.lineagePosition !== 0 || lineage.rootEvidence !== 'genesis' || predecessor)) {
+    violations.push(violation(file, 'familiar.lineageEvidence', 'Genesis requires position 0, genesis root evidence, and no predecessor.'));
+  }
+  if (['same_familiar_revision', 'restoration'].includes(lineage.relationship)) {
+    if (!predecessor || lineage.rootEvidence !== 'continued' || predecessor.familiarRootId !== familiar.familiarRootId ||
+      predecessor.lineagePosition !== familiar.lineagePosition - 1 || predecessor.identityRevisionId === familiar.identityRevisionId ||
+      !predecessor.identityBundleRef || !validTransition(predecessor.transition, predecessor, familiar, lineage.relationship, bindingIdentityBundleDigest, bindingDeclarationDigest)) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_LINEAGE', 'familiar.lineageEvidence', 'Same-familiar continuation/restoration requires an authenticated, content-addressed edge from the immediately preceding distinct revision on the same root.'));
+    }
+  }
+  if (lineage.relationship === 'restoration' && (!predecessor || predecessor.status !== 'retired')) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_LINEAGE', 'familiar.lineageEvidence', 'Restoration requires a retired predecessor on the same familiar root.'));
+  }
+  if (['fork_new_root', 'succession'].includes(lineage.relationship) &&
+    (!predecessor || !predecessor.identityBundleRef ||
+      !validTransition(predecessor.transition, predecessor, familiar, lineage.relationship, bindingIdentityBundleDigest, bindingDeclarationDigest) ||
+      familiar.lineagePosition !== 0 || predecessor.familiarRootId === familiar.familiarRootId ||
+      lineage.rootEvidence !== (lineage.relationship === 'fork_new_root' ? 'fork' : 'succession'))) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_LINEAGE', 'familiar.lineageEvidence', 'Fork/new-root and succession require authenticated, content-addressed predecessor evidence, position 0, a distinct root, and matching root evidence.'));
+  }
+
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt) {
+    const trustedObservedAt = trustedLedger && isTimestamp(trustedLedger.observedAt)
+      ? at(trustedLedger.observedAt)
+      : Number.NaN;
+    const finalValidityCheckAt = isTimestamp(commit.finalValidityCheckAt)
+      ? at(commit.finalValidityCheckAt)
+      : Number.NaN;
+    const cacheObservedAt = isTimestamp(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt)
+      ? at(resolutionSnapshot.cacheObservedAt)
+      : Number.NaN;
+    if (!trustedLedger || !isObject(trustedLedger) ||
+        !Number.isSafeInteger(trustedLedger.generation) ||
+        trustedLedger.generation < 0 ||
+        trustedLedger.generation !== resolutionSnapshot.authoritativeLedgerGeneration ||
+        trustedLedger.headRevisionId !== familiar.identityRevisionId ||
+        trustedLedger.status !== statusAtDecision.status ||
+        !Number.isFinite(trustedObservedAt) ||
+        !Number.isFinite(finalValidityCheckAt) ||
+        !Number.isFinite(cacheObservedAt) ||
+        trustedObservedAt < cacheObservedAt ||
+        trustedObservedAt > finalValidityCheckAt ||
+        finalValidityCheckAt - trustedObservedAt > MAX_CACHE_AGE_SECONDS * 1000 ||
+        (trustedLedger.revokedAt && (!isTimestamp(trustedLedger.revokedAt) || at(trustedLedger.revokedAt) <= at(commit.committedAt)))) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_TRUSTED_LEDGER', 'trustedLedger', 'Dispatch requires verifier-supplied authoritative ledger state observed no earlier than the cache, no more than 300 seconds before the final validity check, never after that check, matching the snapshot, and with no revocation at or before commit.'));
+    }
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt && statusAtDecision.status !== 'active') {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_STATUS', 'statusAtDecision.status', 'Only an active revision is eligible for a new dispatch or session creation.'));
+  }
+  if (isAuthorityAttempt && historicalVerification.state !== 'verified') {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_HISTORY', 'historicalVerification.state', 'Degraded, unavailable, or unverifiable history is never authority for a new dispatch.'));
+  }
+  if (historicalVerification.readAuthorization === 'not_authorized' &&
+    (historicalVerification.state !== 'unavailable' || binding.bindingPurpose !== 'historical_verification')) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_HISTORY', 'historicalVerification', 'An unauthorized historical read must be recorded as unavailable historical verification, never as dispatch authority.'));
+  }
+  if (binding.privacy.tombstoneState !== 'live' &&
+      (!binding.privacy.erasureEvidence || binding.privacy.replicaPurgeState === 'not_requested')) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_RETENTION', 'privacy', 'Tombstoned or erased binding metadata requires erasure evidence and a requested replica purge.'));
+  }
+  if (historicalBundleSupplied && historicalVerification.readAuthorization === 'not_authorized') {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_ACCESS', 'historicalVerification.readAuthorization', 'A denied historical read cannot include a detached bundle.'));
+  }
+  if (historicalBundleSupplied) violations.push(...validateHistoricalBundle(historicalBundle, binding));
+  if (!historicalBundleSupplied) {
+    const expectedMissingState = historicalVerification.readAuthorization === 'not_authorized'
+      ? 'unavailable'
+      : 'degraded';
+    if (historicalVerification.state !== expectedMissingState) {
+      const code = historicalVerification.state === 'verified'
+        ? 'E_BUNDLE_MISSING'
+        : 'E_REDACTION';
+      violations.push(bindingViolation(code, 'historicalVerification', `A missing historical bundle must be ${expectedMissingState} for the recorded read-authorization state.`));
+    }
+  }
+  if (revocation.outcome === 'before_commit') {
+    if (!revocation.revokedAt || !isTimestamp(revocation.revokedAt) || !isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) ||
+        at(revocation.revokedAt) > at(commit.committedAt)) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'revocation', 'A before-commit revocation must be timestamped at or before the immutable commit.'));
+    } else if (isAuthorityAttempt) {
+      violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'revocation', 'A revocation observed before commit must fail closed and cannot authorize dispatch.'));
+    }
+  }
+  if (revocation.outcome === 'none' && revocation.revokedAt) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'revocation.outcome', 'A binding with revokedAt must classify the revocation outcome explicitly.'));
+  }
+  if (revocation.revokedAt && isTimestamp(revocation.revokedAt) && isTimestamp(commit.committedAt) && at(revocation.revokedAt) <= at(commit.committedAt) && isAuthorityAttempt) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'revocation.revokedAt', 'Any revocation at or before decision/commit rejects dispatch regardless of the asserted outcome.'));
+  }
+  if (statusAtDecision.status === 'revoked' &&
+      (revocation.outcome !== 'before_commit' || !revocation.revokedAt ||
+       !isTimestamp(revocation.revokedAt) || at(revocation.revokedAt) > at(binding.decisionAt))) {
+    violations.push(bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'revocation', 'A revision recorded as revoked at decision time requires a before-commit revocation at or before that decision.'));
+  }
+  if (postCommitRevocationSupplied) violations.push(...validatePostCommitRevocation(postCommitRevocation, binding));
+  return violations;
+}
+
+function validateEmbodimentBindingFile(filePath, historicalBundlePath, trustedLedgerPath, postCommitRevocationPath) {
+  let binding;
+  try {
+    binding = parseJsonNoDuplicate(fs.readFileSync(filePath, 'utf8'));
+    if (hasInvalidIJsonValue(binding)) return [bindingViolation('E_IJSON', 'input', 'JCS inputs must be I-JSON and cannot contain non-finite numbers or lone UTF-16 surrogates.')];
+  } catch (error) {
+    return [bindingViolation('E_JSON', 'syntax', `JSON syntax violation: ${error.message}`)];
+  }
+  let historicalBundle;
+  if (historicalBundlePath) {
+    try {
+      historicalBundle = parseJsonNoDuplicate(fs.readFileSync(historicalBundlePath, 'utf8'));
+      if (hasInvalidIJsonValue(historicalBundle)) return [bindingViolation('E_IJSON', 'historicalBundle', 'JCS inputs must be I-JSON and cannot contain non-finite numbers or lone UTF-16 surrogates.')];
+    } catch (error) {
+      return [bindingViolation('E_BUNDLE_SCHEMA', 'historicalBundle', `JSON syntax violation: ${error.message}`)];
+    }
+  }
+  let trustedLedger;
+  if (trustedLedgerPath) {
+    try {
+      trustedLedger = parseJsonNoDuplicate(fs.readFileSync(trustedLedgerPath, 'utf8'));
+      if (hasInvalidIJsonValue(trustedLedger)) return [bindingViolation('E_IJSON', 'trustedLedger', 'Trusted ledger JSON must be I-JSON and cannot contain non-finite numbers or lone UTF-16 surrogates.')];
+    }
+    catch (error) { return [bindingViolation('E_TRUSTED_LEDGER', 'trustedLedger', `JSON syntax violation: ${error.message}`)]; }
+  }
+  let postCommitRevocation;
+  if (postCommitRevocationPath) {
+    try {
+      postCommitRevocation = parseJsonNoDuplicate(fs.readFileSync(postCommitRevocationPath, 'utf8'));
+    } catch (error) {
+      return [bindingViolation('E_REVOCATION', 'postCommitRevocation', `JSON syntax violation: ${error.message}`)];
+    }
+  }
+  return validateEmbodimentBinding(
+    binding,
+    filePath,
+    historicalBundle,
+    trustedLedger,
+    Boolean(historicalBundlePath),
+    postCommitRevocation,
+    Boolean(postCommitRevocationPath)
+  );
+}
+
 // ── SOUL.md parser ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 // SOUL.md is a Markdown file with conventions-based structure.
 // We check for required sections/patterns, not strict frontmatter.
@@ -420,6 +859,7 @@ ${bold('familiar-contract validator')} — checks a familiar directory for spec
 ${bold('Usage:')}
   npm install
   node validate.js <path-to-familiar-directory>
+  node validate.js --embodiment-binding <path-to-binding.json> [--historical-bundle <path-to-bundle.json>] [--trusted-ledger <path-to-ledger.json>] [--post-commit-revocation <path-to-revocation.json>]
 
 ${bold('Examples:')}
   node validate.js examples/sage
@@ -433,6 +873,7 @@ ${bold('Checks:')}
   • MEMORY.md    — Persistent Memory (required; missing is a violation)
   • audit/*.json — Optional §5.6 audit-record samples (JSON Schema; §5.6.1 hash encodings)
   • Cross-file   — Name consistency between SOUL.md and ward.toml
+  • Embodiment binding — exact root/revision dispatch binding and its integrity
 
 ${bold('Exit codes:')}
   0  — PASS (all checks pass)
@@ -441,6 +882,61 @@ ${bold('Exit codes:')}
     process.exit(0);
   }
 
+  if (args[0] === '--embodiment-binding') {
+    if (args.length < 2) {
+      console.error(red('Error: --embodiment-binding requires a JSON file.'));
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+    const filePath = path.resolve(args[1]);
+    if (!fs.existsSync(filePath) || !fs.statSync(filePath).isFile()) {
+      console.error(red(`Error: Binding file not found: ${filePath}`));
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+    const sidecarOptions = new Map([
+      ['--historical-bundle', 'historicalBundlePath'],
+      ['--trusted-ledger', 'trustedLedgerPath'],
+      ['--post-commit-revocation', 'postCommitRevocationPath']
+    ]);
+    const parsedOptions = {};
+    for (let index = 2; index < args.length; index += 2) {
+      const option = args[index];
+      const property = sidecarOptions.get(option);
+      const value = args[index + 1];
+      if (!property || !value || value.startsWith('--') || parsedOptions[property]) {
+        console.error(red(`Error: Unknown, duplicate, or valueless embodiment option: ${option}`));
+        process.exit(1);
+      }
+      parsedOptions[property] = path.resolve(value);
+    }
+    const {
+      historicalBundlePath,
+      trustedLedgerPath,
+      postCommitRevocationPath
+    } = parsedOptions;
+    if (historicalBundlePath && (!fs.existsSync(historicalBundlePath) || !fs.statSync(historicalBundlePath).isFile())) {
+      console.error(red(`Error: Historical bundle file not found: ${historicalBundlePath}`));
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+    if (trustedLedgerPath && (!fs.existsSync(trustedLedgerPath) || !fs.statSync(trustedLedgerPath).isFile())) {
+      console.error(red(`Error: Trusted ledger file not found: ${trustedLedgerPath}`));
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+    if (postCommitRevocationPath && (!fs.existsSync(postCommitRevocationPath) || !fs.statSync(postCommitRevocationPath).isFile())) {
+      console.error(red(`Error: Post-commit revocation file not found: ${postCommitRevocationPath}`));
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+    const bindingViolations = validateEmbodimentBindingFile(filePath, historicalBundlePath, trustedLedgerPath, postCommitRevocationPath);
+    if (bindingViolations.length === 0) {
+      console.log(green(bold('✓ PASS')) + ' — Embodiment binding validation passed.');
+      process.exit(0);
+    }
+    console.log(red(bold(`✗ FAIL`)) + ` — ${bindingViolations.length} embodiment-binding violation${bindingViolations.length !== 1 ? 's' : ''}:`);
+    for (const v of bindingViolations) {
+      console.log(`  ${red('✗')} ${bold(v.field)}\n    ${v.message}`);
+    }
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
   const dirPath = path.resolve(args[0]);
 
   if (!fs.existsSync(dirPath)) {