diff --git a/docs/adr/0002-ordering-hard-delete-compaction.md b/docs/adr/0002-ordering-hard-delete-compaction.md
index 8560cd9..4a1f1ae 100644
--- a/docs/adr/0002-ordering-hard-delete-compaction.md
+++ b/docs/adr/0002-ordering-hard-delete-compaction.md
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Rejected because deletion, authorization, relationships, and cascade behavior ar
 
 ### Assigning the capability automatically to `v1.1.0`
 
-Rejected because `v1.1.0` is currently reserved for the approved Pagination scope. This deferred decision does not expand that release.
+Rejected because at the time of this decision, `v1.1.0` was reserved for the approved Pagination scope. This deferred decision does not expand that release.
 
 ### Keeping an implementation contract before the API decision is reviewed
 
diff --git a/docs/architecture/PDO_PAGINATION_CONTRACT.md b/docs/architecture/PDO_PAGINATION_CONTRACT.md
index 793f860..1a1263d 100644
--- a/docs/architecture/PDO_PAGINATION_CONTRACT.md
+++ b/docs/architecture/PDO_PAGINATION_CONTRACT.md
@@ -1105,8 +1105,7 @@ SQLite is forbidden as a substitute for MySQL Integration proof.
 
 ## 23. Implementation Gate
 
-Codex Runtime delivery for `src/**` is authorized only after explicit authorization.
-Jules will execute complete tests, documentation, and compliance implementation in a separate phase after Runtime review.
+Runtime delivery, complete tests, documentation, and compliance implementation have been completed and verified.
 
 Implementation delivery MUST: