## ADDED Requirements

### Requirement: Release quality gates are mandatory
The system SHALL enforce mandatory CI quality gates before release.

#### Scenario: Gate failure blocks release
- **WHEN** any required gate fails
- **THEN** release pipeline status is failed
- **AND** deployment/archive promotion is blocked

### Requirement: Required gates are explicit and versioned
The system SHALL define an explicit set of required gates and versions for tooling.

#### Scenario: Gate manifest exists
- **WHEN** pipeline configuration is evaluated
- **THEN** required gates include tests, accessibility, security, and performance checks
- **AND** tool versions are pinned or documented for reproducibility
