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Signatory

The signatory section records who is signing the disclosure and in what capacity.

Provide the name and role of the signer. If an organization is involved, include it explicitly.

This section supports accountability. It does not establish legal representation or authority beyond what is stated.

Why signatory information matters

The signatory tells the reader who is taking responsibility for the declaration. Without that, the document is harder to trust or interpret.

What to include

Include the signer's name and role, and identify the organization where relevant. The goal is to make the signer legible to a reader, not to imply more authority than is actually being claimed.

What the signatory section does not do

The signatory section does not independently prove authority, agency, or legal status. It records what the disclosure says about who is signing and in what capacity.