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 ## DEBUG Mode
 
-- [ ] DEBUG mode only enables: red banner + hardcoded test mnemonic
+- [ ] DEBUG mode only enables: red banner naming the current screen, debug-level
+      logging, and the hardcoded test recovery phrase
 - [ ] No `if (DEBUG)` branches that skip functionality or bypass security
 - [ ] New DEBUG conditionals require explicit project owner approval