docs(governance): maintainers, governance and support files

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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 ---------
 
 <!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
-<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
+<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, ask in the pull request. -->
 
 - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project (Mypy, Ruff)
 - [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes

GOVERNANCE.md

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+# Governance
+
+Guard Core is part of the [Guard Core](https://github.com/Guard-Core) ecosystem. I maintain it alone; [MAINTAINERS.md](MAINTAINERS.md) lists who I am and how to check it.
+
+## Decisions
+
+I make the final call on every change: features, releases, security fixes and repository access. A proposal starts as an issue, so the reasoning is public before any code is written.
+
+## How a change lands
+
+1. Every change is a pull request to `master`.
+2. The branch ruleset requires signed commits, linear history, passing status checks and two approvals, one of them from a code owner ([CODEOWNERS](CODEOWNERS)). As the only maintainer I cannot get those approvals, so I merge my own pull requests with admin rights. That skips the approval count only: I never merge with a failing check.
+3. A pull request closes an open issue (`Closes #N`), or carries the `no-issue` label when it is a small fix with nothing to discuss.
+
+## Releases
+
+Versions follow semantic versioning. The Guard Core engines (Python, TypeScript, Rust, Go, PHP, JVM) share one version number and release together. Releases are cut from tags and recorded in [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md).
+
+## Security
+
+Vulnerabilities go through [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md), never through public issues.
+
+## New maintainers
+
+Contributors with a record of reviewed and merged work can be invited as maintainers. A new maintainer is added to MAINTAINERS.md and CODEOWNERS in a pull request.
+
+## Conduct
+
+The [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) applies to every space of this project.

MAINTAINERS.md

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+# Maintainers
+
+Guard Core has one maintainer.
+
+| Name | GitHub | Email | Role |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Renzo Franceschini | [@rennf93](https://github.com/rennf93) | rennf93@guard-core.com | Lead maintainer: reviews and merges every change, publishes every release, handles security reports |
+
+## Identity
+
+- GitHub profile [@rennf93](https://github.com/rennf93): name Renzo Franceschini, website guard-core.com.
+- [guard-core.com/company](https://guard-core.com/company) names Renzo Franceschini and links to @rennf93.
+- The [Guard-Core](https://github.com/Guard-Core) GitHub organization has guard-core.com as a verified domain.
+- PyPI: the [guard-core](https://pypi.org/project/guard-core/) metadata names `Renzo Franceschini <rennf93@guard-core.com>`.
+
+## Related files
+
+- Code ownership: [CODEOWNERS](CODEOWNERS)
+- How decisions are made: [GOVERNANCE.md](GOVERNANCE.md)
+- Security reports: [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)
+- Getting help: [SUPPORT.md](SUPPORT.md)

SECURITY.md

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 Supported Versions
 ------------------
 
-We currently provide security updates for the following versions of Guard Core:
+I provide security updates for the following versions of Guard Core:
 
-| Version | Supported          |
-| ------- | ------------------ |
-| 1.0.x   | Supported          |
-| < 1.0   | Not supported      |
+| Version | Supported |
+| ------- | --------- |
+| 4.x | :white_check_mark: bug and security fixes |
+| 3.x | :white_check_mark: security fixes only |
+| < 3.0 | :x: |
 
 Reporting a Vulnerability
 -------------------------
 
-We take the security of Guard Core seriously. If you believe you've found a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:
+I take the security of Guard Core seriously. If you believe you've found a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:
 
-1. **Do not disclose the vulnerability publicly** until it has been addressed by the maintainers.
+1. **Do not disclose the vulnerability publicly** until I have fixed it.
 2. **Report the vulnerability through GitHub's security advisory feature**:
    - Go to the [Security tab](https://github.com/Guard-Core/guard-core/security/advisories) of the Guard Core repository
    - Click on "New draft security advisory"
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    - Affected versions
    - Any potential mitigations or workarounds
 
-The maintainers will acknowledge your report within 48 hours and provide a detailed response within 7 days, including the next steps in handling the vulnerability.
+I will acknowledge your report within 48 hours and send a detailed response within 7 days, including the next steps in handling the vulnerability.
 
 Security Best Practices
 -----------------------
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 Security Updates
 ----------------
 
-Security updates will be released as needed. We recommend subscribing to GitHub releases or regularly checking for updates to ensure you're using the most secure version.
+Security updates will be released as needed. I recommend subscribing to GitHub releases or regularly checking for updates to ensure you're using the most secure version.
 
 Responsible Disclosure
 ----------------------
 
-We follow responsible disclosure principles. If you report a vulnerability to us:
+I follow responsible disclosure principles. If you report a vulnerability to me:
 
-1. We will confirm receipt of your vulnerability report
-2. We will provide an estimated timeline for a fix
-3. We will notify you when the vulnerability is fixed
-4. We will publicly acknowledge your responsible disclosure (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
+1. I will confirm receipt of your vulnerability report
+2. I will provide an estimated timeline for a fix
+3. I will notify you when the vulnerability is fixed
+4. I will publicly acknowledge your responsible disclosure (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
 
 License
 -------

SUPPORT.md

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+# Support
+
+- Documentation: [https://guard-core.github.io/guard-core/](https://guard-core.github.io/guard-core/)
+- Questions: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/Guard-Core/guard-core/discussions)
+- Chat: [Discord](https://discord.gg/ZW7ZJbjMkK), #help for questions, #releases for new versions.
+- Bugs and feature requests: [issues](https://github.com/Guard-Core/guard-core/issues/new/choose), using the templates.
+- Security reports: [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md), never a public issue.
+- The hosted Guard Core app (app.guard-core.com): [saas-issues](https://github.com/Guard-Core/saas-issues).