diff --git a/docs/knowledge-base.md b/docs/knowledge-base.md
index 4ad8faaa6..7f14aa3fe 100644
--- a/docs/knowledge-base.md
+++ b/docs/knowledge-base.md
@@ -248,3 +248,5 @@ ownership, source-linked references and scoped case pattern here. Its mandatory
 perf-loop, fixed skill count, global numeric policies and separate case registry
 are not imported. Exactly two primary matrices remain; HBM is not host RAM and
 H2D/IPC/team coordination do not establish Network coverage.
+
+<!-- Temporary policy lifecycle fixture for PR #63; never integrate this change. -->
diff --git a/policy-lifecycle-probe.txt b/policy-lifecycle-probe.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a8e29dc8f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/policy-lifecycle-probe.txt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Temporary metadata-policy lifecycle fixture. Not intended for integration.