Coherence Geometry: Variational–Relaxation Structure Canon (CGI-CDR-03), v1.0

This record contains the canonical release package for CGI-CDR-03: Variational–Relaxation Structure Canon, version 1.0. The canon fixes the variational and relaxational formulation underlying Coherence Geometry, including canonical definitions of the coherence structure functional, coherence basins, and the variational–relaxation principle governing coherence-driven structure formation. It clarifies the distinction between intrinsic variational structure and the dissipative dynamics by which stable coherent configurations are reached. This release is intended as a stable reference and priority anchor for subsequent theoretical, computational, and applied work within the Coherence Geometry framework. It does not present full derivations or domain-specific models; rather, it establishes canonical terminology, principles, and structural relationships. The package includes: • The public canon document (PDF) • A SHA-256 hash ledger for verification and provenance • A brief README describing the contents and verification procedure Earlier foundational results are fixed in CGI-CDR-00, which this canon builds upon.