Definition
In a relational or companion context, the response register is dominated by supportive reinforcement and mirroring and structurally lacks a boundary-setting register; high-risk emotional disclosures are met with validation that normalizes harm. Empirical base: Juneja & Lomidze 2026 (SRM 90.9%, R/BK 1.4%).Distinct from
- GER-328 — Structural absence of a boundary register in emotional disclosure → this code. Validator drift toward agreement on claims/beliefs → GER-328.
- GER-432 — System-side register failure (over-validation) → this code. User-side reality-testing erosion → GER-432.
- GER-433 — Alliance is too unconditional (over-validation) → this code. Therapeutic alliance ruptures → GER-433.
- GER-437 — No boundary register even when severity is recognized → this code. Severity misjudged in a single triage moment → GER-437.
Documented case
Persona-Grounded Safety Evaluation of AI Companions in Multi-Turn Conversations (Juneja & Lomidze, arXiv 2605.00227, ACL 2026)
arxiv · 2605.00227