Record the boundary and evidence together
Synthetic policy: Q-63 accepts responses recorded before 17:00:00 Hong Kong time on 20 October 2026; the boundary itself is excluded. The fixture uses receipt time, not the customer email header. The time zone and the comparison are stated so staff do not silently substitute end-of-day or sender time. A late response goes to a renewal decision, with its original evidence retained.
| Response | Recorded receipt (+08:00) | Boundary result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-A | 2026-10-20 16:59:59 | Before cutoff | Continue other acceptance checks |
| R-B | 2026-10-20 17:00:00 | At excluded boundary | Request renewal decision |
| R-C; sender says 16:58 | 2026-10-20 17:02:00 | After cutoff under receipt rule | Retain sender claim; no auto-acceptance |
Apply one stated comparison
- Read quote cutoff and time zone
- Locate receipt evidence
- Compare strictly before cutoff
- Continue checks or request renewal
Missing receipt evidence means timing is unresolved; do not manufacture an in-time timestamp from a staff note.
A response arrives at 09:00:00 UTC. Does it pass?
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No. Adding eight hours gives 17:00:00 Hong Kong time, exactly the excluded boundary. It needs the renewal route.
This is an operational timing fixture, not a statement of legal acceptance rules. Check the actual quote wording before adopting receipt time or an exclusive boundary.