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 ## Checklist
 
 -   [ ] Tests written for new code (and old code if feasible)
+-   [ ] New or updated `public`/`exported` symbols have accurate [TSDoc](https://tsdoc.org/) documentation.
 -   [ ] Linter and other CI checks pass
 -   [ ] Sign-off given on the changes (see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md))