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@@ -5132,6 +5132,12 @@ <h2>The <code>application/credential+ld+json</code> Media Type</h2>
     the use of a specific media type.
   </p>
 
+  <p>
+    This media type MUST NOT be used to describe a verifiable credential with an <dfn>embedded proof</dfn>.
+  </p>
+  <p>
+    This media type MAY be used with <dfn>external proof</dfn>.
+  </p>
 </section>