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 * CHK decoding is implemented with the same limitations as for encoding.
   * The decoding process:
     * Authenticates the data being decoded using the capability.
-	* Ensures the integrity of the data being decoded using the embedded hashes.
+    * Ensures the integrity of the data being decoded using the embedded hashes.
 
 ## Why does it exist?