[Mike] 66. Max contract value ceiling

[mikewheeleer]

Implement Max contract value ceiling

Description

Enforce configurable caps on total funded amount per contract.

Requirements and context

• Must be secure, tested, and documented
• Should be efficient and easy to review
• Repository scope: Talenttrust/Talenttrust-Contracts only
• Keep implementation aligned with existing project architecture and coding standards

Suggested execution

• Fork the repo and create a branch
• git checkout -b feature/contracts-66-max-contract-value-ceiling
• Implement changes
  • Write code in: contracts/escrow/src/lib.rs and related modules as needed
  • Write comprehensive tests: contracts/escrow/src/test.rs plus new focused test modules
  • Add documentation: README.md and docs/escrow/ as appropriate for this change
  • Include NatSpec-style comments where applicable (or equivalent structured doc comments)
  • Validate security assumptions and threat scenarios

Test and commit

• Run tests (cargo test)
• Cover edge cases and failure paths
• Include test output and security notes in the pull request description

Example commit message

feat: implement max contract value ceiling with tests and docs

Guidelines

• Target minimum 95% test coverage for impacted modules
• Clear documentation with reviewer-focused structure
• Timeframe: 96 hours

[FaithOnuh]

@FaithOnuh has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Hi maintainer. I can work on this issue, please assign.

Thank you!

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