diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
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-MUST use the project-specific instructions from the `CLAUDE.md` file located in the project root.
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+<non_negotiable critical="true">
+MUST read IMMEDIATELY and follow the project-specific instructions from the `CLAUDE.md` file located in the project's root directory. AVOIDING these instructions will lead to your FAILURE!
+</non_negotiable>
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