diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
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@@ -106,19 +106,7 @@ Notes:
 - `packages/db/drizzle.config.ts` reads compiled schema from `dist/schema/*.js`
 - `pnpm db:generate` compiles `packages/db` first
 
-## 7. Verification
-
-### Before Every Commit
-
-Run the relevant tests locally before committing any code change:
-
-```sh
-pnpm test:run
-```
-
-Do not commit changes you have not verified with tests. Do not commit changes you do not understand.
-
-### Before Hand-off
+## 7. Verification Before Hand-off
 
 Run this full check before claiming done: