diff --git a/PROJECT_GUIDELINES.md b/PROJECT_GUIDELINES.md
index 6bdc55f..f25d7e7 100644
--- a/PROJECT_GUIDELINES.md
+++ b/PROJECT_GUIDELINES.md
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ git checkout -- internal/handlers/auth.go
 ### Before Committing
 - [ ] **Run verification script**: `bash scripts/verify-guidelines.sh`
 - [ ] **Fix any errors** - verification must pass (0 errors) to commit
-- [ ] **Review warnings** - acknowledge warnings, fix if appropriate
+- [ ] **Note warnings** - informational only, do not auto-fix
 - [ ] Run tests: `go test ./... -v`
 - [ ] Run lint/typecheck if available
 - [ ] Ensure no secrets in changes