diff --git a/agents/AGENTS.md b/agents/AGENTS.md
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--- a/agents/AGENTS.md
+++ b/agents/AGENTS.md
@@ -22,8 +22,10 @@ If rules conflict, follow the higher-priority source and state the conflict brie
   - Examples: `git push`, creating/updating remote PRs/Issues via `gh`.
 - MUST NOT auto-run remote-mutating commands unless explicitly requested.
   - Examples: `kubectl apply/delete`, `helm upgrade`, `terraform apply`, remote `ssh` mutation.
-- MUST NOT use destructive/force/delete options EVEN if explicitly requested.
-  - Examples: `--force`, `rm -rf`, `git reset --hard`, `gh repo delete`, `terraform destroy`
+- MUST NOT perform destructive/irreversible operations or use force options, even if explicitly
+  requested (e.g. `rm -rf`, `terraform destroy`).
+  - MAY perform verified, recoverable cleanup when explicitly requested (e.g. `git branch -d` for a
+    fully merged branch).
 - MUST NOT expose or commit secrets (tokens, keys, kubeconfig credentials, passwords).
 
 ## 3) Security and Secrets Handling