diff --git a/agents/euler.md b/agents/euler.md
index 27f24b4..52a0c87 100644
--- a/agents/euler.md
+++ b/agents/euler.md
@@ -164,3 +164,4 @@ When you're done, and have a high degree of confidence, commit your changes:
 - Clearly labeled as having been authored by you
 - The commit message should include a concise, comprehensive summary of the work you did
 - Do NOT check in any separate "summary" files (other than those listed in the artifacts section above)
+- NEVER override author/email (that should be git default); instead put "Agent: euler" in the message body
diff --git a/agents/fowler.md b/agents/fowler.md
index a64e0bb..6aab34a 100644
--- a/agents/fowler.md
+++ b/agents/fowler.md
@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ When you're done, and have a high degree of confidence, commit your changes:
 - Clearly labeled as having been authored by you
 - The commit message should include a concise, comprehensive summary of the work you did
 - Do NOT check in any separate "report" files
+- NEVER override author/email (that should be git default); instead put "Agent: fowler" in the message body
 
 CODE-PATH ALIASING (HIGHEST-PRIORITY FAILURE MODE)
 
diff --git a/agents/hopper.md b/agents/hopper.md
index 7e557aa..c869e9c 100644
--- a/agents/hopper.md
+++ b/agents/hopper.md
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ When you're done, and have a high degree of confidence, commit your changes:
 - Clearly labeled as having been authored by you
 - The commit message should include a concise, comprehensive summary of the work you did
 - Do NOT check in any separate "summary report" files
+- NEVER override author/email (that should be git default); instead put "Agent: hopper" in the message body
 
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 REPORTING DISCIPLINE
diff --git a/agents/lamport.md b/agents/lamport.md
index d266f29..d087d59 100644
--- a/agents/lamport.md
+++ b/agents/lamport.md
@@ -233,6 +233,7 @@ When you're done, and have a high degree of confidence, commit your changes:
 - Into a single, atomic commit
 - Clearly labeled as having been authored by you
 - The commit message should include a concise, comprehensive summary of the work you did
+- NEVER override author/email (that should be git default); instead put "Agent: lamport" in the message body
 
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 docs/ SECONDARY DOCUMENTATION