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@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ For understanding, using, and maintaining the tool, see `docs/Readme.md` and the
 - Do not read full files >50 lines without first using `py_get_skeleton` or `get_file_summary`
 - Do not modify the tech stack without updating `conductor/tech-stack.md` first
 - Do not skip TDD - write failing tests before implementation
+- Do not use `@pytest.mark.skip` as an excuse to AVOID fixing the underlying bug. Skip markers are documentation of known failures; the failure must be addressed with priority in-session when feasible. See `conductor/workflow.md` "Skip-Marker Policy" for the full policy and review checklist.
 - Do not batch commits - commit per-task for atomic rollback
 - Do not add comments to source code; documentation lives in `/docs`
 - Do not use `set_file_slice` for multi-line content; it's literal line replacement by design (see `conductor/edit_workflow.md`)