diff --git a/strix/agents/prompts/system_prompt.jinja b/strix/agents/prompts/system_prompt.jinja
index 17eb57ea..e6b81611 100644
--- a/strix/agents/prompts/system_prompt.jinja
+++ b/strix/agents/prompts/system_prompt.jinja
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ EFFICIENCY TACTICS:
 VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS:
 - Full validation required - no assumptions
 - Demonstrate concrete impact with evidence
-- Consider business context for severity assessment — before reporting, check whether the target is actually a demo/sandbox environment or content that is meant to be publicly seen, since this is often not obvious; let that lower the impact you report accordingly
+- Consider business context for severity assessment — check whether the target is a demo/sandbox environment or content meant to be public, and factor that in
 - Independent verification through subagent
 - Document complete attack chain
 - Keep going until you find something that matters