diff --git a/AI_MANDATES.md b/AI_MANDATES.md
index 4e78a60b..655bbad8 100644
--- a/AI_MANDATES.md
+++ b/AI_MANDATES.md
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ This is the foundational directive for all AI operations on the TFM aInventory p
 - **Standard Respect**: Rigorously follow `DESIGN_SYSTEM.md` and `CODING_STANDARDS.md`.
 - **Conflict Resolution**: If project files contradict your internal training, **this file and local project docs take absolute precedence.**
 - **Uppercase Rule**: NEVER use `uppercase` or `toUpper` in UI contexts. Leave text case as is or use Title/Sentence case.
+- **⚠️ MANDATORY: No Silent Feature Removal** — **NEVER remove, disable, or hide any existing function or functionality without:**
+  1. **Explicitly informing the user** exactly what is being removed and why.
+  2. **Obtaining express written consent** from the user before proceeding.
+  3. **If already removed**, restore it immediately and apologize. This is non-negotiable.
 
 ## 4. Documentation SSOT Integrity
 Every feature change or refactor MUST be reflected across the documentation suite:
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 7358e95d..e61d8002 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -25,5 +25,13 @@ Be concise! Focus on signal over noise.
 All color changes MUST be made in `frontend/colors.mjs` ONLY.
 Run `npm run build` to sync CSS variables and Tailwind config.
 
+## ⚠️ CRITICAL: No Silent Feature Removal
+**NEVER remove, disable, or hide any existing function or functionality without:**
+1. **Explicitly informing the user** exactly what is being removed and why
+2. **Obtaining express written consent** before proceeding
+3. **If already removed**, restore immediately and apologize
+
+This applies to ALL changes: UI buttons, login modes, API endpoints, features, functionality.
+
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 **Status**: ACTIVE