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 ## Working Rules
 
 - All files in this repository may be changed when needed.
+- For requested website changes, deploy the completed change to the live site by
+  default. Do not start or present a local preview unless the user explicitly
+  asks for one.
 - When the user says to move something, move it. Do not only copy it or create a
   parallel structure unless the user specifically asks for a copy.
 - If moving files requires updating links, imports, scripts, stylesheets, image