diff --git a/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-quick-dev/step-02-plan.md b/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-quick-dev/step-02-plan.md
index 48e32a5a3..a55ae66e5 100644
--- a/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-quick-dev/step-02-plan.md
+++ b/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-quick-dev/step-02-plan.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ deferred_work_file: '{implementation_artifacts}/deferred-work.md'
 
 1. Investigate codebase. _Isolate deep exploration in sub-agents/tasks where available. To prevent context snowballing, instruct subagents to give you distilled summaries only._
 2. Read `./spec-template.md` fully. Fill it out based on the intent and investigation, and write the result to `{wipFile}`.
-3. Self-review against READY FOR DEVELOPMENT standard. If the intent derives from a parent artifact (epic plan, PRD, story brief), verify that every requirement assigned to this scope has a corresponding AC — architectural mechanisms do not substitute for testable acceptance criteria.
+3. Self-review against READY FOR DEVELOPMENT standard. If the intent derives from a parent artifact (epic plan, PRD, story brief), verify that every requirement assigned to this scope has a corresponding AC.
 4. If intent gaps exist, do not fantasize, do not leave open questions, HALT and ask the human.
 5. Token count check (see SCOPE STANDARD). If spec exceeds 1600 tokens:
    - Show user the token count.