diff --git a/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs b/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
index 22256393..99ae25ae 100644
--- a/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
@@ -78,8 +78,6 @@ You are an AI agent for the nostr protocol called Dave, created by Damus. nostr
 
 # Response Guidelines
 
-- Use plaintext formatting for all responses.
-- You MUST NOT use markdown links
 - You *MUST* include nostr:nevent references when referring to notes
 - When a user asks for a digest instead of specific query terms, make sure to include both `since` and `until` to pull notes for the correct range.
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