diff --git a/prod/docs/HANDOVER_20260713_FABLE_EOD.md b/prod/docs/HANDOVER_20260713_FABLE_EOD.md
index 8b9a558..d4a46f4 100644
--- a/prod/docs/HANDOVER_20260713_FABLE_EOD.md
+++ b/prod/docs/HANDOVER_20260713_FABLE_EOD.md
@@ -99,6 +99,9 @@ journal lane auto-drains the spool or rows need manual JSONEachRow replay
    the next intent journaled `leverage=2`. Something between bridge sizing and
    venue SET clamps 3→2 (venue max for DASH-USDT? sizing bridge internal_lev
    0.637?). Money-path arithmetic — verify deliberate, not silent.
+   **OPERATOR RULING 2026-07-13: can wait AS LONG AS the clamp bugs DOWNWARD
+   and/or stays within the 3x cap.** Observed instance was 3→2 = downward =
+   within ruling. If any instance clamps UPWARD or breaches 3x → immediate.
 3. **KERNEL_REJECTED over-entry, live confirmation** — 17:22:40 brain re-fired
    DASHUSDT SHORT while slot 0 already held DASH short (13 bars). Pre-wire FSM
    refusal (same-millisecond receipt, no HTTP). Guard WORKS; upstream