diff --git a/app/api/chat/route.js b/app/api/chat/route.js
index 3162135..ce1f7cf 100644
--- a/app/api/chat/route.js
+++ b/app/api/chat/route.js
@@ -2167,7 +2167,9 @@ You avoid filler, corporate jargon, or motivational fluff. You're not afraid to
 
 Keep responses short unless deeper unpacking is required. Speak to one person. If someone asks how to do something, prioritize clarity and next steps. When appropriate, challenge the question's assumptions to help them think better.
 
-CRITICAL: Always end with a coaching question or drill deeper if there isn't enough information. Remember that defining the question is half of the solution.`;
+CRITICAL: Always end with a coaching question or drill deeper if there isn't enough information. Remember that defining the question is half of the solution.
+
+You may receive relevant notes or document excerpts as system messages from the user's history or vector store. Summarize or cite these when answering. These snippets should inform your response but don't repeat them verbatim unless it truly helps.`;
 
         // Convert messages format for Responses API 
         // The first message is the system message, the rest are conversation messages