diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 459b805..2ffe75a 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -113,15 +113,17 @@ This script automatically:
 **Mandatory Guidelines:**
 
 ##### For Minor Releases:
-- ✅ MUST contain a summary of ALL patch version release notes since last minor
+- ✅ MUST contain a summary of ALL changelog items from ALL patch version bumps since last minor, including merges without a release
 - ❌ Do NOT copy/paste the changelog entries verbatim
 - ✅ Review and create human-friendly summarized content
 - ⚠️ Avoid conflicts: If v0.5.4 solves an issue introduced in v0.5.2, consolidate appropriately (don't mention both)
+- ⚠️ Avoid conflicts: If v0.5.4 solves an issue introduced in v0.5.2, consolidate appropriately (don't mention both)
 - 📊 Group related changes into themes/categories
 - 🎯 Focus on user impact, not technical implementation details
 
 ##### For Major Releases:
-- ✅ MUST contain a summary of ALL minor release notes since last major
+- ✅ MUST contain a summary of ALL minor/patch release notes since last major
+- ✅ MUST contain a summary of ALL changelog items of minor/patch version bumps, also for merges without a release
 - ❌ Do NOT copy/paste the changelog entries verbatim
 - ✅ Review and create human-friendly summarized content
 - ⚠️ Consolidate related changes across minors into coherent themes