diff --git a/.clinerules/workflows/sync-with-upstream.md b/.clinerules/workflows/sync-with-upstream.md
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--- a/.clinerules/workflows/sync-with-upstream.md
+++ b/.clinerules/workflows/sync-with-upstream.md
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Ask the user to resolve the outstand merge conflicts and wait for confirmation.
 
 ## Step 11: Validate merge
 
-Run the standard build workflow (as defined in `AGENTS.md`) to validate the merge. In case of any issues, report them to the user and ask how to proceed.
+Run the standard build workflow (as defined in `AGENTS.md`) to validate the merge. In case of build or test failures, or any other issues, report them to the user and ask how to proceed.
 
 ## Step 12: Commit conflict resolution changes