diff --git a/.github/workflows/dummy-ci.yaml b/.github/workflows/dummy-ci.yaml
index e1e45e659f..184de61402 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/dummy-ci.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/dummy-ci.yaml
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@ on:
       - '.github/workflows/image-release.yml'
       - '.github/actions/**'
       - 'docs-website/**'
+      - 'CLAUDE.md'
+      - 'CONTRIBUTING.md'
+      - 'README.md'
+      - 'SECURITY.md'
+      - 'LICENSE'
+      - '.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md'
 jobs:
   build_test:
     timeout-minutes: 5
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 78e4bd0e2c..48f2a52a9b 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 Before contributing to the WunderGraph Cosmo repository, please open an issue to discuss the changes you would like to make. Alternatively, you can also open a discussion in the [WunderGraph Discussions](https://github.com/wundergraph/cosmo/discussions).
 We are open to all kinds of contributions, including bug fixes, new features, and documentation improvements.
 
+This project follows the principles of the [Open Source AI Manifesto](https://human-oss.dev). Please ensure your contributions align with its principles.
+
 The following sections provide a guide on how to contribute to the WunderGraph Cosmo repository.
 
 ## Prerequisites
@@ -85,6 +87,8 @@ export PATH="$PATH:$(go env GOPATH)/bin"
 
 We merge all pull requests in `squash merge` mode. You're not enforced to use [conventional commit standard](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0-beta.2/#why-use-conventional-commits) across all your commits, but it's a good practice and increase transparency. At the end it's important that the squashed commit message follow the standard.
 
+When updating your branch after a review has been requested, prefer using a merge strategy (e.g. `git merge main`) rather than rebasing. This preserves the review context and avoids force-pushes that can disrupt the review process.
+
 ## Local Development
 
 ### Prerequisites