diff --git a/deploy/mavend.json b/deploy/mavend.json
index 5c65825..05d50cc 100644
--- a/deploy/mavend.json
+++ b/deploy/mavend.json
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
     "llm_router": true,
     "query_min_score": 0.55,
     "query_min_margin": 0.008,
+    "clarify_max_attempts": 3,
     "tool_timeout": "30s",
     "tools": [
       { "name": "status",     "cmd": ["systemctl", "status"],         "scope": "homelab", "destructive": false },