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@@ -59,7 +59,8 @@ The API is currently in a transitional state between legacy (V1/V2) patterns and
 - **Documentation:** [GUIDE__LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md](documentation/GUIDE__LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md)
 
 ### **Deployment**
-- The API is typically deployed via **Docker Compose** within the `aether_container_env`.
+- The API is deployed via **Docker Compose** within the **Aether Docker Environment** (`aether_container_env`).
+- **Configuration (Docker)**: All settings (Database, SMTP, Ports) are managed via the master `.env` file in the `aether_container_env/` directory. No local `.env` file is required in this repository.
 - **Manual Deployment:** [GUIDE__DEPLOYMENT_MANUAL.md](documentation/GUIDE__DEPLOYMENT_MANUAL.md)
 
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