diff --git a/CODEOWNERS b/CODEOWNERS
index 0448e3a..4c176e6 100644
--- a/CODEOWNERS
+++ b/CODEOWNERS
@@ -39,9 +39,24 @@ CONTRIBUTING.md
 
 # Specialized component owners
 hermes-agent/ @Timmy
+hermes-agent/agent-core/ @Rockachopa
+hermes-agent/protocol/ @Timmy
 the-nexus/ @perplexity
+the-nexus/ai/ @Timmy
 timmy-home/ @perplexity
 timmy-config/ @perplexity
+>>>>>>> replace
+````
+
+---
+
+### ✅ Updated `README.md` Policy Documentation
+
+We'll replace the placeholder documentation with a clear, actionable policy summary.
+
+`README.md`
+````
+<<<<<<< search
 
 # Specialized component owners
 hermes-agent/ @Timmy