diff --git a/Andromida/App/Localization/Localizable.xcstrings b/Andromida/App/Localization/Localizable.xcstrings
index 9d49164..72ff656 100644
--- a/Andromida/App/Localization/Localizable.xcstrings
+++ b/Andromida/App/Localization/Localizable.xcstrings
@@ -230,10 +230,6 @@
         }
       }
     },
-    "A relaxed pace for building habits slowly" : {
-      "comment" : "Description of what \"Gentle\" focus style means for the user.",
-      "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true
-    },
     "A week of activity shows commitment!" : {
       "comment" : "Tip suggesting that a week of activity indicates strong commitment to habits.",
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true
@@ -412,10 +408,6 @@
     },
     "Arc History" : {
 
-    },
-    "Balanced daily check-ins" : {
-      "comment" : "Description of what the \"Steady\" focus style means for the user.",
-      "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true
     },
     "Before 11am" : {
       "comment" : "Time range description for the \"Morning\" time of day.",
@@ -577,6 +569,7 @@
       "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true
     },
     "Choose the intensity of your arc" : {
+      "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
@@ -1204,6 +1197,7 @@
       }
     },
     "Focus style" : {
+      "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
@@ -1225,10 +1219,6 @@
         }
       }
     },
-    "Focused approach with more accountability" : {
-      "comment" : "Description of the \"Intense\" focus style.",
-      "isCommentAutoGenerated" : true
-    },
     "Four-week arc in progress" : {
       "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
@@ -1319,6 +1309,7 @@
       }
     },
     "Gentle" : {
+      "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
@@ -1568,6 +1559,7 @@
       }
     },
     "Intense" : {
+      "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
@@ -2512,6 +2504,7 @@
       }
     },
     "Steady" : {
+      "extractionState" : "stale",
       "localizations" : {
         "en" : {
           "stringUnit" : {
diff --git a/Andromida/App/Models/AppSettingsData.swift b/Andromida/App/Models/AppSettingsData.swift
index 9496938..8843d29 100644
--- a/Andromida/App/Models/AppSettingsData.swift
+++ b/Andromida/App/Models/AppSettingsData.swift
@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ struct AppSettingsData: PersistableData {
     var reminderMinute: Int = 0
     var hapticsEnabled: Bool = true
     var soundEnabled: Bool = true
-    var ritualLengthDays: Int = 28
     var lastModified: Date = .now
 
-    var syncPriority: Int { ritualLengthDays }
+    /// Sync priority based on reminder settings - higher values win conflicts
+    var syncPriority: Int { remindersEnabled ? reminderHour : 0 }
     
     /// Returns the reminder time as DateComponents for scheduling.
     var reminderTimeComponents: DateComponents {
diff --git a/Andromida/App/State/RitualStore.swift b/Andromida/App/State/RitualStore.swift
index 556db5c..2bc45c4 100644
--- a/Andromida/App/State/RitualStore.swift
+++ b/Andromida/App/State/RitualStore.swift
@@ -497,6 +497,7 @@ final class RitualStore: RitualStoreProviding {
     }
 
     func createQuickRitual() {
+        let defaultDuration = 28
         let habits = [
             ArcHabit(title: String(localized: "Hydrate"), symbolName: "drop.fill"),
             ArcHabit(title: String(localized: "Move"), symbolName: "figure.walk"),
@@ -504,7 +505,7 @@ final class RitualStore: RitualStoreProviding {
         ]
         let arc = RitualArc(
             startDate: Date(),
-            durationDays: Int(settingsStore.ritualLengthDays),
+            durationDays: defaultDuration,
             arcNumber: 1,
             isActive: true,
             habits: habits
@@ -512,7 +513,7 @@ final class RitualStore: RitualStoreProviding {
         let ritual = Ritual(
             title: String(localized: "Custom Ritual"),
             theme: String(localized: "Your next chapter"),
-            defaultDurationDays: Int(settingsStore.ritualLengthDays),
+            defaultDurationDays: defaultDuration,
             notes: String(localized: "A fresh ritual created from your focus today."),
             arcs: [arc]
         )
diff --git a/Andromida/App/State/SettingsStore.swift b/Andromida/App/State/SettingsStore.swift
index 834f4af..0fd4648 100644
--- a/Andromida/App/State/SettingsStore.swift
+++ b/Andromida/App/State/SettingsStore.swift
@@ -64,11 +64,6 @@ final class SettingsStore: CloudSyncable {
         set { update { $0.soundEnabled = newValue } }
     }
 
-    var ritualLengthDays: Double {
-        get { Double(cloudSync.data.ritualLengthDays) }
-        set { update { $0.ritualLengthDays = Int(newValue) } }
-    }
-
     var iCloudAvailable: Bool { cloudSync.iCloudAvailable }
 
     var iCloudEnabled: Bool {
diff --git a/Andromida/App/Views/Settings/SettingsView.swift b/Andromida/App/Views/Settings/SettingsView.swift
index 326dcf8..d34f826 100644
--- a/Andromida/App/Views/Settings/SettingsView.swift
+++ b/Andromida/App/Views/Settings/SettingsView.swift
@@ -70,26 +70,6 @@ struct SettingsView: View {
                     }
                 }
 
-                SettingsSectionHeader(
-                    title: String(localized: "Ritual pacing"),
-                    systemImage: "timer",
-                    accentColor: AppAccent.primary
-                )
-
-                SettingsCard(backgroundColor: AppSurface.card, borderColor: AppBorder.subtle) {
-                    SettingsSlider(
-                        title: String(localized: "Ritual length"),
-                        subtitle: String(localized: "Adjust arc duration"),
-                        value: $store.ritualLengthDays,
-                        in: AppMetrics.RitualLength.minimumDays...AppMetrics.RitualLength.maximumDays,
-                        step: AppMetrics.RitualLength.stepDays,
-                        format: SliderFormat.integer(unit: String(localized: "days")),
-                        accentColor: AppAccent.primary,
-                        leadingIcon: Image(systemName: "calendar"),
-                        trailingIcon: Image(systemName: "calendar.circle.fill")
-                    )
-                }
-
                 SettingsSectionHeader(
                     title: String(localized: "iCloud Sync"),
                     systemImage: "icloud",
diff --git a/Andromida/Shared/AppMetrics.swift b/Andromida/Shared/AppMetrics.swift
index 1df6eda..755240b 100644
--- a/Andromida/Shared/AppMetrics.swift
+++ b/Andromida/Shared/AppMetrics.swift
@@ -18,10 +18,4 @@ enum AppMetrics {
         static let yOffsetLarge: CGFloat = 10
         static let xOffsetNone: CGFloat = 0
     }
-
-    enum RitualLength {
-        static let minimumDays: Double = 14
-        static let maximumDays: Double = 42
-        static let stepDays: Double = 7
-    }
 }
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e300b62..7a0eb01 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -67,7 +67,6 @@ Rituals is a paid, offline-first habit tracker built around customizable "ritual
 ### Settings Tab
 - Daily reminder notifications with time picker
 - Haptics and sound toggles (wired to habit check-ins)
-- Ritual length default setting
 - iCloud settings sync
 - Pro upgrade placeholder
 - Debug tools: reset onboarding, app icon generation, branding preview