diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 7960390..c304924 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -6,16 +6,16 @@
 # OpenRouter API for AI scoring and summaries
 # Get your key at: https://openrouter.ai/keys
 OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_api_key_here
-MODEL=openai/gpt-4o-mini
+MODEL=google/gemini-3-flash-preview
 
 # RXResume credentials for PDF generation
 # Create an account at: https://v4.rxresu.me
 RXRESUME_EMAIL=your_email@example.com
 RXRESUME_PASSWORD=your_password_here
 
-# Optional: Basic Auth for write access (read-only without auth)
+# Optional: Basic Auth for write access
+# the app is fully unauthenticated if this isn't set, which is the default
 # When set, all write actions (POST/PATCH/DELETE) require Basic Auth.
-# Browsing remains public and read-only.
 BASIC_AUTH_USER=
 BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=