diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 5b753253..6cca718b 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -4,23 +4,23 @@
 MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=changeme123
 
 # REQUIRED: AI Configuration
-OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
-ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here  # Optional, but recommended
+OPENAI_API_KEY=
+ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=  # Optional, but recommended
 
 # REQUIRED: LangChain Database
-LANGCHAIN_DB_NAME=langchain_db
-LANGCHAIN_DB_USER=langchain_user
-LANGCHAIN_DB_PASSWORD=changeme_langchain_db_password
+LANGCHAIN_DB_NAME=
+LANGCHAIN_DB_USER=
+LANGCHAIN_DB_PASSWORD=
 
 # Service URLs (usually don't need to change)
-AI_TUTOR_API_URL=http://langchain-service:8000
+AI_TUTOR_API_URL=
 
 # Optional: Frappe Site Configuration
 FRAPPE_SITE_NAME_HEADER=$$host  # Use $$host for multi-site support
 
 # Optional: Environment Settings
-LANGCHAIN_ENV=production
-LANGCHAIN_DEBUG=false
+LANGCHAIN_ENV=
+LANGCHAIN_DEBUG=
 
 # Optional: Custom Image Tags (for development)
 # CUSTOM_TAG=develop