diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
index 64ec779..623e230 100644
--- a/SECURITY.md
+++ b/SECURITY.md
@@ -180,11 +180,11 @@ This document provides a structured security audit checklist for reviewing the C
 
 | Contract | Files | Lines |
 |---|---|---|
-| `learn-token` | `lib.rs`, `storage.rs`, `events.rs` | ~1400 |
-| `credential-nft` | `lib.rs`, `mint.rs`, `verify.rs`, `metadata.rs`, `xcall.rs` | ~750 |
-| `progress-tracker` | `lib.rs`, `types.rs`, `rewards.rs` | ~1500 |
-| `shared` | `constants.rs`, `lib.rs` | ~60 |
-| **Total** | | **~3710** |
+| `learn-token` | `lib.rs`, `storage.rs`, `events.rs` | ~5230 |
+| `credential-nft` | `lib.rs`, `mint.rs`, `verify.rs`, `metadata.rs`, `xcall.rs`, `events.rs` | ~2660 |
+| `progress-tracker` | `lib.rs`, `types.rs`, `rewards.rs`, `events.rs` | ~5050 |
+| `shared` | `constants.rs`, `lib.rs` | ~100 |
+| **Total** | | **~13040** |
 
 ## Known Limitations
 
diff --git a/contracts/progress-tracker/src/lib.rs b/contracts/progress-tracker/src/lib.rs
index 8fb92da..1b73228 100644
--- a/contracts/progress-tracker/src/lib.rs
+++ b/contracts/progress-tracker/src/lib.rs
@@ -2096,7 +2096,6 @@ impl ProgressTracker {
     /// client.revoke_delegation(&learner);
     /// ```
     pub fn revoke_delegation(env: Env, learner: Address) {
-        Self::require_not_paused(&env);
         learner.require_auth();
 
         types::remove_entry(
@@ -2692,6 +2691,21 @@ mod tests {
         );
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    #[should_panic(expected = "contract is paused")]
+    fn test_enroll_checked_panics_when_paused() {
+        let env = Env::default();
+        let (_admin, contract_id) = setup_contract(&env);
+        let client = ProgressTrackerClient::new(&env, &contract_id);
+
+        env.mock_all_auths();
+        let course_id = create_test_course(&env, &client);
+        let learner = Address::generate(&env);
+
+        client.emergency_pause();
+        client.enroll_checked(&learner, &course_id, &None);
+    }
+
     // ── Issue #265: course last updated timestamp ───────────────────────
 
     #[test]
@@ -4306,6 +4320,43 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(client.get_quiz_score(&learner, &course_id, &quiz_1), 90);
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    #[should_panic(expected = "contract is paused")]
+    fn test_delegate_progress_panics_when_paused() {
+        let env = Env::default();
+        let (_admin, contract_id) = setup_contract(&env);
+        let client = ProgressTrackerClient::new(&env, &contract_id);
+
+        env.mock_all_auths();
+        let learner = Address::generate(&env);
+        let delegate = Address::generate(&env);
+
+        client.emergency_pause();
+        client.delegate_progress(&learner, &delegate);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_revoke_delegation_succeeds_when_paused() {
+        let env = Env::default();
+        let (_admin, contract_id) = setup_contract(&env);
+        let client = ProgressTrackerClient::new(&env, &contract_id);
+
+        env.mock_all_auths();
+        let learner = Address::generate(&env);
+        let delegate = Address::generate(&env);
+
+        client.delegate_progress(&learner, &delegate);
+        assert_eq!(client.delegated_to(&learner), Some(delegate));
+
+        client.emergency_pause();
+
+        let other = Address::generate(&env);
+        assert!(client.try_delegate_progress(&learner, &other).is_err());
+
+        client.revoke_delegation(&learner);
+        assert_eq!(client.delegated_to(&learner), None);
+    }
+
     // ── Issue #234: quiz retake support ───────────────────────────────────
 
     #[test]
diff --git a/docs/upgrade-guide.md b/docs/upgrade-guide.md
index 0936e71..68494e0 100644
--- a/docs/upgrade-guide.md
+++ b/docs/upgrade-guide.md
@@ -131,11 +131,19 @@ soroban contract invoke \
 
 ### Option C: Using Deploy Script
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> `scripts/deploy.sh` enforces a safety guard (lines 62-66) that refuses to run if `deployments-<network>.json` already exists to prevent accidental overwrites. You must back up or remove the existing deployment file before redeploying.
+
 ```bash
-# Re-deploy and upgrade all contracts
+# 1. Back up existing deployment file (recommended before re-deploying)
+mv deployments-testnet.json deployments-testnet.backup.$(date +%s).json
+# Alternatively, remove it if no backup is needed:
+# rm deployments-testnet.json
+
+# 2. Re-deploy all contracts
 ./scripts/deploy.sh testnet
 
-# Re-initialize if needed (only if initialization logic changed)
+# 3. Re-initialize if needed (only if initialization logic changed)
 ./scripts/initialize.sh testnet
 ```
 
@@ -307,10 +315,11 @@ soroban contract invoke \
 
 If rollback is not possible:
 
-1. Deploy fresh contracts
-2. Re-initialize with same parameters
-3. Migrate state (if needed) via custom migration script
-4. Update all cross-contract references
+1. Back up or remove existing deployment file (`mv deployments-<network>.json deployments-<network>.backup.json`) to satisfy `deploy.sh` guards
+2. Deploy fresh contracts (`./scripts/deploy.sh <network>`)
+3. Re-initialize with same parameters (`./scripts/initialize.sh <network>`)
+4. Migrate state (if needed) via custom migration script
+5. Update all cross-contract references
 
 ## Upgrade Checklist
 
diff --git a/tests/integration/emergency_pause_flow.rs b/tests/integration/emergency_pause_flow.rs
index 4f4d8f4..a7b6ff3 100644
--- a/tests/integration/emergency_pause_flow.rs
+++ b/tests/integration/emergency_pause_flow.rs
@@ -120,6 +120,9 @@ fn test_progress_tracker_emergency_pause() {
     assert!(progress_client
         .try_enroll(&new_learner, &course_id)
         .is_err());
+    assert!(progress_client
+        .try_enroll_checked(&new_learner, &course_id, &None)
+        .is_err());
 
     // ── Module completion reverts when paused ──
     // Enroll a learner before pausing so we can test complete_module.
diff --git a/tests/unit/progress_tests.rs b/tests/unit/progress_tests.rs
index a434a7f..9dec4c2 100644
--- a/tests/unit/progress_tests.rs
+++ b/tests/unit/progress_tests.rs
@@ -1702,6 +1702,30 @@ mod progress_unit_tests {
         assert_eq!(client.delegated_to(&learner), None);
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn test_revoke_delegation_succeeds_when_paused() {
+        let env = Env::default();
+        let (_admin, contract_id) = setup_contract(&env);
+        let client = ProgressTrackerClient::new(&env, &contract_id);
+
+        env.mock_all_auths();
+        let learner = Address::generate(&env);
+        let delegate = Address::generate(&env);
+
+        client.delegate_progress(&learner, &delegate);
+        assert_eq!(client.delegated_to(&learner), Some(delegate));
+
+        client.emergency_pause();
+
+        // delegate_progress must fail when paused
+        let other = Address::generate(&env);
+        assert!(client.try_delegate_progress(&learner, &other).is_err());
+
+        // revoke_delegation must succeed when paused
+        assert!(client.try_revoke_delegation(&learner).is_ok());
+        assert_eq!(client.delegated_to(&learner), None);
+    }
+
     #[test]
     #[should_panic]
     fn test_revoke_delegation_requires_learner_auth() {