diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
index af9c8e6f..503f59f7 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ jobs:
           set -e
           echo "--- EPIC WEB CONTROL: Starting Auto-Cleanup & Deploy ---"
           
-          # 1. Clean up "dead" containers
-          docker container prune -f || true
+          # 1. Clean up unused build images safely instead of deleting stopped containers
+          docker image prune -f
           
           # 2. Navigate to your website directory
           cd /var/www/atom-nexst/