diff --git a/scripts/demo.py b/scripts/demo.py
index 5cdd6c8..943bc27 100644
--- a/scripts/demo.py
+++ b/scripts/demo.py
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ def info(msg: str) -> None:
 
 def main() -> int:
     print(f"\n{C_CYAN}{'='*60}")
-    print(f"  Spine Lite — Governance Demo")
+    print("  Spine Lite — Governance Demo")
     print(f"{'='*60}{C_NC}")
 
     # 1. Init session
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ def main() -> int:
 
     # Summary
     print(f"\n{C_CYAN}{'='*60}")
-    print(f"  Demo Complete — All Governance Gates Enforced")
+    print("  Demo Complete — All Governance Gates Enforced")
     print(f"{'='*60}{C_NC}")
     print(f"""
   Allowed: 2 (git status + docs write)
diff --git a/tests/test_smoke.py b/tests/test_smoke.py
index 2ad9b0f..4380071 100644
--- a/tests/test_smoke.py
+++ b/tests/test_smoke.py
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 Validates that the governance guard and receipt system function correctly.
 These run as part of the quality gate during governed sessions.
 """
-import json
 import os
 import sys
 from pathlib import Path