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@@ -15,16 +15,9 @@ GitLab [administrators](../README.md#administrator-documentation) receive all pe
 To add or import a user, you can follow the
 [project members documentation](../user/project/members/index.md).
 
-## Principles
-
-Use this section as guidance for using existing and developing new features.
-
-1. All admin-only features should be within admin area. Outside of the admin area an admin should behave as regular user with highest access role. 
-2. Guest role for private projects should be equal to no role for public or internal project.  
-2. Reporter role is created to give user a maximum access to a project or group but without ability to modify source code or any other business critical resources.
-3. Developer role should receive as much permissions as possible except those that are either destructive (ex. remove project) or restricted on purpose by higher role. 
-4. Master or owner roles should not be necessary for a daily workflow. The purpose of those roles is to do initial setup and maintainance. 
+## Principles behind permissions
 
+See our [product handbook on permissions](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product#permissions-in-gitlab)
 
 ## Project members permissions