diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index ec559abf..2b47cfbf 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ services:
       # Recommended for 2025 versions to ensure performance:
       - NEO4J_PLUGINS=["apoc"] 
       - NEO4J_dbms_memory_heap_max__size=1G
+      - NEO4J_server_config_strict__validation_enabled=false 
 
 volumes:
   memory_neo4j_data: