diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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 -   [ ] Ensure your code works with manual testing.
 -   [ ] New or updated `public`/`exported` symbols have accurate [TSDoc](https://tsdoc.org/) documentation.
 -   [ ] Linter and other CI checks pass.
--   [ ] Sign-off given on the changes (see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md)).
+-   [ ] Changes are licensed to Element under a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) (see [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md)).
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+Please read the element-web [contributing guide](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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