diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index b7ef50e..b92171a 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 <!-- 
+# Contribution Guidelines
+
+Please note that this project is released with a
+[Contributor Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this
+project you agree to abide by its terms.
+
+---
+
 Ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
 
 - Follow the format `- [Name](link) - A small description.`
 - Maintain alphabetical order in each category.
-
-**Submitting Your Own Project?**
-
-If you are the author of the project you are adding, please be aware of the following:
-
-- Self-submitted projects must meet a popularity threshold:
+- Submitted projects must meet a popularity threshold:
     - **GitHub:** Minimum 50 stars.
     - **Other Platforms:** Comparable community interest.
 
@@ -17,5 +20,5 @@ and to ensure it highlights projects that have demonstrated some level of commun
 I need a way to fairly filter submissions. I simply cannot include every project, and without some kind of metric, 
 reviewing and rejecting projects becomes very subjective and unsustainable.
 
-This check is an attempt to introduce a degree of fairness and objectivity to the process. Thank you for your understanding. 
+This check is an attempt to introduce a degree of fairness and objectivity to the process. Thank you for your understanding.
 -->