diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
-> Describe in detail what your merge request does and why. Add relevant
-> screenshots and reference related issues via `Closes #XY` or `Related to #XY`.
+<!-- Describe in detail what your merge request does and why. Add relevant
+screenshots and reference related issues via `Closes #XY` or `Related to #XY`.
 
----
-
-- [ ] I confirm that this MR follows the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/siemens/element/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+Please make sure your PR follows the contribution guidelines. -->