diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
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 ## Describe your changes
 
 ## Issue ticket if applicable
@@ -11,3 +9,5 @@
 - [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
 - [ ] If it is a core feature, I have added thorough tests
 - [ ] I will try not to use force-push to make the review process easier for reviewers
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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 41f55540..e7f70d84 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
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 Thanks for contributing! Please see the
 **Contributor Guide** section in [the documentation](https://jupyter-docker-stacks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) for
 information about how to contribute
@@ -8,3 +6,5 @@ information about how to contribute
 [tests](https://jupyter-docker-stacks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/tests.html),
 [features](https://jupyter-docker-stacks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/features.html),
 [community-maintained stacks](https://jupyter-docker-stacks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/stacks.html).
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