diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -6,12 +6,13 @@ This PR fixes/adds/improves/...
 
 ### Steps
 
-<!-- please tick steps this PR performs (if something is not necessary, please tick anyway to indicate you considered it) -->
+<!--please tick steps this PR performs (if something is not necessary, please remove it) -->
 
 - [ ] added implementation
 - [ ] added / updated tests
 - [ ] added / updated documentation
 - [ ] extended changelog
+- [ ] I read the `CONTRIBUTING.md` and signed-off my commits to accept the DCO.
 
 ### Related Issue(s)
 <!-- e.g #123 -->