diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 45044a3..a32f0c2 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ _Replace this with a reference to an existing issue, or N/A if there is none_
 ## Pre-requisites
 
 - [ ] I have tested & confirmed the changes work locally
-- [ ] I have run `zig fmt` throughout my changes
+- [ ] I have read and fully adhere to the rules set in the contributing guidelines found in `CONTRIBUTING.md`