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@@ -1,23 +1,10 @@
-## Description
+<!--
 
-<!-- Please include a summary of the pull request and any related issues it fixes. Please also include relevant motivation and context. -->
+For non-Payload contributors, please include:
 
-- [ ] I have read and understand the [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) document in this repository.
+- A summary of the pull request and any related issues it fixes.
+- Reasoning for the changes made or any additional context that may be useful.
 
-## Type of change
+Ensure you have read and understand the [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) document in this repository.
 
-<!-- Please delete options that are not relevant. -->
-
-- [ ] Chore (non-breaking change which does not add functionality)
-- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
-- [ ] Change to the [templates](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/tree/main/templates) directory (does not affect core functionality)
-- [ ] Change to the [examples](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/tree/main/examples) directory (does not affect core functionality)
-- [ ] This change requires a documentation update
-
-## Checklist:
-
-- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
-- [ ] Existing test suite passes locally with my changes
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+ -->