diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index ada53596..f5146e7e 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 * **Please check if the PR fulfills these requirements**
-- [ ] The commit message follows our guidelines
+- [ ] The commit message follows our guidelines (see [CONTRIBUTING.md](../blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md))
 - [ ] Tests for the changes have been added (for bug fixes / features)
 - [ ] Docs have been added / updated (for bug fixes / features)