diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 5abc73af8..f08992b17 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -5,12 +5,14 @@ be discussed in an issue before committing to a PR.
 Please succinctly describe your changes.
 -->
 
-<!-- Next, let's do a check list. -->
+<!-- Next, let's do a check list. Remove what doesn't apply. -->
 
 - [ ] Added a change log entry in `changelog.d/<directory>/`.
 - [ ] Added self to copyright blurb of touched files.
 - [ ] Added self to `AUTHORS.rst`.
 - [ ] Wrote tests.
-- [ ] (Situational) Documented my changes in `docs/man/`.
+- [ ] Documented my changes in `docs/man/` or elsewhere.
+- [ ] My changes do not contradict
+      [the current specification](https://reuse.software/spec/).
 - [x] I agree to license my contribution under the licenses indicated in the
       changed files.