diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 548e30f2ac11..b70c27bfbbd1 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-<!-- Please read the contribution guidelines before submitting a pull request. -->
-<!-- By submitting this pull request, you agree that your contributions are licensed under the {fmt} license,
-     and agree to future changes to the licensing. -->
-<!-- If you're a first-time contributor, please acknowledge it by leaving the statement below. -->
-
-I agree that my contributions are licensed under the {fmt} license, and agree to future changes to the licensing.
+<!--
+Please read the contribution guidelines before submitting a pull request:
+https://github.com/fmtlib/fmt/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md.
+By submitting this pull request, you agree that your contributions are licensed
+under the {fmt} license, and agree to future changes to the licensing.
+-->