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 # Code-Reviewer Section
 
-The general guidelines can be found [here](https://github.com/apple/foundationdb/wiki/FoundationDB-Commit-Process).
+The general pull request guidelines can be found [here](https://github.com/apple/foundationdb/wiki/FoundationDB-Commit-Process).
 
 Please check each of the following things and check *all* boxes before accepting a PR.