diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 588d8bfa7..586fd82d1 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Please include a summary of the change and be sure you follow the contributions
 Task: [ID]()
 
 ## Type of change
-
+See the framework lifecylce in `packages/contracts/docs/framework-lifecycle` to decide what kind of change this pull request is.
 <!--- Please delete options that are not relevant. -->
 
 - [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ Task: [ID]()
 - [ ] I have selected the correct base branch.
 - [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code.
 - [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
 - [ ] My changes generate no new warnings.
 - [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules.
 - [ ] I ran all tests with success and extended them if necessary.