diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 90500e36..8570c190 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
-- [ ] JIRA ticket referenced in title
-- [ ] Title is clear and concise
-- [ ] Description gives any relevant detail
-- [ ] Tests are up to date
-- [ ] Documentation is up to date
+
+
+<!--
+Please ensure that you have:
+- Referenced the JIRA ticket in the PR title
+- Made sure the PR title is clear and concise as a commit message on `main`
+- Put all relevant detail in this description area
+
+And also that:
+- Tests are up to date
+- Documentation is up to date
+-->