diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -88,9 +88,12 @@ This is to ensure large feature PRs are discussed with the community first, befo
 🚨 DO NOT DELETE THE TEXT BELOW 🚨
 Keep the "Contributor License Agreement" confirmation text intact.
 Deleting it will trigger the CLA-Bot to INVALIDATE your PR.
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+Your PR will NOT be reviewed or merged until you check the box below confirming that you have read and agree to the terms of the CLA.
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-By submitting this pull request, I confirm that I have read and fully agree to the [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/blob/main/CONTRIBUTOR_LICENSE_AGREEMENT), and I am providing my contributions under its terms.
+- [ ] By submitting this pull request, I confirm that I have read and fully agree to the [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)](./CLA.md), and I am providing my contributions under its terms.
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 > [!NOTE]
 > Deleting the CLA section will lead to immediate closure of your PR and it will not be merged in.