diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ Before you submit a pull request, check that it meets these guidelines:
 1. The pull request should include additional tests if appropriate.
 2. If the pull request adds functionality, the docs should be updated.
 3. The pull request should work for all currently supported operating systems and versions of Python.
+4. This project is [REUSE compliant](https://reuse.software/) please ensure that your additions are REUSE compliant as well by running `reuse lint`.
 
 ## Code of Conduct