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-# Pull Request Template
-
 ## Description
 Please provide a brief description of the changes in this pull request.
 
 ## Checklist
-Please complete the following checklist before submitting your pull request:
-- [ ] I have tested these changes locally and verified that they work as intended.
-- [ ] I have updated any documentation as needed to reflect these changes (if appropriate)
-- [ ] I have verified that these changes to the best of my knowledge do not introduce any security vulnerabilities.
-- [ ] Unit tests have been added (if appropriate)
-- [ ] Test-cases have been added (if appropriate)
-- [ ] Testing instructions have been added (if appropriate)
+- [ ] I have tested these changes locally.
+- [ ] I have added unit tests (if appropriate).
+- [ ] I have added necessary documentation or updated existing documentation.
+- [ ] I have linked the issue(s) addressed by this PR if any.
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