diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ change, which may lead to your PR taking much longer to review, or result in it
 
 ## Checklist
 
-- [ ] I have read the [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [ ] I have read the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/openclarity/vmclarity/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] Existing issues have been referenced (where applicable)
 - [ ] I have verified this change is not present in other open pull requests
 - [ ] Functionality is documented