diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,22 +1,16 @@
-<!-- If there’s a checkbox you can’t complete for any reason, that's okay, just explain in detail why you weren’t able to do so. -->
+**Important:** *Do not tick a checkbox if you haven’t performed its action.* Honesty is indispensable for a smooth review process.
 
-After making all changes to the cask:
+After making all changes to a cask, verify:
 
 - [ ] `brew cask audit --download {{cask_file}}` is error-free.
 - [ ] `brew cask style --fix {{cask_file}}` reports no offenses.
-- [ ] The commit message includes the cask’s name and version.
-- [ ] The submission is for [a stable version](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#finding-a-home-for-your-cask) or [documented exception](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#but-there-is-no-stable-version).
+- [ ] There are no [open pull requests](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/pulls) for the same update.
+- [ ] The submission is for [a stable version](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#stable-versions) or [documented exception](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#but-there-is-no-stable-version).
 
-Additionally, if **adding a new cask**:
+Additionally, **if adding a new cask**:
 
-- [ ] Named the cask according to the [token reference].
+- [ ] Named the cask according to the [token reference](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/cask_language_reference/token_reference.md).
 - [ ] `brew cask install {{cask_file}}` worked successfully.
 - [ ] `brew cask uninstall {{cask_file}}` worked successfully.
-- [ ] Checked there are no [open pull requests] for the same cask.
-- [ ] Checked the cask was not [already refused].
-- [ ] Checked the cask is submitted to [the correct repo].
-
-[token reference]: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/cask_language_reference/token_reference.md
-[open pull requests]: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/pulls
-[already refused]: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/search?q=is%3Aclosed&type=Issues
-[the correct repo]: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#finding-a-home-for-your-cask
+- [ ] Checked the cask was not [already refused](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/search?q=is%3Aclosed&type=Issues).
+- [ ] Checked the cask is submitted to [the correct repo](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/master/doc/development/adding_a_cask.md#finding-a-home-for-your-cask).