diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 506d4cca8..0f6d4a5b6 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
 -->
 
 ## Checklist
+If this is your first time contributing please [sign the CLA](https://docs.bearer.com/contributing/)
 
 - [ ] I've added test coverage that shows my fix or feature works as expected.
 - [ ] I've updated or added documentation if required.
-- [ ] I've included usage information in the description if CLI behavior was updated or added.
-- [ ] PR title follows [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) format
+
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 467804dda..310685c61 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -5,3 +5,9 @@ Thanks for your interest in contributing to Bearer.
 You can find guides and everything you need to started in the [Contributing to Bearer](https://docs.bearer.com/contributing/) documentation.
 
 When in doubt, don't hesitate to [raise an issue]({{meta.links.issues}}) or jump into the [community discord]({{meta.links.discord}}).
+
+## CLA (Contributor License Agreement)
+
+A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a contributor submits their work, such as code, documentation, or other materials, to a project.
+
+Before submitting any Pull Request, please take a look at our [CLA document](https://docs.bearer.com/cla.pdf), fill it out and send it to [research@cycode.com](mailto:research@cycode.com). After that, you are good to go..
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diff --git a/docs/.eleventy.js b/docs/.eleventy.js
index 9f9e6da9a..5b0f5c073 100644
--- a/docs/.eleventy.js
+++ b/docs/.eleventy.js
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ module.exports = function (eleventyConfig) {
   eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy({ "./_tmp/style.css": "./style.css" })
   eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy({ "./robots.txt": "./robots.txt" })
   eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy({ "./_redirects": "./_redirects" })
+  eleventyConfig.addPassthroughCopy({ "./assets/cla.pdf": "./cla.pdf" })
   eleventyConfig.addDataExtension("yaml", (contents) => yaml.load(contents))
   eleventyConfig.addShortcode("version", function () {
     return now
diff --git a/docs/assets/cla.pdf b/docs/assets/cla.pdf
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index 000000000..a90916752
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diff --git a/docs/contributing/index.md b/docs/contributing/index.md
index 283f3a2b8..1843bfdf9 100644
--- a/docs/contributing/index.md
+++ b/docs/contributing/index.md
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ You can contribute in a variety of ways:
 
 All contributions and interactions with the community must adhere to our [contributor code of conduct]({{meta.sourcePath}}/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
+### CLA (Contributor License Agreement)
+
+A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a contributor submits their work, such as code, documentation, or other materials, to a project.
+
+Before submitting any Pull Request, please take a look at our [CLA document](/cla.pdf), fill it out and send it to [research@cycode.com](mailto:research@cycode.com). After that, you are good to go.
+
 ## Best practices
 
 Here are some tips to get you started: