diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index c04ebb4..536e4e8 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -16,3 +16,16 @@
 
 **Questions for reviewers:**
 <Ask specific questions if needed>
+## Pull Request Template
+
+### Description
+[Explain your changes briefly]
+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] Branch protection rules followed
+- [ ] Required reviewers: @perplexity (QA), @Timmy (hermes-agent)
+- [ ] CI passed (where applicable)
+
+### Questions for Reviewers
+- [ ] Any special considerations?
+- [ ] Does this require additional documentation?
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5a0cbe6..f6c0db6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -224,3 +224,6 @@ All repositories must follow these rules for main branch protection:
 - **Specialized areas**: Repo-specific owners for domain expertise
 
 See [.github/CODEOWNERS](.github/CODEOWNERS) for specific file path review assignments.
+# Contribution Policy
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for full branch protection and review requirements.