diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index b8fa4510c4..6f661b73f7 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ Ensure you have completed the following checklist for your pull request to be re
 
 - [ ] I have read and understood our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/podman/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) and will not have more than two open PRs as a new contributor.
 - [ ] PR description, commit message, and GitHub comments are human-written, per [LLM Policy](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/community/blob/main/LLM_POLICY.md)
-- [ ] Certify you wrote the patch or otherwise have the right to pass it on as an open-source patch by signing all
+- [ ] Certify you wrote the patch or otherwise have the right to pass it on as an open-source patch by including your Signed-off-by line in all
 commits. (`git commit -s`). (If needed, use `git commit -s --amend`).  The author email must match
-the sign-off email address. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/podman/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#sign-your-prs)
-for more information.
+the sign-off email address. Read the [DCO Sign-off requirements](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/community/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#DCO-Sign-off)
+and ensure you follow them before signing off your commits.
 - [ ] Referenced issues using `Fixes: #00000` in commit message (if applicable)
 - [ ] [Tests](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/podman/tree/main/test#readme) have been added/updated (or no tests are needed)
 - [ ] [Documentation](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/podman/blob/main/docs/README.md) has been updated (or no documentation changes are needed)
diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
index 529e374a02..13ff92bd75 100644
--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ It("should work correctly", func() {
 
 - **Formatter**: `gofumpt` (via `golangci-lint`, configured in `.golangci.yml`)
 - **Validation**: All PRs must pass `make validatepr`
-- **Commits**: Must be signed (`git commit -s`) and follow [DCO](CONTRIBUTING.md#sign-your-prs)
+- **Commits**: Must be signed (`git commit -s`) and follow [DCO](https://github.com/podman-container-tools/community/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#DCO-Sign-off)
 - **Reviews**: Two approvals required for merge
 
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