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@@ -2,16 +2,17 @@ Resolves: #NNNNN <!-- Replace `NNNNN` with a GitHub issue number, or a direct li
 
 <!-- Add a short description of and motivation for the changes here -->
 
-<!-- Replace `[ ]` with `[x]` to fill the checkboxes below -->
+<!-- Replace `[ ]` with `[x]` to fill the checkboxes below (failure to complete this checklist accurately will result in the PR being closed) -->
 
-- [ ] I signed the [CLA](https://musescore.org/en/cla)
-- [ ] The title of the PR describes the problem it addresses
-- [ ] Each commit's message describes its purpose and effects, and references the issue it resolves
-- [ ] If changes are extensive, there is a sequence of easily reviewable commits
-- [ ] The code in the PR follows [the coding rules](https://github.com/musescore/muse_framework/wiki/CodeGuidelines)
-- [ ] There are no unnecessary changes
-- [ ] The code compiles and runs on my machine, preferably after each commit individually
-- [ ] I created a unit test or vtest to verify the changes I made (if applicable)
+- [ ] I signed the [CLA](https://musescore.org/en/cla) as [username](https://musescore.org/en/user): <!-- Type your MuseScore.org username unless you're a regular contributor. -->
+- [ ] The title of the PR describes the problem it addresses.
+- [ ] Each commit's message describes its purpose and effects, and references the issue it resolves. If changes are extensive, there is a sequence of easily reviewable commits.
+- [ ] The code in the PR follows [the coding rules](https://github.com/musescore/muse_framework/wiki/CodeGuidelines).
+- [ ] I understand all aspects of the code I'm contributing and I'm able to explain it if requested.
+- [ ] The code compiles and runs on my machine, preferably after each commit individually. I have manually tested and verified that my changes fulfil their intended purpose.
+- [ ] No prior attempts to resolve this problem exist, or if they do, I listed them in my PR description and described how I avoided repeating past mistakes.
+- [ ] There are no unnecessary changes.
+- [ ] I created a unit test or vtest to verify the changes I made (if applicable).
 
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