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 3. Ensure the test suite passes.
 4. Make sure your code lints using `pre-commit`.
 5. If you haven't already, complete the Contributor License Agreement ("CLA").
+6. Ensure your pull request follows the [conventional commits format](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/).
 
 ## Contributor License Agreement ("CLA")
 In order to accept your pull request, we need you to submit a CLA. You only need