diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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@@ -87,10 +87,8 @@ How To Contribute
 
 Contributions are very welcome.
 
-Please read `How To Contribute <https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.rst>`_ for details.
+Please read `How To Contribute <https://github.com/openedx/.github/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md>`_ for details.
 
-Even though they were written with ``edx-platform`` in mind, the guidelines
-should be followed for Open edX code in general.
 
 Reporting Security Issues
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