diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
index 03f4cb0..066fcbd 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-alternative.md
@@ -18,7 +18,12 @@ assignees: ''
 
 [//]: # ( Fill out to the best of your ability.  )
 [//]: # ( If an item is not applicable, such as HTTPS for an App, feel free to leave it blank. )
+[//]: # ( Mark off checkbox items by putting an x in between the [ ] )
 
+- **General**
+  - [ ] **I am affiliated with this alternative**
+  - [ ] **I have read the rules outlined in [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)**
+  - [ ] **Include my name in [CONTRIBUTORS.md](https://github.com/tycrek/degoogle/blob/master/CONTRIBUTORS.md)**
 - **FLOSS**
   - Repository: { link to source code repository }
   - Active: { yes/no } (any branch in source repo active within past four months, excluding translations)