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-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> - Always select the `next` branch as the destination for your PR, not `main`!
-> - Fill out the [Issues](#issues) (if applicable) and [Changes](#changes) sections below.
-> - List all changes using the following prefixes:
->   - fix: (for bug fixes)
->   - feat: (for new features)
->   - improvement: (for enhancing existing features)
->   - service: (for new services)
->   - chore: (for maintenance, refactoring, dependencies, etc.)
-> - Complete the [Checklist](#checklist) before submitting.
-> - Remove this note and any unused sections before submitting.
-
-### Issues
-- Fixes:
-
-### Changes
-- 
-
-### Checklist
-- [ ] I have selected the `next` branch as the destination.
+### Submit Checklist (REMOVE THIS SECTION BEFORE SUBMITTING)
+- [ ] I have selected the `next` branch as the destination for my PR, not `main`.
+- [ ] I have filled out the `Fixes` section with the issue link(s) (if applicable).
+- [ ] I have listed all changes in the `Changes` section.
 - [ ] I have tested my changes.
-- [ ] I have listed all changes in the [Changes](#changes) section.
 - [ ] I have considered backwards compatibility.
-- [ ] I have removed the instruction note and any unused sections.
+- [ ] I have removed this checklist note and any unused sections.
+
+
+Fixes:
+
+## Changes
+-