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@@ -40,11 +40,20 @@ trivial patch so apply some common sense.
 	PLEASE document known bugs. If it doesn't work for everything
 	or does something very odd once a month document it.
 
+	PLEASE remember that submissions must be made under the terms
+	of the OSDL certificate of contribution
+	(http://www.osdl.org/newsroom/press_releases/2004/2004_05_24_dco.html)
+	and should include a Signed-off-by: line.
+
 6.	Make sure you have the right to send any changes you make. If you
 	do changes at work you may find your employer owns the patch
 	not you.
 
-7.	Happy hacking.
+7.	When sending security related changes or reports to a maintainer
+	please Cc: security@kernel.org, especially if the maintainer
+	does not respond.
+
+8.	Happy hacking.
 
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