diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/story.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/story.md
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@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ As a _, so that _, I need _.
   - [ ] Feature toggles created and/or deleted.  Document the feature toggle
   - [ ] Source code is merged to the main branch
 
+**Note**: Please remove any DoD items that are not applicable
+
 ## Research Questions
 - *Optional: Any initial questions for research*