diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index b953e5fc9db..d1782246e95 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Please read [Github PR Conventions](https://github.com/haskell/cabal/blob/master
 
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-**Template Α: This PR modifies `cabal` behaviour**
+**Template Α: This PR modifies `cabal` behaviour *or* the API of any `cabal` package **
 
 Include the following checklist in your PR:
 
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Include the following checklist in your PR:
 
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-**Template Β: This PR does not modify `cabal` behaviour (documentation, tests, refactoring, etc.)**
+**Template Β: This PR does not modify `cabal` behaviour or `Cabal` API (documentation, tests, refactoring, etc.)**
 
 Include the following checklist in your PR: