diff --git a/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md b/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -30,11 +30,10 @@ The simplified D2 flow at a package level looks like:
 
 ## Logistics
 
-- **Important**: Contributions to D2 require a CLA. We will never relicense D2, but
-  Hashicorp has a good explanation of why a CLA has benefits for all parties (contributor,
-  community, us): [https://www.hashicorp.com/cla](https://www.hashicorp.com/cla). Please
-  email cla@terrastruct.com with your name and Github username stating that you agree to
-  [Terrastruct's
+- **Important**: Contributions to D2 require a CLA. We will never relicense D2, but we
+  need to retain full copyright for any modifications we might need to make in our
+  commercial offerings. Please email cla@terrastruct.com with your name and Github
+  username stating that you agree to [Terrastruct's
   CLA](https://terrastruct-site-assets.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/documents/terrastruct_cla.pdf).
   You only have to do this the first time you contribute.
 - D2 uses Issues as TODOs. No auto-closing on staleness.