diff --git a/templates/repository/common/CONTRIBUTING.md b/templates/repository/common/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ https://github.com/ory/meta/blob/master/templates/repository/common/CONTRIBUTING
 
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-# Contribute to Ory $PROJECT
+# Contribute to Ory $PROJECT<!-- omit in toc -->
 
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