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+## Proposed change
+
+<!--
+Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed (if any) and any relevant motivation / context. List any dependencies that are required for this change. If appropriate, please include an explanation of how your poposed change can be tested. Screenshots and / or videos can also be helpful if appropriate. 
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+
+Fixes # (issue)
+
+<!--
+Please also tag the relevant team to help with review. You can tag any of the following:
+@paperless-ngx/backend (Python / django, database, etc.)
+@paperless-ngx/frontend (JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, etc.)
+@paperless-ngx/ci-cd (GitHub Actions, deployment)
+@paperless-ngx/test (General testing for larger PRs)
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+
+## Type of change
+
+<!--
+What type of change does your PR introduce to Paperless-ngx?
+NOTE: Please check only one box!
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+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] Other (please explain)
+
+## Checklist:
+
+- [ ] I have read & agree with the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+- [ ] If applicable, I have tested my code for new features & regressions on both mobile & desktop devices, using the latest version of major browsers.
+- [ ] If applicable, I have checked that all tests pass, see [documentation](https://paperless-ngx.readthedocs.io/en/latest/extending.html#back-end-development).
+- [ ] I have run all `pre-commit` hooks, see [documentation](https://paperless-ngx.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing.html#pre-commit-hooks).
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation as needed.
+- [ ] I have checked my modifications for any breaking changes.