diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -2,5 +2,7 @@
 > [allow reviewers to fix problems](https://help.github.com/articles/allowing-changes-to-a-pull-request-branch-created-from-a-fork/) on your patch and speed up the review process.
 >
 > Please delete this note before submitting the pull request.
+>
+> NOTE: After opening the PR, please *un-check and re-check* the "Allow edits from maintainers" box. This is a temporary workaround to address a known issue with GitHub.
 
 ![Allow edits from maintainers checkbox](https://help.github.com/assets/images/help/pull_requests/allow-maintainers-to-make-edits-sidebar-checkbox.png)