diff --git a/docs/contributing.rst b/docs/contributing.rst
index 6fe96be48..d1ed9c6bd 100644
--- a/docs/contributing.rst
+++ b/docs/contributing.rst
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ In particular, we need help in the following areas:
   `up-for-grabs <https://github.com/ethereum/solidity/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3Aup-for-grabs>`_ which are
   meant as introductory issues for external contributors.
 
+Please note that this project is released with a `Contributor Code of Conduct <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ethereum/solidity/develop/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>`_. By participating in this project - in the issues, pull requests, or Gitter channels - you agree to abide by its terms.
+
 How to Report Issues
 ====================
 
@@ -62,10 +64,6 @@ Finally, please make sure you respect the `coding style
 for this project. Also, even though we do CI testing, please test your code and
 ensure that it builds locally before submitting a pull request.
 
-Please note that this project is released with a `Contributor Code of Conduct
-<https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ethereum/solidity/develop/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>`_.
-By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
-
 Thank you for your help!
 
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