diff --git a/content/policies/contribution_checklist.md b/content/policies/contribution_checklist.md
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--- a/content/policies/contribution_checklist.md
+++ b/content/policies/contribution_checklist.md
@@ -85,6 +85,13 @@ out per contribution type:
   by any proposed changes. Ensure that such value can be expected before
   starting development.
 
+- `Contributor` **Ensure proposed changes comply with all existing relevant
+  policies**: The Apertis maintainers will be evaluating whether the proposed
+  changes comply with the full range of policies which govern the Apertis
+  project. Now is a good time, before significant effort is expended, to check
+  that the proposed changes align with the Apertis projects policies to guide
+  development and avoid disappointment or wasted effort.
+
 ## Concept Design
 
 - `Contributor` **Survey the state of art**: The project strives to adapt and
@@ -239,6 +246,9 @@ out per contribution type:
   taken to evaluate that platform specific changes are made in a way that other
   platforms are not negatively impacted.
 
+- `Maintainer` **Ensure adherence to Apertis policies**: Changes to Apertis
+  should only be accepted if they adhere to all the relevant Apertis policies.
+
 ## Code
 
 - `Maintainer` **Check coding conventions**: