diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index aa8628f..24e2a33 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This is the backend that is supposed to glue together our frontend with our data
 4. Make sure to add an explanation.
 5. Make sure that your commit and any dependencies you add do not contain malicious code. This will be checked by maintainers.
 6. Make sure that your commit follows the license of this project (GPLv3)
-7. Make sure to add a license header, as can be seen in main.go to any new files in your commit.
+7. Make sure to add a license header, as can be seen in main.go to any new files in your commit. Change the author line to your (user)name and e-mail address, of course!
   
 To generate a patch file, first commit your changes and then do: 
 ```bash