diff --git a/arbitrum-docs/partials/_contribute-docs-partial.md b/arbitrum-docs/partials/_contribute-docs-partial.md
index 70930cd88..e494e57ce 100644
--- a/arbitrum-docs/partials/_contribute-docs-partial.md
+++ b/arbitrum-docs/partials/_contribute-docs-partial.md
@@ -25,8 +25,7 @@ If a document isn't in a `Third-party content` sidebar node, it's a **core docum
     2. Problem: What specific problem are they trying to solve?
     3. Discovery: How are they looking for a solution to this problem? What search terms are they using?
     4. Document type: Which document type is most suitable?
-    5. Validated demand: How do we know that this documentation is actually needed?
-    6. Policy acknowledgment (Third-party docs only): Do you agree to the third-party content policy outlined within "Contribute docs"?
+    5. Policy acknowledgment (Third-party docs only): Do you agree to the third-party content policy outlined within "Contribute docs"?
     ```
 4.  As you craft your contribution, refer to the [document types](#document-type-conventions), [Style guidance](#style-conventions), and other conventions below.
 5.  Mark your PR as `Open` when it's ready for review.