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@@ -112,12 +112,14 @@ Do you see a project on this list that you wish was not on it? Please consider r
 
 Feel free to submit any software as an alternative provided it is FOSS, has no AI in the code base, and is not associated with hate or bigotry (see [examples of bigotry](https://codeberg.org/ethical-foss/open-slopware/src/branch/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md#no-bigotry)).
 
-You can absolutely self-submit your own projects.
+Alternatives do not need to be perfect 1:1 replacements for tainted software. Sometimes, the alternative may even be a combination of multiple pieces of software. If something isn't a one to one replacement, please add a note explaining what the differences are.
 
 Projects that have an explicit "No AI" policy can be awarded the [![Anti-AI Policy](./badges/anti-ai-policy.svg)](https://codeberg.org/ethical-foss/open-slopware#anti-ai-policy) badge. See the [style guide](./STYLE.md) for more info.
 
 #### Rules for self submission
 
+You can absolutely self-submit your own projects. You just need to make sure you adhere to the following:
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 - no previous strikes or bans in the repo
 - project is completely FOSS
 - project has a "Code of Conduct"