diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index b31d11b..e79272c 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -6,12 +6,9 @@ It is not:
 
 ---
 
-Thank you for sending in this pull request. Please make sure you take a look at the [contributing file](https://github.com/actions/starter-workflows/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md). Here's a few things for you to consider in this pull request.
+**Please note that we are not accepting new starter workflows at this time. Updates to existing starter workflows are fine.**
 
-Please **add to this description** at the bottom :point_down:
-
-- [ ] A good description of the workflow at the bottom of this page.
-- [ ] Some links to the language or tool will be nice (unless its really obvious)
+---
 
 In the workflow and properties files:
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 91aad39..8f9d704 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ Contributions to this project are [released](https://help.github.com/articles/gi
 Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](
 https://github.com/actions/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
 
+**At this time we are not accepting any new starter workflows**
+
+### Previous guidelines for new starter workflows.
+
 Before merging a new workflow, the following requirements need to be met:
 
 - Should be as simple as is needed for the service.