diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index addba9c1..e6d2609f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,12 +9,12 @@ Although the `config.yaml` states the life cycle stage as pre-alpha, **the templ
 
 To use this template to start a new lesson repository, 
 make sure you're logged into Github.   
-Visit https://github.com/carpentries/workbench-template-md/generate
+Visit https://github.com/cms-opendata-workshop/workbench-template-md/generate
 and follow the instructions.
 Checking the 'Include all branches' option will save some time waiting for the first website build
 when your new repository is initialised.
 
-If you have any questions, contact [@tobyhodges](https://github.com/tobyhodges)
+If you have any questions for DPOA, ask on Mattermost!. If you have any questions for the carpentries developer, contact [@tobyhodges](https://github.com/tobyhodges)
 
 ## Configure a new lesson
 
@@ -48,34 +48,7 @@ complete the initial configuration of a new lesson repository built from this te
    - `lesson`
    - the life cycle of the lesson (e.g. `pre-alpha`)
    - the human language the lesson is written in (e.g. `deutsch`)
-1. **Adjust the 
-   `CITATION.cff`, `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, and `LICENSE.md` files**
-   as appropriate for your project.
-   -  `CITATION.cff`:
-      this file contains information that people can use to cite your lesson,
-      for example if they publish their own work based on it.
-      You should [update the CFF][cff-sandpaper-docs] now to include information about your lesson,
-      and remember to return to it periodicallt, keeping it updated as your
-      author list grows and other details become available or need to change.
-      The [Citation File Format home page][cff-home] gives more information about the format,
-      and the [`cffinit` webtool][cffinit] can be used to create new and update existing CFF files.
-   -  `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`: 
-      if you are using this template for a project outside The Carpentries,
-      you should adjust this file to describe 
-      who should be contacted with Code of Conduct reports,
-      and how those reports will be handled.
-   -  `CONTRIBUTING.md`:
-      depending on the current state and maturity of your project,
-      the contents of the template Contributing Guide may not be appropriate.
-      You should adjust the file to help guide contributors on how best
-      to get involved and make an impact on your lesson.
-   -  `LICENSE.md`:
-      in line with the terms of the CC-BY license,
-      you should ensure that the copyright information 
-      provided in the license file is accurate for your project.
-1. **Update this README with 
-   [relevant information about your lesson](https://carpentries.github.io/lesson-development-training/collaborating-newcomers.html#readme)**
-   and delete this section.
+
 
 [cff-home]: https://citation-file-format.github.io/
 [cff-sandpaper-docs]:  https://carpentries.github.io/sandpaper-docs/editing.html#making-your-lesson-citable