diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -12,8 +12,3 @@ Complete your CLA here: <https://code.facebook.com/cla>
 
 If you prefer to sign a paper copy, we can send you a PDF.  Send us an 
 e-mail or create a new github issue to request the CLA in PDF format.
-
-## License
-
-By contributing to RocksDB, you agree that your contributions will be
-licensed under the [BSD License](LICENSE).