diff --git a/bundler/lib/bundler/templates/newgem/README.md.tt b/bundler/lib/bundler/templates/newgem/README.md.tt
index f81b85ca97a3..315bc745a35b 100644
--- a/bundler/lib/bundler/templates/newgem/README.md.tt
+++ b/bundler/lib/bundler/templates/newgem/README.md.tt
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ To install this gem onto your local machine, run `bundle exec rake install`. To
 ## Contributing
 
 Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub at https://github.com/<%= config[:github_username] %>/<%= config[:name] %>.<% if config[:coc] %> This project is intended to be a safe, welcoming space for collaboration, and contributors are expected to adhere to the [code of conduct](https://github.com/<%= config[:github_username] %>/<%= config[:name] %>/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).<% end %>
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 <% if config[:mit] -%>
 
 ## License