diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 637d881633b58161acbd95bd2216875b1b0316ff..390c61efb129e91f281fa1ba01ef59322529544d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,14 +8,14 @@ To compile in markdown, use
 pandoc --template=rdd.latex rdd-technical-reference.md -o rdd-technical-reference.pdf
 ```
 
-Originally based on the [EURISE Network Technical Reference](https://github.com/eurise-network/technical-reference).
+Inspired by the [EURISE Network Technical Reference](https://github.com/eurise-network/technical-reference).
 
 ## Contributing
 
 Commits have to be made following a certain convention that is defined by the
 [Conventional Commit](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) standard.
-This repo is designed to be used with [Commitizen](https://github.com/commitizen/cz-cli) for which we provide a
-configuration in `package.json`.
+This repo is configured to be used with [Commitizen](https://github.com/commitizen/cz-cli) for your convenience
+and uses the [angular preset](https://github.com/conventional-changelog/conventional-changelog).
 
 Install it with
 
@@ -33,9 +33,11 @@ following code:
 exec < /dev/tty && node_modules/.bin/git-cz --hook || true
 ```
 
-We have configured three types of commits for the work on the technical reference that should reflect the extent of your
-contribution:
+We have chosen the following two types of commits to be used for the work on the technical reference
+that should reflect the extent of your contribution:
 
-- PATCH:     Small addition to or revision of the Technical Reference's Markdown files.
-- MINOR:     Medium addition to or revision of the Technical Reference's Markdown files.
-- MAJOR:     Huge contribution to or revision of the Technical Reference's Markdown files.
+- `fix`: Small addition to or revision of the Technical Reference's Markdown files.
+- `feat`: Medium addition to or revision of the Technical Reference's Markdown files.
+
+These commit types trigger a `patch` or `minor` release when merged into the `master` branch.
+To trigger a `major` release, please consult your fellow contributors and mark one of your commits with a `BREAKING CHANGE`.