diff --git a/doc/devel/template.c b/doc/devel/template.c
index 80cd60060b..d0955fe827 100644
--- a/doc/devel/template.c
+++ b/doc/devel/template.c
@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
/* template.c -- example OpenLDAP source file */
/* $OpenLDAP$ */
-/* This work is part of OpenLDAP Software. See main COPYRIGHT file
- * for detailed notice covering all files in the distribution.
- */
-/*
+/* This work is part of OpenLDAP Software .
+ *
* Copyright YEAR The OpenLDAP Foundation
* Portions Copyright YEAR Secondary Rights Holder
* Portions Copyright YEAR Another Rights Holder
@@ -21,8 +19,7 @@
* Please consult Kurt Zeilenga before adding
* additional notices.
*/
-/*
- * This work was initially developed by John Doe (of FOO Corporation).
+/* This work was initially developed by John Doe (of FOO Corporation).
* This work was (SIGNIFICANTLY) modify by:
* Jane Doe of BAR, Inc. (added this and that)
*/