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 2. `y.python`
 
 ## 🚨 User Impact 🚨
-Are there any breaking changes? What is the end result perceived by the user? If yes, please merge this PR with the 🚨🚨 emoji so changelog authors can further highlight this if needed.
+*Are there any breaking changes? What is the end result perceived by the user?*
+
+*For connector PRs, use this section to explain which type of semantic versioning bump occurs as a result of the changes. Refer to our [Semantic Versioning for Connectors](https://docs.airbyte.com/contributing-to-airbyte/semantic-versioning-for-connectors) guidelines for more information. **Breaking changes to connectors must be documented by an Airbyte engineer (PR author, or reviewer for community PRs) by using the [Breaking Change Release Playbook](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VYQggHbL_PN0dDDu7rCyzBLGRtX-R3cpwXaY8QxEgzw/edit).***
+
+*If there are breaking changes, please merge this PR with the 🚨🚨 emoji so changelog authors can further highlight this if needed.*
+
 
 ## Pre-merge Checklist
-Expand the relevant checklist and delete the others.
+*Expand the relevant checklist and delete the others.*
 
 <details><summary><strong>New Connector</strong></summary>