diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 6c948c84115..6e4c74b827c 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -65,6 +65,18 @@ For bug fixes or regressions, name the smallest reliable test coverage that shou
 List user-visible changes (including defaults/config).  
 If none, write `None`.
 
+## Diagram (if applicable)
+
+For UI changes or non-trivial logic flows, include a small ASCII diagram reviewers can scan quickly. Otherwise write `N/A`.
+
+```text
+Before:
+[user action] -> [old state]
+
+After:
+[user action] -> [new state] -> [result]
+```
+
 ## Security Impact (required)
 
 - New permissions/capabilities? (`Yes/No`)
@@ -129,12 +141,6 @@ If a bot review conversation is addressed by this PR, resolve that conversation
 - Migration needed? (`Yes/No`)
 - If yes, exact upgrade steps:
 
-## Failure Recovery (if this breaks)
-
-- How to disable/revert this change quickly:
-- Files/config to restore:
-- Known bad symptoms reviewers should watch for:
-
 ## Risks and Mitigations
 
 List only real risks for this PR. Add/remove entries as needed. If none, write `None`.