diff --git a/pull-requests.md b/pull-requests.md
index 8915659..e71cfba 100644
--- a/pull-requests.md
+++ b/pull-requests.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Each PR should represent a single logical change. If you find yourself writing "
 - Use the Conventional Commit format with a required Jira key suffix: `type(scope): description (KEY-123)`
 - `scope` is optional; omit it when the change is broad or no single scope applies
 - Active keys are `DEV`, `PLAT`, and `SEC`
-- Keep the full title under 72 characters
+- Keep the full title at or below 120 characters
 - Describe the change, not the ticket
 
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