diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index 791d86e19261a7..213a2c7639be78 100644
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ diverse, welcoming community. Below is our community code of conduct, which
 applies to our repos and organizations, issue trackers, mailing lists,
 blog content, and any other Chromium-supported communication group, as
 well as any private communication initiated in the context of these
-spaces.
+spaces. This code of conduct must be followed by everyone contributing to
+the Chromium project, regardless of affiliation or position.
 
 Simply put, community discussions should be