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 #### Stepping-down and emeritus status
 
-After stepping-down, you will have an [emeritus status](https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/emeritus) and will be listed in the [BACKERS.md](/BACKERS.md) file and will have a place on the team page.
+After stepping-down, you may request to have an [emeritus status](https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/emeritus) and to be listed in the [BACKERS.md](/BACKERS.md) file for a period of time.
 
 > emeritus: (of the former holder of an office, especially a university professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour.