diff --git a/tests/e2e/CONTRIBUTING.md b/tests/e2e/CONTRIBUTING.md
index dc69bd42171..f1bb43064a3 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/tests/e2e/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -152,3 +152,5 @@ Before you push
 4. Capture screenshots of the test run and attach them to the PR as proof
 
 5. If a test fails because it surfaced a real issue in the product, flag that explicitly in the PR rather than reworking the test until it passes
+
+# e2e gate proof 2: docs-only fast-pass (throwaway)