diff --git a/contributing/code/standards.rst b/contributing/code/standards.rst
index c187890183f..17f8f72a637 100644
--- a/contributing/code/standards.rst
+++ b/contributing/code/standards.rst
@@ -165,10 +165,7 @@ Service Naming Conventions
 
 * Use lowercase letters for service and parameter names;
 
-* A group name uses the underscore notation;
-
-* Each service has a corresponding parameter containing the class name,
-  following the ``SERVICE NAME.class`` convention.
+* A group name uses the underscore notation.
 
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