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+# Contributing
+
+We welcome all contributions, however here are some guidelines:
+
+* For large changes please discuss them in an issue first
+* Use feature branches for your changes
+* Ensure the commits you're submitting are tidy, and reasonable (rebase if necessary)
+* Please ensure scrutinizer isn't reporting any new issues
+* You have added new tests for new functionality if you are adding it.
+* You are following our [code of conduct][coc]
+
+[coc]: code_of_conduct.md
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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 htmlstrip
-==============
+=========
 
 A class to convert a small subset of html into something reasonable you
 can put in plain text email, or SMS.
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 // -> "Hello, world."
 ```
 
-Versioning
-----------
-
-We use [semver](http://semver.org/). See the [releases](https://github.com/PurpleBooth/htmlstrip/releases) for a changelog and versions
-
 Examples
 --------
 Input:
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 -------
 
 * [Twig Extension](https://github.com/PurpleBooth/twig-htmlstrip)
+
+
+Versioning
+----------
+
+We use [semver](http://semver.org/). See the [releases](https://github.com/PurpleBooth/htmlstrip/releases) for a changelog and versions
+
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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and
+our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and
+orientation.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+* Using welcoming and inclusive language
+* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+* Focusing on what is best for the community
+* Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+advances
+* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable
+behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
+
+Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or
+reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
+that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
+permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
+threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
+further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported by contacting the project team at [billie@purplebooth.co.uk][email]. All
+complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that
+is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is
+obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident.
+Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
+
+Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good
+faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other
+members of the project's leadership.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4,
+available at [http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4][version]
+
+[homepage]: http://contributor-covenant.org
+[version]: http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/
+[email]: mailto:reports@purplebooth.co.uk