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 ## Contributing
 
-Please read through our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/coreui/coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). Included are directions for opening issues, coding standards, and notes on development.
+Please read through our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/coreui/coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md). Included are directions for opening issues, coding standards, and notes on development.
 
 Editor preferences are available in the [editor config](https://github.com/coreui/coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template/blob/master/.editorconfig) for easy use in common text editors. Read more and download plugins at <http://editorconfig.org>.