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+# Code of Conduct
+
+Please see the [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) at [https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+Please see the [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) at [https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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 Interested in contributing? We ❤️ pull requests!
 
 To make sure our community is safe for all, be sure to review and agree to our
-[Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Then see the
-[Contribution](./CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines for more information.
+[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Then see the
+[Contribution](https://github.com/deepgram/deepgram-python-sdk/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines for more information.
 
 ## Prerequisites