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+# If you are new to the project don't forget to add your name and affiliation to the [`.zenodo.json`](.zenodo.json) file
+
 ## Contributing pull-requests (PRs)
 
 * All work is submitted via Pull Requests.
@@ -20,7 +22,6 @@
   * adding more information about what may have caused the error.
     Raise a new exception using ``raise_from(NewException("message"), oldException)`` from ``future``.
     Do not log this, as it creates redundant/confusing logs.
-* If you are new to the project don't forget to add your name and affiliation to the `.zenodo.json` file.
 
 ## Contributing issues