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@@ -299,6 +299,16 @@ Using [tape](https://github.com/substack/tape). Run with command:
 
 `npm test`.
 
+## Contributing
+
+I (@peterbraden) don't spend much time maintaining this library, it runs
+primarily on contributor support. I'm happy to accept most PR's if the tests run
+green, all new functionality is tested, and there are no objections in the PR.
+
+Because I haven't got much time for maintenance, I'd prefer to keep an absolute
+minimum of dependencies.
+
+
 ## MIT License
 The library is distributed under the MIT License - if for some reason that
 doesn't work for you please get in touch.