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 Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](code-of-conduct.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
 
+## Contributing
+
+Please read the [Patchwork Contribution Guidelines](contributing.md) before opening a pull request.
+
 ## Docs
 
 - [scuttlebutt.nz](https://www.scuttlebutt.nz)