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+# How to Contribute
+
+We'd love to accept your patches and contributions to this project. There are just a couple guidelines you need to follow before making a change.
+
+## Code of conduct
+
+Please comply with the [code of conduct](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/code-of-conduct) 
+
+## To get started
+
+1. Fork the repository, do work in a feature branch.
+
+2. Issue a pull request.
+
+3. Make sure the automated test suite succeeds. They will show-up in the pull request.
+
+4. Sign the CLA using [EasyCLA](https://easycla.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/).
+
+5. Assign a maintainer to accept/evaluate your pull request. The current maintainer can be found in the [documentation](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/governance).
+
+If you have any questions, open an issue.
+
+## Developer tools and technical guidelines
+
+Please find the [developer tools and technical guidelines here](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/toolsguidelinesci).
+
+## Documentation guidelines
+
+Please find the [documentation guidelines here](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/contributing-to-documentation).
+
+## Contribution guidelines
+
+Please find the [more detailed contribution guidelines here](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/contributing-to-the-code).
+
+## Governance 
+
+The basic principle is that decisions are based on consensus. If this decision making process takes too long or a decision is required, the Technical Steering committee has the authority to make a decision. Please read [this page](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/opensourcecommunity/governance) for more information on the governance.
+
+## Help
+
+Don't hesitate to reach out for help by [mentioning](https://github.com/blog/821-mention-somebody-they-re-notified) a maintainer or other relevant contributors.
+