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+Contributing
+============
+
+*Note: HackMyResume is also available as [FluentCV][fcv]. Contributors are
+credited in both.*
+
+HackMyResume needs your help! Our contribution workflow is based on [GitHub
+Flow][flow] and we respond to all pull requests and issues, usually within 24
+hours. HackMyResume has no corporate affiliation and no commercial basis, which
+allows the project to maintain a strict user-first policy, rapid development
+velocity, and a liberal stance on contributions and exotic functionality in
+keeping with the spirit (and name) of the tool.
+
+In short, your code is welcome here.
+
+## How To Contribute
+
+1. Optional: [**open an issue**][iss] identifying the feature or bug you'd like
+to implement or fix. This step isn't required — you can start hacking away on
+HackMyResume without clearing it with us — but helps avoid duplication of work
+and ensures that your changes will be accepted once submitted.
+2. **Fork and clone** the HackMyResume project.
+3. Ideally, **create a new feature branch** (eg, `feat/new-awesome-feature` or
+similar; call it whatever you like) to perform your work in.
+4. **Install dependencies** by running `npm install` in the top-level
+HackMyResume folder.
+5. Make your **commits** as usual.
+6. **Verify** your changes locally with `npm test`.
+7. **Push** your commits.
+7. **Submit a pull request** from your feature branch to the HackMyResume `dev`
+branch.
+8. We'll typically **respond** within 24 hours.
+9. Your awesome changes will be **merged** after verification.
+
+## Project Maintainers
+
+HackMyResume is currently maintained by [hacksalot][ha] with assistance from
+[tomheon][th] and our awesome [contributors][awesome]. Please direct all official
+or internal inquiries to:
+
+```
+admin@hackmyresume.com
+```
+
+You can reach hacksalot directly at:
+
+```
+hacksalot@indevious.com
+```
+
+Thanks! See you out there in the trenches.
+
+[fcv]: https://github.com/fluentdesk/fluentcv
+[flow]: https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/
+[iss]: https://github.com/hacksalot/HackMyResume/issues
+[ha]: https://github.com/hacksalot
+[th]: https://github.com/tomheon
+[awesome]: https://github.com/hacksalot/HackMyResume/graphs/contributors
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -288,6 +288,12 @@ hackmyresume generate resume.json -o someFile.all -s
 hackmyresume generate resume.json -o someFile.all --silent
 ```
 
+## Contributing
+
+HackMyResume is a community-driven free and open source project under the MIT
+License. Contributions are encouraged and we respond to all PRs and issues,
+usually within 24 hours. See [CONTRIBUTING.md][contribute] for details.
+
 ## License
 
 MIT. Go crazy. See [LICENSE.md][1] for details.
@@ -307,3 +313,4 @@ MIT. Go crazy. See [LICENSE.md][1] for details.
 [dry]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_repeat_yourself
 [travis-image]: https://img.shields.io/travis/palomajs/paloma.svg?style=flat-square
 [travis-url]: https://travis-ci.org/hacksalot/HackMyResume
+[contribute]: CONTRIBUTING.md