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 We build for developers who need a reliable, production-ready data layer for AI applications
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 ### Contrbuting
 
-We welcome contributions! To get started, please check our Contribution Guidelines
+Your contributions are at the core of making this a true open source project. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**. See [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.
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+## Code of Conduct
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+We are committed to making open source an enjoyable and respectful experience for our community. See <a href="https://github.com/topoteretes/cognee/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md"><code>CODE_OF_CONDUCT</code></a> for more information.
 
 ## 📦 Installation