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+# Contributing
+When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue before making a change.
+
+You should also read up on this project's [code of conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+
+## Pull requests
+You can create an pull request for the following reasons -
+* Adding, changing or removing a domain file you own
+* Fixing a bug in the scripts or CI
+* Fix an error in the documentation
+
+#### Domains
+Changes to domain files will follow the given process -
+* PR will be reviewed and merged to `main` branch
+* Currently, the publishing of records is done manually. This will be automated soon with releases
+* The changes should reflect soon after publishing
+
+
+## Issues
+* **Report an abusive domain** - Create a new issue with the label `report-abuse`
+* **Report a problem with your domain** - Create a new issue with the label `support`
+* **Suggestions** - Create a new issue with the label `suggestion`
+* **For any questions** - Create a new issue with the label `question`
+* **Report any other issues related to this repository** - Create a new issue with any label that fits