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+# Contributing Guidelines
+
+## Do you have a question?
+
+[Check out our Gitter](https://gitter.im/PolymathNetwork/Lobby)
+
+See also frequently asked questions tagged with Polymath on Stack Exchange and Reddit.
+
+# Please Report bugs!
+
+Do not open an issue on Github if you think your discovered bug could be a security-relevant vulnerability. In the case of the discovery of high security venerabilities, pleasse email us the issue privately at team@polymath.network.
+
+Otherwise, just create a new issue in our repository and follow the template below: 
+
+[Issue template to make things easier for you](https://github.com/PolymathNetwork/polymath-core/blob/master/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md)
+
+
+# Contribute!
+
+If you would like to contribute to Polymath-core, please fork it, fix bugs or implement features, and propose a [pull request](https://github.com/PolymathNetwork/polymath-core/blob/master/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
+
+Please, refer to the Coding Guide on our [Developer Portal](https://developers.polymath.network/) for more details about hacking on Polymath.
+
+# Contributing
+
+When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue, email, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change.
+
+Please note we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
+
+# Pull Request Process
+
+[Template](https://github.com/PolymathNetwork/polymath-core/blob/master/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
+
+# Code Styleguide
+
+The polymath-core repo follows the [Solidity style guide](https://solidity.readthedocs.io/en/v0.4.24/style-guide.html)
+
+# Code of Conduct
+
+[Community Standards](https://github.com/PolymathNetwork/polymath-core/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and our community feel safe and respected.
+
+# Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing the project or its community.