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 # Contributing
+Thanks for taking the time to contribute! We really appreciate it.
 
-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. 
+The following is a set of guidelines for contributing to any of our [Verbb plugins](https://verbb.io/craft-plugins). These are just guidelines, not rules. Use your best judgment, and feel free to propose changes to this document in an issue or pull request.
 
-Please note we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
+#### Table of Contents
+- [Security Disclosures](#security-disclosures)
+- [Bug Reports & Feature Requests](#bug-reports--feature-requests)
+- [Pull Requests](#pull-requests)
 
-## Pull Request Process
+## Security Disclosures
+If you discover a security vulnerability, please review our [Security Policy](https://github.com/verbb/.github/blob/master/SECURITY.md), then report the issue directly to us from [verbb.io/contact](https://verbb.io/contact). We will review and respond privately via email.
 
-1. Ensure any install or build dependencies are removed before the end of the layer when doing a 
-   build.
-2. Update the `CHANGELOG.md` with details of changes to the project.
-3. If applicable, update the `README.md` or associated documentation to cover the changes to the project.
+## Bug Reports & Feature Requests
+Before submitting bug reports and feature requests, please search through open issues to see if yours has already been filed.
+
+If you do find a similar issue, upvote it by adding a :thumbsup: [reaction](https://github.com/blog/2119-add-reactions-to-pull-requests-issues-and-comments). Only leave a comment if you have relevant information to add.
+
+If no one has filed the issue yet, submit a new one. Please include a clear description of the issue, and as much relevant information as possible, including a code sample demonstrating the the issue.
+
+## Pull Requests
+Pull requests should clearly describe the problem and solution. Include a reference to any relevant issue if one exists.
+
+Thanks for being awesome. :cocktail: