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 # Contribution Guidelines
 
-Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](code-of-conduct.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
-
 ## Table of Contents
 
 - [Adding to this list](#adding-to-this-list)
@@ -20,9 +18,7 @@ Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
 - Link additions should be added to the bottom of the relevant category.
 - New categories or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome.
 - Check your spelling and grammar.
-- Make sure your text editor is set to remove trailing whitespace.
 - The pull request and commit should have a useful title.
-- The body of your commit message should contain a link to the repository.
 
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