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+# Contributing to talkd.ai/Dialog
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to the talkdai/Dialog project! We appreciate your support and welcome all contributions, whether they are bug reports, feature suggestions, code improvements, documentation enhancements, or anything else that helps improve the project.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+2. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+3. [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+    - [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
+    - [Suggesting Features](#suggesting-features)
+    - [Contributing Code](#contributing-code)
+    - [Improving Documentation](#improving-documentation)
+4. [Style Guides](#style-guides)
+5. [Community](#community)
+6. [License](#license)
+7. [Maintainer Merge Policy](#maintainer-merge-policy)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please read and adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone involved.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+To start contributing, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Fork the repository**: Click the "Fork" button on the top right of the repository page.
+2. **Clone your fork**: Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
+    ```sh
+    git clone https://github.com/your-username/dialog.git
+    ```
+3. **Create a new branch**: Create a new branch for your work.
+    ```sh
+    git checkout -b my-new-feature
+    ```
+4. **Set up the development environment**: Follow the instructions in the [README](README.md) to set up the project on your local machine.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you find a bug, please report it by [opening an issue](https://github.com/talkdai/dialog/issues) with the following information:
+- A clear and descriptive title.
+- Steps to reproduce the issue.
+- Expected and actual behavior.
+- Screenshots, if applicable.
+- Any additional information that might help us diagnose the problem.
+
+### Suggesting Features
+
+We are always looking to improve talkdai/Dialog! To suggest a new feature:
+- [Open an issue](https://github.com/talkdai/dialog/issues) with a descriptive title.
+- Explain why this feature would be useful.
+- Describe the feature in detail.
+- Include any relevant examples or mockups.
+
+### Contributing Code
+
+1. **Check existing issues**: Look for existing issues that might cover your changes. If there isn't one, create a new issue to discuss the change.
+2. **Fork and clone the repository**: See [Getting Started](#getting-started).
+3. **Create a branch**: Make your changes in a new branch.
+4. **Write tests**: Ensure that your changes are covered by tests.
+5. **Commit your changes**: Write clear and concise commit messages.
+6. **Push your branch**: Push your branch to your forked repository.
+    ```sh
+    git push origin my-new-feature
+    ```
+7. **Create a Pull Request**: Go to the original repository and [create a pull request](https://github.com/talkdai/dialog/pulls). Please provide a detailed description of your changes and link any related issues.
+
+### Improving Documentation
+
+Good documentation helps others understand and use the project effectively. To contribute to documentation:
+- Improve existing documentation in the `docs` folder.
+- Add new documentation for new features.
+- Ensure examples are clear and helpful.
+- Fix any typos or grammatical errors.
+
+## Style Guides
+
+### Code Style
+
+- Follow the existing code style and conventions.
+- Use meaningful variable and function names.
+- Keep your code clean and well-commented.
+
+### Commit Messages
+
+- Use clear, descriptive commit messages.
+- Follow the format: `Short summary (max 50 characters)` followed by an optional detailed explanation.
+
+### Documentation
+
+- Write in clear, concise English.
+- Use appropriate formatting for headings, lists, code blocks, etc.
+- Provide examples where necessary.
+
+## Community
+
+Join the conversation and connect with other contributors:
+- Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/talkdai).
+- Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/talkdai) community.
+- Subscribe to our [newsletter](https://talkdai.com/newsletter) for updates.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to talkdai/Dialog, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+## Maintainer Merge Policy
+
+Maintainers play a crucial role in keeping the project moving forward. To streamline the process, maintainers have the discretion to merge a pull request without a review if it has been open for at least 3 days and has not received any reviews or comments. This helps ensure timely progress while still allowing ample opportunity for community feedback.
+
+---
+
+Thank you for contributing to talkdai/Dialog! Your support and contributions are invaluable in helping us build and improve this project. We look forward to collaborating with you!