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+Contributing to psutil project
+==============================
+
+Issues
+------
+
+* The issue tracker is for reporting problems or proposing enhancements related
+  to the **program code**.
+* Please do not open issues **asking for support**. Instead, use the forum at:
+  https://groups.google.com/g/psutil.
+* Before submitting a new issue, **search** if there are existing issues for
+  the same topic.
+* **Be clear** in describing what the problem is and try to be accurate in
+  editing the default issue **template**. There is a bot which automatically
+  assigns **labels** based on issue's title and body format. Labels help
+  keeping the issues properly organized and searchable (by OS, issue type, etc.).
+* To report a **security vulnerability**, use the
+  [Tidelift security contact](https://tidelift.com/security).
+  Tidelift will coordinate the fix and the disclosure of the reported problem.
+
+Pull Requests
+-------------
+
+* The PR system is for fixing bugs or make enhancements related to the
+  **program code**.
+* If you whish to implement a new feature or add support for a new platform it's
+  better to **discuss it first**, either on the issue tracker, the forum or via
+  private email.
+* In order to get acquainted with the code base and tooling, take a look at the
+  **[Development Guide](https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/blob/master/docs/DEVGUIDE.rst)**.
+* If you can, remember to update
+  [HISTORY.rst](https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/blob/master/HISTORY.rst)
+  and [CREDITS](https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/blob/master/CREDITS) file.