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+# Contributing to nhl-api-py
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to nhl-api-py! We appreciate your time and effort in helping us improve the package. The following guidelines will help you understand how to contribute effectively.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the repository and create a new branch for your contributions.
+2. Make your changes, enhancements, or bug fixes in the new branch.
+3. Test your changes locally to ensure they are functioning as expected.
+4. Commit your changes with clear and descriptive messages.
+5. Push your changes to your forked repository.
+6. Create a pull request (PR) from your branch to the main repository.
+
+## Guidelines for Contributions
+
+- Before starting any significant work, please open an issue or join an existing discussion to ensure that your contribution aligns with the project's goals and avoids duplication of effort.
+- Follow the Python style guide (PEP 8) when writing or modifying code. Maintain consistent code formatting and ensure your changes pass the linting checks.
+- Include unit tests to validate the changes you've made. Ensure that all existing tests pass successfully.
+- Document any new features, modifications, or bug fixes using the appropriate format in the code and/or in the project's documentation.
+- Be responsive to any feedback or comments on your pull request and make necessary updates as requested.
+- Respect the code of conduct. Be considerate, inclusive, and respectful in all interactions and communications.
+
+## Issue Reporting
+
+If you encounter any issues, bugs, or have suggestions for improvements, please open a GitHub issue. When reporting an issue, provide as much relevant information as possible, including the steps to reproduce the problem.
+
+## Feature Requests
+
+If you have ideas for new features or enhancements, we encourage you to open an issue on GitHub. Explain your feature request in detail, including its purpose and potential benefits.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you are expected to adhere to the project's [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please familiarize yourself with it and ensure that all interactions are respectful and inclusive.
+
+## Licensing
+
+Contributions to nhl-api-py are subject to the same license as the main repository. By contributing code, you agree to license your contributions under the project's existing license.