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+# Contributing Guidelines
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+Thank you for your interest in contributing!
+
+## AI-assisted Contributions
+
+We recognize that contributors may use AI tools to assist with development. However, to maintain code quality, transparency, and long-term maintainability, the following guidelines apply:
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+- Contributors must clearly disclose if AI tools were used in generating any part of the code, documentation, or tests.
+- Contributors are fully responsible for understanding, verifying, and maintaining all submitted code.
+- Code generated with AI must meet the same standards as human-written contributions, including readability, correctness, and security.
+- Submissions that cannot be properly explained or justified by the contributor may be rejected.
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+These guidelines aim to ensure responsible use of AI tools while preserving the integrity of the project.