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+# Contributing to Kinematics-Vis
+We want to make contributing to this project as easy and transparent as possible, whether it's:
+
+- Reporting a bug
+- Discussing the current state of the code
+- Submitting a fix
+- Proposing new features
+- Becoming a maintainer
+
+## We Develop with Github
+We use github to host code, to track issues and feature requests, as well as accept pull requests.
+
+## We Use [Github Flow](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/index.html), So All Code Changes Happen Through Pull Requests
+Pull requests are the best way to propose changes to the codebase. We actively welcome your pull requests.
+
+## Any contributions you make will be under the MIT Software License
+In short, when you submit code changes, your submissions are understood to be under the same [MIT License](http://choosealicense.com/licenses/mit/) that covers the project.
+
+## Report bugs using Github's [issues](https://github.com/klevis-a/kinematics-vis/issues)
+We use GitHub issues to track public bugs. Report a bug by [opening a new issue](https://github.com/klevis-a/kinematics-vis/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=bug_report.md&title=); it's that easy!
+
+## Write bug reports with detail, background, and sample code (if possible)
+
+**Great Bug Reports** tend to have:
+
+- A quick summary and/or background
+- Steps to reproduce
+  - Be specific!
+  - Give sample code if you can.
+- What you expected would happen
+- What actually happens
+- Notes (possibly including why you think this might be happening, or stuff you tried that didn't work)
+
+## License
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under its MIT License.
+
+## References
+This document was adapted from the following open-source [contribution guidelines](https://gist.github.com/briandk/3d2e8b3ec8daf5a27a62).
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 ### Usage
 Instructions for interacting with the UI are provided within the web application. Once you access the web app click the question mark that appears at the top of the upper right quadrant.
 
-A simple way to provide an input dataset for the web app is to utilize the sample dataset (downloadData.sh or downloadData.bat). Once the sample dataset has been downloaded, click the folder icon (top of the upper left quadrant), and select a trial to analyze. To analyze your own data see `INPUT_FILES.md` for creating file formats compatible with this web app.
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+A simple way to provide an input dataset for the web app is to utilize the sample dataset (downloadData.sh or downloadData.bat). Once the sample dataset has been downloaded, click the folder icon (top of the upper left quadrant), and select a trial to analyze. To analyze your own data see `INPUT_FILES.md` for creating file formats compatible with this web app.
+
+### Contributing
+
+See the [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) document for details on contributing to the project by reporting a bug, submitting a fix, or proposing new features.
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