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+# Contributing to Hactoberfest2024 🌿
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to **Hactoberfest2024**! We appreciate your interest in making a meaningful impact on animal welfare and environmental conservation. This document will guide you through the contribution process and help ensure that your contributions fit within the project’s goals and guidelines.
+
+## How to Contribute 🛠️
+
+### 1. Fork the Repository
+- Navigate to the [Hactoberfest2024 GitHub repository](https://github.com/mlscgescoe/Hactoberfest2024).
+- Click the **Fork** button to create a copy of the repository under your own GitHub account.
+
+### 2. Clone the Repository
+- Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Hactoberfest2024.git
+   cd WildGuard
+   ```
+
+### 3. Create a Branch
+- It's a good practice to create a new branch for each feature or fix you're working on:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature-branch-name
+   ```
+
+### 4. Make Your Changes
+- Add new features, fix bugs, or improve documentation as needed.
+- Ensure your code follows the coding standards and structure of the project.
+- Test your changes to confirm everything works as expected.
+
+### 5. Commit Your Changes
+- Use clear and concise commit messages to describe your changes:
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Added feature X or fixed issue Y"
+   ```
+
+### 6. Push the Changes
+- Push your changes to the feature branch on your forked repository:
+   ```bash
+   git push origin feature-branch-name
+   ```
+
+### 7. Submit a Pull Request (PR)
+- Once your changes are complete, open a **Pull Request (PR)** from your feature branch to the `main` branch of the **Hactoberfest2024** repository.
+- In your PR description, provide a brief summary of what your changes do and reference any related issues.
+- Wait for the maintainers to review your submission. Feedback may be provided, and changes might be requested before your PR can be merged.
+
+## Contribution Guidelines 📜
+
+Please follow these guidelines to make sure your contributions are aligned with the project’s standards:
+
+### Code of Conduct
+- Be respectful and considerate to others.
+- Ensure that all interactions and discussions remain friendly and constructive.
+
+### Code Style
+- Stick to **HTML**, **CSS**, and **JavaScript** best practices.
+- Keep code clean, well-documented.