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+# Contributing to ChemEx
+
+We welcome contributions to the ChemEx project! Whether you're interested in fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving documentation, your help is appreciated. This document provides guidelines for contributing to ChemEx.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Start by forking the ChemEx repository on GitHub.
+2. **Clone Your Fork**: Clone the fork to your local machine.
+3. **Set Up Your Environment**: Make sure you have Python and other necessary tools installed.
+4. **Create a Branch**: Create a new branch for your work.
+
+## Making Contributions
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+-   **Use the GitHub Issue Tracker**: Report bugs by creating a new issue.
+-   **Describe the Bug**: Include detailed information about the bug and steps to reproduce it.
+-   **Screenshots and Logs**: If applicable, add screenshots and log files to help explain your problem.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+-   **Use the GitHub Issue Tracker**: Suggest enhancements by opening a new issue.
+-   **Provide a Clear Description**: Explain why this enhancement would be useful, and propose a possible implementation if you can.
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+-   **Small and Focused**: Keep your pull requests small and focused on a single issue or feature.
+-   **Code Standards**: Follow the coding style of the project (PEP 8 for Python, for example).
+-   **Documentation**: Update the documentation accordingly.
+-   **Testing**: Add tests for new features or bug fixes.
+-   **Describe Your Changes**: In your pull request, clearly describe what you have done.
+
+## Code Review Process
+
+1. **Review by Maintainers**: The project maintainers will review your pull request.
+2. **Feedback**: Be open to feedback and make necessary changes.
+3. **Approval and Merge**: Once approved, your changes will be merged into the main branch.
+
+## Community Guidelines
+
+-   **Be Respectful**: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
+-   **Collaboration Over Competition**: We are all working towards the same goal.
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to open a discussion in the GitHub repository.
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to ChemEx. Your efforts help make ChemEx a better tool for everyone!
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 -   [Quick Overview](#quick-overview)
 -   [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
 -   [Installation](#installation)
--   [Usage](#usage)
 -   [Performance Optimization](#performance-optimization)
 -   [Contributing](#contributing)
 -   [Support and Documentation](#support-and-documentation)
 -   [License](#license)
--   [Citing ChemEx](#citing-chemex)
+<!-- -   [Citing ChemEx](#citing-chemex) -->
 
 ## About ChemEx
 
@@ -49,10 +48,6 @@ pip install chemex
 pip install git+https://github.com/gbouvignies/ChemEx.git
 ```
 
-## Usage
-
-To get started with using ChemEx, please refer to our comprehensive [User Guide](https://gbouvignies.github.io/ChemEx/). This guide covers everything from basic commands to advanced features, ensuring you can effectively analyze your NMR data using ChemEx. The guide includes step-by-step instructions, examples, and tips for efficient data analysis.
-
 ## Performance Optimization
 
 For the best performance, install [NumPy](https://numpy.org) and [SciPy](https://scipy.org) with Intel® Math Kernel Library (Intel® MKL), available via [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/) or the [Intel® Distribution for Python](https://software.intel.com/en-us/distribution-for-python).
@@ -67,7 +62,7 @@ For additional support, tutorials, and detailed documentation, visit the [ChemEx
 
 ## License
 
-ChemEx is licensed under the [GPL-3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html). See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.
+ChemEx is licensed under the [GPL-3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html). See the [LICENSE](LICENSE.md) file for more details.
 
 <!-- ## Citing ChemEx