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 ## Contributing
 
-Please follow [this guideline](https://github.com/microsoft/infersharp/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+We welcome contributions. Please follow [this guideline](https://github.com/microsoft/infersharp/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
 ## Trademarks