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README.md

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 ## Welcome
 
-This is the development repository of **linkahead-cpplib** - a C++ client library
+This is the development repository of the LinkAhead C++ Client Library
 for LinkAhead and a part of the LinkAhead project.
 
 ## Setup
@@ -16,7 +16,26 @@ Please refer to the [official documentation](https://docs.indiscale.com/caosdb-c
 
 ## Contributing
 
-Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md).
+Thank you very much to all contributers—[past,
+present](https://gitlab.com/linkahead/linkahead/-/blob/main/HUMANS.md), and prospective
+ones.
+
+### Code of Conduct
+
+By participating, you are expected to uphold our [Code of
+Conduct](https://gitlab.com/linkahead/linkahead/-/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+
+### How to Contribute
+
+* You found a bug, have a question, or want to request a feature? Please 
+[create an issue](https://gitlab.com/linkahead/linkahead-cpplib/-/issues).
+* You want to contribute code?
+    * **Forking:** Please fork the repository and create a merge request in GitLab and choose this repository as
+      target. Make sure to select "Allow commits from members who can merge the target branch" under
+      Contribution when creating the merge request. This allows our team to work with you on your
+      request.
+* You can also  join the LinkAhead community on
+  [#linkahead:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/!unwwlTfOznjEnMMXxf:matrix.org).
 
 ## License