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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+The Apache Celix project follows the [Apache Software Foundation code of conduct](https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html).
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+If you observe behavior that violates those rules please follow the [ASF reporting guidelines](https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct#reporting-guidelines).