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 # hsf.github.io
-HEP Software Foundation github site
+
+HEP Software Foundation (HSF) GitHub site pages.
 
 * Live at https://hepsoftwarefoundation.org/
-* [Website howto/documentation](https://hepsoftwarefoundation.org/howto-website.html)
+* [Website how-to / documentation](https://hepsoftwarefoundation.org/howto-website.html)
+
+## Contributing
+
+This repository hosts the source for the HSF website. If you would like to contribute:
+
+* Please read the contribution guidelines (link above) before opening an issue or pull request.
+* Small improvements such as documentation updates, typo fixes, and clarity improvements are welcome.
+* For major changes, it is recommended to open an issue first to discuss the proposal.
+
+Thank you for helping improve the HSF website.