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+# Contributing to JwtConnect
+
+All contributions to JwtConnect are welcome!
+
+Note that as this library is planned to be used in high-profile production code,
+we insist on a very high standards for the code and design, but don't feel shy:
+discuss your plans over 
+[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/openid/AppAuth-Android/issues) and the
+[mailing list](http://lists.openid.net/mailman/listinfo/openid-specs-ab), and
+send in those pull requests!
+
+# Signing the Agreements
+
+In order to contribute to this project, you need to execute two legal agreements
+that cover your contributions.  Pull requests from users who have not signed
+these agreements will not be merged.
+
+## Execute the Contributor License Agreement (CLA)
+
+1. Visit http://openid.net/contribution-license-agreement/
+2. Tap *Execute OpenID Foundation Contribution License Agreement* for the
+   version relevant to you (Individual or Corporate).
+3. Follow the instructions to sign the agreement.
+
+## Execute the Working Group Contribution Agreement
+
+In addition to the Code License Agreement, the OpenID Foundation also requires
+a working group contribution agreement to cover any contributions you may make
+towards the OpenID Connect spec itself (e.g. in comments, bug reports, feature
+requests).
+
+1. Visit http://openid.net/intellectual-property/
+2. Tap *Execute Contributor Agreement By Electronic Signature* in the box
+   marked *Resources*.
+3. Follow the instructions to sign the document, state `OpenID AB/Connect` as
+   the Initial Working Group.
+
+# Making a Pull Request
+
+## Before you Start
+
+Before you work on a big new feature, get in touch to make sure that your work
+is inline with the direction of the project and get input on your architecture.
+You can file an [Issue](https://github.com/openid/AppAuth-Android/issues)
+discussing your proposal, or email the 
+[list](http://lists.openid.net/mailman/listinfo/openid-specs-ab). 
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+The AppAuth library follows the
+[Google Coding Style](https://google.github.io/styleguide/javaguide.html) for
+the Java language. Please review your own code for adherence to the standard
+and make sure to run the `check` gradle target.
+
+## Pull Request Reviews
+
+All pull requests, even by members who have repository write access need to be
+reviewed and marked as "LGTM" before they will be merged.