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 - **Logging & Troubleshooting:**  
   Check Apache logs (located in `/var/log/apache2/`) for troubleshooting any issues during deployment or operation.
 
-Enjoy using the Multi File Upload Editor! For any issues or contributions, please refer to the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/error311/FileRise).
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+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Please check out our [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before getting started.