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CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# **Contributing to ChartDB**
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to ChartDB! We want to make your experience as easy as possible.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### Submitting Pull Requests
+
+To submit a pull request:
+
+1. Fork the repository, create a branch from `main`, and focus on a single change.
+2. Write clear, concise commit messages and ensure your code follows the project's guidelines.
+3. Open a pull request and clearly state what issue it addresses.
+4. If needed, provide a brief explanation of your solution.
+5. Submit your pull request for review.
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+If you find a bug, check [GitHub issues](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/issues) to see if it’s already reported. If not, feel free to [report it](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/issues/new?labels=bug).
+
+For questions about using ChartDB, reach out to us via Email (chartdb.io@gmail.com) or [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg). For feature requests, create a [new feature](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/issues/new?labels=enhancement).
+
+### Creating a Branch
+
+To get started:
+
+1. Fork [the repository](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/fork).
+2. Create a branch from `main`.
+3. If you’re new to GitHub pull requests, check out [this video series](https://egghead.io/courses/how-to-contribute-to-an-open-source-project-on-github).
+
+### License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your work will be licensed under ChartDB's [license](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/blob/main/LICENSE.md).
+
+
+## Questions?
+
+Feel free to ask in `#contributing` on [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg)  if you have questions about our process, how to proceed, etc.
+or [Email](chartdb.io@gmail.com)
+
+---
+
+Thank you! 💙

README.md

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 </p>
 
 <h3 align="center">
-  <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/chartdbcommunity/shared_invite/_1234">Community</a> |
+  <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg">Community</a> |
   <a href="https://www.chartdb.io">Website</a>
 </h3>
 
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     <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-Welcome-brightgreen" alt="PRs welcome!" />
   </a>
   <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/chartdbcommunity/shared_invite/_1234">
-    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Join%20Slack-purple?logo=slack&link=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.slack.com%2Ft%2Fchartdbcommunity%2Fshared_invite%2F_1234" alt="Slack community channel" />
+    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Join%20Slack-purple?logo=slack&link=https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg" alt="Slack community channel" />
   </a>
-  <a href="https://twitter.com/ChartDB">
+  <a href="https://x.com/chartdb_io">
     <img src="https://img.shields.io/twitter/follow/ChartDB?style=social"/>
   </a>
 
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 **🎉 ChartDB**:
 ChartDB is a powerful and intuitive database diagramming editor that runs as a SaaS application via a website.
-Effortlessly visualize and design your database schemas with a single **Smart Query** that fetches your entire database structure.
+Effortlessly visualize and design your database schemas with a single "**Smart Query**" that fetches your entire database structure.
 Customize your diagrams, export SQL scripts, and explore a full suite of features—all without the need to create an account.
 Dive into a seamless database design experience and discover the complete feature set here.
 
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 ## 💚 Community & Support
 
-- [Slack](https://chartdb.io/slack) (For live discussion with the community and the ChartDB team)
+- [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg) (For live discussion with the community and the ChartDB team)
 - [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb/issues) (For any bugs and errors you encounter using ChartDB)
-- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/chartdb) (Get news fast)
+- [Twitter](https://x.com/chartdb_io) (Get news fast)
 
 ## Contributing
 
 We welcome community contributions, big or small, and are here to guide you along
-the way. Message us in the [ChartDB Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/chartdbcommunity/shared_invite/213123123213). Once you contribute, ping us in Slack and we'll send you some ChartDB swag!
+the way. Message us in the [ChartDB Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/chartdb/shared_invite/zt-2ourrlh5e-mKIHCRML3_~m_gHjD5EcUg). Once you contribute, ping us in Slack and we'll send you some ChartDB swag!
 
 For more information on how to contribute, please see our
 [Contributing Guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
@@ -79,4 +79,4 @@ Thank you for helping us make ChartDB better for everyone :heart:.
 
 ## License
 
-ChartDB is licensed under the [GNU Affero General Public License v3.0](LICENSE) and as commercial software.
+ChartDB is licensed under the [GNU Affero General Public License v3.0](LICENSE)