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-# Contributing to MIH Project
-
-Thank you for your interest in contributing to the MIH Project! To help us maintain a clean, stable, and secure codebase, please review and follow these contribution guidelines.
-
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-
-## 1. Important Repository Notice (GitHub Users)
-
-> ⚠️ **CRITICAL NOTE:** If you are viewing or found this repository on GitHub, please be aware that this is a **read-only mirror** used strictly for backup purposes. 
-> 
-> **No Pull Requests (PRs) or Issues will be accepted or reviewed on GitHub.**
-
-To contribute, you must use our active development repository hosted on **MIH Git**:
-🔗 [Active MIH Git Repo](https://git.mzansi-innovation-hub.co.za/yaso_meth/mih-project)
-
-Please conduct all development, issue tracking, and collaboration on the MIH Git platform.
-
----
-
-## 2. Branching Strategy & Pull/Merge Request Rules
-
-To ensure production stability, we enforce strict branching rules. Please ensure your contributions align with the following structure:
-
-* **Do NOT target the `main` branch:** Pull or Merge Requests made directly against the `main` branch will be automatically rejected or closed.
-* **Target the Latest Version Branch:** All bug fixes, features, and documentation updates must be made against the active version branch (e.g., branch naming convention follows `v.1.4.0` or later). 
-
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-
-## 3. Recommended Workflow (Fork & Pull)
-
-We use a **Fork-and-Pull** model to manage contributions safely and keep the main repository organized. Please follow these steps to submit your changes:
-
-1. **Fork the Repository:** Log into **MIH Git** and click the **Fork** button on the main [mih-project](https://git.mzansi-innovation-hub.co.za/yaso_meth/mih-project) repository to create a copy under your personal account.
-2. **Clone Your Fork:** Clone your personal fork locally to your machine:
-   ```bash
-   git clone --depth 1 https://git.mzansi-innovation-hub.co.za/YOUR_USERNAME/mih-project.git
-   cd mih-project
-   ```
-3. **Checkout the Active Version Branch:** Fetch the latest branches and switch to the current active version branch (e.g., `v.1.4.0`):
-   ```bash
-   git fetch origin
-   git checkout v.1.4.0
-   ```
-4. **Create a Feature or Fix Branch:** Create a dedicated branch for your changes stemming directly from that version branch:
-   ```bash
-   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
-   ```
-   or
-   ```bash
-   git checkout -b fix/your-fix-name
-   ```
-5. **Commit and Push:** Make your changes, commit them with clear descriptive messages, and push the feature branch to your fork:
-   ```bash
-   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
-   ```
-   or
-   ```bash
-   git push origin fix/your-fix-name
-   ```
-6. **Open a Pull/Merge Request:** Go to the main repository on MIH Git. You will see a prompt to open a new Pull/Merge Request. Ensure that:
-   * The **Source (Head)** is your fork's feature branch (`YOUR_USERNAME/mih-project:feature/your-feature-name`).
-   * The **Target (Base)** is the main repository's active version branch (`yaso_meth/mih-project:v.1.4.0`).
-
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-
-Thank you for your time and effort in helping build and improve the MIH Project!