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‎.github/CLA-SIGNATURES.md‎

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# CLA Signatures
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This file tracks contributors who have signed the Contributor License Agreement (CLA).
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**Note:** This file is maintained by project maintainers. Contributors do not need to edit this file.
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---
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## Individual Contributors
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| GitHub Username | Full Name | Date Signed | Method | Status |
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|----------------|-----------|-------------|--------|--------|
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| example-user | John Doe | 2025-12-31 | GitHub Comment | ✅ Active |
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---
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## Corporate Contributors
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| Company Name | Signatory Name | Date Signed | Method | Employees Covered | Status |
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|--------------|----------------|-------------|--------|-------------------|--------|
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| Example Corp | Jane Smith (CTO) | 2025-12-31 | Email | 5 | ✅ Active |
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---
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## How to Add Signatures
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**For Maintainers:**
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1. When a contributor comments "I have read and agree to the CLA" on their PR, add them to the Individual Contributors table
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2. When a company submits a signed CCLA via email, add them to the Corporate Contributors table
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3. Update the status if a CLA is revoked or expires
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**Signature Methods:**
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- `GitHub Comment` - Commented on PR
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- `Email` - Sent signed PDF to cla@hypercart.com
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- `DocuSign` - Electronic signature via DocuSign
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**Status Values:**
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- ✅ `Active` - CLA is valid
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- ⚠️ `Pending` - Awaiting signature verification
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- ❌ `Revoked` - CLA has been revoked
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- 🕐 `Expired` - Corporate CLA needs renewal
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---
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## Verification
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Before merging a PR, verify:
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1. ✅ Contributor is listed in this file with "Active" status
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2. ✅ If corporate contributor, verify employee is listed in CCLA
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3. ✅ Date signed is before the PR submission date
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---
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**Last Updated:** 2025-12-31
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‎.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md‎

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## Description
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<!-- Provide a brief description of your changes -->
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## Type of Change
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<!-- Mark the relevant option with an "x" -->
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- [ ] 🐛 Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
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- [ ] ✨ New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
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- [ ] 💥 Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
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- [ ] 📝 Documentation update
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- [ ] 🧪 Test update
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- [ ] ♻️ Refactoring (no functional changes)
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## Related Issue
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<!-- Link to the issue this PR addresses, if applicable -->
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Fixes #(issue number)
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## Changes Made
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<!-- List the specific changes made in this PR -->
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## Testing
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<!-- Describe the tests you ran to verify your changes -->
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- [ ] Ran `dist/tests/run-fixture-tests.sh` - All tests pass
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- [ ] Tested against real WordPress plugin/theme
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- [ ] Added new test fixtures (if applicable)
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- [ ] Verified no new issues in `dist/tests/fixtures/clean-code.php`
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## Checklist
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<!-- Mark completed items with an "x" -->
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- [ ] My code follows the project's coding standards
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- [ ] I have updated the documentation (README.md, CHANGELOG.md)
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- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix/feature works
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- [ ] All new and existing tests pass
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- [ ] I have updated CHANGELOG.md with my changes
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- [ ] **I have read and agree to the [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)](../CLA.md)**
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## CLA Signature
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<!-- REQUIRED: By submitting this PR, you must agree to the CLA -->
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**For first-time contributors:** Please comment below with:
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```
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I have read and agree to the CLA
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```
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This is a one-time requirement. Once signed, you can contribute to all future PRs without re-signing.
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**Questions about the CLA?** See [CLA.md](../CLA.md) or email cla@hypercart.com
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## Additional Notes
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<!-- Any additional information that reviewers should know -->
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‎CHANGELOG.md‎

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## [1.0.59] - 2025-12-31
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### Added
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- **Contributor License Agreement (CLA)** - Added CLA requirement for contributors
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- Created `CLA.md` - Individual Contributor License Agreement
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- Created `CLA-CORPORATE.md` - Corporate Contributor License Agreement
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- Updated `CONTRIBUTING.md` with CLA signing instructions
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- Updated `README.md` to mention CLA requirement
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- Updated `LICENSE-SUMMARY.md` with CLA information
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- CLA is fully compatible with Apache 2.0 and dual-license model
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- Based on Apache Software Foundation's CLA template
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- Allows contributions to be distributed under both open source and commercial licenses
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- **Baseline File Renamed** - Renamed `.neochrome-baseline` to `.hcc-baseline` (HCC = Hypercart Code Check)
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‎CLA-CORPORATE.md‎

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# Corporate Contributor License Agreement (CCLA)
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**WP Code Check by Hypercart**
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**Copyright 2025 Hypercart (a DBA of Neochrome, Inc.)**
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## Corporate Contributor License Agreement
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Thank you for your interest in contributing to WP Code Check ("the Project") by Hypercart, a DBA of Neochrome, Inc. ("Hypercart", "we", "us", or "our").
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This Corporate Contributor License Agreement ("Agreement") documents the rights granted by corporations to Hypercart. This Agreement covers contributions from employees of the corporation and does not change the corporation's rights to use its own Contributions for any other purpose.
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By signing this Agreement, the corporation accepts and agrees to the following terms and conditions for its present and future Contributions submitted to Hypercart.
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## 1. Definitions
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**"Corporation"** means the legal entity making this Agreement with Hypercart.
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**"You"** (or **"Your"**) means the Corporation.
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**"Contribution"** means any original work of authorship, including any modifications or additions to an existing work, that is intentionally submitted by the Corporation or its employees to Hypercart for inclusion in, or documentation of, the Project.
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**"Submit"** means any form of electronic, verbal, or written communication sent to Hypercart or its representatives.
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## 2. Grant of Copyright License
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, You hereby grant to Hypercart and to recipients of software distributed by Hypercart a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to:
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- Reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute Your Contributions and such derivative works
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- **Distribute Your Contributions under multiple licenses**, including but not limited to:
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- The Apache License 2.0 (open source)
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- Commercial licenses offered by Hypercart
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- Any other license that Hypercart deems appropriate for the Project
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This grant explicitly allows Hypercart to include Your Contributions in both the open source version (Apache 2.0) and commercial versions of the Project.
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## 3. Grant of Patent License
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, You hereby grant to Hypercart and to recipients of software distributed by Hypercart a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable (except as stated in this section) patent license to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, import, and otherwise transfer Your Contributions.
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If any entity institutes patent litigation against You or any other entity alleging that Your Contribution, or the Project to which You have contributed, constitutes direct or contributory patent infringement, then any patent licenses granted to that entity under this Agreement shall terminate as of the date such litigation is filed.
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## 4. Corporate Representations
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You represent that:
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1. **You are legally entitled to grant the above licenses.**
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2. **Each employee making Contributions is authorized to do so** on behalf of the Corporation.
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3. **Contributions are original creations** of the Corporation or its employees, or the Corporation has sufficient rights to grant the licenses herein.
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4. You will maintain a list of employees authorized to make Contributions and provide it to Hypercart upon request.
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## 5. Employee Obligations
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You agree that:
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1. Each employee making Contributions must still sign an Individual Contributor License Agreement (ICLA)
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2. The ICLA covers contributions that may not be owned by the Corporation
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3. You will notify Hypercart if any employee's authorization to contribute is revoked
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## 6. Notification of Changes
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You agree to notify Hypercart of any facts or circumstances of which you become aware that would make these representations inaccurate in any respect.
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## 7. Dual Licensing Acknowledgment
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You acknowledge and agree that:
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1. The Project is dual-licensed under the Apache License 2.0 (open source) and commercial licenses offered by Hypercart
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2. Your Contributions may be distributed under both licensing models
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3. Hypercart may offer commercial licenses that include Your Contributions without additional compensation to You
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4. The open source version (Apache 2.0) will always remain available to the community
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5. You retain the right to use Your Contributions for any purpose outside of the Project
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## 8. Corporate Information and Signature
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### Corporation Details
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Corporation Legal Name: _________________________________
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Corporation Address: ____________________________________
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Country: ________________________________________________
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Point of Contact Name: __________________________________
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Point of Contact Email: _________________________________
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Point of Contact Phone: _________________________________
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### Authorized Signatory
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Signatory Name: _________________________________________
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Signatory Title: ________________________________________
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Signatory Email: ________________________________________
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Date: ___________________________________________________
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Signature: ______________________________________________
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**Note:** The signatory must have legal authority to bind the Corporation to this Agreement.
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## 9. Initial List of Designated Employees
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Please list employees authorized to make Contributions (attach additional pages if needed):
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1. Name: __________________ Email: __________________ GitHub: __________________
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2. Name: __________________ Email: __________________ GitHub: __________________
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**To add or remove employees from this list, please email:** `cla@hypercart.com`
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## 10. How to Submit This Agreement
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Please submit the completed and signed CCLA via:
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- **Email:** `cla@hypercart.com` (PDF attachment)
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- **DocuSign:** Request electronic signature link from `cla@hypercart.com`
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- **Postal Mail:** (Contact us for mailing address if required)
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## 11. Questions?
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For questions about this CCLA, please contact:
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- **Email:** cla@hypercart.com
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- **GitHub Issues:** https://github.com/YOUR_ORG/wp-code-check/issues
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**This CCLA is based on the Apache Software Foundation's Corporate Contributor License Agreement and is designed to be fully compatible with the Apache License 2.0 while supporting Hypercart's dual-license model.**
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**Copyright 2025 Hypercart (a DBA of Neochrome, Inc.)**
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