Created contributing guidelines.

Author: Infinitode

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+# Contributing to CodeSafe
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to **CodeSafe**! Contributions, whether they are bug fixes, new features, or improvements to the documentation, are always welcome. Before contributing, please read the following guidelines to ensure smooth collaboration.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**  
+   Create a fork of this repository to your GitHub account and clone it locally.
+
+2. **Set Up the Environment**  
+   Ensure you have Python 3.6+ installed. You should also install compatible versions of the necessary dependencies for the project.
+
+3. **Run Tests**  
+   Before making changes, run tests to confirm that everything works.
+
+   > [!TIP]
+   > We sometimes include testing scripts in our projects for easy testing.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. **Report Issues**  
+   Use the [GitHub Issues page](https://github.com/Infinitode/CodeSafe/issues) to report bugs or suggest features. Please include:
+   - A clear description of the issue or suggestion.
+   - Steps to reproduce (for bugs).
+
+2. **Make Changes**  
+   - Use clear and descriptive commit messages.
+   - (Optional) Write tests to show new functionality.
+   - Ensure the code is **readable**. You can learn more about Python code readability here: https://peps.python.org/pep-0008/.
+
+3. **Submit a Pull Request**  
+   - Push your changes to a feature branch in your fork.
+   - Submit a pull request with a detailed explanation of what you've changed or added.
+   - Ensure your PR passes all automated tests and adheres to the contribution guidelines.
+
+## Community Guidelines
+
+To maintain a positive and collaborative community, we ask that all contributors adhere to the following principles:
+
+1. **Be Respectful**  
+   Treat others with respect, regardless of their background or expertise. 
+
+2. **Provide Constructive Feedback**  
+   Offer helpful and actionable suggestions during code reviews.
+
+3. **Follow Licensing Requirements**  
+   Ensure that any derivative works comply with the [license](https://github.com/infinitode/codesafe/blob/main/LICENSE).
+
+By contributing, you agree to abide by these guidelines and this project's [license](https://github.com/infinitode/codesafe/blob/main/LICENSE). Thank you for helping make **CodeSafe** better!