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chore(docs): standardize README, LICENSE, NOTICE, TRADEMARKS to Evolution Foundation 2026
- Apache 2.0 license with © 2026 Evolution Foundation - Standardized README structure (header, badges, footer) - Unified contact: suporte@evofoundation.com.br - Unified URLs: evolutionfoundation.com.br + docs.evolutionfoundation.com.br - Added/updated NOTICE, TRADEMARKS.md, SECURITY.md, CONTRIBUTING.md - Canonical cover image at public/hover-evolution.png Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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‎CONTRIBUTING.md‎

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# Contributing to Evolution API
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Thanks for your interest in contributing to Evolution API! This document
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outlines how to contribute effectively.
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## Code of Conduct
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All contributors are expected to be respectful, inclusive, and professional.
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Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
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## How to Contribute
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### Reporting Bugs
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1. Check existing [issues](https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api/issues)
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to avoid duplicates
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2. Open a new issue with:
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- Clear, descriptive title
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- Steps to reproduce
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- Expected vs actual behavior
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- Environment details (OS, version, dependencies)
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- Logs or screenshots when relevant
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### Suggesting Features
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1. Open an issue describing:
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- The problem you're trying to solve
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- Your proposed solution
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- Alternatives you considered
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2. Wait for maintainer feedback before starting implementation
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### Submitting Pull Requests
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1. Fork the repository
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2. Create a feature branch from `develop`:
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```bash
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git checkout -b feat/your-feature-name
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3. Make your changes following the project's coding standards
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4. Write or update tests for your changes
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5. Ensure all tests pass and the code lints clean
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6. Commit using [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/):
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feat: add new feature
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fix: resolve bug in X
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docs: update README
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refactor: simplify Y
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test: add coverage for Z
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7. Push to your fork and open a PR against `develop`
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8. Fill out the PR template with context, testing notes, and screenshots if
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## Development Setup
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See [README.md](./README.md) for project-specific setup instructions.
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## Code Standards
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- Follow the existing code style of the project
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- Run linters and formatters before committing
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- Add tests for new features and bug fixes
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- Document public APIs and non-obvious behavior
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- Keep commits atomic and focused
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## Branch Strategy
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- `main` — stable production-ready code
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- `develop` — integration branch for upcoming releases
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- `feat/*`, `fix/*`, `chore/*` — short-lived branches off `develop`
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## Trademark Notice
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By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the
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Apache License 2.0 (see [LICENSE](./LICENSE)). Trademarks and brand assets are
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governed separately by [TRADEMARKS.md](./TRADEMARKS.md).
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## Questions?
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- **Community**: [evolutionfoundation.com.br/community](https://evolutionfoundation.com.br/community)
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- **Documentation**: [docs.evolutionfoundation.com.br](https://docs.evolutionfoundation.com.br)
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- **Email**: suporte@evofoundation.com.br
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Thanks for helping make Evolution API better!
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© 2026 Evolution Foundation

‎LICENSE‎

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1. Evolution API may be utilized commercially, including as a backend service for other applications or as an application development platform for enterprises. Should the conditions below be met, a commercial license must be obtained from the producer:
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a. **LOGO and copyright information**: In the process of using Evolution API's frontend components, you may not remove or modify the LOGO or copyright information in the Evolution API console or applications. This restriction is inapplicable to uses of Evolution API that do not involve its frontend components.
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