# Contributing
 
When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via slack, issue, email, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change.
 
Note we have a code of conduct, please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
 
## Pull Request Process
 
Ensure any install or build dependencies are removed before the end of the layer when doing a build.

Update the README.md with details of changes to the interface, this includes new environment variables, exposed ports, useful file locations and container parameters.

Increase the version numbers in any examples files and the README.md to the new version that this Pull Request would represent. The versioning scheme we use is SemVer.

You may merge the Pull Request in once you have the sign-off of one other developer.
 
## Code of Conduct
### Our Pledge
 
In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
 
### Our Standards
 
Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:
 
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   Using welcoming and inclusive language
   Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
   Gracefully accepting constructive criticism   
   Focusing on what is best for the company
   Showing empathy towards other colleagues
 ```
 
Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
 
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   The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
   Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
   Public or private harassment
   Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
   Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
 ```
 
### Our Responsibilities
 
Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
 
Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
 
## Scope
 
This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing the project. Examples of representing a project include using an official project e-mail address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be further defined and clarified by project maintainers.
 
## Enforcement
 
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by contacting the project team. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident. Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
 
Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other members of the project's leadership.
 
Attribution
 
   This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant version 1.4] (http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4)
