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@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ This registers the hooks defined in `.pre-commit-config.yaml`. You can always ru
 
 ## Contributing
 
-We welcome contributions to this project! If you'd like to contribute, follow these steps:
+We welcome contributions to this project! If you'd like to contribute, follow these steps
 
 1. **Fork the repository** and clone it to your local machine.
 2. **Create a new branch** for your feature or bug fix.
@@ -162,10 +162,8 @@ We welcome contributions to this project! If you'd like to contribute, follow th
 4. **Make sure all tests pass** by running `make test` before submitting your pull request.
 5. **Submit a pull request** with a detailed explanation of your changes.
 
-Please ensure your code follows the existing style and includes sufficient documentation.
-
 ## License
 
 This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE.txt) file for more details.
 
-By contributing to this repository, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.
+By contributing to this repository, you agree that your contributions will be licensed und