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+# Contributing to ESP32-CAM-ONVIF
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to **ESP32-CAM-ONVIF**!  
+Your help is essential to make this project robust, feature-rich, and easy to use for everyone.  
+We welcome contributions of all kinds: code, documentation, bug reports, feature requests, and ideas.
+
+---
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### 1. Fork & Clone
+
+- Fork the repository to your own GitHub account.
+- Clone your fork:
+
+- Open a Pull Request (PR) against the `main` branch of this repository.
+- In your PR description, include:
+- A summary of your changes
+- Any relevant issue numbers (e.g., `Closes #123`)
+- Screenshots or logs if applicable
+
+### 6. Respond to Feedback
+
+- Be ready to answer questions or make revisions.
+- We may suggest changes or request further testing.
+
+---
+
+## What Can You Contribute?
+
+- **Features**: Add new capabilities (e.g., web UI, SD recording, motion detection)
+- **Bug Fixes**: Find and squash bugs
+- **Documentation**: Improve guides, add examples, or clarify instructions
+- **Testing**: Test on different hardware/NVRs and report results
+- **Ideas**: Suggest improvements or new directions
+
+---
+
+## Guidelines
+
+- **Follow best practices**: Comment your code and keep it readable.
+- **Respect the project structure**: Organize new files logically.
+- **Document new features**: Update README.md and add usage notes.
+- **Stay compatible**: Ensure your changes work with both PlatformIO and Arduino IDE.
+- **Be respectful**: All interactions should be friendly and constructive.
+
+---
+
+## Reporting Issues & Feature Requests
+
+- Use [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/John-Varghese-EH/ESP32-CAM-ONVIF/issues) for:
+- Bug reports (include logs, hardware details, steps to reproduce)
+- Feature requests (describe your idea and use case)
+- General questions
+
+---
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+This project was first forked by [BitVenturesUSA/ESP32-CAM-ONVIF](). We appreciate their interest and contributions to the ESP32-CAM ONVIF community.
+
+---
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.  
+Please read and follow our [CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+
+---
+
+Thank you for your contributions!  
+Together, we can make ESP32-CAM-ONVIF the best open-source ONVIF camera firmware for ESP32.
+