# Contributing to This Project

Thank you for your interest in contributing!  
The code is open-source under the MIT license, which allows forks and
modifications. However, this repository represents the *official* version
of the project, and all contributions must follow these rules.

## 1. Forking

Forks are allowed under the MIT license. However:

- Forks may not use the project's name, branding, or logos.
- Only this repository represents the official version.
- Please clearly mark your fork as unofficial.

## 2. Submitting Changes

All contributions must be submitted as Pull Requests (PRs).  
No code will be merged without explicit approval from the project owner.

PRs must meet the following requirements:

- Clean and described commits
- No breaking changes unless discussed beforehand
- Follow the project’s coding style

## 3. Contribution Approval

The project owner reserves the right to accept, modify, or reject any contribution
for any reason, including technical, design, or governance considerations.

## 4. Contributor License Agreement (CLA)

By submitting a contribution, you confirm that:

- You have the right to submit it.
- The code is your original work or properly licensed.
- You grant the project owner the right to use, modify, and relicense
  your contribution as part of the project (see [CLA](CLA.md)).

## 5. Issues and Suggestions

You may submit feature requests, bug reports, or suggestions using the
GitHub Issues system. The project owner will review submissions and may implement
them at their discretion.