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Expand Up @@ -4,18 +4,13 @@ Cloud.gov is an open source project operated by the U.S. General Services Admini

## Who can contribute

We welcome contributions from:

- Employees of U.S. federal agencies
- Contractors working under a current agreement with a U.S. government entity
- GSA-approved contributors as part of official interagency collaboration

## Who we cannot accept contributions from

To avoid the appearance of government endorsement, manage supply chain risk, and maintain the integrity of our compliance posture, we do **not** accept unsolicited contributions from:

- Individuals unaffiliated with the U.S. government
- International contributors or organizations
- Unvetted accounts or first-time contributors submitting minor changes
We welcome contributions, however, to avoid the appearance of government endorsement, manage supply chain risk, and maintain the integrity of our compliance posture, we can only accept contributions when:

1. You are affiliated with the federal government as
1. an employee of a U.S. federal agency, or
2. a contractor working under a current agreement with a U.S. government entity, or
3. a GSA-approved contributor as part of official interagency collaboration.
1. Your contribution is non-trivial (e.g. more than fixing a link, a typographical error, or grammar), unless you're an established contributor.
2. Your GitHub account has an established history.

If you're unsure whether your contribution fits, feel free to open an issue first so we can discuss it.