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 THE NODE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. We make no guarantees about asset protection or security. Usage is subject to applicable laws and regulations.
 
 For more information, visit [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/).
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+## Contributing Notes
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+Please open an issue before submitting large changes to discuss the proposed approach.
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