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+# Contributing to Evercatch
+
+Thank you for contributing. Please read this guide before opening issues or PRs.
+
+---
+
+## 🌿 Branching
+
+Branch from `main` using the format `EC-ID-short-description`.
+
+```bash
+git checkout -b EC-12-implement-stripe-inbound
+```
+
+---
+
+## ✨ Commit Messages
+
+Follow the Conventional Commits standard prefixed with the issue ID.
+
+**Format:** `EC-00: <type>(scope): message`
+
+| Type | Description |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| `feat` | New feature |
+| `fix` | Bug fix |
+| `docs` | Documentation |
+| `style` | Formatting |
+| `refactor` | Refactor |
+| `perf` | Performance |
+| `test` | Tests |
+| `build` | Build system |
+| `ci` | CI/CD config |
+| `chore` | Maintenance |
+
+**Examples:**
+- `EC-12: feat(webhooks): implement stripe inbound endpoint`
+- `EC-18: fix(relay): resolve double-delivery on retry`
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Pull Requests
+
+- Link the issue in your PR description
+- All CI checks must pass before requesting review
+- Minimum one approval required to merge
+- Keep PRs focused — one feature or fix per PR
+
+---
+
+## 🏷️ Labels
+
+Apply the appropriate labels to your issue or PR:
+
+- `type:` — what kind of change is this
+- `priority:` — how urgent is it
+- `status:` — current state of the issue or PR
+
+---
+
+## ❓ Questions
+
+Open an issue with the `type: chore` label or reach out via the org README.