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+Certainly, Amol. Here is a combined version of the two responses, formatted using Markdown:
+
+---
+
+# Contributing to OpenSign
+
+Hello there! Thank you for considering contributing to OpenSign, the open-source alternative to DocuSign. OpenSign is not just a project, but a community endeavor that aims to create a robust, user-friendly, and secure electronic signature solution. Your contributions, irrespective of their size, are valuable in making this vision a reality.
+
+## Hacktoberfest at OpenSign
+
+We are excited to announce that OpenSign is participating in Hacktoberfest! Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source where contributors can earn swag by contributing to open source projects. It's a fantastic opportunity to contribute, learn, and engage with the community. We welcome contributions of all kinds, and we are looking forward to seeing your contributions!
+
+### Hacktoberfest Guidelines
+
+1. **Registration:** Ensure you have signed up for [Hacktoberfest](https://hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com/) before making contributions to qualify for rewards.
+2. **Quality Standards:** Substantial contributions are encouraged. PRs with minor text edits or that are deemed as low effort by maintainers may be marked as "invalid" or "spam".
+3. **Pull Requests:** Only pull requests submitted between October 1st and October 31st will count towards the event.
+4. **Respect:** Adhere to our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) and maintain a respectful and collaborative environment.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+2. [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+3. [How Can I Contribute?](#how-can-i-contribute)
+    - [Reporting Bugs](#reporting-bugs)
+    - [Suggesting Enhancements](#suggesting-enhancements)
+    - [Pull Requests](#pull-requests)
+4. [Style Guidelines](#style-guidelines)
+    - [Git Commit Messages](#git-commit-messages)
+    - [JavaScript Style Guide](#javascript-style-guide)
+5. [Community](#community)
+6. [License](#license)
+
+## Getting Started
+
+- Fork the [OpenSign repository](https://github.com/OpenSignLabs/OpenSign) to your GitHub account.
+- Clone your fork locally: `git clone https://github.com/your-username/OpenSign.git`
+- Create a new branch for your contribution: `git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`
+- Make your contributions.
+- Push your branch to your fork: `git push origin feature/your-feature-name`
+- Create a Pull Request from your fork to the OpenSign repository.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+We expect all our contributors to adhere to the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please read it thoroughly before contributing.
+
+## How Can I Contribute?
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+- Check the [Issues](https://github.com/OpenSignLabs/OpenSign/issues) to see if the bug has already been reported. If it has, add any additional information in the comments.
+- If the bug hasn’t been reported, create a new issue. Please provide as much information as possible to help maintainers reproduce the bug.
+
+### Suggesting Enhancements
+
+- Use the [Issues](https://github.com/OpenSignLabs/OpenSign/issues) section to suggest any enhancements or new features.
+- Clearly describe your suggestion, explaining the problem it solves or the functionality it adds.
+
+### Pull Requests
+
+- Ensure any install or build dependencies are removed before the end of the layer when doing a build.
+- Update the README.md with details of changes to the interface, this includes new environment variables, exposed ports, useful file locations, and container parameters.
+- You may merge the Pull Request in once you have the sign-off of two other developers, or if you do not have permission to do that, you may request the second reviewer to merge it for you.
+
+## Style Guidelines
+
+### Git Commit Messages
+
+- Use the present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
+- Use the imperative mood ("Move cursor to..." not "Moves cursor to...")
+- Limit the first line to 72 characters or less
+
+### JavaScript Style Guide
+
+Adhere to the [Standard JavaScript Style Guide](https://standardjs.com).
+
+## Community
+
+Engage with the community on our [Gitter Channel](https://gitter.im/OpenSignLabs/community) or join our monthly community calls. Details can be found on our [Community Page](COMMUNITY.md).
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under its [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+---
+
+This combined version encapsulates the Hacktoberfest participation along with the general guidelines for contributing to OpenSign, presenting a comprehensive overview for potential contributors. This should serve as a solid foundation to encourage and manage contributions from the community effectively.
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