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 ## Contributing
 
-We are not accepting contributions to Horizon at this time.
+Contributions are welcome! If you've found a bug, have an idea for an improvement, or want to add something new, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
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+Please take a moment to review any open issues before starting work, to avoid duplicating effort. For larger changes, opening an issue first to discuss the approach is appreciated.
 
 ## License