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 ## Contributing
 
-Be sure to follow the [contribution guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md)).
+Be sure to follow the [contribution guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md).
 In particular, [remember to sign your work!](../CONTRIBUTING.md#sign-your-work)
 
 ## Getting Started