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+We appreciate and recognize [all contributors](https://github.com/vegasbrianc/prometheus/graphs/contributors).
+
+Please note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](https://github.com/vegasbrianc/prometheus/blob/version-2/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). 
+By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
+
+# Project Goal
+
+The goal of this project is to create a starting point for using Docker, Prometheues and Grafana. 
+This project is not intended to be production ready but rather a template to help you get started with monitoring containers. 
+
+# Pull Requests
+
+We look forward to pull requests. Please be sure to tell us all about your Pull Request so we know what to test. If we don't merge your request
+don't take it personally but we are trying to keep the project user friendly for all.
+
+# Feedback
+
+We love feedback on how we can improve the project. Please let us know if you have ideas to make the project even better.