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+# Contributing to ALTCHA
+
+We appreciate your contributions! To ensure a smooth and transparent collaboration, we've outlined the various ways you can contribute to ALTCHA:
+
+- **Reporting a Bug**
+- **Discussing the Current State of the Code**
+- **Submitting a Fix**
+- **Proposing New Features**
+- **Becoming a Maintainer**
+
+## Development with GitHub
+
+ALTCHA is hosted on GitHub, where you can find the codebase, track issues, and submit pull requests. Please familiarize yourself with GitHub for effective collaboration.
+
+## Project Technology: Svelte
+
+ALTCHA utilizes [Svelte](https://svelte.dev) for its Web Component widget. Refer to Svelte's documentation to set up your development environment.
+
+## Licensing Information
+
+Any contributions you make will be subjected to the project's MIT software license. By submitting code changes, you agree to license your contributions under the same [MIT License](http://choosealicense.com/licenses/mit/) that covers the entire project. If you have any concerns regarding licensing, feel free to reach out to the maintainers.
+
+## Reporting Bugs Using GitHub's [Issues](https://github.com/altcha-org/altcha/issues)
+
+We track public bugs using GitHub issues. Reporting a bug is easy: simply [open a new issue](https://github.com/altcha-org/altcha/issues). Provide detailed information for effective bug resolution.
+
+## Writing Effective Bug Reports
+
+Good bug reports include:
+
+- A quick summary and background of the issue
+- Steps to reproduce the problem
+  - Be specific!
+  - Include sample code if possible
+- Expected vs. actual outcomes
+- Additional notes, such as your hypotheses or unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue
+
+## License Agreement
+
+By contributing to ALTCHA, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the project's MIT License. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the maintainers.