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+# Issue Policy
+
+To keep the repository useful for everyone, please follow these guidelines.
+
+## Be respectful
+Discussions should remain respectful and constructive.
+
+## Provide reproducible information
+If reporting a problem, include enough context for others to reproduce it.
+
+## Check documentation first
+Before opening an issue, please review:
+
+- README
+- ProblemMap documentation
+- Existing issues