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Updated based on feebdack. Changes include:

1. Removing an auto generated TOC that was included by a visual studio plugin :|
2. Changed DCO instructions so that DCO bot is preferred but either method works.
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There are four key requirements for all OpenJS Foundation projects:

- [OpenJS Foundation IP Policy Guidance](#openjs-foundation-ip-policy-guidance)
- [Basic requirements](#basic-requirements)
- [1. Licensing](#1-licensing)
- [2. Copyright notices](#2-copyright-notices)
- [3. Standard website footer](#3-standard-website-footer)
- [4. Adopting the DCO or a CLA](#4-adopting-the-dco-or-a-cla)
- [DCO](#dco)
- [CLA](#cla)
- [Obtaining an exemption from the Board](#obtaining-an-exemption-from-the-board)
- [Getting help](#getting-help)
1. [Licensing](#1-licensing)
2. [Copyright notices](#2-copyright-notices)
3. Displaying the [standard website footer](#3-standard-website-footer) on the project's website
4. [Adopting the DCO or a CLA](#4-adopting-the-dco-or-a-cla)

### 1. Licensing

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1. Adding the DCO to your CONTRIBUTING.md file, [example](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
2. Adding the DCO to your PR templates, [example](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nodejs/node/main/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)

The DCO Bot is the preferred method and is mandatory for any new projects joining the foundation. We also recommend this method for existing projects that require stricter enforcement.
The DCO Bot is the preferred method and is also recommended for projects that require strict enforcement.

#### CLA

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