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@@ -52,8 +52,6 @@ python ip-atlas/app.py
 ## Routes
 Application routes are defined in the [`bp_atlas`](ip-atlas/routes/atlas.py) module.
 
-## How to Contribute
-Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.
 
 ## License
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.