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 Contributing to {fmt}
 =====================
 
+By submitting a pull request or a patch, you represent that you have the right
+to license your contribution to the {fmt} project owners and the community, and
+agree that your contributions are licensed under the {fmt} license that may
+change in the future.
+
 All C++ code must adhere to [Google C++ Style Guide](
 https://google.github.io/styleguide/cppguide.html) with the following
 exceptions: