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+# ThreeFold Website www_examplesite
+
+### how to get started
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+see [getting started doc](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/www_examplesite/blob/development/manual/install.md)
+
+### contribute
+
+see [best practices](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/www_examplesite/blob/development/manual/contribute.md)
+
+> please make sure you work in line with instructions above
+