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.github/pull_request_template.md

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+## 📋 Pull Request Template
+
+### Description:
+<!-- Provide a brief description of the content you are contributing or the changes you are making. -->
+
+### Type of Contribution:
+<!-- Check all that apply -->
+- [ ] New topic or explanation
+- [ ] Practice questions
+- [ ] Study guide
+- [ ] Other (please specify):
+
+### Related Issues or References:
+<!-- If applicable, include links to relevant assignments or topics being referenced. -->
+
+### Verification:
+- [ ] I confirm that no class materials, solutions, or professor-provided content are included without explicit permission.
+
+### Additional Information:
+<!-- Include any extra details for the reviewers. -->
+

docs/resources/UML Class Resources/welcome.md

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+---
+sidebar_position: 1
+slug: /uml-class-resources/welcome
+description: Explore the rules, guidelines, and contribution process for students sharing Computer Science resources at UMass Lowell. Learn how to contribute while maintaining academic integrity.
+ogDescription: Explore the rules, guidelines, and contribution process for students sharing Computer Science resources at UMass Lowell. Learn how to contribute while maintaining academic integrity.
+---
+
+# 📒 Guidelines & Rules
+
+This is a **student-led initiative** for sharing helpful resources for Computer Science classes at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. We aim to build a collaborative space where students can contribute valuable content while maintaining academic integrity. 🎓
+
+## 📝 Contribution Guidelines
+- **We welcome contributions** like topics, study materials, explanations, practice questions, and any content that helps students understand the course material. 📘
+- **Rules**:
+    - No assignment solutions.
+    - No handouts or documents from the class unless **explicitly permitted** by the professor. 🚫
+    - All contributions must be **original** or have **proper permissions** for use. ❗
+    - No course material should be shared without permission. 🔒
+- You may **reference assignments** but **do not** provide solutions or assignment instructions. ⚠️
+- Please review the [UMass Lowell Academic Integrity Policy](https://www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/policies/academic-policies/academic-integrity.aspx) to ensure compliance. 📚
+
+## 🚨 Important Reminders
+- **All contributions must be original** or have proper permissions to use class content. ❗
+- **Respect intellectual property**: Sharing any course material without permission is prohibited. 🔒
+
+## 🌟 How to Contribute
+1. Navigate to the bottom of any page in the "UML Class Resources" section.
+2. Click the **Edit this page** button.
+3. You will be redirected to GitHub, where you can create a fork (copy) of the repository.
+4. Make your edits to the forked repository.
+5. Once your changes are complete, submit a **pull request (PR)** with clear details about the updates or content you are adding.
+
+Our club leaders will moderate all contributions to ensure they follow the guidelines and maintain academic integrity. 🛠️
+
+## 📬 Removal Requests
+If a professor or faculty member would like to have content removed, please contact us at **cloudcomputingclub@uml.edu** with "**Removal Request**" in the subject header. 📨
+
+## 🌟 Let’s Collaborate
+Let’s make this platform a valuable resource while keeping academic standards high! 💡