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+# Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that all interactions on
+[Python Software Foundation](https://www.python.org/psf-landing/)-supported
+infrastructure is [covered](https://www.python.org/psf/records/board/minutes/2014-01-06/#management-of-the-psfs-web-properties>)
+by the [PSF Code of Conduct](https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/),
+which includes all infrastructure used in the development of Python itself
+(e.g. mailing lists, issue trackers, GitHub, etc.).
+
+In general this means everyone is expected to be open, considerate, and
+respectful of others no matter what their position is within the project.
+
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-Code of Conduct
-===============
-
-Please note that all interactions on
-`Python Software Foundation <https://www.python.org/psf-landing/>`__-supported
-infrastructure is `covered
-<https://www.python.org/psf/records/board/minutes/2014-01-06/#management-of-the-psfs-web-properties>`__
-by the `PSF Code of Conduct <https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/>`__,
-which includes all infrastructure used in the development of Python itself
-(e.g. mailing lists, issue trackers, GitHub, etc.).
-
-In general this means everyone is expected to be open, considerate, and
-respectful of others no matter what their position is within the project.
-