PR template and contributing section to the README.md

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+<!--
+SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES BEING MADE
+Be sure to include any referenced issues and discussions.
+
+Not following this guideline will result in the immediate rejection of your PR.
+-->
+
+## Contributing guidelines
+
+- [ ] I have read and abided by all of the [contributing guidelines] for this project.
+- [ ] The issue this PR resolves has been assigned to me.
+
+#### Type of Issue
+
+- [ ] :sparkler: (CSS)
+- [ ] :book: (HTML)
+- [ ] :arrow_up: ()
+- [ ] :snake: (Python)
+- [ ] :hammer_and_wrench: (Admin)
+
+#### Changes have been Tested
+
+- [ ] YES - Changes have been tested
+
+#### Next Steps
+
+<!--ANY FURTHER STEPS TO BE TAKEN-->
+
+#### AI Attestation
+
+<!-- Include how AI was used in the creation of this change -->
+
+[contributing guidelines]: https://render-engine.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/CONTRIBUTING/

README.md

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 # render-engine.org
 The repository for the website for Render Engine
+
+## Contributing
+
+Before contributing please make sure to read and follow the Render Engine project's
+[contributing guidelines].
+
+[contributing guidelines]: https://render-engine.readthedocs.io/en/latest/contributing/CONTRIBUTING/