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@@ -15,3 +15,5 @@ Summary of guidelines:
 * Include tests and documentation;
 * Clean up "oops" commits before submitting;
 * Follow the coding style guide.
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+[![Donate OpenCV project](http://opencv.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gittip1.png)](https://www.gittip.com/OpenCV/)