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@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ We encourage open communication and discussion before diving into code changes:
 
 ## Making Contributions
 
+> [!IMPORTANT] "Sign our CLA agreement"
+> Before making any contributions, you must sign our Contributor License Agreement (CLA). You can do this by visiting https://cla-assistant.io/meshtastic/firmware. Be sure to use the GitHub account you will use to submit your contributions when signing.
+
 1. Fork the repository
 2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix
 3. Make your changes