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+---
+name: Bug fix
+about: Use this template if you're creating a pull request which fixes another bug or issue
+title: "[Bug Fix]: "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### Linked Issues
+Provide links to the issue(s) which will be closed upon merging this pull request. There must be an open issue for
+pull requests which fix bugs or other issues.
+
+### Proposed Changes
+Provide a detailed description of what your pull request changes.
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/new_feature.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/new_feature.md
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+---
+name: Bug fix
+about: Use this template if you're creating a pull request which adds a feature or other enhancement
+title: "[New Feature]: "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+
+### Proposed Changes
+
+Provide a detailed description of what your pull request changes.
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+#### Guidelines
+When submitting a pull request, you are granting omo50 the right to license your contributions under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3.
+
+#### Contributing Features
+If you PR features, it is a good idea to include a description of the changes, and also link to any issue or feature requst it resolves (if applicable).