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-## Docker Distribution Community Code of Conduct
-
-Docker Distribution follows the [CNCF Code of Conduct](https://github.com/cncf/foundation/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
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 # distribution/distribution Project Governance
 
-Docker distribution abides by the [CNCF Code of Conduct](https://github.com/cncf/foundation/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).
+Distribution [Code of Conduct](./CODE-OF-CONDUCT.md) can be found here.
 
 For specific guidance on practical contribution steps please
 see our [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) guide.