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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: ❓ Questions, Help, and Advice
+    url: https://github.com/discontinuedlabs/citeease/discussions
+    about: For general support, please refer to our discussion board for questions, help, or advice.
+
+  - name: 📧 Email Support
+    url: mailto:discontinuedlabs@gmail.com
+    about: If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via email.