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+## Reporting Bugs
+
+Before opening an issue, please check whether the problem has already been reported.
+
+Include:
+
+- Operating system
+- SJNmusic version
+- Steps to reproduce
+- Expected behavior
+- Actual behavior
+- Logs (if available)