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@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ You can help with Oppia's development in many ways, including art, coding, desig
   * **Developers**: please see the [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) file for instructions on how to set things up and commit changes.
   * **All other contributors**: please see our [general contributor guidelines](https://github.com/oppia/oppia/wiki/Contributing-to-Oppia).
 
+In addition, if you're making contributions to the codebase, please sign the CLA so that we can accept your contributions.
+  * If you're contributing as an individual, use the [individual CLA](https://goo.gl/forms/AttNH80OV0).
+  * If your company owns the copyright to your contributions, a company representative should sign the [corporate CLA](https://goo.gl/forms/xDq9gK3Zcv).
+
 
 ## Support