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+[![JS.ORG Logo](http://logo.js.org/png/github_header.png)](http://js.org)
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+[![JS.ORG](https://img.shields.io/badge/js.org-+-FFE70B.svg?style=flat-square)](http://js.org)
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+**Claiming a subdomain for your project**
+
+Please read over [README.md](https://github.com/js-org/js.org/blob/master/README.md) for general instructions on claiming a `js.org` subdomain.
+
+Before creating your pull request please review the following items and ensure you are in the clear with your request:
+* What subdomain should you request: [Subdomain Determination](https://github.com/js-org/js.org/wiki/Subdomain-Determination)
+* Is your site ready for a `js.org` subdomain: [No Content](https://github.com/js-org/js.org/wiki/No-Content)
+* Are you happy with the Terms and Conditions of `js.org`: [Terms and Conditions](http://js.org/terms.html)
+
+When creating your pull request, ensure that you are merging your forked and edited `master` branch into the `master` branch of the base `js.org` repository.
+Please see the wiki article [Branch Error](https://github.com/js-org/js.org/wiki/Branch-Error) for further information regarding this.