diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ ruby tools/validate_data.rb
 
 Do not edit files in `_site/` directly. That directory is generated by Jekyll; make changes in the source files and regenerate the site instead.
 
-## Code of Conduct
-By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct [link to file or text]. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.
+## Community Guidelines
+We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone who contributes to this project.
 
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-**Need help?** If you have questions about how to contribute, feel free to open a "Question" issue and we'll help you get started!
+**Need help?** If you have questions about how to contribute, feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/TestingConferences/testingconferences.github.io/issues/new/choose) and we'll help you get started!
diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md
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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The July 2026 readiness assessment found the repository ready for supervised con
 - [x] **Workflow Simplification**: Simplify or rename `.github/workflows/deploy.yml` so it matches the confirmed model where GitHub Pages deploys from `main`.
 - [ ] **Validator Regression Tests**: Add focused fixtures and automated tests for valid data, representative failures, warnings, date parsing, and schema changes.
 - [ ] **Branch Protection**: Require the consolidated validation check for `main` and document the expectation.
-- [ ] **Contributor Support Cleanup**: Replace the Code of Conduct placeholder and align contributor support text with the issue forms that actually exist.
+- [x] **Contributor Support Cleanup**: Replace the Code of Conduct placeholder and align contributor support text with the issue forms that actually exist.
 
 ## Phase 2: Quality Ledger & Metrics
 *Goal: Associate every site version with a specific quality snapshot.*