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@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Docs released under Creative commons.
 
 First of all, please familiarise yourself with the [libcontainer Principles](PRINCIPLES.md).
 
-If you're a *contributor* or aspiring contributor, you should read the [Contributors' Guide](CONTRIBUTORS_GUIDE.md).
+If you're a *contributor* or aspiring contributor, you should read the [Contributors' Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
 If you're a *maintainer* or aspiring maintainer, you should read the [Maintainers' Guide](MAINTAINERS_GUIDE.md) and
 "How can I become a maintainer?" in the Contributors' Guide.