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 This repository will contain at least one application to demonstrate and make use
 of the platform: The Basilisk web browser, a close twin to Mozilla's Firefox.
 
+## Additional documentation
+
+Additional documentation relevant to this source code can be found in the `/docs`
+directory. This will contain relevant documentation regarding contributing,
+using and distributing this code and its binaries.
+
 ### A note about trademarks and branding
 
 Although this repository is licensed under Mozilla Public License v2.0, the
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