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@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ There are two options:
 * [Support Forum](https://www.invoiceninja.com/forums/forum/support/)
 * [Feature Roadmap](https://trello.com/b/63BbiVVe/)
 
+### Pull Requests
+We're using the [git-flow](http://nvie.com/posts/a-successful-git-branching-model/) model of branching and releasing, **please create pull requests against the develop branch**.
+
 ### Contributors
 * [Troels Liebe Bentsen](https://github.com/tlbdk)
 * [Jeramy Simpson](https://github.com/JeramyMywork) - [MyWork](https://www.mywork.com.au)