diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -49,3 +49,7 @@ run with `nix run git+https://git.mtgmonkey.net/andromeda/bootler#bootler`
 | bios stuff             |
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 ```
+
+---
+
+this project follows [Common Changelog](https://common-changelog.org) guidelines