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+# Translating HandBrake
+
+We use Transifex to manage the translation resources for this project.
+Please see: [Transifex - HandBrake Public Page](https://www.transifex.com/HandBrakeProject/public/)
+
+## Requirements and Rules
+
+While we wish to welcome contributions from people, we need to have some ground rules to make sure translations run smoothly. 
+
+- Contributors must have fluent verbal and written English. (English is the base language used for translation.)
+- You must not use a translation service to aid translation. If anything is unclear, please ask!
+- Our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) and [Community Rules](https://forum.handbrake.fr/app.php/rules) must be followed.
+
+
+## How to become a translator 
+
+1. Please submit a join request on transifex for the relevant GUI that you currently use.
+2. Create a "Translation Request" GitHub issue
+3. We will then discuss the request and make a decision whether to accept or reject it.
+
+## Requesting a Language
+
+HandBrake is managed by a very small team of contributors and thus we do not have the resources to support translations for every language that may be requested.
+As such, our goal is to support approximately 10 of the most requested languages.
+
+Languages that fall out of date or lack sufficient maintainers may be removed and replaced with more popular choices if any are available.
+
+You can request a language on the [Transifex - HandBrake Public Page](https://www.transifex.com/HandBrakeProject/public/)