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@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ Before submitting your PR:
     - For intricate features, consider opening a feature request first to discuss and align expectations
     - When adding support for a new model or feature, focus on **CPU support only** in the initial PR unless you have a good reason not to. Add support for other backends like CUDA in follow-up PRs
 - Consider allowing write access to your branch for faster reviews, as reviewers can push commits directly
+- If you are a new contributor, limit your open PRs to 1.
 
 After submitting your PR:
 - Expect requests for modifications to ensure the code meets llama.cpp's standards for quality and long-term maintainability