diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+This project is governed by [EFF's Public Projects Code of Conduct](https://www.eff.org/pages/eppcode).
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diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -33,3 +33,5 @@ started. In particular, we recommend you read these sections
  - [Finding issues to work on](https://certbot.eff.org/docs/contributing.html#find-issues-to-work-on)
  - [Coding style](https://certbot.eff.org/docs/contributing.html#coding-style)
  - [Submitting a pull request](https://certbot.eff.org/docs/contributing.html#submitting-a-pull-request)
+ - [EFF's Public Projects Code of Conduct](https://www.eff.org/pages/eppcode)
+
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ Contributing
 If you'd like to contribute to this project please read `Developer Guide
 <https://certbot.eff.org/docs/contributing.html>`_.
 
+This project is governed by `EFF's Public Projects Code of Conduct <https://www.eff.org/pages/eppcode>`_.
+
 .. _installation:
 
 How to run the client