docs: added community-related documentation

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md

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+# Issue
+
+Thank you for contributing. This project is community-driven and in low-maintenance mode; clear reports and PRs are highly appreciated.
+
+## Type
+- [ ] Bug
+- [ ] Feature request
+- [ ] Question
+- [ ] Documentation
+
+## Summary
+A concise description of the issue or request.
+
+## Minimal Reproduction (for bugs)
+Provide a minimal, runnable example (link to a repo or paste the smallest code snippet) that reproduces the issue.
+
+Steps to reproduce:
+1.
+2.
+3.
+
+## Expected Behavior
+What you expected to happen.
+
+## Actual Behavior
+What actually happened. Include stack traces or logs if relevant.
+
+```
+<logs or stack trace>
+```
+
+## Environment
+- graphql-java-annotations version: 
+- graphql-java version: 
+- Java version (e.g., 11.0.x): 
+- Build tool (Gradle/Maven) and version: 
+- OS:
+
+## Proposed Solution (optional)
+If you have an idea or a potential fix, describe it here. PRs are welcome.
+
+## Additional Context
+Add any other context, screenshots, or details here.
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I searched existing issues and discussions for duplicates.
+- [ ] I included a minimal reproduction (for bugs).
+- [ ] I read the CONTRIBUTING.md and CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Summary
+Explain what this PR changes and why.
+
+## Type
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] Feature
+- [ ] Docs
+- [ ] Build/CI
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] Includes tests (or reason why not applicable)
+- [ ] Updates documentation if needed
+- [ ] Linked to issue: Fixes #____
+
+## Notes for reviewers
+Anything specific to watch for?

.github/workflows/build.yml

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     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
-      - uses: gradle/wrapper-validation-action@v1
+      - uses: gradle/actions/wrapper-validation@v3
   build:
     needs:
       - validation

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Code of Conduct
+
+We follow the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct.
+
+- Be respectful and inclusive
+- Assume good intent
+- No harassment or discrimination
+
+Incidents can be reported privately to the maintainers. Consequences may include warnings or bans from participation.

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to graphql-java-annotations
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing!
+
+Because maintainer time is limited, we prioritize contributions that come with a proposed fix. If you open an issue, please consider also opening a PR. We’re happy to guide you.
+
+## Ways to help
+- Report bugs with a minimal reproduction (see issue template)
+- Improve documentation and examples
+- Add tests for uncovered areas
+- Small refactors and build improvements
+
+## Coding guidelines
+- Follow existing style and conventions
+- Include unit tests for new behavior
+- Keep public API changes minimal; discuss major changes first in an issue
+
+## PR process
+1. Open an issue or draft PR to discuss non-trivial changes
+2. Keep PRs small and focused
+3. Ensure tests are passing
+4. One maintainer approval is typically sufficient; we run monthly triage
+
+## Commit messages
+- Clear and concise; reference issues like: “Fix: X (#123)”
+
+## Release process
+- See RELEASE.md
+
+## Community conduct
+- See CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

GOVERNANCE.md

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+# Governance
+
+- Maintainers meet monthly to triage issues and PRs.
+- Due to limited time, we ask issue reporters to propose fixes via PR when possible.
+- Decisions are made by lazy consensus among maintainers; in case of disagreement, majority vote among maintainers.
+- Security issues: follow SECURITY.md.
+- Release cadence: as needed when changes accumulate.

README.md

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 ![build](https://github.com/Enigmatis/graphql-java-annotations/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg)
 [![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/maven-central/v/io.github.graphql-java/graphql-java-annotations.svg?maxAge=3000)]()
 
-[GraphQL-Java](https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java) is a great library, but its syntax is a little bit verbose. This library offers an annotations-based
-syntax for GraphQL schema definition.
+[GraphQL-Java](https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java) is a great library, but its syntax is a little bit verbose. This library offers an annotations-based syntax for GraphQL schema definition.
 
 If you would like to use a tool that creates a graphql spring boot server using graphql-java-annotations, you can view the [graphql-spring-annotations](https://github.com/yarinvak/graphql-spring-annotations) library.
 
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     - [Mutations](#mutations)
     - [Connection](#connection)
     - [Customizing Relay Schema](#customizing-relay-schema)     
+- [Community and Governance](#community-and-governance)
 
 ## Getting Started
 
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 For you convenience, there are two classes that you can use: `AbstractSimplePaginatedData` and `SimplePaginatedDataImpl`
 For examples, look at the tests
+
+
+## Community and Governance
+
+We are community-driven and operate in a low-maintenance mode. If you’d like to get involved or understand how decisions are made:
+
+- Contributing guide: see CONTRIBUTING.md
+- Governance: see GOVERNANCE.md
+- Code of Conduct: see CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+- Security: to report vulnerabilities, see SECURITY.md

SECURITY.md

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+# Security Policy
+
+- Please do not open public issues for potential vulnerabilities.
+- Report security issues privately via GitHub Security Advisories (if enabled) or by emailing a maintainer.
+- We aim to acknowledge within 7 days and provide a timeline for fixes when possible.