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+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for simulation-systems
+
+Welcome to the `simulation-systems` project! This guide provides best practices
+and instructions for using GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat effectively within
+this repository.
+
+## General Guidelines
+
+- **Use Copilot for:**
+  - Writing and editing documentation (reStructuredText `.rst` files)
+  - Generating code snippets or templates for documentation
+  - Refactoring or improving documentation structure
+  - Answering questions about Sphinx, reStructuredText, and documentation
+    workflows
+- **Do NOT use Copilot for:**
+  - Generating legal, licensing, or policy documents without review
+  - Adding or modifying files outside the documentation scope unless explicitly
+    requested
+  - Committing changes directly to `main` without review
+
+## Documentation Structure
+
+- All documentation is located in the `source/` directory.
+- Use `.rst` (reStructuredText) format for all documentation files.
+- Custom templates and static assets are in `source/_templates/` and
+  `source/_static/`.
+- Follow the style and structure of existing documentation when adding new
+  content.
+
+## Writing and Editing Documentation
+
+- When creating new documentation, use clear section headings and follow the
+  Sphinx/reStructuredText conventions.
+- For technical documentation, include code blocks, examples, and
+  cross-references where appropriate.
+- Use Copilot Chat to:
+  - Generate outlines for new documentation
+  - Suggest improvements to existing docs
+  - Answer questions about Sphinx directives and configuration
+
+## Code of Conduct and Contribution
+
+- Review the `CONTRIBUTING.md` and `source/FurtherDetails/code_of_conduct.rst`
+  before making contributions.
+- All contributions should be made via pull requests and reviewed by a project
+  maintainer.
+
+## Copilot Chat Prompts
+
+- Be specific in your prompts (e.g., "Add a section on running tests in
+  `source/Development/testing.rst`").
+- Request code or documentation examples as needed.
+- Ask for explanations of Sphinx or reStructuredText features if unsure.
+
+## Coding Standards
+
+- Follow the existing documentation style and formatting.
+- Use consistent terminology and phrasing throughout the documentation.
+- Follow PEP 8 guidelines for any Python code snippets included in the
+  documentation.
+- Use `ruff` for linting any Python code snippets.
+- Use `sphinx-lint` for checking reStructuredText documentation quality.
+- Use `doc8` for spell checking and line lengths in documentation files.
+- Ensure proper formatting of reStructuredText files.
+
+## Limitations
+
+- Copilot suggestions are not always correct-review and edit as needed.
+- Do not use Copilot to generate sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
+  information.
+
+## Getting Help
+
+- For questions about Copilot usage, ask in Copilot Chat or consult the
+  [GitHub Copilot documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot).
+- For project-specific questions, refer to the `README.md` or open an issue.
+
+---
+
+_This file provides guidance for using GitHub Copilot in the
+`simulation-systems` project. Please keep it up to date as project practices
+evolve._
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+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# (c) Crown copyright Met Office. All rights reserved.
+# The file LICENCE, distributed with this code, contains details of the terms
+# under which the code may be used.
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
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