diff --git a/.github/FUNDING.yml b/.github/FUNDING.yml
deleted file mode 100644
index 129c359b..00000000
--- a/.github/FUNDING.yml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-# These are supported funding model platforms
-
-github: ckotzbauer
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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index 47c8380b..00000000
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
-Hello,
-
-Thank you for your interest in contributing to `sbom-operator`!
-Contributions are welcome from beginners and seasoned developers alike.
-
-### Bugs
-
-If you've found a bug, create a new issue first, then submit a pull request.
-
-If at any point you are having trouble navigating/understanding the code base, please don't hesitate to ask for help :)
-
-### Feature Requests
-
-If you'd like to see a certain feature in sbom-operator, file an issue first with request for consideration.
-
-### How to submit a pull request
-
-1. Fork the repository.
-2. Make desired changes (including tests and docs) and push.
-3. Go to https://github.com/ckotzbauer/sbom-operator/compare?expand=1
-
-## License
-
-By submitting a contribution to this project, you agree to allow the project
-owners to license your work as part of this project under this project's MIT
-[license](LICENSE).
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6ec8290c..669f7484 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ The docker-image is based on `scratch` to reduce the attack-surface and keep the
 with [cosign](https://github.com/sigstore/cosign) and attested with provenance-files. The release-process satisfies SLSA Level 2. All of those "metadata files" are 
 also stored in a dedicated repository `ghcr.io/ckotzbauer/sbom-operator-metadata`.
 Both, SLSA and the signatures are still experimental for this project.
-
+When discovering security issues please refer to the [Security process](https://github.com/ckotzbauer/.github/blob/main/SECURITY.md).
 
 
 [Contributing](https://github.com/ckotzbauer/sbom-operator/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
@@ -174,3 +174,11 @@ Both, SLSA and the signatures are still experimental for this project.
 [Changelog](https://github.com/ckotzbauer/sbom-operator/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)
 --------
 
+
+## Contributing
+
+Please refer to the [Contribution guildelines](https://github.com/ckotzbauer/.github/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+## Code of conduct
+
+Please refer to the [Conduct guildelines](https://github.com/ckotzbauer/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).