diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
index af30937..6ba5456 100644
--- a/.gitattributes
+++ b/.gitattributes
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
+* text=auto eol=lf
+
 dist/** -diff linguist-generated=true
diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/CODEOWNERS
similarity index 100%
rename from .github/CODEOWNERS
rename to CODEOWNERS
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ebe33cc..4b3c951 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@ follow the below instructions:
 1. Click **Create repository**
 1. Clone your new repository
 
+> [!CAUTION]
+>
+> Make sure to remove or update the [`CODEOWNERS`](./CODEOWNERS) file! For
+> details on how to use this file, see
+> [About code owners](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners).
+
 ## Initial Setup
 
 After you've cloned the repository to your local machine or codespace, you'll