chore: update contributing.md

[Richard-Dang]

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PR-Codex overview

This PR focuses on updating documentation guidelines for Alchemy's Smart Wallets, enhancing clarity, consistency, and compliance with style standards. It includes changes to local documentation commands, terminology enforcement, and the introduction of a structured review process.

Detailed summary

• Removed .github/instructions/docs.instructions.md and docs/rules/docs-contribution-guidelines.md.
• Updated local commands in CONTRIBUTING.md to yarn docs:dev and yarn fern:gen.
• Introduced a detailed docs-reviewer.instructions.md for systematic documentation review.
• Enhanced terminology enforcement with specific prohibited terms and replacements.
• Added structured validation process for voice, tone, and code standards in documentation.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR establishes comprehensive documentation guidelines for Alchemy's Smart Wallets product, consolidating and replacing existing scattered documentation rules with a unified, structured approach. The changes focus on standardizing terminology, enforcing consistent voice and tone, and providing systematic review processes.

Key changes include:

• Created a comprehensive documentation style guide with strict terminology enforcement and voice requirements
• Established a systematic review process with prioritized validation criteria
• Updated local development commands to align with current tooling

Reviewed Changes

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File	Description
docs/CONTRIBUTING.md	Comprehensive new style guide with terminology standards, voice requirements, and quality assurance checklists
docs/rules/docs-reviewer.mdc	Systematic documentation reviewer instructions with prioritized validation criteria and feedback templates
docs/rules/docs-contribution-guidelines.mdc	Removed old guidelines file in favor of consolidated approach
CONTRIBUTING.md	Updated local documentation commands and referenced new comprehensive guidelines
.github/instructions/docs.instructions.md	Removed old GitHub instruction file
.github/instructions/docs-reviewer.instructions.md	New GitHub-specific reviewer instructions mirroring the main reviewer guide

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