Add documentation about project types and roles

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+User Roles
+==========
+
+Application Roles
+-----------------
+
+Each Kanboard user has one of these roles:
+
+| Role          | Description                                                     |
+|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Administrator | Access to everything                                            |
+| Manager       | Can create team projects but cannot change application settings |
+| User          | Can create private projects only                                |
+
+Project Roles
+-------------
+
+Each individual team project can assign a different role to each user and group:
+
+| Role            | Description                                                          |
+|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Project Manager | Can change project settings, access to the Gantt chart and reports   |
+| Project Member  | Can create tasks and use the board                                   |
+| Project Viewer  | Read-only access to the board and tasks                              |
+