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 # Contributions
 
 To submit contributions, sign [Cesanta CLA](https://cesanta.com/cla.html)
-and send GitHub pull request. You retain the copyright on your contributions.
+and send GitHub pull request.
 
 # Looking for a pre-compiled Mongoose web server Windows or Mac binary?
 - [Download pre-compiled Mongoose web server binary.](https://www.cesanta.com/binary.html)