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@@ -67,4 +67,4 @@ Adhering to the following process is the best way to get your work included in t
 7. [Open a Pull Request](https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests/)
     with a clear title and description.
 
-**IMPORTANT**: By submitting pathes, you agree to allow the project owners to license your work under the terms of the [MIT License](LICENSE.md).
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+**IMPORTANT**: By submitting patches, you agree to allow the project owners to license your work under the terms of the [MIT License](LICENSE.md).
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