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 # BookStack
 
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-[![license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/BookStackApp/BookStack.svg)](https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/blob/master/LICENSE)
+[![license](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack/blob/master/LICENSE)
 [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/BookStackApp/BookStack.svg)](https://travis-ci.org/BookStackApp/BookStack)
 
 A platform for storing and organising information and documentation. General information and documentation for BookStack can be found at https://www.bookstackapp.com/.