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+What is lxml?
+=============
+
+lxml is the most feature-rich and easy-to-use library for processing XML and HTML in the Python language.
+It's also very fast and memory friendly, just so you know.
+
+For an introduction and further documentation, see `doc/main.txt`_.
+
+For installation information, see `INSTALL.txt`_.
+
+
+Support the project
+-------------------
+
+Most people who use lxml for their daily work do so because they like using it.
+If you like it, send us a flattr.
+
+.. class:: center
+
+  |FlattrLink|_
+
+.. _FlattrLink: https://flattr.com/submit/auto?user_id=scoder&url=https://github.com/lxml/lxml&title=lxml&language=en_GB&tags=github&category=software
+
+However, if you are using lxml for your work and feel like you should
+give a bit of your own benefit back to support the project, consider
+sending us money through PayPal.  Please read the Legal Notice below.
+
+.. class:: center
+
+  |Donate|_
+
+.. _Donate: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R56JE3VCPDA9N
+
+Note that Flattr keeps 10% of the money for itself, so do not send
+any larger amounts through Flattr.  Use PayPal for donations instead,
+or contact `Stefan Behnel`_ for other ways to support the lxml project,
+as well as commercial support, customisations and trainings.
+
+
+.. |Donate| image:: https://github.com/lxml/lxml/raw/master/doc/html/paypal_btn_donateCC_LG.gif
+            :width: 160
+            :height: 47
+            :alt: Donate to the lxml project
+
+.. |FlattrLink| image:: https://github.com/lxml/lxml/raw/master/doc/html/flattr-badge-large.png
+                :width: 93
+                :height: 20
+                :alt: Flattr the lxml project
+
+.. _`Stefan Behnel`: http://consulting.behnel.de/
+.. _`doc/main.txt`: http://lxml.de/
+.. _`INSTALL.txt`: http://lxml.de/installation.html
+
+
+Legal Notice for Donations
+--------------------------
+
+Any donation that you make to the lxml project is voluntary and
+is not a fee for any services, goods, or advantages.  By making
+a donation to the lxml project, you acknowledge that we have the
+right to use the money you donate in any lawful way and for any
+lawful purpose we see fit and we are not obligated to disclose
+the way and purpose to any party unless required by applicable
+law.  Although lxml is free software, to our best knowledge the
+lxml project does not have any tax exempt status.  The lxml
+project is neither a registered non-profit corporation nor a
+registered charity in any country.  Your donation may or may not
+be tax-deductible; please consult your tax advisor in this matter.
+We will not publish or disclose your name and/or e-mail address
+without your consent, unless required by applicable law.  Your
+donation is non-refundable.