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-# ProperDocs
+## ProperDocs
 
-> *Project documentation with Markdown*
+ProperDocs is a static site generator intended for project documentation. Source files are written in Markdown and converted to static HTML during the build process.
 
-[![PyPI Version][pypi-v-image]][pypi-v-link]
-[![Build Status][GHAction-image]][GHAction-link]
+Project configuration is defined in a YAML configuration file (in `properdocs.yml`). This file specifies documentation structure, theme configuration, and optional plugin settings.
 
-ProperDocs is a **fast**, **simple** and **downright gorgeous** static site
-generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation
-source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML
-configuration file. It is designed to be easy to use and can be extended with
-third-party themes, plugins, and Markdown extensions.
+ProperDocs supports extension through plugins, themes and Markdown extensions.
 
-Please see the [Documentation][properdocs] for an introductory tutorial and a full
-user guide.
+For usage instructions and examples, see the Documentation.
+
+---
 
 ## Features
 
-- Build static HTML files from Markdown files.
-- Use Plugins and Markdown Extensions to enhance ProperDocs.
-- Use the built-in themes, third party themes or create your own.
-- Publish your documentation anywhere that static files can be served.
-- Much more!
+Current functionality includes:
+
+* Conversion of Markdown source files into static HTML pages
+* YAML-based configuration
+* Plugin system for extending functionality
+* Support for Markdown extensions
+* Built-in themes
+* Support for third-party themes
+* Static output suitable for deployment on standard web servers
+
+Additional functionality may be available through plugins.
+
+---
 
 ## Support
 
-If you need help with ProperDocs, do not hesitate to get in contact with us!
+If you encounter problems while using ProperDocs, the following resources are available:
 
 -   For questions and high-level discussions, use **[Discussions]** on GitHub.
-    -   For small questions, a good alternative is the **[Chat room]** on
-        Gitter/Matrix.
+-   For small questions, a good alternative is the **[Chat room]** on Gitter/Matrix.
 -   To report a bug or make a feature request, open an **[Issue]** on GitHub.
 
-Please note that we may only provide
-support for problems/questions regarding core features of ProperDocs. Any
-questions or bug reports about features of third-party themes, plugins,
-extensions or similar should be made to their respective projects.  
-But, such questions are *not* banned from the [chat room].
+Support is generally limited to **core ProperDocs functionality**. Issues related to third-party themes, plugins or extensions should normally be reported to the maintainers of those projects.
+
+Questions about such components may still be discussed in chat.
 
-Make sure to stick around to answer some questions as well!
+---
 
 ## Links
 
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 - [Latest Release Notes][release-notes]
 - [Catalog of third-party plugins, themes and recipes][catalog]
 
-## Contributing to ProperDocs
+---
+
+## Contributing
 
-The ProperDocs project welcomes, and depends on, contributions from developers and
-users in the open source community. Please see the [Contributing Guide] for
-information on how you can help.
+Contributions are welcome.
+
+For development setup, coding guidelines and contribution workflow, see the **Contributing Guide**.
+
+---
 
 ## Code of Conduct
 
-Everyone interacting in the ProperDocs project's codebases, issue trackers, and
-discussion forums is expected to follow the [PyPA Code of Conduct].
+All participants in the ProperDocs project are expected to follow the **PyPA Code of Conduct**.
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+ProperDocs is distributed under the **BSD-2-Clause license**.
 
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