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 # Collaboration
 
-The repository for this project is currently private.
+We are not currently accepting unsolicted pull requests against the 1.0 pre-release branch.
 
 We’re looking at creating paid opportunities for working on open source software *which are properly compensated, flexible & well balanced.*
 
-If you're interested in a position working on this project, please <a href="mailto:kim@encode.io">send an intro</a>.
+If you're interested in a working on this project, please <a href="mailto:kim@encode.io">send an intro</a>.
 
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