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 ### Status
 - **Endpoint**: `/librarystats/v1/status/`
 - **Method**: GET
-- **Description**: This endpoint returns the current status of the Gutendex library, providing information about the uptime, version number, and the status of the APIs Gutendex is communicating with. Users can utilize this endpoint to monitor the availability and operational status of the Gutendex service.
+- **Description**: This endpoint returns the current status of the Gutendex library, providing information about the uptime, version number, and the status of the APIs Gutendex is communicating with. Users can use this endpoint to monitor the availability and operational status of the Gutendex service.
 
 These endpoints enable users to interact with the Gutendex REST API, accessing various functionalities and retrieving relevant data.
 
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 # Agreement
-By agreeing to this document you agree that you will not distribute, sell, or capitalize on the project.
+By agreeing to this document, you agree that you will not distribute, sell, or capitalize on the project.
 By contributing to the project you automatically agree to this document,
 breach of this document will be handled per `Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior` as listed in [`conduct.md`](conduct.md)
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