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 # Localization
 
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+
+# License
+
+[![GNU AGPLv3 Image](https://www.gnu.org/graphics/agplv3-155x51.png)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html)
+
+FreedomBox is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License, Version 3
+or later. A copy of [AGPLv3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl.html) is available
+from the Free Software Foundation.