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@@ -3,12 +3,9 @@ Contributing to Kwant
 
 We see Kwant not just as a package with fixed functionality, but rather as a
 framework for implementing different physics-related algorithms using a common
-set of concepts and, if possible, a shared interface.  We have designed it
-leaving room for growth, and plan to keep extending it.
-
-Contributions to Kwant are highly welcome.  You can help the project not only
-by writing code, but also by reporting bugs, and fixing/improving the
-website and the documentation.
+set of concepts.  Contributions to Kwant are highly welcome.  You can help the
+project not only by writing code, but also by reporting bugs, and
+fixing/improving the website and the documentation.
 
 
 Where help is needed