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+Copyright (c) 2021, flashwave <me@flash.moe>
+
+Permission to use, copy, modify, and/or distribute this software for any
+purpose with or without fee is hereby granted.
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH
+REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
+AND FITNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT,
+INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM
+LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR
+OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
+PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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+# Chie
+
+Chie is a small forum script for PHP 7.3+. I wrote it for forum.flash.moe, but given Flashii exists it doesn't really have a reason to exist anymore.
+
+Design is largely based on the [darksky](https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/style/darksky/) style for phpBB by Skysect and some icons from the [Silk Icons](http://www.famfamfam.com/lab/icons/silk/) set were used.