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+# Custom files for git.friendi.ca
+
+These files are the cusom files for git.friendi.ca.
+They are overriding the default template files of gitea
+
+## Translation
+
+Translation of the strings can be done at [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/Friendica/friendica/) with the rest of the project resources.