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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ We provide a sample app using Laravel that you can deploy on App Platform. These
 
 ### Requirements
 
-* You need a DigitalOcean account. If you don't already have one, you can sign up at https://cloud.digitalocean.com/registrations/new.
+* You need a DigitalOcean account. If you do not already have one, you can sign up at https://cloud.digitalocean.com/registrations/new.
 
 ## Deploying the App
 
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ When you no longer need this sample application running live, you can delete it
 2. Navigate to the sample app.
 3. In the **Settings** tab, click **Destroy**.
 
-**Note: If you do not delete your app, charges for using DigitalOcean services will continue to accrue.**
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+**Note: If you do not delete your app, charges for using DigitalOcean services will continue to accrue.**