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 # Disclaimer
 
-ConfDroid as entity is independant from Puppet. We provide custom 
+as entity is independent from Puppet. We provide custom 
 configuration modules, written for specific purposes and specific environments.
 The modules are tested and supported only as documented, and require testing
 in designated environments  (i.e. lab or development environments) for