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docs/License.rst

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+.. _my-license-label:
+
 License
 =======
 

docs/index.rst

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-RapidFuzz
-=========
+|header-image|
+=================
+
+RapidFuzz performs fuzzy string matching between two or more sequences using various string metrics.
+
+Fundamental algorithms
+----------------------
+RapidFuzz provides a wide range of fundamental algorithms for string matching.
+In addition it provides an API compatible implementation of all algorithms in ``thefuzz`` \/ ``fuzzywuzzy``.
+
+Performant
+----------
+Rapidfuzz wraps highly-optimized implementations written in C++.
+Enjoy the flexibility of Python with the speed of compiled code.
+
+Easy to use
+-----------
+RapidFuzz's high level syntax makes it accessible and productive for programmers
+from any background or experience level.
+
+Compatible
+----------
+RapidFuzz provides a pure python fallback for every algorithm. This ensures that the library works on platforms
+where compiling a C extension is not possible.
+
+Open source
+-----------
+Distributed under a :ref:`MIT License <my-license-label>`, RapidFuzz is developed and maintained `publicly on GitHub <https://github.com/maxbachmann/RapidFuzz>`_.
+
 
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    License
    References
    GitHub Repository <https://github.com/maxbachmann/RapidFuzz>
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+.. |header-image| image:: img/RapidFuzz.svg