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   <a href="https://docs.applio.org" target="_blank">📚 Documentation</a>
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   <a href="https://discord.gg/urxFjYmYYh" target="_blank">☎️ Discord</a>
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   <a href="https://github.com/IAHispano/Applio-Plugins" target="_blank">🛒 Plugins</a>
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   <a href="https://colab.research.google.com/github/iahispano/applio/blob/main/assets/Applio_NoUI.ipynb" target="_blank">🔎 Google Colab (No UI)</a>
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-> [!NOTE]  
-> Applio will no longer receive frequent updates. Going forward, development will focus mainly on security patches, dependency updates, and occasional feature improvements. This is because the project is already stable and mature with limited room for further improvements. Pull requests are still welcome and will be reviewed.
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 ## Introduction
 
-Applio is a powerful voice conversion tool focused on simplicity, quality, and performance. Whether you're an artist, developer, or researcher, Applio offers a straightforward platform for high-quality voice transformations. Its flexible design allows for customization through plugins and configurations, catering to a wide range of projects.
+Applio is a powerful, user-friendly voice conversion tool designed for high-quality audio transformations with a focus on simplicity and performance. It's suitable for artists, developers, and researchers alike, offering a flexible platform that supports customization through plugins and configurations for diverse projects.
 
-## Terms of Use and Commercial Usage
+> [!NOTE]
+> Applio is currently stable and mature, meaning it will receive fewer frequent updates. Future development will concentrate on security patches, dependency updates, and occasional feature enhancements. Pull requests are always welcome and will be reviewed.
 
-Using Applio responsibly is essential.
+## Terms of Use & Commercial Usage
 
-- Users must respect copyrights, intellectual property, and privacy rights.
-- Applio is intended for lawful and ethical purposes, including personal, academic, and investigative projects.
-- Commercial usage is permitted, provided users adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, secure appropriate rights and permissions, and comply with the [MIT license](./LICENSE).
+Responsible use of Applio is paramount. Users are expected to respect copyrights, intellectual property, and privacy rights. Applio is intended for lawful and ethical purposes, including personal, academic, and investigative projects.
 
-The source code and model weights in this repository are licensed under the permissive [MIT license](./LICENSE), allowing modification, redistribution, and commercial use.
+Commercial usage is permitted under the following conditions:
+*   Adherence to all legal and ethical guidelines.
+*   Securing appropriate rights and permissions for your specific use case.
+*   Compliance with the permissive [MIT license](./LICENSE).
 
-However, if you choose to use this official version of Applio (as provided in this repository, without significant modification), you must also comply with our [Terms of Use](./TERMS_OF_USE.md). These terms apply to our integrations, configurations, and default project behavior, and are intended to ensure responsible and ethical use without limiting their use in any way.
+While the source code and model weights are MIT licensed, use of the official Applio version (as provided in this repository, without significant modification) also requires compliance with our [Terms of Use](./TERMS_OF_USE.md). These terms ensure responsible and ethical usage without limiting the project's utility.
 
-For commercial use, we recommend contacting us at [support@applio.org](mailto:support@applio.org) to ensure your usage aligns with ethical standards. All audio generated with Applio must comply with applicable copyright laws. If you find Applio helpful, consider supporting its development [through a donation](https://ko-fi.com/iahispano).
+For commercial inquiries or to ensure alignment with ethical standards, please contact us at [support@applio.org](mailto:support@applio.org). All audio generated with Applio must comply with applicable copyright laws.
 
-By using the official version of Applio, you accept full responsibility for complying with both the MIT license and our Terms of Use. Applio and its contributors are not liable for misuse. For full legal details, see the [Terms of Use](./TERMS_OF_USE.md).
+By using the official version of Applio, you accept full responsibility for complying with both the MIT license and our [Terms of Use](./TERMS_OF_USE.md). Applio and its contributors are not liable for misuse.
+
+Consider supporting Applio's development [through a donation](https://ko-fi.com/iahispano) if you find it valuable.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
 ### 1. Installation
 
-Run the installation script based on your operating system:
+Run the appropriate installation script for your operating system:
 
-- **Windows:** Double-click `run-install.bat`.
-- **Linux/macOS:** Execute `run-install.sh`.
+*   **Windows:** Double-click `run-install.bat`
+*   **Linux/macOS:** Execute `run-install.sh`
 
 ### 2. Running Applio
 
-Start Applio using:
+Launch Applio using the script for your operating system:
 
-- **Windows:** Double-click `run-applio.bat`.
-- **Linux/macOS:** Run `run-applio.sh`.
+*   **Windows:** Double-click `run-applio.bat`
+*   **Linux/macOS:** Run `run-applio.sh`
 
-This launches the Gradio interface in your default browser.
+This will automatically open the Gradio user interface in your default web browser.
 
 ### 3. Optional: TensorBoard Monitoring
 
-To monitor training or visualize data:
+To monitor training progress or visualize data:
+
+*   **Windows:** Run `run-tensorboard.bat`
+*   **Linux/macOS:** Run `run-tensorboard.sh`
 
-- **Windows:** Run `run-tensorboard.bat`.
-- **Linux/macOS:** Run `run-tensorboard.sh`.
+For more comprehensive instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the [official documentation](https://docs.applio.org).
 
-For more detailed instructions, visit the [documentation](https://docs.applio.org).
+## My Awesome Space
+
+*   **Emoji:** ✨
+*   **Color From:** blue
+*   **Color To:** purple
+*   **SDK:** gradio
+*   **App File:** `app.py`
+*   **Pinned:** false
 
-        ---
-        title: My Awesome Space
-        emoji: ✨
-        colorFrom: blue
-        colorTo: purple
-        sdk: gradio
-        app_file: app.py
-        pinned: false
-        ---
 ## References
 
-Applio is made possible thanks to these projects and their references:
+Applio is built upon the contributions of these excellent projects:
 
-- [gradio-screen-recorder](https://huggingface.co/spaces/gstaff/gradio-screen-recorder) by gstaff
-- [rvc-cli](https://github.com/blaisewf/rvc-cli) by blaisewf
+*   [gradio-screen-recorder](https://huggingface.co/spaces/gstaff/gradio-screen-recorder) by gstaff
+*   [rvc-cli](https://github.com/blaisewf/rvc-cli) by blaisewf
 
 ### Contributors
 
+A huge thank you to all the contributors who have made Applio possible!
+
 <a href="https://github.com/IAHispano/Applio/graphs/contributors" target="_blank">
   <img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=IAHispano/Applio" />
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