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+# DO NOT EDIT FILES HERE DIRECTLY UNLESS ADDING KEYS!
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+Please do not edit the files here directly unless your adding new translation keys to the en.json file.
+
+All translations should be added according to [our documentation](https://homebox.software/en/contribute/get-started.html#translations) through our [weblate instance](https://translate.sysadminsmedia.com).
+This helps ensure that our translations are consistent and effective.
+
+PRs that modify these files directly will be closed without merge.