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@@ -8,29 +8,29 @@ Unfortunately, not every library/tool/framework can be considered. This list aim
 
 (c) absolutely unique in its approach and function
 
-(d) a niche product that fills a gap  
+(d) a niche product that fills a gap
 
-Suggested software must also be developer-friendly, which means it meets the following criteria:  
+Suggested software must also be developer-friendly, which means it meets the following criteria:
 
-(i) If an open source *application*, it is licensed under one of the open source licenses listed on https://opensource.org/licenses.
+(i) If an open source _application_, it is licensed under one of the open source licenses listed on https://opensource.org/licenses.
 
-(ii) If an open source *library*, it is licensed under one of the open source licenses listed on https://opensource.org/licenses, with the exception of GPL and AGPL (due to their viral nature).  
+(ii) If an open source _library_, it is licensed under one of the open source licenses listed on https://opensource.org/licenses, with the exception of GPL and AGPL (due to their viral nature).
 
 (iii) If commercial, it has clear pricing and at least one free tier.
 
 (iv) It has a documentation in the English language.
 
-## Pull Requests 
+## Pull Requests
 
 There are two required criteria for a pull request:
 
 1. If an entry has a similar scope as other entries in the same category, the description must state the unique features that distinguishes it from the other entries.
 
-2. If an entry does not meet conditions *(a)* to *(d)* there has to be an explanation either in the description or the pull request why it should be added to the list.
+2. If an entry does not meet conditions _(a)_ to _(d)_ there has to be an explanation either in the description or the pull request why it should be added to the list.
 
-3. If an entry doesn't fit any of the pre-existing specialised sections, it should go under Miscellaneous.
+3. If an entry doesn't fit any of the pre-existing specialized sections, it should go under Miscellaneous.
 
-4. If two or more entries in Miscellaneous are in the same domain, then they can be moved to a new specialised section.
+4. If two or more entries in Miscellaneous are in the same domain, then they can be moved to a new specialized section.
 
 Self-promotion is frowned upon and viewed critically, but your suggestion will of course be approved if the criteria match.
 
@@ -38,14 +38,14 @@ If your entry isn't accepted, please check the [Issues](https://github.com/akull
 
 Furthermore, please ensure your pull request follows the following guidelines:
 
-* Please search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate.
-* Please make an individual pull request for each suggestion.
-* Use the following format for libraries: \[LIBRARY\]\(LINK\) - DESCRIPTION.
-* Entries should be sorted in ascending alphabetical order, i.e. a to z.
-* New categories or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome.
-* Keep descriptions short, simple and unbiased.
-* End all descriptions with a full stop/period.
-* Check your spelling and grammar.
-* Make sure your text editor is set to remove trailing whitespace.
+- Please search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate.
+- Please make an individual pull request for each suggestion.
+- Use the following format for libraries: \[LIBRARY\]\(LINK\) - DESCRIPTION.
+- Entries should be sorted in ascending alphabetical order, i.e. a to z.
+- New categories or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome.
+- Keep descriptions short, simple and unbiased.
+- End all descriptions with a full stop/period.
+- Check your spelling and grammar.
+- Make sure your text editor is set to remove trailing whitespace.
 
 Thank you for your suggestions!