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+  Copyright (c) 2024 Nathaniel Smith
+
+  This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
+  warranty.  In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages
+  arising from the use of this software.
+
+  Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose,
+  including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it
+  freely, subject to the following restrictions:
+
+  1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not
+     claim that you wrote the original software. If you use this software
+     in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be
+     appreciated but is not required.
+  2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be
+     misrepresented as being the original software.
+  3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.
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+# Simple Chatbox Application
+
+1. **Overview:**
+   - A straightforward chatbox/shoutbox like application developed using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & PHP.
+
+2. **Installation:**
+   - Copy the content's of the 'Chatbox-Website' folder into your webserver directory.
+   - Voila! Your chatbox is ready to roll!
+
+3. **Message Storage:**
+   - Messages are written to 'chatlog.txt,' eliminating the need for a database.
+
+4. **Keyword Blocking:**
+   - Certain keywords, such as 'php,' '.php,' 'javascript,' and '.js,' are blocked.
+
+5. **Dependencies:**
+   - PHP is essential for proper functionality; ensure it is installed on your server.
+
+6. **Additional Feature:**
+   - Enjoy a built-in JavaScript game - Tic Tac Toe - for users to play.
+   - If you prefer not to include it, simply remove the 'tic' folder and the corresponding HTML line on line 11 in index.html.