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   - [IRCv3.1](http://ircv3.atheme.org/)
   - (partial, in progress) [IRCv3.2](http://ircv3.atheme.org)
 * Callback-based: IRC is an asynchronous protocol and so should a library that implements it be. Callbacks are used to process events from the server.
-* Modularized and extensible: Features on top of RFC1459 are implemented as seperate modules for a user to pick and choose, and write their own. Broad features are written to be as extensible as possible.
+* Modularised and extensible: Features on top of RFC1459 are implemented as seperate modules for a user to pick and choose, and write their own. Broad features are written to be as extensible as possible.
 * Liberally licensed: The 3-clause BSD license ensures you can use it everywhere.
 
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