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-# Open World TM SDK for Java - Core
-The core component of the Open WorldTM SDK for Java.
+# Open World TM SDK for Java
-## Building From Source
-
-1. Build the Project:
- ```
- ./mvnw clean install
- ```
-
-2. (Optional) Generate Documentation:
- ```
- ./mvnw dokka:dokka
- ```
+The Open World SDK for Java allows Expedia Group partners to easily build Java applications that leverage the Open WorldTM platform.
## Contributing
-Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on our code of conduct, and the process for submitting pull requests to us.
+Please refer to [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
## License
-This project is licensed under the Apache License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+This project is licensed under the Apache License v2.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.