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@@ -25,13 +25,15 @@ I use it every day to:
 Though limited in features, hledger is lightweight, usable and reliable.
 For some, it is a simpler, less distracting, more future-proof alternative to Quicken or GnuCash.
 
-For more, see http://hledger.org.
+For more, see the website: **<https://hledger.org>**
 
-## Support
+## Sponsorship
 
-### Backers
-Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/hledger#backer)]
+Your support, large or small, helps keep this project strong!\
+**<https://hledger.org#sponsorship>**
 
+### Open Collective Backers and Sponsors
+Individuals supporting our continued activity with a monthly donation:\
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/0/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/0/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/1/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/1/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/2/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/2/avatar.svg"></a>
@@ -63,9 +65,7 @@ Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/28/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/28/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/29/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/backer/29/avatar.svg"></a>
 
-### Sponsors
-Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on Github with a link to your site. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/hledger#sponsor)]
-
+Organisations sponsoring the hledger project:\
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/0/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/0/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/1/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/1/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/2/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/2/avatar.svg"></a>
@@ -97,32 +97,17 @@ Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on Github with a link to your s
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/28/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/28/avatar.svg"></a>
 <a href="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/29/website" target="_blank"><img src="https://opencollective.com/hledger/sponsor/29/avatar.svg"></a>
 
+## Mandatory Badges
+
 [![license](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPLv3+-brightgreen.svg)](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html)
-
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-
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-<br>
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-
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