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@@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ Smartmontools can also be run from one of many different Live CDs/DVDs.
 - [CI builds](https://builds.smartmontools.org/)
 - [Project Releases](https://github.com/smartmontools/smartmontools/releases)
 
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+## Code Signing
+This program uses free code signing provided by [SignPath.io](https://signpath.io), and a free code signing certificate by the [SignPath Foundation](https://signpath.org)
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+
 ## License
 
-Smartmontools uses ​[GNU GPL Version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html#SEC1) license. 
+Smartmontools uses [GNU GPL Version 2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html#SEC1) license.