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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ If you're self-hosting or need to update private packages, complete the relevant
 
 If you're new to Renovate, you should:
 
-- Use the Mend-hosted GitHub App, or let somebody else self-host Renovate for you
+- Use the Mend-hosted GitHub App, or let somebody else host Renovate for you
 - Stick with the `config:base` or `config:best-practices` preset
 - Use the Dependency Dashboard (`config:base` or `config:best-practices` enables it automatically)
 - Read the pages in the "Beginners" list