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 ## Installation
 
-Using the package requires a working Go environment. [See the install instructions for Go](http://golang.org/doc/install.html).
+Using this package requires a working Go environment. [See the install instructions for Go](http://golang.org/doc/install.html).
 
-Go Modules are strongly recommended when using this package. [See the go blog guide on using Go Modules](https://blog.golang.org/using-go-modules).
+Go Modules are required when using this package. [See the go blog guide on using Go Modules](https://blog.golang.org/using-go-modules).
 
 ### Using `v2` releases