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 <!-- <Main description> -->
 __mermaid is a Javascript based diagramming and charting tool. It generates diagrams flowcharts and more, using markdown-inspired text for ease and speed.__
 
-For more information and help in gettin started, please view our [documentation](http://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/) and start simplifying yours. Play with our [live editor](https://mermaidjs.github.io/mermaid-live-editor/) or jump straight to the [installation and usage](http://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/#/usage).
+For more information and help in getting started, please view our [documentation](http://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/) and start simplifying yours. Play with our [live editor](https://mermaidjs.github.io/mermaid-live-editor/) or jump straight to the [installation and usage](http://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/#/usage).
 <!-- </Main description> -->
 
 :trophy: _"The most exciting use of technology"_ - [JS Open Source Awards (2019)](https://osawards.com/javascript/#nominees)