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@@ -18,12 +18,12 @@ This application is built with Next.js
 Please never commit to master, even if you have permission.
 Run all changes by the Infrastructure Chairs. Here are the steps to making a change and solving an issue:
 
-1. Make a branch off `master`. Please give it a descriptive message.
+1. Make a branch off `main`. Please give it a descriptive message.
 
 2. Commit your changes onto your branch.
 
 3. Push your branch changes.
 
-4. Once you're ready, create a pull request with base as the `master`.
+4. Once you're ready, create a pull request with base as the `main`.
 
 5. Write a descriptive title and comment. You can reference the associated issue with a #.