diff --git a/README b/README
index 95ed0d3fc2..7600ec54cc 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ See doc/user/bugs.rst for information on how to report bugs.
 
 See doc/developer/workflow.rst for information on contributing.
 
-Free RRRouting is free software. See the file COPYING for copying conditions.
+See the file COPYING for copying conditions.
 
 Public email discussion can be found at https://lists.frrouting.org/listinfo