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 # Security
 
-If you believe you’ve found something in Django REST framework which has security implications, please **do not raise the issue in a public forum**.
+If you believe you've found something in Django REST framework which has security implications, please **do not raise the issue in a public forum**.
 
 Send a description of the issue via email to [rest-framework-security@googlegroups.com][security-mail].  The project maintainers will then work with you to resolve any issues where required, prior to any public disclosure.