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 ## Installation 
 Install requirements.txt in a virtual environment of your choice and execute main.py from within the repo.
 
+## Project Purpose
+
+This repository provides example Python code for interacting with the Kalshi API.
+It is intended for learning and experimentation rather than production use.
+
+
 ```
 pip install -r requirements.txt
 python main.py