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 # iCal.NET
 
+## What is iCal.NET?
 iCal.NET is an iCalendar (RFC 5545) class library for .NET aimed at providing RFC 5545 compliance, while providing full compatibility with popular calendaring applications and libraries.
 
+## Mission Statement
+Make ICal.NET the best in class for .NET - in terms of usability, performance and reliability (RFC compliance / compatibility).
+
+**Join the project and help to achieve this goal!**
+
 ![iCal.NET for .NET](assets/logo.png)
 
 ## Getting iCal.NET