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ArchiveBox operates as a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit (sponsored by HCB), donations are tax-deductible.
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-ArchiveBox was started by Nick Sweeting in 2017, and has grown slowly and steadily since then with help from our amazing contributors.
+ArchiveBox was started by Nick Sweeting in 2017, and has grown steadily with help from our amazing contributors.