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 - [ ] [Searched](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/search?q=is%3Apr&type=Issues) the bugtracker for similar pull requests
 
 ### In order to be accepted and merged into youtube-dl each piece of code must be in public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/). Check one of the following options:
-- [ ] I am the original original author of this code and I am willing to release it under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/)
+- [ ] I am the original author of this code and I am willing to release it under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/)
 - [ ] I am not the original author of this code but it is in public domain or released under [Unlicense](http://unlicense.org/) (provide reliable evidence)
 
 ### What is the purpose of your *pull request*?