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 # Attendize 
 ### Open-source ticket selling and event management platform
 
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 https://www.attendize.com
 
 > PLEASE NOTE: Attendize is in the early stages of development and therefore is likely to contain bugs and unfinished features. Be wary about using Attendize in a production environment.