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@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ <h2>Digest Sidecar File</h2>
     </p>
     <p>
         The hash of the inventory MUST be computed only after all changes to the inventory 
-        have been made. As such, it is RECOMMENDED that this sidecar file be created as the last step in creating a new version.
+        have been made, so this sidecar file SHOULD be created as the last step in the versioning process.
     </p>
   </section>