diff --git a/docs/introduction.rst b/docs/introduction.rst
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@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Main features
    inkremental backup small and space efficient.
 
 :Data Integrity: The built in `SHA-256`_ checksum algorithm assures the
-   accuray and consistency of your backups.
+   accuracy and consistency of your backups.
 
 :Remote Sync: It is possible to efficently synchronize data to remote
    sites. Only deltas containing new data are transfered.