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 ## Overview
 
-This library implements the client-side functionality of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and its secure variant, FTPS,
-providing a flexible solution for transferring files between clients and servers. Built on a client-server model, FTP
-employs two separate connections to manage commands and file transfers.
+This library implements the client-side functionality of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), providing a flexible solution
+for transferring files between clients and servers. Built on a client-server model, FTP employs two separate connections
+to manage commands and file transfers.
 
 ### Connections