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   Mailchimp Open Commerce (formerly Reaction Commerce)
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+<p>Note: this repository is no longer actively maintained.</p>
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   <a href="https://mailchimp.com/developer/open-commerce/">Open Commerce Website</a> |
   <a href="https://twitter.com/getreaction">Twitter</a> |