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 # tuimail — User Guide
 
-tuimail is a terminal email client. It shows your inbox in a split-pane view:
+Tuimail is a terminal email client. It shows your inbox in a split-pane view:
 the email list on top, the message preview on the bottom.
 
+#### Safety features
+- no html rendering (conversion to plain text)
+- no tracking pixels
+- no javascript
+- no local passwords (uses your OS keychain)
+- safe local message storage (see below)
+- safe communication to remote hosts (standard TLS, PGP for Proton)
+
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-### Configure tuimail
+### Configuring
 Sorry, there is no binary release for now. This setup requires that you have rust cargo installed.
 
 Run the setup wizard: