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@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ In our code base, a "model" define a set of prognostic variables which must be t
 
 <strong> Component Models: </strong>
 
-- RichardsModel <: AbstractSoilModel <: AbstractModel (runnable in standalone mode, or as part of a land model)
+- RichardsModel <: AbstractSoilModel <: AbstractModel (runnable only in standalone mode)
 
 - EnergyHydrologyModel <: AbstractSoilModel <: AbstractModel (runnable in standalone mode, or as part of a land model)