Clarify the meaning behind the bylaws for normal Codeberg.org users.

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# Bylaws
Please note: This is an unofficial English translation of the German bylaws document. The official German version is the only legally binding document. Please see the Readme in the parent directory for further information.
Please note: This is an unofficial English translation of the German bylaws document. The official German version is the only legally binding document. Please see the Readme in the parent directory for further information. The bylaws are valid for the [Codeberg e.V. (what's this?)](https://docs.codeberg.org/getting-started/what-is-codeberg/#what-is-codeberg-e.v.%3F), the non-profit behind the Codeberg.org platform, and thus do not apply to every registered user.
## Preamble
The creation of Free Software is experiencing an unbroken boom due to the general availability of the Internet and the resulting network effects. The number of people involved in development of Free Software is growing exponentially. Effective collaboration in larger, international and geographically separated groups has only become possible with the introduction of new software tools and collaboration platforms.