diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54443b0..3891cc4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Acceptable values are:
 - `fatal`
 - `panic`
 
-If not set it will default to `info`.
+It defaults to `info`.
 
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