diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
index 795b882..6aa0f1f 100644
--- a/docs/index.rst
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@@ -128,10 +128,6 @@ Usage
 The User Guide
 --------------
 
-This part of the documentation, which is mostly prose, begins with some
-background information about Requests, then focuses on step-by-step
-instructions for getting the most out of Requests.
-
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
 
@@ -142,9 +138,6 @@ instructions for getting the most out of Requests.
 The API Documentation / Guide
 -----------------------------
 
-If you are looking for information on a specific function, class, or method,
-this part of the documentation is for you.
-
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2
 
@@ -153,9 +146,6 @@ this part of the documentation is for you.
 The Contributor Guide
 ---------------------
 
-If you want to contribute to the project, this part of the documentation is for
-you.
-
 .. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 2