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@@ -58,11 +58,10 @@ for the `HX-Request` header. This will return a `403: Forbidden` response if the
 header is not present, which is useful if you want to make an entire router, say
 `/api`, only accessible via htmx requests.
 
-_It should be noted that this is NOT a replacement for authentication. A user
-can trivially set the `HX-Request` header themselves. This is merely a
-convenience for preventing users from receiving partial responses without full
-context. If you need to secure an endpoint, you should be using a proper
-authentication system._
+_It should be noted that this is NOT a replacement for an auth guard. A user can
+trivially set the `HX-Request` header themselves. This is merely a convenience
+for preventing users from receiving partial responses without context. If you
+need to secure an endpoint, you should be using a proper auth system._
 
 ## Example: Extractors