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@@ -18,3 +18,6 @@ This can be achieved as follows:
 
 ### Exit the program
 To avoid exiting the program by mistake you have to press `ctrl + m` to leave the prompt.
+
+### Database
+The collected data will be stored in a sqlite database. The current working directory must be readable and writeable to store the `ratings.db` file.