Agreed. I didn't read it until I saw this comment and I went back. Even then, I only skimmed.
The combination of the first line (search bar, languages) plus the set of words that start out on the front page give a pretty good idea of what it is.
It's OK if the reader can skip or skim the help text. That's good graphic design: your eye finds the main things easily, and then digs into the details as necessary.
The combination of the first line (search bar, languages) plus the set of words that start out on the front page give a pretty good idea of what it is.