Version 2.2.2 was just pushed to add a parameter to the createGallery() function. This optional parameter will allow you to customize the value of the rel attribute.
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Changes to 2.2.2
Detailed changelog: https://github.com/UberGallery/UberGallery/compare/2.2.1…2.2.2