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+# Maintenance Mode
+
+**This project is currently under maintenance and is not accepting new changes.**
+
+- The codebase is in a maintenance-only state
+- No new features, enhancements, or pull requests will be accepted
+- Critical security fixes may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
+- Existing issues and pull requests will not be actively reviewed
+- Community support continues on a best-effort basis through [Slack](https://slack.min.io)
+
+For enterprise support and actively maintained versions, please see [MinIO AIStor](https://www.min.io/product/aistor).
+
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+
 # MinIO Quickstart Guide
 
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