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 # NGINX Unit
 
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+## Note: This repository has been archived. There will likely be no further development at this repo, and security vulnerabilities may be unaddressed.
+## The repo may be cloned and used under its current license.
+
 
 ## Universal Web App Server
 
 ![NGINX Unit Logo](docs/unitlogo.svg)
 
-# NGINX Unit is actively seeking contributors and maintainers
-
 NGINX Unit is a lightweight and versatile open-source server that has
 two primary capabilities: