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 [![Known Vulnerabilities](https://snyk.io/test/github/snyk-tech-services/snyk-licenses-texts/badge.svg)](https://snyk.io/test/github/snyk-tech-services/snyk-licenses-texts)
-[![Not Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/Maintenance%20Level-Not%20Maintained-yellow.svg)](https://gist.github.com/cheerfulstoic/d107229326a01ff0f333a1d3476e068d)
+[![Inactively Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/Maintenance%20Level-Inactively%20Maintained-yellowgreen.svg)](https://gist.github.com/cheerfulstoic/d107229326a01ff0f333a1d3476e068d)
 
-**This repository is not in active development and critical bug fixes only will be considered.**
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+**This repository is in maintenance mode, no new features are being developed. Bug & security fixes will continue to be delivered. Open source contributions are welcome for small features & fixes (no breaking changes)**
 
 Snyk helps you find, fix and monitor for known vulnerabilities in your dependencies, both on an ad hoc basis and as part of your CI (Build) system.