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-**cpprestsdk is in maintenance mode and we do not recommend its use in new projects. We will continue to fix critical bugs and address security issues.**
+**The C++ REST SDK is in maintenance-only mode and we do not recommend its use in new projects.
+We will continue to fix critical security issues only.**
 
 ## Welcome!