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+# **DEPRECATION NOTICE**
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+This project is no longer maintained. Read [here](https://github.com/ExpressGateway/express-gateway/issues/1011#issuecomment-748354599) for more details or if you're interested in taking over the project.
+
 # Quick reference
 
 -	**Maintained by**: