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 Maybe is a fully working personal finance app that can be [self hosted with Docker](docs/hosting/docker.md).
 
+## Forking and Attribution
+
+This repo is no longer maintained. You’re free to fork it under the AGPLv3. To stay compliant and avoid trademark issues:
+
+- Be sure to include the original [AGPLv3 license](https://github.com/maybe-finance/maybe/blob/main/LICENSE) and clearly state in your README that your fork is based on Maybe Finance but is **not affiliated with or endorsed by** Maybe Finance Inc.
+- "Maybe" is a trademark of Maybe Finance Inc. and therefore, use of it is NOT allowed in forked repositories (or the logo)
+
 ## Local Development Setup
 
 **If you are trying to _self-host_ the Maybe app, stop here. You