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@@ -16,9 +16,10 @@ This is an adaptation of https://github.com/manifoldai/merf. The most important
 * Package trimmed down to bare minimum but with modern package structure
 
 > [!CAUTION]
-> We don't intend to maintain or develop this further. However, we are happy to
-> contribute our changes to the original version of MERF.
-> Notice https://github.com/manifoldai/merf/issues/68.
+> We are currently not maintaining or developing this further. Ideally we would
+> contribute our changes to the original version of MERF
+> (see https://github.com/manifoldai/merf/issues/68).
+> Do reach out if you want to build upon or collaborate with us on this.
 
 ## Using this version