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 <!-- Please erase any parts of this template not applicable to your Pull Request. -->
 
 <!-- All code PR must be labeled with :bug: (patch fixes), :sparkles: (backwards-compatible features), or :warning: (breaking changes) -->
+# 🚨 Deprecation Notice 🚨
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+Kubeaudit is planned for deprecation by October 2024.
+
+We are actively seeking maintainers who are interested in taking over the stewardship of this project. If you are passionate about continuing its development and maintenance, please reach out to us.
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+For users looking for alternatives, we recommend transitioning to Kubebench, which offers similar functionality and is actively maintained.
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+Thank you to the community for your contributions and support.
 
 ##### Description