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@@ -81,4 +81,4 @@ Code not maintained is dead code. This is also true for open-source projects. We
 As with everything, code gets stale, technology moves on. It is ok (and expected) that only very few repos will have an active lifespan of more than a year or two. In order to avoid accumulating dead code and repos, we need to be committed and diligent in fighting entropy but also must take down repos which have not seen significant activity. This is especially true for repos with code not used internally.
 
 #### Moving on
-There is a time when we all move on. Either taking a new role, or a new job or otherwise not being able to maintain the commitment to your open-source project anymore. **It is your responsibility to find a new owner or ask for the repo to be removed.** Do not rely on others to clean up after you. 
+There is a time when we all move on. Either taking a new role, or a new job or otherwise not being able to maintain the commitment to your open-source project anymore. **It is your responsibility to find a new owner or - if that is not possible - put a clear message into all relevant parts of the documentation, project README etc. that the this project is unmaintained and should not be used any more.** Do not rely on others to clean up after you.