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 ## Source code
 
-The Python pipeline that produced this dataset is open-sourced at https://github.com/csheaff/enviolations (MIT). It's archived but functional — anyone can re-run it to refresh the data or add new sources.
+The Python pipeline that produced this dataset is open-sourced at https://github.com/csheaff/enviolations (MIT). Anyone can re-run it to refresh the data or add new sources.
 
 ## What's in the dataset
 
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 - This is a **frozen snapshot**, not a live feed. Government data drifts over time (new violations, retired facilities, agency reorganizations). For fresh data, run the source pipeline.
 - The South Carolina connector reflects the 2024 SCDHEC → SC DES reorganization. Pre-reorg data was already ingested before that endpoint was retired.
-- This dataset was extracted from a discontinued environmental compliance product. It is **not maintained**; pull requests on the GitHub repo will likely not be reviewed.
+- Maintenance is best-effort. Issues and PRs on the source code repo may sit a while.
 
 ## Disclaimer
 
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 For authoritative facility records, **contact the source agency directly** (EPA via [echo.epa.gov](https://echo.epa.gov/), or the relevant state environmental agency).
 
-**Takedown / correction requests:** open an issue at https://github.com/csheaff/enviolations/issues. This is an archived project with no active maintenance, but issues will be reviewed periodically.
+**Takedown / correction requests:** open an issue at https://github.com/csheaff/enviolations/issues. Maintenance is best-effort; issues will be reviewed when time allows.
 
 The author makes no representation that any specific facility, violation, or score reflects current compliance status, and disclaims all liability for decisions made in reliance on this dataset.