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 - not all algorithms are equally well supported on all platforms. In case of questions, it is first advised to review the [documentation files for each algorithm](docs/algorithms).
 - not all compilers are equally well supported. For example, at least v7.1.0 of the GNU compiler is required.
 
+#### Support limitations
+
+This project is not commercially supported. All guidelines and goals for liboqs are reflections of current practices, executed by a community of academic, part-time, and/or voluntary contributors on a best-effort basis and may change at any time. Any entity seeking more reliable commitments is strongly encouraged to join the OQS community and thus enhance the code and support that the community can provide.
+
+
 ## Quickstart
 
 ### Linux and Mac
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 Financial support for the development of Open Quantum Safe has been provided by Amazon Web Services, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Cisco, the Unitary Fund, the NGI Assure Fund, and VeriSign Inc.
 
-Research projects which developed specific components of OQS have been supported by various research grants, including funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC); see the source papers for funding acknowledgments.
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+Research projects which developed specific components of OQS have been supported by various research grants, including funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC); see the source papers for funding acknowledgments.
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 ## Security Response Process
 
-Security reports for liboqs will be handled in accordance with the [OQS security response process](https://github.com/open-quantum-safe/tsc/blob/main/security/response-process.md).
+Security reports for liboqs will be handled in accordance with the [OQS security response process](https://github.com/open-quantum-safe/tsc/blob/main/security/response-process.md). Please also see the general [support disclaimer](README.md#support-limitations) for liboqs.