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 ## Current Status
 
-### PLEASE NOTE
-The project is under active development. As a result:
-- The README may sometimes be outdated.
-- I encourage you to check for new branches and read the **CHANGELOG**, which is consistently updated and well-documented.
-- Bugs or unforeseen behavior may occur.
+### Development and Versioning Notes
+
+**OPTIMA-35** is currently in an **alpha stage** and under active development. As a result:  
+- The README may occasionally be outdated.  
+- Users are encouraged to check for new branches and read the [**CHANGELOG**](https://gitlab.com/CodeByMrFinchum/optima-35/-/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md?ref_type=heads), which is consistently updated and well-documented.  
+- Bugs or unforeseen behavior may occur.  
+
+While the project follows a semantic versioning structure (major.minor.patch), breaking changes—typically reserved for major version increments—may also occur in minor version updates during this development phase. Please review the changelog carefully before updating.
 
 **OPTIMA-35** supports two modes: **GUI** and **TUI**.
 - The **GUI** is loaded by default if **PySide6** is available.