diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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-	:warning: <span color="#ffcc4d">This crate is still experimental and not yet ready for production.</span> :warning:
+	:warning: <span color="#ffcc4d">This crate is still alpha. APIs are subject to change.</span> :warning:
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diff --git a/README.tpl b/README.tpl
index 3da23a8674..c0d3dd85ee 100644
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+<!-- alpha code warning with spacing above -->
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-	:warning: <span color="#ffcc4d">This crate is still experimental and not yet ready for production.</span> :warning:
+	:warning: <span color="#ffcc4d">This crate is still alpha. APIs are subject to change.</span> :warning:
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