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+## Lifecycle
 
-![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/github/license/bcgov/citz-imb)
-
-[![Lifecycle:Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/Lifecycle-Experimental-339999)](Redirect-URL)
-The project is in the very early stages of development. The codebase will be changing frequently.
+[![Lifecycle:Retired](https://img.shields.io/badge/Lifecycle-Retired-d45500)](<Redirect-URL>)
 
 # Software Licence and Application Management (SLAM)