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 NequIP is an open-source code for building E(3)-equivariant interatomic potentials.
 
+**:red_circle: PLEASE NOTE :red_circle:**:  Please note that a major update to this code is in the final stages of development and as a result support for the current release is a lower priority.
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 If you want to contribute to the code, please read [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
-We can also be reached at albym[dot]seas[dt]harvard[dot].edu.
+We can also be reached by email at allegro-nequip@g.harvard.edu.