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@@ -9,3 +9,9 @@ client from the browser!
 
 We will also have a hosted version of this, but it's not as secure as running
 your own. More info [here](https://www.etesync.com/faq/#web-client).
+
+# Important!
+
+There are some rough edges at the moment. For example, it uses a static IV
+instead of a secure random generated one! Please DO NOT use this for any real
+data and encryption keys until this warning is removed.