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 # CodeInterviewAssist
 
+> ## ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY ⚠️
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+> **This is a free, open-source initiative - NOT a full-service product!**
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+> There are numerous paid interview preparation tools charging hundreds of dollars for comprehensive features like live audio capture, automated answer generation, and more. This project is fundamentally different:
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+> - This is a **small, non-profit, community-driven project** with zero financial incentive behind it
+> - The entire codebase is freely available for anyone to use, modify, or extend
+> - Want features like voice support? You're welcome to integrate tools like OpenAI's Whisper or other APIs
+> - New features should come through **community contributions** - it's unreasonable to expect a single maintainer to implement premium features for free
+> - The maintainer receives no portfolio benefit, monetary compensation, or recognition for this work
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+> **Before submitting feature requests or expecting personalized support, please understand this project exists purely as a community resource.** If you value what's been created, the best way to show appreciation is by contributing code, documentation, or helping other users.
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 ## Free, Open-Source AI-Powered Interview Preparation Tool
 
 This project provides a powerful alternative to premium coding interview platforms. It delivers the core functionality of paid interview preparation tools but in a free, open-source package. Using your own OpenAI API key, you get access to advanced features like AI-powered problem analysis, solution generation, and debugging assistance - all running locally on your machine.
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 ## Support and Questions
 
 If you have questions or need support, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
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+> **Remember:** This is a community resource. If you find it valuable, consider contributing rather than just requesting features. The project grows through collective effort, not individual demands.
