diff --git a/README b/README
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--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -4,3 +4,16 @@ Marvell Sheevaplug platform (ARM-based).
 
 The packages are meant to be built on PlugBox Linux, found at
 http://plugapps.com/
+
+=============================================================
+
+This repository also hosts tools necessary to run the
+my.pogoplug.com (XCE) and other files. This is not piracy
+for 2 reasons:
+
+1. XCE and TUN are GPL-licensed.
+
+2. You cannot run the XCE module on regular u-Boot on other devices,
+and need a unique, verified ID and serial number written in the
+bootloader. Also, MAC addresses are checked by my.pogoplug.com to
+match the Cloud Engines family of plugs.