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 ## License
 
-Copyright 2024, the Kyverno project. All rights reserved. Kyverno is licensed under the [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE).
+Copyright 2025, the Kyverno project. All rights reserved. Kyverno is licensed under the [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE).
 
 Kyverno is a [Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Incubating project](https://www.cncf.io/projects/) and was contributed by [Nirmata](https://nirmata.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repository).