diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
 
 Aztec Standards is a comprehensive collection of reusable, standardized contracts for the Aztec Network. It provides a robust foundation of token primitives and utilities that support both private and public operations, empowering developers to build innovative privacy-preserving applications with ease.
 
+## Security Review Status
+
+This repository is developed with security best practices in mind, including testing and review as part of ongoing development. The contracts and supporting code have not yet undergone a formal third-party security audit. Treat this package as unaudited code: review it carefully, test it for your integration, and use appropriate safeguards before relying on it in production.
+
 ## Development
 
 **Prerequisite**: Start an Aztec local network in a separate terminal:
@@ -18,6 +22,7 @@ aztec start --local-network
 Set `NODE_URL` to override the default (e.g. `http://localhost:9000`).
 
 ## Table of Contents
+- [Security Review Status](#security-review-status)
 - [Development](#development)
 - [Dripper Contract](#dripper-contract)
 - [Token Contract](#token-contract)
@@ -66,4 +71,4 @@ To see examples of Logic contract implementations, such as a linear vesting cont
 
 ## Future Contracts
 
-Additional standardized contracts (e.g., staking, governance, pools) will be added under this repository, with descriptions and function lists.
\ No newline at end of file
+Additional standardized contracts (e.g., staking, governance, pools) will be added under this repository, with descriptions and function lists.
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@aztec-foundation/aztec-standards",
   "version": "5.1.0",
+  "description": "Reusable Aztec Network contract standards and utilities for privacy-preserving applications. See README for current security review status.",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
     "url": "git+https://github.com/AztecProtocol/aztec-standards.git"