diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index c4b2894b7..4ab79f038 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,17 +1,16 @@
-<!-- Use the appropriate format for your Pull Request title above ^^^^^:
+<!-- 
+
+***
+DuckDuckHack is currently in Maintenance mode
+Please read before submitting: https://duckduckhack.com
+***
+
+Use the following format for your Pull Request title above ^^^^^:
 
-If this is a bug fix:
 {IA Name}: {Description of change}
 
-If this is a New Instant Answer:
-New {IA Name} Goodie
-
-If this is something else:
-{Tests/Docs/Other}: {Short Description}
-
 -->
 
-
 ## Description of new Instant Answer, or changes
 <!-- What does this new Instant Answer do? What changes does this PR introduce? -->
 
@@ -25,38 +24,6 @@ If this is something else:
 <!-- Please @mention any relevant people/organizations here: -->
 
 
-## Testing & Review
-To be completed by Community Leader (or DDG Staff) when reviewing Pull Request
-
-**Pull Request**
-- [ ] Title follows correct format (Specifies Instant Answer + Purpose)
-- [ ] Description contains a valid Instant Answer Page Link (e.g. https://duck.co/ia/view/my_ia)
-
-**Instant Answer Page** (for new Instant Answers)
-- [ ] Instant Answer page is correctly filled out and contains:
-    - The **Title** is appropriately named and formatted
-    - The **IA topics** are present and appropriate
-    - The **Description** is clear and coherent
-    - **Source Name** exists if applicable
-    - All **Example Queries** trigger on [Beta](https://beta.duckduckgo.com/)
-
-**Code**
-- [ ] Adheres to the [DuckDuckGo Style Guide](https://docs.duckduckhack.com/resources/code-style-guide.html)
-- [ ] Behaviour is appropriately tested. If improvement, tests are adequately extended.
-- [ ] There is no unnecessary files in place (such as editor config files)
-- [ ] There is no API keys / secrets present
-- [ ] Tests are passing (run `$ duckpan test <goodie_id>`)
-    - Tester should report any failures
-
-**Ready to merge?**
-
-- [ ] Has this IA been deployed to and tested on [beta.duckduckgo.com](https://beta.duckduckgo.com/)?
-- [ ] For larger commits, has this been approved be more than one community member?
-- [ ] The number of reviews is appropriate for this type of PR
-- [ ] The commit message is clear, coherent and fitting
-
-**Pull Request Review Guidelines**: https://docs.duckduckhack.com/testing-reference/pr-review.html
-
 <!-- DO NOT REMOVE -->
 ---
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 79c990e7e..fe28f004d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,27 +1,16 @@
-[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/duckduckgo/zeroclickinfo-goodies.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/duckduckgo/zeroclickinfo-goodies)
+# In Maintenance
 
-# Welcome to DuckDuckHack!
-We're a community of open source developers from around the world, contributing code to improve the DuckDuckGo search engine.
+DuckDuckHack is now in maintenance mode. We are only accepting pull requests for essential bug fixes. For more information see [duckduckhack.com](https://duckduckhack.com). 
 
+## What are essential bug fixes?
 
-## How to contribute
-- [**Create new Goodie Instant Answers, and improve existing ones**](https://duckduckhack.com/issues)
-    - **Note**: Goodies are written in Perl (back-end) and JavaScript (front-end). They can also typically use CSS, and [Handlebars](http://handlebarsjs.com) Templates.
-- [**Visit DuckDuckHack**](https://duckduckhack.com/#get-help) to learn more about how you can help!
-- [**Read the DuckDuckHack Docs**](https://docs.duckduckhack.com/) to learn how to set up a development environment and start contributing!
+Any changes necessary to keep existing Instant Answers functioning correctly and as expected. For example:
 
+  - Updating the URL for a Spice Instant Answer when the API changes
+  - Correcting a Perl or JavaScript logic error
+  - Fixing CSS that's causing the display to break
 
-### What are Goodie Instant Answers?
-Goodies do not retrieve data from a third party API. Goodies provide their results entirely through server-side code. They may use a static data file stored on DuckDuckGo's server, but they do not call external resources.
+Any other changes will not be accepted. For example:
 
-#### Example: JavaScript Minifier Goodie
-- [Code](https://github.com/duckduckgo/zeroclickinfo-goodies/blob/master/lib/DDG/Goodie/JsMinify.pm) | [Example Query](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=js+minifier&ia=answer) | [Instant Answer Page](https://duck.co/ia/view/js_minify)
-
-![javascript minifier search](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/873785/20068349/626d9036-a4e6-11e6-945b-790bae2d2cdc.png)
-
-
-## Resources
-- Join the [DuckDuckHack Slack channel](https://quackslack.herokuapp.com/) to ask questions
-- Join the [DuckDuckHack Forum](https://forum.duckduckhack.com/) to discuss project planning and Instant Answer metrics
-- Read the [Goodie documentation](https://docs.duckduckhack.com/walkthroughs/calculation.html) for technical help
-- View the list of [all live Goodie Instant Answers](https://duck.co/ia?repo=goodies&topic=programming) to see more examples
+  - spelling/comment changes
+  - unsolicited improvements, changes, and code refactoring