diff --git a/.gitlab/README.md b/.gitlab/README.md
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@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ Read more:
 - [Development guide for GitLab CI/CD components](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/cicd/components)
 - [CI/CD Catalog](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/components/index.html#cicd-catalog)
 
+**Note**: Please make sure to use a released version of this CI/CD component.
+You find all releases on the [Releases Overview Page](https://gitlab.com/components/opentofu/-/releases).
+
 ## Usage
 
 ```yaml
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ Read more:
 - [Development guide for GitLab CI/CD components](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/cicd/components)
 - [CI/CD Catalog](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/components/index.html#cicd-catalog)
 
+**Note**: Please make sure to use a released version of this CI/CD component.
+You find all releases on the [Releases Overview Page](https://gitlab.com/components/opentofu/-/releases).
+
 ## Usage
 
 ```yaml