From 64e9791a3fcf8c2bc525224b6e567dceee28aa0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Zack Pollard <zackpollard@ymail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 May 2024 15:13:50 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] chore: remove donation links from the readme, docs and
 release notes template (#9207)

---
 README.md                                 | 17 ---------------
 docs/docs/overview/support-the-project.md | 16 ---------------
 misc/release/notes.tmpl                   | 25 +----------------------
 3 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 57 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cc84d81c5d..b6fbb91459 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -106,23 +106,6 @@ Spec: Free-tier Oracle VM - Amsterdam - 2.4Ghz quad-core ARM64 CPU, 24GB RAM
 | Read-only gallery                            | Yes    | Yes |
 | Stacked Photos                               | Yes    | Yes |
 
-## Support the project
-
-I've committed to this project, and I will not stop. I will keep updating the docs, adding new features, and fixing bugs. But I can't do it alone. So I need your help to give me additional motivation to keep going.
-
-As our hosts in the [selfhosted.show - In the episode 'The-organization-must-not-be-name is a Hostile Actor'](https://selfhosted.show/79?t=1418) said, this is a massive undertaking of what the team and I are doing. And I would love to someday be able to do this full-time, and I am asking for your help to make that happen.
-
-If you feel like this is the right cause and the app is something you are seeing yourself using for a long time, please consider supporting the project with the option below.
-
-### Donation
-
-- [Monthly donation](https://github.com/sponsors/immich-app) via GitHub Sponsors
-- [One-time donation](https://github.com/sponsors/immich-app?frequency=one-time&sponsor=alextran1502) via GitHub Sponsors
-- [Liberapay](https://liberapay.com/alex.tran1502/)
-- [buymeacoffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/altran1502)
-- Bitcoin: 3QVAb9dCHutquVejeNXitPqZX26Yg5kxb7
-- ZCash: u1smm4wvqegcp46zss2jf5xptchgeczp4rx7a0wu3mermf2wxahm26yyz5w9mw3f2p4emwlljxjumg774kgs8rntt9yags0whnzane4n67z4c7gppq4yyvcj404ne3r769prwzd9j8ntvqp44fa6d67sf7rmcfjmds3gmeceff4u8e92rh38nd30cr96xw6vfhk6scu4ws90ldzupr3sz
-
 ## Contributors
 
 <a href="https://github.com/alextran1502/immich/graphs/contributors">
diff --git a/docs/docs/overview/support-the-project.md b/docs/docs/overview/support-the-project.md
index 94e896d82a..aadb207977 100644
--- a/docs/docs/overview/support-the-project.md
+++ b/docs/docs/overview/support-the-project.md
@@ -4,24 +4,8 @@ sidebar_position: 5
 
 # Support The Project
 
-I am committed to this project, and I will not stop. I will keep updating the docs, adding new features, and fixing bugs. But I can't do it alone, so I need your help to give me additional motivation to keep going.
-
-As our hosts in the [selfhosted.show - In the episode 'The-organization-which-must-not-be-named is a Hostile Actor'](https://selfhosted.show/79?t=1418) said, this is a massive undertaking that the team and I are doing. I would love to someday be able to do this full-time, and I am asking for your help to make that happen.
-
-If you feel like this is the right cause and the app is something you see yourself using for a long time, please consider supporting the project with one of the options below.
-
-## Donation
-
-- Monthly donation via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/immich-app)
-- One-time donation via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/immich-app?frequency=one-time)
-- [Librepay](https://liberapay.com/alex.tran1502/)
-- [buymeacoffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/altran1502)
-- Bitcoin: 3QVAb9dCHutquVejeNXitPqZX26Yg5kxb7
-
 ## Contributing
 
-There are lots of non-monetary ways to contribute to Immich as well.
-
 1. Testing - Using Immich and reporting bugs is a great way to help support the project. Found a bug? [Open an issue on GitHub][github-issue].
 1. Translations - The Immich mobile app has been translated into [17 languages][github-langs] so far! To contribute with translations, email me at alex.tran1502@gmail.com or send me a message on discord.
 1. Development - If you are a programmer or developer, take a look at Immich's [technology stack](/docs/developer/architecture.mdx) and consider fixing bugs or building new features. The team and I are always looking for new contributors. For information about how to contribute as a developer, see the [Developer](/docs/developer/architecture.mdx) section.
diff --git a/misc/release/notes.tmpl b/misc/release/notes.tmpl
index 9487cd1091..697a4e1277 100644
--- a/misc/release/notes.tmpl
+++ b/misc/release/notes.tmpl
@@ -4,31 +4,8 @@
 
 As always, please consider supporting the project.
 
-🎉 Cheer! 🎉
-
-
-## Support
+🎉 Cheers! 🎉
 
 - - - -
 
 And as always, bugs are fixed, and many other improvements also come with this release.
-
-Please consider supporting the project.
-
-## Support
-
-<p align="center">
-<img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/LStqgGESXW8XnuCv5y/giphy.gif" width="250" title="SUPPORT THE PROJECT!"> 
-</p>
-
-
-If you find the project helpful, you can support Immich via the following channels.
-
-- Monthly donation via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/alextran1502)
-- One-time donation via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/alextran1502?frequency=one-time&sponsor=alextran1502)
-- [Librepay](https://liberapay.com/alex.tran1502/)
-- [buymeacoffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/altran1502)
-- Bitcoin: 3QVAb9dCHutquVejeNXitPqZX26Yg5kxb7
-
-
-It is a great way to let me know that you want me to continue developing and working on this project for years to come.