diff --git a/doc/README b/doc/README
index a42df70..32ee157 100644
--- a/doc/README
+++ b/doc/README
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ option:
 
 * GExiv2_ (≥ 0.12.2) + PyGI_ or
 * python-xmp-toolkit_ or
-
-  + Due to the repository being archived, this backend might lead to issues.
-    Starting at Python 3.12, *distutils* is not available anymore, thus breaking
-    the (default) installation.
-
 * py3exiv2_
 
 .. _Python: