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@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ Muse is written in TypeScript. You can either run Muse with Docker (recommended)
 - `DISCORD_TOKEN` can be acquired [here](https://discordapp.com/developers/applications) by creating a 'New Application', then going to 'Bot'.
 - `SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID` and `SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET` can be acquired [here](https://developer.spotify.com/dashboard/applications) with 'Create a Client ID'.
 - `YOUTUBE_API_KEY` can be acquired by [creating a new project](https://console.developers.google.com) in Google's Developer Console, enabling the YouTube API, and creating an API key under credentials.
-- ImportantNotice - Even if you don't plan to use spotify , create a free account on spotify and get a client ID and secret , other wise the bot could crash out after a few mins 
+> [!WARNING]
+> Even if you don't plan on using Spotify, you must still provide the client ID and secret; otherwise Muse will not function.
 
 Muse will log a URL when run. Open this URL in a browser to invite Muse to your server. Muse will DM the server owner after it's added with setup instructions.