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@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ API compatibility in the `master` branch between major version changes. We
 also maintain ABI compatibility within LTS branches; see the next section for
 details.
 
+New LTS branches are usually created around the time of a new major version.
+After a new LTS branch is created, it remains supported for at least 3 years.
+
 ## Backwards Compatibility for application code
 
 We maintain API compatibility in released versions of Mbed TLS. If you have