diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fb6ea14..6a3442b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,22 +1,22 @@
-# Immich Drop Uploader
+# File Drop Uploader
 
-A tiny web app for collecting photos/videos into your **Immich** server.
+A tiny web app for collecting photos/videos and saving them to the local filesystem.
 Admin users log in to create public invite links; invite links are always public-by-URL. A public uploader page is optional and disabled by default.
 
-![Immich Drop Uploader Dark Mode UI](./screenshot.png)
+![File Drop Uploader Dark Mode UI](./screenshot.png)
 
 ## Features
 
-- **Invite Links:** public-by-URL links for uploads; one-time or multi-use
-- **Manage Links:** search/sort, enable/disable, delete, edit name/expiry
-- **Row Actions:** icon-only actions with tooltips (Open, Copy, Details, QR, Save)
-- **Passwords (optional):** protect invites with a password gate
-- **Albums (optional):** upload into a specific album (auto-create supported)
-- **Duplicate Prevention:** local SHA‑1 cache (+ optional Immich bulk-check)
-- **Progress Queue:** WebSocket updates; retry failed items
-- **Chunked Uploads (optional):** large-file support with configurable chunk size
-- **Privacy-first:** never lists server media; session-local uploads only
-- **Mobile + Dark Mode:** responsive UI, safe-area padding, persistent theme
+- **Local Saving:** All uploaded files are saved to the local filesystem.
+- **Invite Links:** Create public-by-URL links for uploads; one-time or multi-use.
+- **Manage Links:** Search/sort, enable/disable, delete, edit name/expiry.
+- **Passwords (optional):** Protect invites with a password gate.
+- **Albums:** Upload into a specific folder (auto-create supported). Preserves client-side folder structure on upload.
+- **Duplicate Prevention:** Local SHA‑1 cache prevents re-uploading the same file.
+- **Telegram Notifications:** Get notified via Telegram when upload batches are complete.
+- **Progress Queue:** WebSocket updates; see upload progress in real-time.
+- **Chunked Uploads (optional):** Large-file support with configurable chunk size.
+- **Mobile + Dark Mode:** Responsive UI, safe-area padding, persistent theme.
 
 ---
 
@@ -54,15 +54,14 @@ services:
     # Configure all settings here (no .env required)
     environment:
 
-      # Immich connection (must include /api)
-      IMMICH_BASE_URL: https://immich.example.com/api
-      IMMICH_API_KEY: ${IMMICH_API_KEY}
-
       # Optional behavior
-      IMMICH_ALBUM_NAME: dead-drop
       PUBLIC_UPLOAD_PAGE_ENABLED: "false"   # keep disabled by default
       PUBLIC_BASE_URL: https://drop.example.com
 
+      # Telegram Bot for notifications (optional)
+      #TELEGRAM_BOT_API_KEY: "YOUR_BOT_API_KEY"
+      #TELEGRAM_BOT_OWNER_ID: "YOUR_TELEGRAM_USER_ID"
+
       # Large files: chunked uploads (bypass 100MB proxy limits)
       CHUNKED_UPLOADS_ENABLED: "false"      # enable chunked uploads
       CHUNK_SIZE_MB: "95"                  # per-chunk size (MB)
@@ -98,62 +97,22 @@ docker compose up -d
 ```
 ---
 
-## What's New
-
-### v0.5.0 – Manage Links overhaul
-- In-panel bulk actions footer (Delete/Enable/Disable stay inside the box)
-- Per-row icon actions with tooltips; Save button lights up only on changes
-- Per-row QR modal; Details modal close fixed and reliable
-- Auto-refresh after creating a link; new row is highlighted and scrolled into view
-- Expiry save fix: stores end-of-day to avoid off-by-one date issues
-
-Roadmap highlight
-- We’d like to add a per-user UI and remove reliance on a fixed API key by allowing users to authenticate and provide their own Immich API tokens. This is not in scope for the initial versions but aligns with future direction.
-- The frontend automatically switches to chunked mode only for files larger than the configured chunk size.
-
-### 📱 Device‑Flexible HMI (New)
-- Fully responsive UI with improved spacing and wrapping for small and large screens.
-- Mobile‑safe file picker and a sticky bottom “Choose files” bar on phones.
-- Safe‑area padding for devices with notches; refined dark/light theme behavior.
-- Desktop keeps the dropzone clickable; touch devices avoid accidental double‑open.
-
-### ♻️ Reliability & Quality of Life (New)
-- Retry button to re‑attempt any failed upload without re‑selecting the file.
-- Progress and status updates are more resilient to late/reordered WebSocket events.
-- Invites can be created without an album, keeping uploads unassigned when preferred.
-
-### Last 8 Days – Highlights
-- Added chunked uploads with configurable chunk size.
-- Added optional passwords for invite links with in‑UI unlock prompt.
-- Responsive HMI overhaul: mobile‑safe picker, sticky mobile action bar, safe‑area support.
-- Retry for failed uploads and improved progress handling.
-- Support for invites with no album association.
-
-### 🌙 Dark Mode
-- Automatic or manual toggle; persisted preference
-
-### 📁 Album Integration
-- Auto-create + assign album if configured; optional invites without album
-
----
-
 ## Chunked Uploads
 
 - Enable chunked uploads by setting `CHUNKED_UPLOADS_ENABLED=true`.
 - Configure chunk size with `CHUNK_SIZE_MB` (default: `95`). The client only uses chunked mode for files larger than this.
-- Intended to bypass upstream limits (e.g., 100MB) while preserving duplicate checks, EXIF timestamps, album add, and per‑item progress via WebSocket.
+- Intended to bypass upstream proxy limits (e.g., 100MB) while preserving duplicate checks, EXIF timestamps, album add, and per‑item progress via WebSocket.
 
 ---
 
 ## Architecture
 
-- **Frontend:** static HTML/JS (Tailwind). Drag & drop or "Choose files", queue UI with progress and status chips.  
-- **Backend:** FastAPI + Uvicorn.  
-  - Proxies uploads to Immich `/assets`  
-  - Computes SHA‑1 and checks a local SQLite cache (`state.db`)  
-  - Optional Immich de‑dupe via `/assets/bulk-upload-check`  
-  - WebSocket `/ws` pushes per‑item progress to the current browser session only  
-- **Persistence:** local SQLite (`state.db`) prevents re‑uploads across sessions/runs.
+- **Frontend:** static HTML/JS (Tailwind). Drag & drop or "Choose files", queue UI with progress and status chips.
+- **Backend:** FastAPI + Uvicorn.
+  - Saves uploaded files to the local filesystem.
+  - Computes SHA‑1 and checks a local SQLite cache (`state.db`) to prevent duplicates.
+  - WebSocket `/ws` pushes per‑item progress to the current browser session only.
+- **Persistence:** A local SQLite database (`state.db`) prevents re‑uploads across sessions. Uploaded files are stored in `/data/uploads`.
 
 ---
 
@@ -187,7 +146,6 @@ immich_drop/
 ## Requirements
 
 - **Python** 3.11
-- An **Immich** server + **API key**
 
 ---
 # Local dev quickstart
@@ -211,20 +169,16 @@ The backend contains docstrings so you can generate docs later if desired.
 HOST=0.0.0.0
 PORT=8080
 
-# Immich connection (include /api)
-IMMICH_BASE_URL=http://REPLACE_ME:2283/api
-IMMICH_API_KEY=ADD-YOUR-API-KEY   # needs: asset.upload; for albums also: album.create, album.read, albumAsset.create
-MAX_CONCURRENT=3
-
 # Public uploader page (optional) — disabled by default
 PUBLIC_UPLOAD_PAGE_ENABLED=TRUE
 
-# Album (optional): auto-add uploads from public uploader to this album (creates if needed)
-IMMICH_ALBUM_NAME=dead-drop
-
 # Local dedupe cache (SQLite)
 STATE_DB=./data/state.db
 
+# Telegram Bot for notifications (optional)
+#TELEGRAM_BOT_API_KEY=
+#TELEGRAM_BOT_OWNER_ID=
+
 # Base URL for generating absolute invite links (recommended for production)
 # e.g., PUBLIC_BASE_URL=https://photos.example.com
 #PUBLIC_BASE_URL=