Update chat placeholder README.md

README.md

@@ -8,20 +8,27 @@ sdk_version: 5.49.1
 app_file: app.py
 pinned: false
 license: mit
-short_description: Chat demo via Modelflare OpenAI-compatible API gateway
+short_description: Chat demo (needs HF PRO) via Modelflare gateway
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-Gradio on this Space needs a PRO plan. Start here instead: https://huggingface.co/spaces/Modelflare/start
 # Modelflare Chat Demo
 
-Public Gradio demo for [Modelflare](https://modelflare.dev/) — a stable, lower-cost LLM / image / video API gateway.
+> **Status:** Gradio runtime needs Hugging Face **PRO** (or Team) hardware quota for org Spaces.
+> Until then this Space stays a placeholder. Use the free path below.
 
-## Setup
+## Use Modelflare today (no PRO)
+
+1. [Getting Started collection](https://huggingface.co/collections/Modelflare/modelflare-getting-started)
+2. [Start landing](https://huggingface.co/spaces/Modelflare/start)
+3. [OpenAI SDK one-line guide](https://huggingface.co/spaces/Modelflare/openai-sdk)
+4. Console: [modelflare.dev](https://modelflare.dev/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=space&utm_campaign=chat)
+
+## After PRO is enabled
 
 1. Create an API key in the [Modelflare console](https://modelflare.dev/).
-2. In this Space → **Settings** → **Variables and secrets**, add secret `MODELFLARE_API_KEY`.
-3. Restart the Space.
+2. Space → **Settings** → **Variables and secrets** → add secret `MODELFLARE_API_KEY` (use a rate-limited demo group).
+3. Ensure `app.py` / `requirements.txt` are present, then restart the Space.
 
 Point OpenAI SDKs at `https://modelflare.dev/v1` with the same key. Docs: [docs.modelflare.dev](https://docs.modelflare.dev/).
 
-Model dropdown ids are examples — use a model name enabled on your Modelflare group (override with the custom model field).
+Model dropdown ids are examples — use a model name enabled on your Modelflare group.