📚 Sync docs from alaudadevops/tektoncd-operator on 6c12dd03bf25b27e91c62051bb716bfc1a3c3529

Source: update v4.0 EOL:2026-12-08 (#1540)
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 # Documentation Sync Information
 
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 - **Source repository**: alaudadevops/tektoncd-operator
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docs/en/overview/lifecycle_policy.mdx

@@ -10,20 +10,28 @@ Below is the lifecycle schedule for released versions of the `Alauda DevOps Pipe
 
 | Alauda DevOps Pipelines Version | Tekton Component Versions | Release Date | End of Support  |
 | :----: | ------------------------ | :----------: | :--------------: |
-| v4.0.z | Pipelines: v0.65.z<br />Chains: v0.23.z<br />Pipelines-as-Code: v0.32.z<br />Results: v0.13.z<br />Triggers: v0.30.z<br />Tekton Hub: v1.19.z | 2025-04-08 | 2026-04-08 |
+| v4.0.z | Pipelines: v0.65.z<br />Chains: v0.23.z<br />Pipelines-as-Code: v0.32.z<br />Results: v0.13.z<br />Triggers: v0.30.z<br />Tekton Hub: v1.19.z | 2025-04-08 | 2026-12-08 |
 
 ## Release Policy
 
-The `Alauda DevOps Pipelines` operator releases a new version every four to six months, updating the operator to the latest or second latest [LTS](https://github.com/tektoncd/community/blob/main/releases.md#support-policy) version officially released by Tekton.
+A new minor version of the `Alauda DevOps Pipelines` operator is released every month.
+
+Within every 4-month period, the last minor version will be selected as a Long Term Support (LTS) version. LTS versions are supported for 12 months, while non-LTS versions are supported four months.
+
+During these four months, we will update to the latest or second [LTS](https://github.com/tektoncd/community/blob/main/releases.md#support-policy) version officially released by Tekton.
 
 ## Maintenance Policy
 
-Alauda provides 12 months of maintenance support for each released version of the Tekton operator.
+Alauda provides comprehensive maintenance support for the `Alauda DevOps Pipelines` operator with different support durations based on version type.
 
-During the maintenance period, Alauda will provide the following services to customers:
+| Version Type | Support Duration | Examples |
+|:------------:|:----------------:|:--------:|
+| LTS (Long Term Support) | 12 months | 4.0.x |
+| Non-LTS | 4 months | 4.1.x |
 
-1. Track the patch versions released by Tekton and promptly provide patches containing bug fixes and security updates.
-2. Provide security updates that comply with Alauda's security standards.
-3. Assist customers in smoothly upgrading the Tekton operator to new versions.
+During the maintenance period, Alauda provides the following services:
 
-Additionally, Alauda will release a security update every two months during the maintenance period to ensure the security and stability of the operator.
+1. **Security Updates**: Regular security patches and updates that comply with Alauda's security standards.
+2. **Bug Fixes**: Prompt delivery of bug fixes from upstream Tekton releases.
+3. **Upgrade Assistance**: Support for smooth operator upgrades to newer versions.
+4. **Regular Maintenance**: Security updates released every two months to ensure stability.

docs/en/overview/release_notes.mdx

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 # Release Notes
 
 ::: tip
-The maintenance period for version **v4.0.z** is from April 8, 2025 to April 8, 2026.
+The maintenance period for version **v4.0.z** is from April 8, 2025 to Dec 8, 2026.
 :::
 
 ## Compatibility and support matrix \{#compatibility-and-support-matrix}