diff --git a/frigate/app.py b/frigate/app.py
index 5aa738d93..a27075d2c 100644
--- a/frigate/app.py
+++ b/frigate/app.py
@@ -647,6 +647,11 @@ class FrigateApp:
 
         self.init_logger()
         logger.info(f"Starting Frigate ({VERSION})")
+
+        if not os.environ.get('I_PROMISE_I_WONT_MAKE_AN_ISSUE_ON_GITHUB'):
+            logger.error("Frigate 0.14 UNSTABLE - not for public use at this time. Please use Frigate stable")
+            sys.exit(1)
+
         try:
             self.ensure_dirs()
             try: