docs(README): add Status: Early-access disclosure block

Reddit posts and operator-facing copy describe certctl as alpha for
production, but the README's marketing-paragraph framing implied a
more polished maturity. Dual-positioning erodes credibility because
evaluators read both surfaces.

Adds a dedicated "Status: Early-access" blockquote between the
SC-081v3 paragraph and the existing "Actively maintained, shipping
weekly" callout. Calls out the production-quality core (Local CA,
ACME, agent deployment, CRUD, audit) versus the still-maturing
broader surface (intermediate CA hierarchy, ACME/SCEP/EST servers,
network appliances). Encourages lab/dev deployments and welcomes
production deployments with the customer-scale caveat.

The two consecutive blockquotes (Status + Actively maintained) read
as paired signals: the project is early-access AND actively
shipping, which is the honest joint position.
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@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ certctl is a self-hosted platform that automates the entire TLS certificate life
The CA/Browser Forum's [Ballot SC-081v3](https://cabforum.org/2025/04/11/ballot-sc081v3-introduce-schedule-of-reducing-validity-and-data-reuse-periods/) caps public TLS certificates at **200 days by March 2026**, **100 days by 2027**, and **47 days by 2029**. At 47-day lifespans, a team managing 100 certificates is processing 7+ renewals per week, every week, forever. Manual workflows stop being a choice.
> **Status: Early-access.** Production-quality core (Local CA, ACME, agent deployment, CRUD, audit) with broader feature surface (intermediate CA hierarchy, ACME/SCEP/EST servers, network appliances) still maturing. Lab and dev deployments encouraged; production deployments welcome with the understanding that customer-scale battle-testing is in progress. File GitHub issues for any rough edges.
> **Actively maintained, shipping weekly.** [Open an issue](https://github.com/certctl-io/certctl/issues) if something breaks. CI runs the full test suite with race detection, static analysis, and vulnerability scanning on every commit.
**Ready to try it?** Jump to the [Quick Start](#quick-start). For the marketing site, see [certctl.io](https://certctl.io).