diff --git a/memberlite-shortcodes.php b/memberlite-shortcodes.php
index a6f9699..47b64dd 100755
--- a/memberlite-shortcodes.php
+++ b/memberlite-shortcodes.php
@@ -1,18 +1,20 @@
 <?php
-/*
-Plugin Name: Memberlite Shortcodes
-Plugin URI: https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/
-Description: Shortcodes designed to work with the Memberlite Theme and Memberlite Child Themes.
-Version: 1.3.9
-Author: Stranger Studios
-Author URI: https://memberlitetheme.com
-Text Domain: memberlite-shortcodes
-Domain Path: /languages
+/**
+ * Plugin Name: Memberlite Shortcodes
+ * Plugin URI: https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/
+ * Description: Shortcodes designed to work with the Memberlite Theme and Memberlite Child Themes.
+ * Version: 1.4
+ * Author: Stranger Studios
+ * Author URI: https://memberlitetheme.com
+ * License: GPL-3.0-or-later
+ * License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
+ * Text Domain: memberlite-shortcodes
+ * Domain Path: /languages
 */
 
 define( 'MEMBERLITESC_DIR', dirname( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'MEMBERLITESC_URL', plugins_url( '', __FILE__ ) );
-define( 'MEMBERLITESC_VERSION', '1.3.9' );
+define( 'MEMBERLITESC_VERSION', '1.4' );
 
 /**
  * Load text domain
diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt
index 6708cf5..060989f 100755
--- a/readme.txt
+++ b/readme.txt
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 === Memberlite Shortcodes ===
 Contributors: kimannwall, strangerstudios
-Tags: theme, shortcodes, memberlite, membership, paid memberships pro
-Requires at least: 5.3
-Tested up to: 6.5
-Stable tag: 1.3.9
-License: GPLv2 or later
-License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
+Tags: theme, shortcodes, memberlite, membership
+Requires at least: 5.4
+Tested up to: 6.7
+Requires PHP: 5.6
+Stable tag: 1.4
+License: GPLv3
+License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
 
 A set of shortcodes designed enhance the appearance of your content with the Memberlite Theme.
 
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ A set of shortcodes designed enhance the appearance of your content with the Mem
 = Shortcodes to enhance the appearance of your membership site =
 For sites running the [Memberlite Theme](https://memberlitetheme.com/) or a Memberlite Child Theme, this plugin offers several shortcodes to simplify the use of various display elements and enhance the appearance of your site content.
 
-[Memberlite](https://memberlitetheme.com) is the ideal theme for your membership site - packed with integration for top membership site plugins including [Paid Memberships Pro](https://wordpress.org/plugins/paid-memberships-pro/). It's fully customizable with your logo, colors, fonts, custom sidebars, and more global layout settings.
+[Memberlite](https://memberlitetheme.com) is the ideal theme for your [Paid Memberships Pro](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com) site. It's fully customizable with your logo, colors, fonts, custom sidebars, and more global layout settings.
 
 = [memberlite_accordion] Shortcode =
 Add an accordion block with collapsible sections using this simple shortcode. [more info](https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/accordion/)
@@ -30,9 +31,6 @@ Insert a stylized contextual message block with styling for default, info, alert
 = [memberlite_recent_posts] Shortcode =
 Designed to be used on the homepage, this shortcode displays the newest posts or a defined category of posts accoriding to your shortcode settings. [more info](https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/recent-posts/)
 
-= [memberlite_signup] Shortcode =
-If you're using [Paid Memberships Pro](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com), this shortcode will display a block with signup fields for a specific membership level. [more info](https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/membership-signup-block/)
-
 = [memberlite_subpagelist] Shortcode =
 Easily create a digest view of a given pages' subpages, with an excerpt or the full page content, in the order you define. [more info](https://memberlitetheme.com/memberlite-shortcodes/subpagelist/)
 
@@ -65,7 +63,6 @@ Browse the Memberlite Shortcodes documentation to see all shortcodes, their attr
 == Screenshots ==
 1. Demo of the Recent Posts shortcode [memberlite_recent_posts] with featured images, excerpts, and a three-column layout.
 2. Demo of the [memberlite_subpagelist] shortcode in a column layout and demo of the [fa] icons.
-3. Demo of the [memberlite_signup] shortcode for a Paid Memberships Pro membership level in a two-column layout using the [memberlite_banner] with the "body" background.
 
 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
 
@@ -80,6 +77,11 @@ Some of the shortcodes in this plugin will work with any theme, but we cannot gu
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 1.4 - 2024-11-22 =
+* SECURITY: Sanitized and escaped shortcode attributes in the Accordion shortcode. (Peter Thaleikis)
+* BUG FIX: Fixed a translation issue in the Recent Posts shortcode.
+* DEPRECATED: Marking the [memberlite_signup] shortcode as deprecated. Use the Signup Shortcode Add On for Paid Memberships Pro instead.
+
 = 1.3.9 - 2023-09-21 =
 * SECURITY: Sanitized and Escaped shortcode attributes and variables.
 * REFACTOR: Improved accessibility for screen readers for certain shortcodes.
diff --git a/shortcodes/recent_posts.php b/shortcodes/recent_posts.php
index d2edb50..76c8fc0 100755
--- a/shortcodes/recent_posts.php
+++ b/shortcodes/recent_posts.php
@@ -32,10 +32,14 @@ function memberlitesc_recent_posts_shortcode_handler($atts, $content=null, $code
 	);
 
 	// check to see if post type is not empty and the post type exists.
-	if( !empty($post_type) && post_type_exists( $post_type ) ) {
+	if ( ! empty( $post_type ) && post_type_exists( $post_type ) ) {
 		$query_args['post_type'] = $post_type;
-	}else{
-		return _e( "There was a problem fetching content for the post type '$post_type'. Please ensure this exists.", "memberlite-shortcodes" );
+	} else {
+		return sprintf(
+			/* translators: %s: post type */
+			__( "There was a problem fetching content for the post type '%s'. Please ensure this exists.", "memberlite-shortcodes" ),
+			$post_type
+		);
 	}
 
 	if($show_avatar == "0" || $show_avatar == "false" || $show_avatar == "no"){
diff --git a/shortcodes/signup.php b/shortcodes/signup.php
index b449617..3f614c9 100755
--- a/shortcodes/signup.php
+++ b/shortcodes/signup.php
@@ -7,110 +7,12 @@
 */
 function memberlitesc_signup_shortcode($atts, $content=null, $code="")
 {
-	// $atts    ::= array of attributes
-	// $content ::= text within enclosing form of shortcode element
-	// $code    ::= the shortcode found, when == callback name
-	// examples: [pmpro_signup level="3" short="1" intro="0" submit_button="Signup Now"]
+	_doing_it_wrong( __FUNCTION__, esc_html__( 'The [memberlite_signup] shortcode is now deprecated. Please use the Signup Shortcode Add On for Paid Memberships Pro instead.', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ), '1.4' );
 
-	extract(shortcode_atts(array(
-		'level' => NULL,		
-		'title' => NULL,
-		'short' => NULL,
-		'intro' => NULL,
-		'submit_button' => "Sign Up Now"
-	), $atts));
-	
-	//turn 0's into falses
-	if($short == "0" || $short == "false" || $short == "no")
-		$short = false;
-	
-	if(empty($title))
-		$title = pmpro_getLevel($level)->name;
-		
-	global $current_user, $membership_levels;
-
-	ob_start();	
-	?>
-		<?php if(empty($current_user->ID) || !pmpro_hasMembershipLevel($level,$current_user->ID)) { ?>
-		<form class="pmpro_form memberlite_signup" action="<?php echo pmpro_url("checkout", "?level=" . $level, "https"); ?>" method="post">
-			<h2><?php echo $title; ?></h2>
-			<?php
-				if(!empty($intro))
-					echo wpautop($intro);
-			?>
-			<input type="hidden" id="level" name="level" value="<?php echo esc_attr( $level ); ?>" />
-			<?php
-				if(!empty($current_user->ID))
-				{
-					?>
-					<p id="pmpro_account_loggedin">
-						<?php printf(__('You are logged in as <strong>%s</strong>. If you would like to use a different account for this membership, <a href="%s">log out now</a>.', 'memberlite-shortcodes'), $current_user->user_login, wp_logout_url($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'])); ?>			
-					</p>
-					<?php
-				}
-				else
-				{
-					?>
-					<div>
-						<label for="username"><?php esc_html_e( 'Username', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-						<input id="username" name="username" type="text" class="input" size="30" value="" /> 
-					</div>
-					<?php do_action("pmpro_checkout_after_username");?>
-					<div>
-						<label for="password"><?php esc_html_e( 'Password', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-						<input id="password" name="password" type="password" class="input" size="30" value="" /> 
-					</div>
-					<?php if($short) { ?>
-						<input type="hidden" name="password2_copy" value="1" />
-					<?php } else { ?>
-						<div>
-							<label for="password2"><?php esc_html_e( 'Confirm Password', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-							<input id="password2" name="password2" type="password" class="input" size="30" value="" /> 
-						</div>			
-					<?php } ?>
-					<?php do_action("pmpro_checkout_after_password");?>
-					<div>
-						<label for="bemail"><?php esc_html_e( 'E-mail Address', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-						<input id="bemail" name="bemail" type="email" class="input" size="30" value="" /> 
-					</div>
-					<?php if($short) { ?>
-						<input type="hidden" name="bconfirmemail_copy" value="1" />
-					<?php } else { ?>
-						<div>
-							<label for="bconfirmemail"><?php esc_html_e( 'Confirm E-mail', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-							<input id="bconfirmemail" name="bconfirmemail" type="email" class="input" size="30" value="" /> 
-						</div>	         
-					<?php } ?>
-					<?php do_action("pmpro_checkout_after_email");?>
-					<div class="pmpro_hidden">
-						<label for="fullname"><?php esc_html_e( 'Full Name', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></label>
-						<input id="fullname" name="fullname" type="text" class="input" size="30" value="" /> <strong><?php esc_html_e( 'LEAVE THIS BLANK', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ); ?></strong>
-					</div>
-					
-					<div class="pmpro_captcha">
-						<?php 																								
-							global $recaptcha, $recaptcha_publickey;										
-							if($recaptcha == 2 || ($recaptcha == 1 && pmpro_isLevelFree($pmpro_level))) 
-							{											
-								echo recaptcha_get_html($recaptcha_publickey, NULL, true);						
-							}								
-						?>								
-					</div>
-					<?php
-				}
-			?>
-			<div>
-				<span id="pmpro_submit_span" >
-					<input type="hidden" name="submit-checkout" value="1" />		
-					<input type="submit" class="pmpro_btn pmpro_btn-submit-checkout" value="<?php echo esc_attr( $submit_button ); ?>" />
-				</span>
-			</div>	
-		</form>
-		<?php } ?>
-	<?php
-	$temp_content = ob_get_contents();
-	ob_end_clean();
-	return $temp_content;
+	// Show a message to admins that the shortcode is deprecated.
+	if ( current_user_can ( 'manage_options' ) ) {
+		return '<div class="pmpro_message pmpro_error">' . esc_html__( 'Admin only message: The Memberlite Signup shortcode is deprecated. Please update your content.', 'memberlite-shortcodes' ) . '</div>';
+	}
 }
 remove_shortcode('memberlite_signup');	//replace shortcode bundled with Memberlite 2.0 and prior or anywhere else
 add_shortcode("memberlite_signup", "memberlitesc_signup_shortcode");