diff --git a/pom.xml b/pom.xml
index 9cea80d..39b55ac 100644
--- a/pom.xml
+++ b/pom.xml
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
     </description>
 
     <properties>
-        <maven.min.version>3.8.1</maven.min.version>
+        <!-- CAUTION: Modifying the Maven version may cause disruptions for numerous users. Avoid altering it.   -->
+        <maven.min.version>3.6.3</maven.min.version>
         <project.build.sourceEncoding>UTF-8</project.build.sourceEncoding>
         <maven.compiler.source>8</maven.compiler.source>
         <maven.compiler.target>8</maven.compiler.target>
@@ -75,6 +76,7 @@
             <groupId>org.apache.maven</groupId>
             <artifactId>maven-core</artifactId>
             <version>${maven.min.version}</version>
+            <scope>provided</scope>
             <exclusions>
                 <exclusion>
                     <groupId>com.google.guava</groupId>