diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d90385763..994a08e83 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ maintainers of the project:
 
 - [Irene Zhang](https://github.com/iyzhang) - [irene.zhang@microsoft.com](mailto:irene.zhang@microsoft.com)
 - [Anand Bonde](https://github.com/anandbonde) - [abonde@microsoft.com](mailto:abonde@microsoft.com)
-- [Pedro Henrique Penna](https://github.com/ppenna) - [ppenna@microsoft.com](mailto:ppenna@microsoft.com)
 
 > By sending feedback, you are consenting that it may be used  in the further
 > development of this project.
diff --git a/dpdk_bindings/README.md b/dpdk_bindings/README.md
index 814e9473c..1ad675d26 100644
--- a/dpdk_bindings/README.md
+++ b/dpdk_bindings/README.md
@@ -15,6 +15,16 @@ https://crates.io/search?q=demikernel
 We welcome comments and feedback. By sending feedback, you are consenting that
 it may be used in the further development of this project.
 
+## Usage Statement
+
+This project is a prototype. As such, we provide no guarantees that it will
+work and you are assuming any risks with using the code. We welcome comments
+and feedback. Please send any questions or comments to one of the following
+maintainers of the project:
+
+- [Irene Zhang](https://github.com/iyzhang) - [irene.zhang@microsoft.com](mailto:irene.zhang@microsoft.com)
+- [Anand Bonde](https://github.com/anandbonde) - [abonde@microsoft.com](mailto:abonde@microsoft.com)
+
 ## Trademark Notice
 
 This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or
diff --git a/network_simulator/README.md b/network_simulator/README.md
index 32fe96d52..6b5b2e899 100644
--- a/network_simulator/README.md
+++ b/network_simulator/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,16 @@ https://crates.io/search?q=demikernel
 We welcome comments and feedback. By sending feedback, you are consenting that
 it may be used in the further development of this project.
 
+## Usage Statement
+
+This project is a prototype. As such, we provide no guarantees that it will
+work and you are assuming any risks with using the code. We welcome comments
+and feedback. Please send any questions or comments to one of the following
+maintainers of the project:
+
+- [Irene Zhang](https://github.com/iyzhang) - [irene.zhang@microsoft.com](mailto:irene.zhang@microsoft.com)
+- [Anand Bonde](https://github.com/anandbonde) - [abonde@microsoft.com](mailto:abonde@microsoft.com)
+
 ## Trademark Notice
 
 This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or
diff --git a/xdp_bindings/README.md b/xdp_bindings/README.md
index e0f1089e1..f4559e76e 100644
--- a/xdp_bindings/README.md
+++ b/xdp_bindings/README.md
@@ -15,6 +15,16 @@ https://crates.io/search?q=demikernel
 We welcome comments and feedback. By sending feedback, you are consenting that
 it may be used in the further development of this project.
 
+## Usage Statement
+
+This project is a prototype. As such, we provide no guarantees that it will
+work and you are assuming any risks with using the code. We welcome comments
+and feedback. Please send any questions or comments to one of the following
+maintainers of the project:
+
+- [Irene Zhang](https://github.com/iyzhang) - [irene.zhang@microsoft.com](mailto:irene.zhang@microsoft.com)
+- [Anand Bonde](https://github.com/anandbonde) - [abonde@microsoft.com](mailto:abonde@microsoft.com)
+
 ## Trademark Notice
 
 This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or