diff --git a/DISCLAIMER.md b/DISCLAIMER.md
index 0267ccdd83b6aa3cf76e3d42a0dfa7239d6d4036..2940d7cd49b63fd47e691fe06dc1315618b8d60e 100644
--- a/DISCLAIMER.md
+++ b/DISCLAIMER.md
@@ -5,12 +5,4 @@ expressed or implied, is made by the USGS or the U.S. Government as to the
 functionality of the software and related material nor shall the fact of release
 constitute any such warranty. The software is provided on the condition that
 neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages
-resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the software.This software is 
-preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is
-being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The software has not
-received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). No warranty,
-expressed or implied, is made by the USGS or the U.S. Government as to the
-functionality of the software and related material nor shall the fact of release
-constitute any such warranty. The software is provided on the condition that
-neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages
 resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the software.
diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE.md
similarity index 100%
rename from LICENSE
rename to LICENSE.md