diff --git a/user-guide/curating/bestpractices.md b/user-guide/curating/bestpractices.md
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@@ -82,7 +82,9 @@ Understanding that ArcGIS software is widespread in this community, it is possib
 
 ### Point Cloud Data
 
-Point cloud data should be published in open, non-proprietary formats that ensure long-term usability and interoperability (e.g., LAS/LAZ, E57). The standard formats for publication are LAS and its compressed counterpart LAZ, both of which are widely supported by geospatial software and community tools. These formats store the raw point measurements along with important metadata, including the coordinate reference system (CRS), which is essential to accurately locate the data in space and make it usable in mapping and analysis. In DS, we have Potree available for users to view point cloud datasets. Through the Potree Convertor application, non-proprietary point cloud files can be converted to a Potree readable format for visualization in DesignSafe. The Potree viewer is intended for preliminary, exploratory viewing: it streams the cloud at a level of detail and renders only a portion of the points at any given time, so it is not a substitute for the source data. For full-resolution analysis, work from the original LAS/LAZ file in a dedicated point cloud tool such as [CloudCompare](https://www.cloudcompare.org/) or [QGIS](https://www.designsafe-ci.org/use-designsafe/tools-applications/gis-tools/qgis/).
+Point cloud data should be published in open, non-proprietary formats that ensure long-term usability and interoperability (e.g., LAS/LAZ, E57). The standard formats for publication are LAS and its compressed counterpart LAZ, both of which are widely supported by geospatial software and community tools. These formats store the raw point measurements along with important metadata, including the coordinate reference system (CRS), which is essential to accurately locate the data in space and make it usable in mapping and analysis. In DS, we have Potree available for users to view point cloud datasets. Through the Potree Convertor application, non-proprietary point cloud files can be converted to a Potree readable format for visualization in DesignSafe.
+
+{% include-markdown '../include/potree-note.md' %}
 
 Authors are encouraged to:
 
diff --git a/user-guide/include/potree-note.md b/user-guide/include/potree-note.md
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+!!! note
+    The Potree Viewer is intended for preliminary, exploratory viewing. For performance, it streams the point cloud at a level of detail and renders only a portion of the points at any given time, so the in-browser view is not full density and is not a substitute for the source data. For full-resolution analysis, work from the original LAS/LAZ file in a dedicated point cloud tool such as [CloudCompare](https://www.cloudcompare.org/) (download to your local machine) or [QGIS](https://www.designsafe-ci.org/use-designsafe/tools-applications/gis-tools/qgis/) (available in the DesignSafe Workspace).
diff --git a/user-guide/tools/visualization/hazmapper.md b/user-guide/tools/visualization/hazmapper.md
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--- a/user-guide/tools/visualization/hazmapper.md
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@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ If the user clicks on the _View_ button on the information box, the Potree Viewe
 
 **Fig 2.13**
 
-The Potree Viewer is intended for preliminary, exploratory viewing. For performance, it streams the cloud at a level of detail and renders only a portion of the points at any given time, so the in-browser view is not full density and is not a substitute for the source data. For full-resolution analysis, work from the original LAS/LAZ file in a dedicated point cloud tool such as [CloudCompare](https://www.cloudcompare.org/) (download to your local machine) or [QGIS](https://www.designsafe-ci.org/use-designsafe/tools-applications/gis-tools/qgis/) (available in the DesignSafe Workspace).
+{% include-markdown '../../include/potree-note.md' %}
 
 The URL to the Potree Viewer created for the asset will be permanent as long as the asset exists. Furthermore, this can be shared with other researchers.
 
diff --git a/user-guide/tools/visualization/potree-viewer.md b/user-guide/tools/visualization/potree-viewer.md
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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 Potree Viewer is a point cloud viewer that enables exploration and measurement of very large LiDAR datasets and is designed to be efficient in a web browser. Use the Potree Converter to first convert your point cloud data to a format compatible with the Potree Viewer.
 
-The Potree Viewer is intended for preliminary, exploratory viewing; for performance it renders point clouds at a level of detail rather than at full density, so it is not a substitute for the source data. For full-resolution analysis, work from the original LAS/LAZ file in a dedicated point cloud tool such as <a href="https://www.cloudcompare.org/">CloudCompare</a> or <a href="https://www.designsafe-ci.org/use-designsafe/tools-applications/gis-tools/qgis/">QGIS</a>.
+{% include-markdown '../../include/potree-note.md' %}
 
 ### How to Start a Potree Interactive Session in the Workspace { #submit }