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@@ -9,7 +9,12 @@ netapp-openshift-console-trident deploys as a native Red Hat OpenShift console p
 - Provide application pattern deployment for fast prototyping up to production. 
 - Enable dataset management for workload running in Red Hat OpenShift, OpenShift AI, and Developer Hub.
 
+## Pre-requisites and Deployment
+
+This project is currently in a pre-release phase and requires an Early Access Program agreement granting access token to deploy the plugin on your Red Hat OpenShift cluster.
+The netapp-openshift-console-protect plugin is compatible with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14, 4.15, 4.16, and 4.17. 
+
 Documentation is available [here](DOCS.md).
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> The project is provided **AS-IS** under the [Apache 2.0 License](https://github.com/NetApp/netapp-openshift-console-trident?tab=Apache-2.0-1-ov-file#readme) with community support only. For any questions, open a GitHub Issue.
+> The project is provided **AS-IS** under the [Apache 2.0 License](https://github.com/NetApp/netapp-openshift-console-trident?tab=Apache-2.0-1-ov-file#readme) with community support only. For any questions, open a GitHub Issue.