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 **DepMap Terms of Use:** [https://depmap.org/portal/](https://depmap.org/portal/)  
 
-**Suggested acknowledgment:**  
-> "The results here are in whole or part based upon data generated by the DepMap, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard."
+**Acknowledgment:**  
+This dataset is derived from the Broad Institute’s Cancer Dependency Map (DepMap) and will be released strictly for non-commercial, internal research and academic use, consistent with DepMap’s Terms of Use. We do not redistribute original DepMap files; instead, we provide derived, non-identifiable annotations and processing scripts/pointers so users can obtain the source data directly from DepMap after accepting its terms. The dataset is not intended for clinical applications and must not be used for any Commercial Use (e.g., direct sale, incorporation into a product, or training/developing/enhancing ML/AI models beyond internal academic research). Users agree to acknowledge DepMap and the Broad Institute using the acknowledgement wording specified by DepMap, and to respect any third-party rights that may attach to the underlying data. Users must preserve confidentiality and refrain from any re-identification attempts. This statement summarizes our compliance posture and does not constitute legal advice; users are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with DepMap’s Terms and applicable policies.