diff --git a/compose/compose-file/01-status.md b/compose/compose-file/01-status.md
index 1c8047d6bc..98cc7c3c4a 100644
--- a/compose/compose-file/01-status.md
+++ b/compose/compose-file/01-status.md
@@ -5,3 +5,9 @@ fetch_remote:
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+
+>**Note**
+>
+>This page contains information for developers who wish to implement or extend Compose within their product or tool. It contains basic usage requirements and expected behavior. 
+
+
diff --git a/compose/compose-file/build.md b/compose/compose-file/build.md
index 108ba58932..95ba4cb36c 100644
--- a/compose/compose-file/build.md
+++ b/compose/compose-file/build.md
@@ -5,3 +5,7 @@ fetch_remote:
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+
+>**Note**
+>
+>Build is an OPTIONAL part of the Compose specification.
diff --git a/compose/compose-file/deploy.md b/compose/compose-file/deploy.md
index ec0c84c274..a4d9a9d0ee 100644
--- a/compose/compose-file/deploy.md
+++ b/compose/compose-file/deploy.md
@@ -5,3 +5,7 @@ fetch_remote:
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   line_end: -1
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+
+>**Note**
+>
+>Deploy is an OPTIONAL part of the Compose specification.