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 More detailed documentation for outbreaker usage and functionality can be found [here](docs/0-OVERVIEW.md)
 
+## Acknowledgments
 
+Inspiration for code structure and design for outbreaker was inspired by [pangolin](https://github.com/cov-lineages/pangolin) and [civet](https://github.com/artic-network/civet), and minor code blocks were adopted from these software. \
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+The **Background** section in the documentation describing outbreak definitions was written by Mark Horsman.