diff --git a/src/ubkg_api/common_routes/validate.py b/src/ubkg_api/common_routes/deprecated/validate.py
similarity index 65%
rename from src/ubkg_api/common_routes/validate.py
rename to src/ubkg_api/common_routes/deprecated/validate.py
index d986f9f..0427940 100644
--- a/src/ubkg_api/common_routes/validate.py
+++ b/src/ubkg_api/common_routes/deprecated/validate.py
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+# August 2024
+# The validate_application_context logic is specific to the HuBMAP/SenNet UBKG context. The functionality has been
+# moved to the code base in the hs-ontology-api repository.
+
 from flask import request, abort, jsonify