diff --git a/example-conf.yml b/example-conf.yml
index c42206c..2ae955c 100644
--- a/example-conf.yml
+++ b/example-conf.yml
@@ -576,7 +576,9 @@ relay:
     # length: How many KILL/SAVE's before a disconnect?
     #length: 5
 
-    # max_age: Determines how much time should pass before the servprotect cache is reset.
+    # max_age: Determines how much time (in seconds) should pass before the servprotect cache is reset.
+    # Note: updates to this option require a reload of the servprotect plugin, which automatically
+    # resets the cache.
     #max_age: 10