diff --git a/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs b/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
index e088bb1..12f7ebe 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
+++ b/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     <h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-200 mt-2">Upgrade Plan</h2>
     <% if (plan !== 'free') { %>
     <div class="mt-3 rounded-lg border border-border-subtle bg-surface px-4 py-3 text-xs text-gray-400">
-      Your current plan's remaining time is frozen and resumes after the new plan expires. To merge existing time into a higher plan, contact support.
+      Buying a higher tier? Your current plan pauses and picks back up once the new one expires. If you'd rather combine them, reach out to support.
     </div>
     <% } %>
   </div>