diff --git a/modules/cnf-image-based-upgrade-generate-seed-image.adoc b/modules/cnf-image-based-upgrade-generate-seed-image.adoc
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--- a/modules/cnf-image-based-upgrade-generate-seed-image.adoc
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@@ -180,4 +180,11 @@ status:
     status: "True"
     type: SeedGenCompleted
   observedGeneration: 1
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+----
++
+[IMPORTANT]
+====
+After the seed image generation completes, the seed cluster is no longer intended for use. Do not continue to run `oc` commands against the seed cluster or use it to manage spoke clusters.
+
+If you attempt to access the seed cluster after generating the seed image, you can encounter TLS certificate validation errors because the seed cluster certificates are expired as part of the seed image generation process. If you need to generate another seed image, provision a new seed cluster.
+====
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