diff --git a/modules/olm-overriding-proxy-settings.adoc b/modules/olm-overriding-proxy-settings.adoc
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@@ -5,7 +5,12 @@
 [id="olm-overriding-proxy-settings_{context}"]
 = Overriding proxy settings of an Operator
 
-If a cluster-wide egress proxy is configured, applications created from Operators using Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) inherit the cluster-wide proxy settings on their deployments and pods. Cluster administrators can also override these proxy settings by configuring the subscription of an Operator.
+If a cluster-wide egress proxy is configured, Operators running with Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) inherit the cluster-wide proxy settings on their deployments. Cluster administrators can also override these proxy settings by configuring the subscription of an Operator.
+
+[IMPORTANT]
+====
+Operators must handle setting environment variables for proxy settings in the pods for any managed Operands.
+====
 
 .Prerequisites