diff --git a/app/views/users/edit.html.erb b/app/views/users/edit.html.erb
index 039d8f1..9363bd8 100644
--- a/app/views/users/edit.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/users/edit.html.erb
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@
           <%= f.label :allow_public_stats_lookup, "Allow public stats lookup",
               class: "text-sm text-gray-200" %>
         </div>
-        <p class="text-xs text-gray-400">When enabled, others can view your coding statistics through public APIs.</p>
+        <p class="text-xs text-gray-400">When enabled, others can view your coding statistics through public APIs. Many Hack Club YSWS programs use this to track your progress. Disabling this can prevent you from participating in some programs.</p>
         <%= f.submit "Save Settings", class: "w-full px-4 py-2 bg-primary text-white font-medium rounded transition-colors duration-200 cursor-pointer" %>
       <% end %>
     </div>