diff --git a/db/queries/queries.sql b/db/queries/queries.sql
index 5019850..366bf42 100644
--- a/db/queries/queries.sql
+++ b/db/queries/queries.sql
@@ -1588,8 +1588,6 @@ WITH latest AS (
 SELECT (SELECT heard_at FROM latest)::timestamptz AS latest_recorded_at,
  hourly.n AS last_complete_hour FROM hourly;
 
--- Copyright 2026 Beacon Contributors
--- SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
 
 -- name: GetScopeCatalogue :one
 SELECT * FROM meshmapper_scope_catalogues WHERE iata = $1 AND url = $2;
diff --git a/internal/api/handlers/scopes.go b/internal/api/handlers/scopes.go
index 5267ed1..c86de6f 100644
--- a/internal/api/handlers/scopes.go
+++ b/internal/api/handlers/scopes.go
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ func ScopesRouter(reader api.Reader) http.Handler {
 // listScopes godoc
 //
 //	@Summary	List transport scopes
+//	@Description	The unfiltered list includes stored imported names after an importer is disabled or a source is removed. Those historical identities are retained indefinitely; listing them does not establish observed traffic or current source membership.
 //	@Tags		Scopes
 //	@Produce	json
 //	@Param		iatas		query		string	false	"Filter by IATA code(s), comma-separated"