diff --git a/man5/nscd.conf.5 b/man5/nscd.conf.5
index 3e8cf45..2d66cd0 100644
--- a/man5/nscd.conf.5
+++ b/man5/nscd.conf.5
@@ -229,6 +229,12 @@ This option is valid only for services
 and
 .IR group .
 .RE
+.SH NOTES
+The default values stated in this manual page originate from the source code of
+.BR nscd (8)
+and are used if not set in configuration file.
+The default values used in the configuration file of your distribution might
+differ.
 .SH SEE ALSO
 .BR nscd (8)
 .\" .SH AUTHOR