diff --git a/src/content/docs/durable-objects/reference/data-location.mdx b/src/content/docs/durable-objects/reference/data-location.mdx
index 57a260277b2b981..cc63138b357d4d8 100644
--- a/src/content/docs/durable-objects/reference/data-location.mdx
+++ b/src/content/docs/durable-objects/reference/data-location.mdx
@@ -72,8 +72,9 @@ let durableObjectStub = OBJECT_NAMESPACE.get(id, { locationHint: "enam" });
 ```
 
 :::caution
+If the location hint cannot be respected when creating a Durable Object, the Durable Object creation will fail.
 
-Hints are a best effort and not a guarantee. Unlike with jurisdictions, Durable Objects will not necessarily be instantiated in the hinted location, but instead instantiated in a data center selected to minimize latency from the hinted location.
+This is a [retryable](/durable-objects/best-practices/error-handling/) error. If this happens, retry the operation.
 :::
 
 ### Supported locations