diff --git a/src/content/docs/fundamentals/user-profiles/delete-account.mdx b/src/content/docs/fundamentals/user-profiles/delete-account.mdx
index 3f9563b099c30d8..9840847e4f1cabd 100644
--- a/src/content/docs/fundamentals/user-profiles/delete-account.mdx
+++ b/src/content/docs/fundamentals/user-profiles/delete-account.mdx
@@ -38,7 +38,8 @@ Your user profile can be invited to other Cloudflare accounts, so you may have a
 
 When you delete your profile, the account associated with your profile and any accounts where you are the last active member will also deleted. Deleting your account is permanent. Any accounts where you are the primary owner will also be deleted and any other users on those accounts will be removed.
 
-After you delete your profile, you cannot use the email address used with your profile to create a new account.
+After you delete your profile, you can use the email address with your profile to create a new account. In most cases, your email should be freed up to be used in a new signup right away.
+However, this may not be the same for users who have a lock on their account (for legal purposes).
 
 All domains, subscriptions, and billing information on your account will be removed from Cloudflare.