diff --git a/developer/releases/version-scheme.md b/developer/releases/version-scheme.md
index a9426f6c..de261651 100644
--- a/developer/releases/version-scheme.md
+++ b/developer/releases/version-scheme.md
@@ -19,9 +19,10 @@ In general, patch releases are for backward-compatible bug fixes, minor
 releases are for backward-compatible enhancements and new features, and major
 release are for any backward-incompatible changes. This means that, in general,
 one should *not* try to introduce features or enhancements in patch releases or
-any backward-incompatible changes in patch or minor releases. Bug fixes are
-allowed in all releases, and backward-compatible changes are allowed in all
-major and minor releases.
+any backward-incompatible changes in patch or minor releases. (Templates are a
+notable exception, as upstream OSes almost always have their own release
+schedules.) Bug fixes are allowed in all releases, and backward-compatible
+changes are allowed in all major and minor releases.
 
 Following standard practice, **version** refers to any build that has been
 assigned a version name or number, e.g., `3.2-rc2`, `4.0.4`, `4.1-beta1`. By