diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b5c35d8..0c99e7f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -76,6 +76,10 @@ uniquely identify the server instance for multi-server setups. Example:
 
 * Execute `monitarr -r` to continuously monitor the configured servers.
 
+NOTE: All servers listed in the configuration file will be checked based on the
+value of `check_interval_minutes`. If no change is detected in a queued item
+within the `timeout_minutes` value, the download will be removed and blocked.
+
 ## Credits
 
 Inspired by the work of the following project: