diff --git a/contributing/ADRs/back-end/api-audience-tiering.md b/contributing/ADRs/back-end/api-audience-tiering.md
index e65f3e9fff..3af0b6defe 100644
--- a/contributing/ADRs/back-end/api-audience-tiering.md
+++ b/contributing/ADRs/back-end/api-audience-tiering.md
@@ -52,9 +52,14 @@ This ADR complements the stability lifecycle. Stability still answers **"how mat
 - **Allowed moves**: `internal` → `unleash-ui`/`integration`/`sdk`/`public`. Moves away from `public`/`sdk` require explicit review due to customer impact.
 - **Not allowed**: Silent demotions of `public`/`sdk` without deprecation and communication.
 
-## Downstream impact
+## Downstream behavior
+
+- `public`: Highlighted in docs; default recommendation for customer integrations.
+- `integration`: Visible in docs with an integration-specific note; caution about use outside stated clients.
+- `sdk`: Highlighted in SDK-related docs; strong compatibility messaging.
+- `unleash-ui`: Visible with a warning badge; discouraged for external integrations.
+- `internal`: Hidden from public docs by default (can be shown in dev).
 
-Mostly affects docs and how we present and organize our APIs.
 ## Consequences
 
 ### Positive