diff --git a/src/main/java/org/junit/experimental/categories/Categories.java b/src/main/java/org/junit/experimental/categories/Categories.java
index d8ec1d1370d0..ae602079de86 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/junit/experimental/categories/Categories.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/junit/experimental/categories/Categories.java
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@
  * annotated with either the category given with the @IncludeCategory
  * annotation, or a subtype of that category.
  * 
+ * Note that, for now, annotating suites with {@code @Category} has no effect.
+ * Categories must be annotated on the direct method or class.
+ * 
  * Example:
  * 
  * <pre>