diff --git a/docs/ipam.md b/docs/ipam.md
index 53c5858f2..ff3810097 100644
--- a/docs/ipam.md
+++ b/docs/ipam.md
@@ -52,15 +52,13 @@ A prefix may optionally be assigned to one VLAN; a VLAN may have multiple prefix
 
 ### Statuses
 
-Each prefix is assigned an operational status. This may be one of the following:
+Each prefix is assigned an operational status. This is one of the following:
 
 * Container - A summary of child prefixes
 * Active - Provisioned and in use
 * Reserved - Earmarked for future use
 * Deprecated - No longer in use
 
-NetBox provides several statuses by default, but you are free to change them to suit the needs of your organization.
-
 ### Roles
 
 Whereas a status describes a prefix's operational state, a role describes its function. For example, roles might include:
@@ -71,7 +69,7 @@ Whereas a status describes a prefix's operational state, a role describes its fu
 * Lab
 * Out-of-band
 
-Role assignment is optional. And like statuses, you are free to create your own.
+Role assignment is optional and you are free to create as many as you'd like.
 
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