diff --git a/api/working-with-extensions/publishing-extension.md b/api/working-with-extensions/publishing-extension.md
index 647e50dad..95071505a 100644
--- a/api/working-with-extensions/publishing-extension.md
+++ b/api/working-with-extensions/publishing-extension.md
@@ -336,13 +336,15 @@ To verify a publisher:
 
    ![Validation submitted](images/publishing-extension/validation-submitted.png)
 
-   Once your TXT record has been validated, the Marketplace team will review your request and grant verification within 5 business days.
+   Once your TXT record has been validated, the Marketplace team will review your request and let you know the result within 5 business days. The validation includes, but is not limited to: domain, website and extensions content eligibility, legitimacy, trust and positive reputation. New publishers will need a consistent track record demonstrating these for at least 6 months. 
 
-Once verified, you will also see the corresponding badge next to your publisher name in the Visual Studio Marketplace publisher management page:
+If validation is passed, you will see the corresponding badge next to your publisher name in the Visual Studio Marketplace publisher management page:
 
 ![Verified publisher manage](images/publishing-extension/verified-publisher-manage.png)
 
-> **Note**: Any changes to the publisher display name will revoke the verified badge.
+> **Notes**:
+> - Any changes to the publisher display name will revoke the verified badge.
+> - Any future [Terms of Use](https://cdn.vsassets.io/v/M190_20210811.1/_content/Microsoft-Visual-Studio-Marketplace-Terms-of-Use.pdf) or above mentioned validation violations from the publisher will revoke the verified badge.
 
 ### Eligible domains