diff --git a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/get-started.md b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/get-started.md
index 77f93bb9f4..865f907cf5 100644
--- a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/get-started.md
+++ b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/get-started.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ applies_to:
 Learn how to get started by enabling the {{agent-builder}} features and begin chatting with your data.
 
 :::{important}
-{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise** [license](/deploy-manage/license.md).
+{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise [subscription](/deploy-manage/license.md)** for {{ech}} or self-managed deployments.
 :::
 
 ::::::{stepper}
diff --git a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/limitations-known-issues.md b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/limitations-known-issues.md
index 47da0cc224..4ff279fc95 100644
--- a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/limitations-known-issues.md
+++ b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/limitations-known-issues.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ applies_to:
 ## Limitations
 
 :::{important}
-{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise** [license](/deploy-manage/license.md).
+{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise [subscription](/deploy-manage/license.md)** for {{ech}} or self-managed deployments.
 :::
 
 ### Feature availability
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ The [A2A server](a2a-server.md) does not currently support streaming operations.
 
 ### API key authentication returns 403 Forbidden
 
-{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise** [license](/deploy-manage/license.md).
+{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise [subscription](/deploy-manage/license.md)** for {{ech}} or self-managed deployments.
 
 ### Incompatible LLMs
 
diff --git a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/permissions.md b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/permissions.md
index b74ae68485..956e9bb028 100644
--- a/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/permissions.md
+++ b/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/permissions.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ navigation_title: "Permissions"
 Use this page to learn how to configure security roles and API keys for {{agent-builder}}. Understanding these privileges helps you control who can use agents, which tools they can access, and what data they can query.
 
 :::{important}
-{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise** [license](/deploy-manage/license.md).
+{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise [subscription](/deploy-manage/license.md)** for {{ech}} or self-managed deployments.
 :::
 
 ## Required privileges
diff --git a/explore-analyze/ai-features/elastic-agent-builder.md b/explore-analyze/ai-features/elastic-agent-builder.md
index 6443ff3f5f..3ff05b01ed 100644
--- a/explore-analyze/ai-features/elastic-agent-builder.md
+++ b/explore-analyze/ai-features/elastic-agent-builder.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ applies_to:
 You can use the built-in agent for natural language conversations with any {{es}} data or instance, or work programmatically with tools, agents, and conversations using Elastic APIs, MCP, and A2A.
 
 :::{important}
-{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise** [license](/deploy-manage/license.md).
+{{agent-builder}} requires an **Enterprise [subscription](/deploy-manage/license.md)** for {{ech}} or self-managed deployments.
 :::
 
 ## Key capabilities