diff --git a/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml b/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
index e111713285..06f607ebe0 100644
--- a/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
+++ b/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
@@ -848,7 +848,11 @@
                             filesystems meant to allow users to boot the BSP for evaluation
                             purposes, you should put the images and artifacts within a 
                             <filename>binary/</filename> subdirectory located in the 
-                            <filename>meta-&lt;bsp_name&gt;</filename> directory.</para></listitem>
+                            <filename>meta-&lt;bsp_name&gt;</filename> directory.
+                            <note>If you do include a bootable image as part of the BSP and the image
+                            was built by software covered by the GPL, it is your responsibility to understand
+                            and meet all licensing requirements, which could include distribution
+                            of source files.</note></para></listitem>
                         <listitem><para><emphasis>Use a Yocto Linux Kernel:</emphasis>
                             Kernel recipes in the BSP should be based on a Yocto Linux kernel. 
                             Basing your recipes on these kernels reduces the costs for maintaining