diff --git a/doc/source/reference/release_models.rst b/doc/source/reference/release_models.rst
index 9521273458..62589d3345 100644
--- a/doc/source/reference/release_models.rst
+++ b/doc/source/reference/release_models.rst
@@ -123,9 +123,10 @@ cycle-automatic
 ===============
 
 The "cycle-automatic" model is used by specific technical deliverables
-that just need to be automatically released once (and only once) at the
-end of a cycle. Those do not need a stable branch created. This may be
-applied only to "tempest-plugin" or "other" deliverables.
+that need to be automatically released once at the end of a cycle.
+Those may, optionally, also be released in the middle of the cycle.
+Those do not need a stable branch created. This may be applied only
+to "tempest-plugin" or "other" deliverables.
 
 * "cycle-automatic" deliverables will be automatically released by the
   release team once at the end of a cycle, using the current HEAD of the