diff --git a/include/linux/virtio_blk.h b/include/linux/virtio_blk.h
index 5f79a5f..6a66c7f 100644
--- a/include/linux/virtio_blk.h
+++ b/include/linux/virtio_blk.h
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 #ifndef _LINUX_VIRTIO_BLK_H
 #define _LINUX_VIRTIO_BLK_H
+/* This header is BSD licensed so anyone can use the definitions to implement
+ * compatible drivers/servers. */
 #include <linux/virtio_config.h>
 
 /* The ID for virtio_block */