diff --git a/dandischema/models.py b/dandischema/models.py
index 58e57355..e5cae848 100644
--- a/dandischema/models.py
+++ b/dandischema/models.py
@@ -1160,7 +1160,7 @@ class AccessRequirements(DandiBaseModel):
     embargoedUntil: Optional[date] = Field(
         None,
         title="Embargo end date",
-        description="Date on which embargo ends.",
+        description="Date on which embargo ends or ended.",
         json_schema_extra={
             "readOnly": True,
             "nskey": DANDI_NSKEY,