diff --git a/dht.go b/dht.go
index 5689652..de1377e 100644
--- a/dht.go
+++ b/dht.go
@@ -74,6 +74,9 @@ type IpfsDHT struct {
 
 	maxRecordAge time.Duration
 
+	// Allows disabling dht subsystems. These should _only_ be set on
+	// "forked" DHTs (e.g., DHTs with custom protocols and/or private
+	// networks).
 	enableProviders, enableValues bool
 }
 
diff --git a/opts/options.go b/opts/options.go
index 5bdf733..74529d2 100644
--- a/opts/options.go
+++ b/opts/options.go
@@ -185,6 +185,9 @@ func DisableAutoRefresh() Option {
 // EnableProviders enables storing and retrieving provider records.
 //
 // Defaults to true.
+//
+// WARNING: do not change this unless you're using a forked DHT (i.e., a private
+// network and/or distinct DHT protocols with the `Protocols` option).
 func EnableProviders(enable bool) Option {
 	return func(o *Options) error {
 		o.EnableProviders = enable
@@ -195,6 +198,9 @@ func EnableProviders(enable bool) Option {
 // EnableValues enables storing and retrieving value records.
 //
 // Defaults to true.
+//
+// WARNING: do not change this unless you're using a forked DHT (i.e., a private
+// network and/or distinct DHT protocols with the `Protocols` option).
 func EnableValues(enable bool) Option {
 	return func(o *Options) error {
 		o.EnableValues = enable