diff --git a/docs/CARS.md b/docs/CARS.md
index 9ded53f20..ae977f16e 100644
--- a/docs/CARS.md
+++ b/docs/CARS.md
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ A supported vehicle is one that just works when you install a comma three. All s
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 ### Footnotes
-<sup>1</sup>Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`.  <br />
+<sup>1</sup>openpilot Longitudinal Control (Alpha) is available behind a toggle; the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`. <br />
 <sup>2</sup>By default, this car will use the stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for longitudinal control. If the Driver Support Unit (DSU) is disconnected, openpilot ACC will replace stock ACC. <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the DSU disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b> <br />
 <sup>3</sup>Refers only to the Focus Mk4 (C519) available in Europe/China/Taiwan/Australasia, not the Focus Mk3 (C346) in North and South America/Southeast Asia. <br />
 <sup>4</sup>Requires a <a href="https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/wiki/GM#hardware" target="_blank">community built ASCM harness</a>. <b><i>NOTE: disconnecting the ASCM disables Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).</i></b> <br />
diff --git a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
index 71353efac..60f949470 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/docs_definitions.py
@@ -176,8 +176,8 @@ CarFootnote = namedtuple("CarFootnote", ["text", "column", "docs_only", "shop_fo
 
 class CommonFootnote(Enum):
   EXP_LONG_AVAIL = CarFootnote(
-    "Experimental openpilot longitudinal control is available behind a toggle; " +
-    "the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`. ",
+    "openpilot Longitudinal Control (Alpha) is available behind a toggle; " +
+    "the toggle is only available in non-release branches such as `devel` or `master-ci`.",
     Column.LONGITUDINAL, docs_only=True)
   EXP_LONG_DSU = CarFootnote(
     "By default, this car will use the stock Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for longitudinal control. " +