diff --git a/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml b/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
index 8fbcf05f8..025520ade 100644
--- a/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
+++ b/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
@@ -670,14 +670,14 @@ soc:
                 advanced: True
             gemini:
               apiKey:
-                description: A Google API key generated in Google AI Studio or the Google Cloud Console.
+                description: A Google API key generated in Google AI Studio or the Google Cloud Console. Ignored if a service account and location are provided.
                 global: True
               serviceAccountJSON:
-                description: The JSON file contents holding the credentials for a Google Service Account. Uses Vertex AI.
+                description: The JSON file contents holding the credentials for a Google Service Account. Uses Vertex AI. Overrides apiKey if a service account and location are provided.
                 global: True
                 multiline: True
               serviceAccountLocation:
-                description: The location of your project in Google Cloud. Example: us-central1
+                description: The location of your project in Google Cloud. Overrides apiKey if a service account and location are provided. Example: us-central1
                 global: True
       client:
         assistant: