diff --git a/docs/usage.md b/docs/usage.md
index ab71f16a1..c26d13fd3 100644
--- a/docs/usage.md
+++ b/docs/usage.md
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ permissions can be granted to limit access to certain parts of the UI (and corre
 
 #### Superusers
 
-Superusers can access all parts of the front and backend application as well as any and all objects.
+Superusers can access all parts of the front and backend application as well as any and all objects. Superuser status can only be granted by another superuser.
 
 #### Admin Status
 
diff --git a/src/paperless/admin.py b/src/paperless/admin.py
index 0ff506fe1..89575fe2e 100644
--- a/src/paperless/admin.py
+++ b/src/paperless/admin.py
@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ from django.contrib.auth.models import User
 
 
 class PaperlessUserForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    """
+    Custom form for the User model that adds validation to prevent non-superusers
+    from changing the superuser status of a user.
+    """
+
     class Meta:
         model = User
         fields = [