diff --git a/ceo/cli/cloud.py b/ceo/cli/cloud.py
index cae1650..26da873 100644
--- a/ceo/cli/cloud.py
+++ b/ceo/cli/cloud.py
@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@ def activate():
         'Congratulations! Your cloud account has been activated.',
         f'You may now login into https://cloud.{base_domain} with your CSC credentials.',
         "Make sure to enter 'Members' for the domain (no quotes).",
+        '',
+        'Please note that your cloud account will be PERMANENTLY DELETED when',
+        'your CSC membership expires, so make sure to purchase enough membership',
+        'terms in advance. You will receive a warning email one week before your',
+        'cloud account is deleted, so please make sure to check your Junk folder.',
     ]
     for line in lines:
         click.echo(line)
diff --git a/tests/ceo/cli/test_cloud.py b/tests/ceo/cli/test_cloud.py
index c44fe9c..b313cab 100644
--- a/tests/ceo/cli/test_cloud.py
+++ b/tests/ceo/cli/test_cloud.py
@@ -17,6 +17,11 @@ def test_cloud_account_activate(cli_setup, mock_cloud_server, new_user, cfg):
         'Congratulations! Your cloud account has been activated.\n'
         f'You may now login into https://cloud.{base_domain} with your CSC credentials.\n'
         "Make sure to enter 'Members' for the domain (no quotes).\n"
+        '\n'
+        'Please note that your cloud account will be PERMANENTLY DELETED when\n'
+        'your CSC membership expires, so make sure to purchase enough membership\n'
+        'terms in advance. You will receive a warning email one week before your\n'
+        'cloud account is deleted, so please make sure to check your Junk folder.\n'
     )
     assert result.exit_code == 0
     assert result.output == expected