diff --git a/api/registry.npmjs.com/stage.yaml b/api/registry.npmjs.com/stage.yaml
index fd5a3f0..a92706a 100644
--- a/api/registry.npmjs.com/stage.yaml
+++ b/api/registry.npmjs.com/stage.yaml
@@ -101,12 +101,17 @@ paths:
       description: |
         Submit a package version to staging for maintainer review.
 
+        This endpoint supports both staging a new version of an existing package and
+        creating a brand-new package. When the package does not yet exist in the
+        registry, staging its first version creates the package with a standardized placeholder version. 
+        The authenticated publisher must be allowed to create the package name (for example, hold the
+        relevant scope or organization permissions).
+
         The request body must contain a publish-style packument payload, including version
         metadata and package attachments. The staged item can then be reviewed, inspected,
         approved, or deleted by authorized maintainers.
 
         ## Requirements
-        - Package MUST exist or be creatable by the authenticated publisher
         - User MUST be authenticated with a valid npm token
         - Request body MUST include required fields in `StagedPackumentRequest`
       operationId: stagePackageVersion
@@ -323,7 +328,7 @@ paths:
 
         This endpoint moves a version from staged review state to a published package
         version. On success, the staged record will be processed and the package version will become
-        installable.
+        installable. 
 
         ## Requirements
         - `stage-id` MUST reference an existing staged package version
@@ -799,4 +804,4 @@ components:
             internal_error:
               summary: "Internal Server Error"
               value:
-                message: "An error occurred while processing your request."
\ No newline at end of file
+                message: "An error occurred while processing your request."