diff --git a/docs/pages/components.mdx b/docs/pages/components.mdx
index 39547c778..b4e9ef197 100644
--- a/docs/pages/components.mdx
+++ b/docs/pages/components.mdx
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Components should generally be crafted using the following standards. There may
 - Primitive/Pattern components should always use `React.forwardRef` to provide direct access to the component's primary element
 - All components should include a `displayName`
 - All components should be functional (i.e. do not use class components)
+- All components may not rely on `defaultProps` and should use default parameters instead
 - All components should be named using [Pascal case](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pascal_case)
 - All components should include typescript types for component props
 - Polymorphic components should support using `as` property providing the capability for components to render as a different component under the hood
@@ -46,4 +47,4 @@ Additionally, components should be operable using the following screen readers:
 - NVDA
 - JAWS
 
-Cauldron aims to provide accessible components by default with minimal configuration.
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+Cauldron aims to provide accessible components by default with minimal configuration.