diff --git a/devin_lifeguard.yaml b/devin_lifeguard.yaml
index 47be181651..db5213d1d6 100644
--- a/devin_lifeguard.yaml
+++ b/devin_lifeguard.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 rules:
   - name: no-void-functions
     trigger: >-
-      All public functions (WOLFSSL_API) must return a value. Avoid using "void"
-      return types to ensure error values can be propagated upstream.
+      When implementing new public functions (WOLFSSL_API) avoid using "void"
+      return type to ensure error values can be propagated upstream. Does not
+      apply to "doc/" directory.
     solution: >-
       Change the function to return an appropriate error code or result instead
       of void. Ensure all return paths provide a meaningful value.