diff --git a/docs/source/overview.rst b/docs/source/overview.rst
index dd4c06e9..458ab5de 100644
--- a/docs/source/overview.rst
+++ b/docs/source/overview.rst
@@ -82,6 +82,10 @@ Other applications
 Installation
 ============
 
+.. note:: This project is currently unavailable from PyPI due to a naming conflict 
+   with an unrelated project. Please read the detailed instructions for your platform
+   below.
+
 * :ref:`installation-linux`
 * :ref:`installation-osx`