diff --git a/docs/release-notes/breaking-changes.md b/docs/release-notes/breaking-changes.md
index 9758cf808..a05c07b7c 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes/breaking-changes.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes/breaking-changes.md
@@ -1,14 +1,11 @@
 ---
-navigation_title: "Elasticsearch JavaScript Client"
+navigation_title: "Breaking changes"
 ---
 
 # Elasticsearch JavaScript Client breaking changes [elasticsearch-javascript-client-breaking-changes]
-Before you upgrade, carefully review the Elasticsearch JavaScript Client breaking changes and take the necessary steps to mitigate any issues. 
-
-To learn how to upgrade, check out <upgrade docs>.
+Breaking changes can impact your Elastic applications, potentially disrupting normal operations. Before you upgrade, carefully review the Elasticsearch JavaScript Client breaking changes and take the necessary steps to mitigate any issues. To learn how to upgrade, check [Upgrade](docs-content://deploy-manage/upgrade.md).
 
 % ## Next version [elasticsearch-javascript-client-versionnext-breaking-changes]
-% **Release date:** Month day, year
 
 % ::::{dropdown} Title of breaking change 
 % Description of the breaking change.
@@ -18,7 +15,6 @@ To learn how to upgrade, check out <upgrade docs>.
 % ::::
 
 % ## 9.0.0 [elasticsearch-javascript-client-900-breaking-changes]
-% **Release date:** March 25, 2025
 
 % ::::{dropdown} Title of breaking change 
 % Description of the breaking change.
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/deprecations.md b/docs/release-notes/deprecations.md
index fef8650dd..df309211a 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes/deprecations.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes/deprecations.md
@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
 ---
-navigation_title: "Elasticsearch JavaScript Client"
+navigation_title: "Deprecations"
 ---
 
 # Elasticsearch JavaScript Client deprecations [elasticsearch-javascript-client-deprecations]
-Review the deprecated functionality for your Elasticsearch JavaScript Client version. While deprecations have no immediate impact, we strongly encourage you update your implementation after you upgrade.
+Over time, certain Elastic functionality becomes outdated and is replaced or removed. To help with the transition, Elastic deprecates functionality for a period before removal, giving you time to update your applications.
 
-To learn how to upgrade, check out <uprade docs>.
+Review the deprecated functionality for Elasticsearch JavaScript Client. While deprecations have no immediate impact, we strongly encourage you update your implementation after you upgrade. To learn how to upgrade, check out [Upgrade](docs-content://deploy-manage/upgrade.md).
 
 % ## Next version
-% **Release date:** Month day, year
 
 % ::::{dropdown} Deprecation title
 % Description of the deprecation.
@@ -18,7 +17,6 @@ To learn how to upgrade, check out <uprade docs>.
 % ::::
 
 % ## 9.0.0 [elasticsearch-javascript-client-900-deprecations]
-% **Release date:** March 25, 2025
 
 % ::::{dropdown} Deprecation title
 % Description of the deprecation.
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/index.md b/docs/release-notes/index.md
index 071841de1..4e39b615b 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes/index.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes/index.md
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ To check for security updates, go to [Security announcements for the Elastic sta
 % Release notes include only features, enhancements, and fixes. Add breaking changes, deprecations, and known issues to the applicable release notes sections. 
 
 % ## version.next [elasticsearch-javascript-client-next-release-notes]
-% **Release date:** Month day, year
 
 % ### Features and enhancements [elasticsearch-javascript-client-next-features-enhancements]
 % * 
@@ -20,7 +19,6 @@ To check for security updates, go to [Security announcements for the Elastic sta
 % * 
 
 ## 9.0.0 [elasticsearch-javascript-client-900-release-notes]
-**Release date:** March 25, 2025
 
 ### Features and enhancements [elasticsearch-javascript-client-900-features-enhancements]
 
diff --git a/docs/release-notes/known-issues.md b/docs/release-notes/known-issues.md
index 16ca9fb3c..86856b104 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes/known-issues.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes/known-issues.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-navigation_title: "Elasticsearch JavaScript Client"
+navigation_title: "Known issues"
 
 ---