diff --git a/themes/basis/theme.json b/themes/basis/theme.json
index 2629cd1..fa33924 100644
--- a/themes/basis/theme.json
+++ b/themes/basis/theme.json
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@
   "description": "A theme that is a basis for other themes.",
   "author": "hacksalot <hacksalot@indevious.com> (https://github.com/hacksalot)",
   "engine": "handlebars",
-  "message": "To get colored skill progress bars, make sure your resume includes a `level` element for each skill!"
+  "message": "This theme contains default unstyled formats that can be used by other themes or as a starting point for a custom theme."
 }