diff --git a/bittensor_cli/cli.py b/bittensor_cli/cli.py
index 84497ce64..a5bbe66c3 100755
--- a/bittensor_cli/cli.py
+++ b/bittensor_cli/cli.py
@@ -259,14 +259,14 @@ class Options:
         "--slippage-tolerance",
         "--tolerance",
         "--rate-tolerance",
-        help="Set the rate tolerance percentage for transactions (default: 0.05%).",
+        help="Set the rate tolerance percentage for transactions (default: 0.05 for 5%).",
         callback=validate_rate_tolerance,
     )
     safe_staking = typer.Option(
         None,
         "--safe-staking/--no-safe-staking",
         "--safe/--unsafe",
-        help="Enable or disable safe staking mode (default: enabled).",
+        help="Enable or disable safe staking mode (default: disabled).",
     )
     allow_partial_stake = typer.Option(
         None,