diff --git a/python-chardet.spec b/python-chardet.spec
index 9fb3cab..4d6b7e6 100644
--- a/python-chardet.spec
+++ b/python-chardet.spec
@@ -2,7 +2,8 @@
 # https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2006555 for discussion.
 #
 # We can generate PDF documentation as a substitute.
-%bcond doc 1
+# EL 9/10 has no /usr/bin/xindy
+%bcond doc %{undefined rhel}
 
 Name:           python-chardet
 Version:        5.2.0