diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c9e5e97a3..68c5b4cc0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ If you enjoy using PhotoPrism, please consider backing us on [Patreon](https://w
 or [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/photoprism) — especially if you have 
 feature requests or need help with using our software.
 
-Your continued support helps us fund operating costs, external services like satellite maps,
+Your continued support helps us fund operating costs, provide services like satellite maps,
 and develop new features. Ideas backed by silver or gold sponsors are marked with 
 a [golden label](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Asponsor).
 Let us know if we mistakenly [label an idea as unfunded](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Aunfunded).
diff --git a/SPONSORS.md b/SPONSORS.md
index c6a3c7cbd..a97f0b763 100644
--- a/SPONSORS.md
+++ b/SPONSORS.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 If you enjoy using PhotoPrism, please consider backing us on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/photoprism)
 or [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/photoprism).
-Your continued support helps us fund operating costs, external services like satellite maps,
+Your continued support helps us fund operating costs, provide services like satellite maps,
 and develop new features.
 
 Thank you very much! ❤️