diff --git a/MAINTAINERS.md b/MAINTAINERS.md
index 9fcb5ae4..bec2afc2 100644
--- a/MAINTAINERS.md
+++ b/MAINTAINERS.md
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ There are cases where we will not notice a new release of a package
 because of other upper bounds that are in place.
 
 If a package is not updated in time, it may be temporarily removed
-from Stackage by the curator team. We strive to notify you when this
+from Stackage by the curator team. We aim to notify you when this
 happens. If it does you are always welcome to file another pull
 request to add it back.
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7e5babf4..307090df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ We welcome all packages, provided:
 * The package's tests and benchmark code SHOULD also build: if possible the testsuite SHOULD also pass.
   * We recommend setting up CI, which ensures a package is not accidentally incomplete, etc.
 * The package should stay compatible with the newest versions of its dependencies.
-* The package author/maintainer strives to follow [MAINTAINERS.md](https://github.com/commercialhaskell/stackage/blob/master/MAINTAINERS.md).
+* The package author/maintainer aims to follow [MAINTAINERS.md](https://github.com/commercialhaskell/stackage/blob/master/MAINTAINERS.md).
 
 Full details on how to add and test a package can be found in the [here](https://github.com/commercialhaskell/stackage/blob/master/MAINTAINERS.md#adding-a-package).