diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index c7895586c..5a2a2d09e 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -17,16 +17,14 @@ Our [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) explains the "dos and don’ts."
 ## Reporting Bugs ##
 
 Before reporting a bug, please use our [Troubleshooting Checklists](https://docs.photoprism.app/getting-started/troubleshooting/)
-to determine the cause of your problem. If you are unsure, need technical support, or have other questions:
+to determine the cause of your problem. If you are unsure, have a general question, or need assistance:
 
 - you are welcome to ask in our [Community Chat](https://gitter.im/browseyourlife/community)
 - and post your question in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/discussions)
 
 In addition, [sponsors](https://docs.photoprism.app/funding/) receive direct [technical support](https://photoprism.app/contact) via email.
 
-When reporting a [clearly identified bug](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues), always include the
-version you are using and information about your environment such as browser, operating system, installed memory,
-and processor type (see [template](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md)).
+*When reporting a problem, always include the software versions you are using and [other information about your environment](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) such as browser, browser plugins, operating system, installed memory, and processor type.*
 
 ## Pull Requests ##
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5e30c6789..2b0f30cf9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -85,9 +85,7 @@ We'll do our best to answer all your questions. In return, we ask you to [back u
 on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/photoprism) or [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/photoprism).
 Think of "free software" as in "free speech," not as in "free beer". Thank you! 💜
 
-*When reporting a problem, always include the version you are using and information
-about your environment such as browser, operating system, installed memory, and
-processor type (see [template](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md)).*
+*When reporting a problem, always include the software versions you are using and [other information about your environment](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) such as browser, browser plugins, operating system, installed memory, and processor type.*
 
 ## Roadmap ##