diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ We recommend updating your existing `docker-compose.yml` config based on
 
 ## Funding ##
 
-This open-source project is made possible thanks to our sponsors. If you enjoy using PhotoPrism, please consider backing us on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/photoprism) 
+This open-source project is made possible [thanks to our sponsors](SPONSORS.md). If you enjoy using PhotoPrism, please consider backing us on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/photoprism) 
 or [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/photoprism) — especially if you have 
 feature requests<sup>1</sup> or need help with using our software.
 Your continued support helps us fund operating costs, external services like satellite maps, 
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ and develop new features. Thank you very much! ❤️
 Also, please [leave a star](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/stargazers) on GitHub if you like this project. 
 It provides additional motivation to keep going.
 
-<sup>1</sup> Ideas backed by one or more [eligible sponsors](SPONSORS.md) are marked with a [golden label](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Asponsor).
+<sup>1</sup> 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).
 
 ## Roadmap ##
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ The [roadmap](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/projects/5) shows what ta
 what needs testing, and which feature requests are going to be implemented next.
 
 Please give ideas you like a thumbs-up 👍  , so that we know what is most popular.
-Ideas backed by one or more eligible [sponsors](SPONSORS.md) will be prioritized as well.
+Ideas backed by silver or gold sponsors will be prioritized as well.
 
 ## Contributions ##
 
diff --git a/SPONSORS.md b/SPONSORS.md
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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ and develop new features. Thank you very much! ❤️
 The [roadmap](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/projects/5) shows what tasks are in progress,
 what needs testing, and which feature requests are going to be implemented next.
 
-<sup>1</sup> Ideas backed by one or more eligible sponsors are marked with a [golden label](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Asponsor).
+<sup>1</sup> 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).
 
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