diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ In addition, you can find us on [Patreon][patreon] and [PayPal][paypal].
 
 Also please leave a star if you like this project, it provides enough motivation to keep going. Thank you very much! <3
 
-Feature requests backed by sponsors are marked with a golden [sponsor][sponsored issues] label.
+Ideas backed by a sponsor are marked with a golden [sponsor][sponsored issues] label.
 Let us know if we mistakenly label an idea as [unfunded][unfunded issues].
 
 ## Sponsorship ##
diff --git a/SPONSORS.md b/SPONSORS.md
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ You can also [become a sponsor on Patreon][patreon], [fund issues][issuehunt], [
 or [get in touch with us](mailto:hello@photoprism.org) to discuss further details.
 Thank you very much! 💎
 
-Feature requests backed by sponsors are marked with a golden [sponsor][sponsored issues] label.
+Ideas backed by a sponsor are marked with a golden [sponsor][sponsored issues] label.
 Let us know if we mistakenly label an idea as [unfunded][unfunded issues].
 
 ## Sponsors ##