diff --git a/code-of-conduct.txt b/code-of-conduct.txt
index b140f83b..8fec0a20 100644
--- a/code-of-conduct.txt
+++ b/code-of-conduct.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-These guidelines apply to Neocities contributor communications, such 
-as mailing lists, submitted patches, commit comments, IRC, etc.
+These guidelines apply to Neocities contributor communications within 
+project mailing lists, code repositories, collaboration tools, etc.
 
 * Language and actions must be free of personal attacks, harassment, 
   discrimination, and NSFW content.