diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d7cb337..ab072bb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ The license properties (rules) are stored as a bulleted list within the licenses
 
 #### Conditions
 
-* `include-copyright` - Include a copy of the license and copyright notice with the code.
+* `include-copyright` - Include a copy of the license and copyright notice with the software.
 * `document-changes` - Indicate changes made to the code.
 * `disclose-source` - Source code must be made available when distributing the software.
 * `network-use-disclose` - Users who interact with the software via network are given the right to receive a copy of the corresponding source code.
diff --git a/_data/rules.yml b/_data/rules.yml
index 8d1807f..f1be24a 100644
--- a/_data/rules.yml
+++ b/_data/rules.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ permissions:
   tag: patent-use
 
 conditions:
-- description: Include a copy of the license and copyright notice with the code.
+- description: Include a copy of the license and copyright notice with the software.
   label: License and Copyright Notice
   tag: include-copyright
 - description: Indicate changes made to the code.