diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ advances
   address, without explicit permission
 * Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
   professional setting
-* Attempting to contact maintainers outside of GitHub issues without a pre-existing
-  expectation of that contact (e.g., they asked you to email them)
+* Attempting to contact maintainers outside of GitHub.com without an explicit
+  invitation to do so.
 
 ## Our Responsibilities