diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/form-contact.html b/layouts/shortcodes/form-contact.html
index dc30d59..7734e3f 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/form-contact.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/form-contact.html
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
     <label class="{{ $.Scratch.Get "labelClasses" }}" for="email">Email Address</label>
     <input type="email" id="email" name="email" class="{{ $.Scratch.Get "inputClasses" }}"  required placeholder=" "  aria-labelledby="email"/>
     <div class="requirements f6 gray glow i ph3 overflow-hidden">
-      Must be a valid email address.
+      An email address is required.
     </div>
 
     <label class="{{ $.Scratch.Get "labelClasses" }}" for="message">Message</label>