diff --git a/.blueprints/README.blueprint.md b/.blueprints/README.blueprint.md
index 5947590f..422f41a7 100644
--- a/.blueprints/README.blueprint.md
+++ b/.blueprints/README.blueprint.md
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ $ curl --request POST \
 ## Security
 
 The API does not provide any authentication mechanisms. Make sure to not put it on a public facing port and your client(s) should always 
-controls what's is sent to the API.
+controls what is sent to the API.
 
 ## Scalability
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cf87d818..7d7907bd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ $ curl --request POST \
 ## Security
 
 The API does not provide any authentication mechanisms. Make sure to not put it on a public facing port and your client(s) should always 
-controls what's is sent to the API.
+controls what is sent to the API.
 
 ## Scalability