diff --git a/about/index.xml b/about/index.xml
index 7e15c16..a8c492e 100644
--- a/about/index.xml
+++ b/about/index.xml
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ Canada
  <section title="How do I join?">
   <p>
    Simply drop by our office in MC 3036/3037 with some identification
-   (WatCard, driver's license, etc.) and $2 per term that you would like to
-   pay for. We'll have you sign our
+   (WatCard, driver's license, etc.) and $2 membership fee for the term that
+   you would like to pay for. We'll have you sign our
    <a href='../services/machine_usage'>machine usage agreement</a> and after
    your account on our systems is created you'll have access to all the
    services available to members.