diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index 6afef8a..5216bba 100644
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -60,10 +60,12 @@ representative at an online or offline event.
 
 ## Enforcement
 
+<!-- vale off -->
 Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
 reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
 <community@romm.app>.
 All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
+<!-- vale on -->
 
 All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
 reporter of any incident.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index aee5aa2..76a3fb7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@
 
   <br />
 
-  [![license-badge-img]][license-badge]
-  [![discord-badge-img]][discord-badge]
+[![license-badge-img]][license-badge]
+[![discord-badge-img]][discord-badge]
+
   </div>
 </div>