readme: Style fixes, add security note (#9136)

GOALS.md

@@ -24,17 +24,17 @@ to avoid corrupting the user's files.
 ### 2. Secure Against Attackers
 
 Again, protecting the user's data is paramount. Regardless of our other
-goals we must never allow the user's data to be susceptible to eavesdropping
+goals, we must never allow the user's data to be susceptible to eavesdropping
 or modification by unauthorized parties.
 
 > This should be understood in context. It is not necessarily reasonable to
 > expect Syncthing to be resistant against well equipped state level
-> attackers. We will however do our best. Note also that this is different
+> attackers. We will, however, do our best. Note also that this is different
 > from anonymity which is not, currently, a goal.
 
 ### 3. Easy to Use
 
-Syncthing should be approachable, understandable and inclusive.
+Syncthing should be approachable, understandable, and inclusive.
 
 > Complex concepts and maths form the base of Syncthing's functionality.
 > This should nonetheless be abstracted or hidden to a degree where
@@ -52,18 +52,18 @@ User interaction should be required only when absolutely necessary.
 ### 5. Universally Available
 
 Syncthing should run on every common computer. We are mindful that the
-latest technology is not always available to any given individual.
+latest technology is not always available to every individual.
 
 > Computers include desktops, laptops, servers, virtual machines, small
 > general purpose computers such as Raspberry Pis and, *where possible*,
-> tablets and phones. NAS appliances, toasters, cars, firearms, thermostats
+> tablets and phones. NAS appliances, toasters, cars, firearms, thermostats,
 > and so on may include computing capabilities but it is not our goal for
 > Syncthing to run smoothly on these devices.
 
 ### 6. For Individuals
 
 Syncthing is primarily about empowering the individual user with safe,
-secure and easy to use file synchronization.
+secure, and easy to use file synchronization.
 
 > We acknowledge that it's also useful in an enterprise setting and include
 > functionality to support that. If this is in conflict with the

README.md

@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
 
 Syncthing is a **continuous file synchronization program**. It synchronizes
 files between two or more computers. We strive to fulfill the goals below.
-The goals are listed in order of importance, the most important one being
-the first. This is the summary version of the goal list - for more
+The goals are listed in order of importance, the most important ones first.
+This is the summary version of the goal list - for more
 commentary, see the full [Goals document][13].
 
 Syncthing should be:
@@ -24,12 +24,12 @@ Syncthing should be:
 2. **Secure Against Attackers**
 
    Again, protecting the user's data is paramount. Regardless of our other
-   goals we must never allow the user's data to be susceptible to
+   goals, we must never allow the user's data to be susceptible to
    eavesdropping or modification by unauthorized parties.
 
 3. **Easy to Use**
 
-   Syncthing should be approachable, understandable and inclusive.
+   Syncthing should be approachable, understandable, and inclusive.
 
 4. **Automatic**
 
@@ -38,12 +38,12 @@ Syncthing should be:
 5. **Universally Available**
 
    Syncthing should run on every common computer. We are mindful that the
-   latest technology is not always available to any given individual.
+   latest technology is not always available to every individual.
 
 6. **For Individuals**
 
    Syncthing is primarily about empowering the individual user with safe,
-   secure and easy to use file synchronization.
+   secure, and easy to use file synchronization.
 
 7. **Everything Else**
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Take a look at the [getting started guide][2].
 
 There are a few examples for keeping Syncthing running in the background
 on your system in [the etc directory][3]. There are also several [GUI
-implementations][11] for Windows, Mac and Linux.
+implementations][11] for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
 
 ## Docker
 
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ To run Syncthing in Docker, see [the Docker README][16].
 ## Vote on features/bugs
 
 We'd like to encourage you to [vote][12] on issues that matter to you.
-This helps the team understand what are the biggest pain points for our users, and could potentially influence what is being worked on next.
+This helps the team understand what are the biggest pain points for our
+users, and could potentially influence what is being worked on next.
 
 ## Getting in Touch
 
@@ -74,6 +75,10 @@ The first and best point of contact is the [Forum][8].
 If you've found something that is clearly a
 bug, feel free to report it in the [GitHub issue tracker][10].
 
+If you believe that you’ve found a Syncthing-related security vulnerability,
+please report it by emailing [email protected]. Do not report it in the
+Forum or issue tracker.
+
 ## Building
 
 Building Syncthing from source is easy. After extracting the source bundle from
@@ -83,11 +88,11 @@ build process.
 
 ## Signed Releases
 
-As of v0.10.15 and onwards release binaries are GPG signed with the key
+As of v0.10.15 and onwards, release binaries are GPG signed with the key
 D26E6ED000654A3E, available from https://syncthing.net/security.html and
 most key servers.
 
-There is also a built in automatic upgrade mechanism (disabled in some
+There is also a built-in automatic upgrade mechanism (disabled in some
 distribution channels) which uses a compiled in ECDSA signature. macOS
 binaries are also properly code signed.