diff --git a/nomos/raw/nomos-message-formatting.md b/nomos/raw/nomos-message-formatting.md
index 7cb38e0..d2866b6 100644
--- a/nomos/raw/nomos-message-formatting.md
+++ b/nomos/raw/nomos-message-formatting.md
@@ -148,9 +148,9 @@ class BlendingHeader:
 
 #### Payload
 
-The payload MUST be formatted according to the
+The Payload is formatted according to the
 [Payload Formatting Specification][payload-formatting].
-The formatted payload MUST be generated as the outcome of
+The formatted Payload is generated as the outcome of
 the [Message Encapsulation Mechanism][message-encapsulation].
 
 #### Maximum Payload Length