diff --git a/common/djangoapps/embargo/tests/test_middleware.py b/common/djangoapps/embargo/tests/test_middleware.py
index a02f4d31b8..10d03f0360 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/embargo/tests/test_middleware.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/embargo/tests/test_middleware.py
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ class EmbargoMiddlewareTests(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         CourseEnrollment.enroll(self.user, self.regular_course.id)
         CourseEnrollment.enroll(self.user, self.embargo_course.id)
         # Text from lms/templates/static_templates/embargo.html
-        self.embargo_text = "Unfortunately, at this time edX must comply with export controls, and we cannot allow you to access this particular course."
+        self.embargo_text = "Unfortunately, at this time edX must comply with export controls, and we cannot allow you to access this course."
 
         self.patcher = mock.patch.object(pygeoip.GeoIP, 'country_code_by_addr', self.mock_country_code_by_addr)
         self.patcher.start()
diff --git a/lms/templates/static_templates/embargo.html b/lms/templates/static_templates/embargo.html
index 016864b7cf..f10ba08e6c 100644
--- a/lms/templates/static_templates/embargo.html
+++ b/lms/templates/static_templates/embargo.html
@@ -6,11 +6,9 @@
 <section class="outside-app">
 <p>
 ${_("Our system indicates that you are trying to access this {platform_name} "
-    "course from a country currently subject to U.S. economic and trade "
+    "course from a country or region currently subject to U.S. economic and trade "
     "sanctions. Unfortunately, at this time {platform_name} must comply with "
-    "export controls, and we cannot allow you to access this particular course. "
-    "Feel free to browse our catalogue to find other courses you may be "
-    "interested in taking."
+    "export controls, and we cannot allow you to access this course."
   ).format(
     platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME,
   )}