diff --git a/backend/README.md b/backend/README.md
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--- a/backend/README.md
+++ b/backend/README.md
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ More details about our GraphQL playground and how to use it with ocelot.social c
 
 ![GraphQL Playground](../.gitbook/assets/graphql-playground.png)
 
-### Database Indices and Constraints
+### Database Indexes and Constraints
 
 Database indexes and constraints need to be created and upgraded when the database and the backend are running: