slipeer · slipeer · Apr 10, 2017 · Feb 4, 2017 · Feb 4, 2017 · Feb 4, 2017
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
@@ -16,19 +16,19 @@ The requests that synapse servers and clients submit to the identity server are,
 
 Request the validation of your email address:
 
-curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/validate/email/requestToken' -d'email=matthew@arasphere.net&clientSecret=abcd&sendAttempt=1'
-{"success": true, "tokenId": 1}
+curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/validate/email/requestToken' -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"email": "matthew@arasphere.net", "client_secret": "abcd", "send_attempt": 1}'
+{"success": true, "sid": "1"}
 
 # receive 943258 by mail
 
 Use this code to validate your email address:
 
-curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/validate/email/submitToken' -d'token=943258&sid=1&clientSecret=abcd'
+curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/validate/email/submitToken' -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"token": "943258", "sid": "1", "client_secret": "abcd"}'
 {"success": true}
 
 Use the validated email address to bind it to a matrix ID:
 
-curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/3pid/bind' -d'sid=1&clientSecret=abcd&mxid=%40matthew%3amatrix.org'
+curl -XPOST 'http://localhost:8090/_matrix/identity/api/v1/3pid/bind' -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"sid": "1", "client_secret": "abcd", "mxid": "%40matthew%3amatrix.org"}'
 
 # lookup:
 

diff --git a/res/verification_template.eml b/res/verification_template.eml
@@ -13,17 +13,28 @@ Content-Disposition: inline
 
 Hello,
 
-We have received a request from %(ipaddress)s to use this email address
-with a matrix.org identity server. If this was you who made this request,
-you may use the following link to complete the verification of your email
-address:
+We have received a request to use this email address with a matrix.org identity
+server. If this was you who made this request, you may use the following link
+to complete the verification of your email address:
 
 %(link)s
 
 If your client requires a code, the code is %(token)s
 
 If you aren't aware of making such a request, please disregard this email.
 
+
+About Matrix:
+
+Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralised, real-time communication
+over IP. It can be used to power Instant Messaging, VoIP/WebRTC signalling, Internet
+of Things communication - or anywhere you need a standard HTTP API for publishing and
+subscribing to data whilst tracking the conversation history.
+
+Matrix defines the standard, and provides open source reference implementations of
+Matrix-compatible Servers, Clients, Client SDKs and Application Services to help you
+create new communication solutions or extend the capabilities and reach of existing ones.
+
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 Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
 Content-Disposition: inline
@@ -44,10 +55,9 @@ body {
 <body>
 <p>Hello,</p>
 
-<p>We have received a request from %(ipaddress)s to use this email address
-with a matrix.org identity server. If this was you who made this request,
-you may use the following link to complete the verification of your email
-address:</p>
+<p>We have received a request to use this email address with a matrix.org
+identity server. If this was you who made this request, you may use the
+following link to complete the verification of your email address:</p>
 
 <p><a href="%(link)s">Complete email verification</a></p>
 
@@ -59,6 +69,19 @@ address:</p>
 
 <p>If you aren't aware of making such a request, please disregard this
 email.</p>
+
+<br>
+<p>About Matrix:</p>
+
+<p>Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralised, real-time communication
+over IP. It can be used to power Instant Messaging, VoIP/WebRTC signalling, Internet
+of Things communication - or anywhere you need a standard HTTP API for publishing and
+subscribing to data whilst tracking the conversation history.</p>
+
+<p>Matrix defines the standard, and provides open source reference implementations of
+Matrix-compatible Servers, Clients, Client SDKs and Application Services to help you
+create new communication solutions or extend the capabilities and reach of existing ones.</p>
+
 </body>
 </html>
 

diff --git a/res/verification_template_vector.eml b/res/verification_template_vector.eml
@@ -11,23 +11,46 @@ Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
 Content-Disposition: inline
 
-Hello,
+Hello there!
 
-We have received a request from %(ipaddress)s to register this email address
-on riot.im. If this was you who made this request, you may use the
-following link to complete the verification of your email address:
+You have asked us to register this email address with riot.im - the open source,
+distributed and secure shared workspace for the web that's built on Matrix.
+
+If it was really you who made this request, you can click on the following link to
+complete the verification of your email address:
 
 %(link)s
 
 Please note that you will need to use Chrome, Firefox or Safari on the web, or
 iOS or Android on mobile.
 
-If you aren't aware of making such a request, please disregard this email.
+If you didn't make this request, you can safely disregard this email.
 
-thanks,
+Thanks!
 
 Riot
 
+
+About Riot:
+
+Break through - Riot allows teams to communicate across a wide range of collaboration
+apps. If some team members use Riot while others use IRC, Slack or Gitter, Riot will
+allow these team members to seamlessly work together. Riot offers the richest
+network of communication bridges.
+
+Own Your Own Data - No one should control your communication and data but you. Riot
+lets you run your own server, and provides users and teams with the most advanced
+crypto ratchet technology available today for a decentralized secure Internet.
+
+Open Source - Riot is entirely open source: all the code is published on GitHub
+(Apache License) for anyone to see and extend. This means teams can customize or
+contribute to the code and everyone can benefit from the speed of community innovation.
+
+Made on Matrix - Riot is built on top of Matrix. Matrix is an open network for secure,
+decentralized communication delivering a community of users, bridged networks,
+integrated bots and applications plus full end-to-end encryption. To learn more about
+Matrix visit https://matrix.org.
+
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@@ -78,6 +101,7 @@ pre, code {
     border-bottom: 4px solid #e4f7ed ! important;
 }
 
+
 .notif_link a, .footer a {
     color: #76CFA6 ! important;
 }
@@ -98,12 +122,13 @@ pre, code {
                         </tr>
                     </table>
 
-                    <p>Hello,</p>
+                    <p>Hello there!</p>
 
-                    <p>We have received a request from %(ipaddress)s to register this email
-                    address on riot.im. If this was you who made this request, you may use
-                    the following link to complete the verification of your email
-                    address:</p>
+                    <p>You have asked us to register this email address with riot.im - the open source,
+                    distributed and secure shared workspace for the web that's built on Matrix.</p>
+
+                    <p>If it was really you who made this request, you can click on the following link to
+                    complete the verification of your email address:</p>
 
                     <p><a href="%(link)s">Complete email verification</a></p>
 
@@ -113,12 +138,33 @@ pre, code {
                     <a href="https://www.apple.com/safari">Safari</a> on the web,
                     or iOS or Android on mobile.</p>
 
-                    <p>If you aren't aware of making such a request, please disregard this
-                    email.</p>
+                    <p>If you didn't make this request, you can safely disregard this email.</p>
 
-                    <p>thanks,</p>
+                    <p>Thanks!</p>
 
                     <p>Riot</p>
+
+                    <br>
+                    <p>About Riot:</p>
+
+                    <p><em>Break through</em> - Riot allows teams to communicate across a wide range of collaboration
+                    apps. If some team members use Riot while others use IRC, Slack or Gitter, Riot will
+                    allow these team members to seamlessly work together. Riot offers the richest
+                    network of communication bridges.</p>
+
+                    <p><em>Own Your Own Data</em> - No one should control your communication and data but you. Riot
+                    lets you run your own server, and provides users and teams with the most advanced
+                    crypto ratchet technology available today for a decentralized secure Internet.</p>
+
+                    <p><em>Open Source</em> - Riot is entirely open source: all the code is published on GitHub
+                    (Apache License) for anyone to see and extend. This means teams can customize or
+                    contribute to the code and everyone can benefit from the speed of community innovation.</p>
+
+                    <p><em>Made on Matrix</em> - Riot is built on top of Matrix. Matrix is an open network for secure,
+                    decentralized communication delivering a community of users, bridged networks,
+                    integrated bots and applications plus full end-to-end encryption. To learn more about
+                    Matrix visit https://matrix.org.</p>
+
                 </td>
                 <td> </td>
             </tr>