diff --git a/index.html b/index.html
index 00cd6d4..edaf22a 100644
--- a/index.html
+++ b/index.html
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ <h2 class="content-head is-center">Contact Us!</h2>
 
       <fieldset class="pure-group">
         <label for="message">Message: </label>
-        <textarea id="message" name="message" rows="10"
+        <textarea id="message" name="message" rows="10" minlength="40"
         placeholder="Tell us what's on your mind..."></textarea>
       </fieldset>