diff --git a/reference/projects.yaml b/reference/projects.yaml
index f329a0387..fd5ea1327 100644
--- a/reference/projects.yaml
+++ b/reference/projects.yaml
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ cinder:
   ptl:
     name: Sean Mcginnis
     irc: smcginnis
-    email: sean.mcginnis@gmx.com
+    email: sean.mcginnis@gmail.com
   irc-channel: openstack-cinder
   service: Block Storage service
   mission: >
@@ -283,6 +283,8 @@ cinder:
         - release:has-stable-branches
         - type:service
         - vulnerability:managed
+        - assert:follows-standard-deprecation
+        - assert:supports-upgrade
     cinder-specs:
       repos:
         - openstack/cinder-specs