diff --git a/crates/app/src/public/html/root.lisp b/crates/app/src/public/html/root.lisp
index 0cd836f..636350d 100644
--- a/crates/app/src/public/html/root.lisp
+++ b/crates/app/src/public/html/root.lisp
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
                             (span (text "This ban is marked as permanent."))
                             (text "{%- endif %}")))))
             ; if we aren't banned, just show the page body
-            (text "{% elif user and user.awaiting_purchase %}")
+            (text "{% elif user and user.awaiting_purchase and config.security.enable_invite_codes %}")
             ; account waiting for payment message
             (article
                 (main