diff --git a/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs b/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
index 935d08b..597101e 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
+++ b/apps/web/src/views/checkout.ejs
@@ -27,14 +27,14 @@
   <div class="mb-6">
     <a href="/dashboard/settings" class="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-300 transition-colors">&larr; Back to settings</a>
     <h2 class="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-200 mt-2">Upgrade Plan</h2>
-    <% if (plan !== 'free') { %>
-    <div class="mt-3 rounded-lg border border-border-subtle bg-surface px-4 py-3 text-xs text-gray-400">
-      Buying a higher tier? Your current plan pauses and picks back up once the new one expires. If you'd rather combine them, reach out to support.
-    </div>
-    <% } %>
   </div>
 
   <% if (!invoice) { %>
+  <% if (plan !== 'free') { %>
+  <div class="mb-6 rounded-lg border border-border-subtle bg-surface px-4 py-3 text-xs text-gray-400">
+    Buying a higher tier? Your current plan pauses and picks back up once the new one expires. If you'd rather combine them, reach out to support.
+  </div>
+  <% } %>
   <!-- ─── Step 1: Plan & coin selection (form, works without JS) ─── -->
   <form action="/dashboard/checkout" method="POST" class="space-y-6">