diff --git a/config/settings.py b/config/settings.py
index 3777c1ff..9138fa11 100644
--- a/config/settings.py
+++ b/config/settings.py
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@
 # ** Settings for "raptorbot" app **
 DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN: str = getenv('DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN')
 DISCORD_BOT_DESCRIPTION: str = getenv('DISCORD_BOT_DESCRIPTION')
-RUN_BOT: bool = True if getenv('RUN_BOT') == 'True' or 'true' else False
+RUN_BOT: bool = True if getenv('RUN_BOT') == 'True' else False
 
 # ** Celery Settings **
 CELERY_BEAT_SCHEDULE = {