diff --git a/bookwyrm/templates/landing/layout.html b/bookwyrm/templates/landing/layout.html
index 2e19246c..0d6f231c 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/templates/landing/layout.html
+++ b/bookwyrm/templates/landing/layout.html
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
                         {% trans "Thank you! Your request has been received." %}
                     </p>
                 {% else %}
-                    <p>{{ site.invite_request_text }}<p>
+                    <p>{{ site.invite_request_text }}</p>
                     <form name="invite-request" action="{% url 'invite-request' %}" method="post">
                         {% csrf_token %}
                         <div class="block">