diff --git a/packages/lib/server-only/branding/load-recipient-branding.ts b/packages/lib/server-only/branding/load-recipient-branding.ts
index b9a58b68c..75b32dce1 100644
--- a/packages/lib/server-only/branding/load-recipient-branding.ts
+++ b/packages/lib/server-only/branding/load-recipient-branding.ts
@@ -31,9 +31,13 @@ export const loadRecipientBrandingByTeamId = async ({
     billingEnabled ? getOrganisationClaimByTeamId({ teamId }).catch(() => null) : Promise.resolve(null),
   ]);
 
-  const allowCustomBranding = !billingEnabled || claim?.flags?.embedSigningWhiteLabel === true;
+  let allowCustomBranding = !billingEnabled || claim?.flags?.embedSigningWhiteLabel === true;
   const hidePoweredBy = !billingEnabled || claim?.flags?.hidePoweredBy === true;
 
+  if (!settings.brandingEnabled) {
+    allowCustomBranding = false;
+  }
+
   if (!allowCustomBranding) {
     return {
       allowCustomBranding: false,