diff --git a/app/Models/Accessory.php b/app/Models/Accessory.php
index 9a93c386fc55..a234b1e57061 100755
--- a/app/Models/Accessory.php
+++ b/app/Models/Accessory.php
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ public function checkin_email()
      */
     public function requireAcceptance()
     {
-        return $this->category->require_acceptance;
+        return $this->category->require_acceptance ?? false;
     }
 
     /**