diff --git a/owner/src/test/java/org/aeonbits/owner/issues/Issue268.java b/owner/src/test/java/org/aeonbits/owner/issues/Issue268.java
index 630d8b1b..d092a51e 100644
--- a/owner/src/test/java/org/aeonbits/owner/issues/Issue268.java
+++ b/owner/src/test/java/org/aeonbits/owner/issues/Issue268.java
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ interface MyConfig extends Config {
     }
 
     // A starter flag 🏁 to make sure a group of threads start at the same time
-    class Starter {
+    static class Starter {
         private final int players;
         private volatile int count = 0;