diff --git a/src/intervals/checkStaffStatus.ts b/src/intervals/checkStaffStatus.ts
index bfff788..48f7c0e 100644
--- a/src/intervals/checkStaffStatus.ts
+++ b/src/intervals/checkStaffStatus.ts
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ export default function checkStaffStatus(client: Client) {
         await client.db.Account.updateOne({ username: acc.username }, { $set: { 'permissions.staff': false } });
       }
 
-      if (acc.permissions.staff && acc.tier > 3) {
+      if (acc.permissions.staff && acc.tier < 3) {
         await client.db.Account.updateOne({ username: acc.username }, { $set: { tier: 3 } });
         client.getDMChannel(acc.userID).then((chan) => {
           chan.createMessage('***Your account has automatically been upgraded to Tier 3 since you are a Staff member.***');