diff --git a/sidebar-templates/sidebar-statichero.php b/sidebar-templates/sidebar-statichero.php
index 85d212a..2b6c53d 100644
--- a/sidebar-templates/sidebar-statichero.php
+++ b/sidebar-templates/sidebar-statichero.php
@@ -5,12 +5,11 @@
  * @package understrap
  */
 
+$container = get_theme_mod( 'understrap_container_type' );
 if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
 	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
 }
 
-$container   = get_theme_mod( 'understrap_container_type' );
-
 ?>
 
 <?php if ( is_active_sidebar( 'statichero' ) ) : ?>