diff --git a/backend/app/schemas.py b/backend/app/schemas.py
index b9ecd4f..76c496f 100644
--- a/backend/app/schemas.py
+++ b/backend/app/schemas.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ class OrgMemberCreate(BaseModel):
     password: str | None = Field(default=None, min_length=8, max_length=128)
 
     @model_validator(mode="after")
-    def password_required_without_invite(self) -> OrgMemberCreate:
+    def password_required_without_invite(self):
         if not self.send_invitation and not self.password:
             raise ValueError("Password is required when not sending an invitation.")
         return self