diff --git a/src/terminal.c b/src/terminal.c
index a7dd9fca6..ca9b3d563 100644
--- a/src/terminal.c
+++ b/src/terminal.c
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ void welcome_screen (hashcat_ctx_t *hashcat_ctx, const char *version_tag)
     event_log_warning (hashcat_ctx, "You have enabled --force to bypass dangerous warnings and errors!");
     event_log_warning (hashcat_ctx, "This can hide serious problems and should only be done when debugging.");
     event_log_warning (hashcat_ctx, "Do not report hashcat issues encountered when using --force.");
+    event_log_warning (hashcat_ctx, NULL);
   }
 }