diff --git a/engine/display/backends/terminal.py b/engine/display/backends/terminal.py
index 480ad29..a699e43 100644
--- a/engine/display/backends/terminal.py
+++ b/engine/display/backends/terminal.py
@@ -104,7 +104,9 @@ class TerminalDisplay:
                 frame_time = avg_ms
 
         # Apply border if requested
-        if border:
+        from engine.display import BorderMode
+
+        if border and border != BorderMode.OFF:
             buffer = render_border(buffer, self.width, self.height, fps, frame_time)
 
         # Write buffer with cursor home + erase down to avoid flicker