diff --git a/spamprotection/__init__.py b/spamprotection/__init__.py
index 561f776..d9321dc 100644
--- a/spamprotection/__init__.py
+++ b/spamprotection/__init__.py
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 """Initial Directory."""
-from .client import SPBClient  # noqa: F401
-
 __version__ = "0.1.1"
+
+try:
+	from .client import SPBClient  # noqa: F401
+except ModuleNotFoundError:
+	# in setup.py, this import will cause problems
+	# because dependencies aren't always installed
+	pass