diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 50ed053..1d647e5 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -34,7 +34,8 @@ dependencies {
 
 spotless {
     java {
-        palantirJavaFormat()
+        // remove when spotless moved to this Palantir version
+        palantirJavaFormat("2.38.0")
     }
 }