diff --git a/book/source/conf.py b/book/source/conf.py
index 26f49db..63b6dcd 100644
--- a/book/source/conf.py
+++ b/book/source/conf.py
@@ -29,6 +29,13 @@ numfig = True
 # number figures in flat hierarchy
 numfig_secnum_depth = 0
 
+# -- Options for MyST-parser -------------------------------------------------
+# https://myst-parser.readthedocs.io/en/latest/configuration.html
+
+# we want to circumvent obscure warnings about footnotes following a heading:
+# https://github.com/executablebooks/MyST-Parser/issues/352
+myst_footnote_transition = False
+
 # -- Options for EPUB output -------------------------------------------------
 # https://www.sphinx-doc.org/en/master/usage/configuration.html#options-for-epub-output
 
@@ -52,7 +59,3 @@ html_theme_options = {
     'show_relbars': 'yes',
     'show_powered_by': False,
 }
-
-# we want to circumvent obscure warnings about footnotes following a heading:
-# https://github.com/executablebooks/MyST-Parser/issues/352
-myst_footnote_transition = False