.modalOverlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); /* Start with 0 opacity */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 999; /* Ensure it overlays everything */
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out, background-color 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth fade-in/out */
}

.modalOverlay.show {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Transition to semi-transparent background */
    opacity: 1;
}

.alertModal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%); /* Center the modal */
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Add a soft shadow */
    max-width: 500px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out, transform 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth fade-in/out */
}

.alertModal.show {
    opacity: 1;
}

.alertModal h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.alertModal p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.closeButton {
    background-color: #e0a500;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.closeButton:hover {
    background-color: #cc8b00;
}