Update app.py

app.py

@@ -638,7 +638,15 @@ Because we do not track user identities, individual submissions cannot be delete
         state["agreed"] = True
         return gr.update(visible=False), state
 
-    agree_btn.click(agree_to_terms, inputs=[session_state], outputs=[agreement_overlay, session_state], queue=False)
+    # Use JavaScript to directly hide the overlay - bypasses Gradio's state management
+    # which can be unreliable on HuggingFace Spaces
+    agree_btn.click(
+        agree_to_terms,
+        inputs=[session_state],
+        outputs=[agreement_overlay, session_state],
+        queue=False,
+        js="() => { document.querySelector('.agreement-overlay').style.display = 'none'; }"
+    )
 
     gr.on(
         triggers=[send_btn.click, user_input.submit],