Update app.py

app.py

@@ -144,7 +144,14 @@ def infer_features_from_model(m):
 # =========================
 # Model availability (download on cloud if needed)
 # =========================
-MODEL_URL = st.secrets.get("MODEL_URL", os.environ.get("MODEL_URL", "")).strip()
+def _get_model_url():
+    # Works even if there is NO secrets.toml in the Space
+    try:
+        return (st.secrets.get("MODEL_URL", "") or os.environ.get("MODEL_URL", "") or "").strip()
+    except Exception:
+        return (os.environ.get("MODEL_URL", "") or "").strip()
+
+MODEL_URL = _get_model_url()
 
 def ensure_model_present() -> Path:
     # Check local paths first