body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: background-image 1s ease-in;
    background-image: url('../images/home-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Make the background image static */
}

header, footer {
    background-color: #343a40;
    color: #fff;
}

h1, h2 {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.alert-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 56px; /* Adjust based on the height of your navbar */
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1050; /* Ensure it is above other content */
}