diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 6abb5c3..9c1dfa3 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2025-01-17 - 1.4.5 - fix(elements)
+Fix issues in consentsoftware-cookieconsent component
+
+- Removed unused attribute handling for 'gotIt'.
+- Fixed background and backdrop-filter transitions to ensure proper UI behavior.
+- Consolidated consent button click handling into handleConsentButtonClick.
+- Improved modal visibility toggling and acceptance flow.
+
 ## 2025-01-17 - 1.4.4 - fix(core)
 Update LitElement properties to use accessors
 
diff --git a/ts_web/00_commitinfo_data.ts b/ts_web/00_commitinfo_data.ts
index dd1ff64..115f8f0 100644
--- a/ts_web/00_commitinfo_data.ts
+++ b/ts_web/00_commitinfo_data.ts
@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@consent.software/catalog',
-  version: '1.4.4',
+  version: '1.4.5',
   description: 'A library of web components designed to integrate robust consent management capabilities into web applications, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.'
 }
diff --git a/ts_web/elements/consentsoftware-cookieconsent.ts b/ts_web/elements/consentsoftware-cookieconsent.ts
index 5189d2c..82d6074 100644
--- a/ts_web/elements/consentsoftware-cookieconsent.ts
+++ b/ts_web/elements/consentsoftware-cookieconsent.ts
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
       align-items: center;
       justify-content: center;
       z-index: 1000; /* standard z-index for fixed elements */
-      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
+      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
       backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
       transition: all 0.2s;
     }
@@ -91,10 +91,6 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
       min-width: calc(100vw / 3);
       box-sizing: border-box;
       overflow: hidden;
-      /* 
-       * We start with margin-bottom as negative to hide the banner.
-       * The animation occurs when we toggle the gotIt/show attributes.
-       */
       will-change: transform; /* ensure efficient rendering */
       transition: all 0.3s;
       transform: scale(0.95);
@@ -112,18 +108,6 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
       display: block;
     }
 
-    /* 
-     * Animate margin-bottom when [gotIt] toggles.
-     * If gotIt=true, push the banner down off-screen.
-     * If gotIt=false, pull the banner into view.
-     */
-    :host([gotIt='true']) {
-      background: blue;
-    }
-    :host([gotIt='false']) {
-      background: red;
-    }
-
     .content {
       margin: auto;
     }
@@ -184,7 +168,6 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
 
   constructor() {
     super();
-    this.setAttribute('gotIt', 'true');
     this.setAttribute('show', 'false');
   }
 
@@ -205,27 +188,29 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
             <!-- <div class="button-container">
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
-                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) => this.setLevel(event, ['functional'])}
+                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
+              this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional'])}
               >
                 Functional cookies
               </div>
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
-                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) => this.setLevel(event, ['functional', 'analytics'])}
+                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
+              this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional', 'analytics'])}
               >
                 Analytics cookies
               </div>
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
                 @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
-              this.setLevel(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing'])}
+              this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing'])}
               >
                 Marketing cookies
               </div>
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
                 @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
-              this.setLevel(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing', 'all'])}
+              this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing', 'all'])}
               >
                 All cookies
               </div>
@@ -234,20 +219,22 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
             <div class="button-container">
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
-                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) => this.setLevel(event, ['functional'])}
+                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
+                  this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional'])}
               >
                 Deny
               </div>
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
-                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) => this.setLevel(event, ['functional', 'analytics'])}
+                @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
+                  this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional', 'analytics'])}
               >
                 Accept selection
               </div>
               <div
                 class="consent-button"
                 @click=${(event: MouseEvent) =>
-                  this.setLevel(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing'])}
+                  this.handleConsentButtonClick(event, ['functional', 'analytics', 'marketing'])}
               >
                 Accept all cookies
               </div>
@@ -255,6 +242,7 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
             <div class="info-container">
               consent management powered by
               <a href="https://consent.software">consent.software</a>
+              (Open Source)
             </div>
           </div>
         </div>
@@ -272,13 +260,12 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
     const cookieLevel = await this.csWebclientInstance.getCookieLevels();
     if (!cookieLevel) {
       this.setAttribute('show', 'true');
-      this.setAttribute('gotIt', 'false');
       requestAnimationFrame(async () => {
         await this.updated();
         const pageOverlay: HTMLDivElement = this.shadowRoot?.querySelector('.pageOverlay');
         if (pageOverlay) {
-          pageOverlay.style.background = 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)';
-          pageOverlay.style.backdropFilter = 'blur(2px)';
+          pageOverlay.style.background = 'rgba(255,255,255, 0.1)';
+          pageOverlay.style.backdropFilter = 'blur(1px)';
         }
         const modalBox: HTMLDivElement = this.shadowRoot?.querySelector('.modalBox');
         if (modalBox) {
@@ -288,7 +275,6 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
       });
     } else {
       this.setAttribute('show', 'false');
-      this.setAttribute('gotIt', 'true');
     }
   }
 
@@ -313,10 +299,22 @@ export class ConsentsoftwareCookieconsent extends LitElement {
   /**
    * Sets the user’s chosen cookie level(s) and hides the banner.
    */
-  private async setLevel(event: MouseEvent, levelsArg: csInterfaces.TCookieLevel[]) {
+  private async handleConsentButtonClick(
+    event: MouseEvent,
+    levelsArg: csInterfaces.TCookieLevel[]
+  ) {
     console.log(`Set level to ${levelsArg}`);
+    const pageOverlay: HTMLDivElement = this.shadowRoot?.querySelector('.pageOverlay');
+    if (pageOverlay) {
+      pageOverlay.style.background = 'rgba(255,255,255, 0)';
+      pageOverlay.style.backdropFilter = 'blur(0px)';
+    }
+    const modalBox: HTMLDivElement = this.shadowRoot?.querySelector('.modalBox');
+    if (modalBox) {
+      modalBox.style.transform = `scale(0.95)`;
+      modalBox.style.opacity = '0';
+    }
     await this.csWebclientInstance.setCookieLevels(levelsArg);
-    this.setAttribute('gotIt', 'true');
     await delayFor(300);
     this.setAttribute('show', 'false');
     // After user selection, re-check for any required scripts to run