showStatus('ready');
    }

    /**
     * Bind event handlers
     */
    function bindEvents() {
        elements.sendBtn.on('click', sendMessage);

        elements.chatInput.on('keydown', function(e) {
            // Prevent sending during IME composition (Japanese, Chinese, etc.)
            if (e.key === 'Enter' && !e.shiftKey && !e.isComposing) {
                e.preventDefault();