diff --git a/templates/standalone/modal.lucius b/templates/standalone/modal.lucius
index 589083ece..e14dbad72 100644
--- a/templates/standalone/modal.lucius
+++ b/templates/standalone/modal.lucius
@@ -16,11 +16,13 @@
   overflow: auto;
   opacity: 0;
   transition: all .15s ease;
+  pointer-events: none;
 
   &.modal--open {
     opacity: 1;
     z-index: 200;
     transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1, 1);
+    pointer-events: all;
   }
 }