diff --git a/levelup/generator/styles/default.py b/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
index 6a68678..1811510 100644
--- a/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
+++ b/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
@@ -218,6 +218,11 @@ def generate_default_profile(
     # Stats positioning - progress bar starts after profile, stats on right
     left_edge = pfp_x + pfp_size[0] + 30  # Start progress bar after profile picture
     stats_x = desired_card_size[0] - 400  # Right side stats position
+<<<<<<< HEAD
+    top_padding = 20  # Reduced top padding for higher text placement
+=======
+    top_padding = 40  # Consistent top padding for all text
+>>>>>>> 3ecf002 (Refactor default.py to standardize top padding for text elements in profile card rendering, ensuring consistent alignment of balance and level text. Move level text positioning to improve layout aesthetics and readability.)
     
     # Draw stats with consistent spacing
     title_font = ImageFont.truetype(str(font_path or imgtools.DEFAULT_FONT), 32)