/* ========== CSS VARIABLES & RESET ========== */
:root {
  --black: #111111;
  --dark-orange: #E67E22;
  --orange-light: #F39C12;
  --orange-soft: #F5B041;
  --dark-green: #2C3E2F;
  --green-muted: #3A5E3F;
  --light-bg: #FEF9F0;
  --light-gray: #F5F5F5;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --shadow-sm: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ========== TYPOGRAPHY & COLORS ========== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--black);
}

h2 span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-orange);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.alt-tag {
  border-left-color: var(--dark-green);
  color: var(--dark-green);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========== BUTTONS ========== */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-solid {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.3);
}

.btn-solid:hover {
  background: #D35400;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--dark-orange);
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.full-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--dark-green);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.full-btn:hover {
  background: #1e2a20;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ========== HEADER (STICKY & RESPONSIVE) ========== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 254, 250, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Logo icon container - adjusted for PNG logo */
.logo-icon {
  background: transparent;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Logo image styling - EXTRA LARGE */
.logo-icon-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.logo-icon-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Logo text styling */
.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.logo-area:hover .logo-text {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Add underline effect on hover */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 5px;
}

.bar {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--black);
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  
  .logo-icon-img {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  
  .logo-icon-img {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
  }
  
  .logo-area {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  
  /* Mobile menu styling */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    left: -100%;
    top: 70px;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: white;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
    gap: 25px;
    z-index: 999;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  .nav-link::after {
    bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
  }
  
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
  }
}

/* For very small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .logo-icon-img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }
  
  .logo-area {
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* Optional: Add scroll effect for header */
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 254, 250, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Ensure logo is clickable as a home link */
.logo-area {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ========== HERO SECTION with ANIMATED BACKGROUND ========== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10; 
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url('../images/hero2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  animation: slowZoom 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, rgba(44,62,47,0.7) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* New lighter overlay option - reduces darkness so background image shows through better */
.hero-overlay-lighter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(44,62,47,0.5) 100%) !important;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: white;
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* Eyebrow tag styling */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 650px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease;
}

/* Button styling within hero */
.hero-buttons .btn-solid {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.3);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-solid:hover {
  background: #D35400;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.4);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--dark-orange);
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE HERO STYLES ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 550px;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 650px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding-top: 80px;
  }
  
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .hero-buttons {
    gap: 15px;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-buttons .btn {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding-top: 70px;
  }
  
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  .hero-eyebrow,
  .hero-title,
  .hero-description,
  .hero-buttons {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ========== ABOUT SECTION ========== */
.about {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--light-bg) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background element */
.about::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 120%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* About Text */
.about-text {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-green);
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-orange) 0%, var(--orange-light) 50%, var(--orange-soft) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 450;
}

/* Feature List */
.feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--dark-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.feature-item i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Regular paragraph */
.about-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(44, 62, 47, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-text p strong {
  color: var(--dark-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Trust Badge */
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.06);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-orange);
}

.trust-badge i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

/* Italic tagline styling for About section */
.italic-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-orange);
}

.italic-tagline span {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Button */
.about-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-orange) 0%, var(--orange-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-light) 0%, var(--dark-orange) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.35);
}

.about-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .about-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .about-text {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .feature-list {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .trust-badge {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .about-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .feature-list {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  
  .feature-item {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .about-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Performance: Lazy loading blur-up */
.about-image img {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .image-wrapper:hover,
  .image-wrapper:hover img,
  .feature-item:hover,
  .about-btn:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .about-btn:hover i {
    transform: none;
  }
}





.section-header h2 span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}




/* ========== SERVICES SECTION ========== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}

/* Specific styling for 5 services to balance the layout */
.services-grid.five-services {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.service-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Built for styling */
.service-built-for {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.built-for-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.built-for-text {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Services subheadline */
.services-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive for services */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-grid.five-services {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .services-grid.five-services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .service-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  
  .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .services-subheadline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
  
  .service-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}







/* ========== LEADERSHIP SECTION - UPDATED ========== */
/* Leadership section subheadline styling */
.leadership-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive for leadership subheadline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-subheadline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Specific styling for exactly 2 leaders */
.leadership-grid.two-leaders {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.leader-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.leader-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leader-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-card h3 {
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
}

.leader-title {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Bio content styling */
.leader-bio {
  padding: 0 28px 32px 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.leader-bio p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Bio highlights stats */
.bio-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 25px 0;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.highlight-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.highlight-item i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.highlight-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.highlight-item small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #777;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Leadership quote styling */
.leadership-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.05);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.leadership-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 10px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: serif;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

/* Responsive design for leadership section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .leadership-grid.two-leaders {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  
  .leader-img {
    height: 340px;
  }
  
  .leader-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .bio-highlights {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .highlight-item i {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    width: 40px;
  }
  
  .highlight-item span {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .highlight-item small {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    text-align: right;
  }
  
  .leader-card h3,
  .leader-title,
  .leader-bio {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .leader-img {
    height: 280px;
  }
  
  .leader-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  
  .leader-bio {
    padding: 0 20px 24px 20px;
  }
  
  .leadership-quote {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}





/* Slider Section */
.summitmediaafrica-slider-section {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
}

/* Image Slider Styling */
.about-photo-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%; /* Full viewport width */
    height: 600px; /* Increased height */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0; /* Optional: full-width feel */
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #000000;
}

.about-photo-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.about-photo-slider .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Fill the container and crop if needed */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* Hover effect for the images */
.about-photo-slider .slide img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-photo-slider {
        height: 400px; /* Adjusted height for mobile */
    }
}






/* ========== WHY CHOOSE US SECTION ========== */
.why-choose-us {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bg) 0%, #fff 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.why-choose-us .section-header h2 span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.why-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dark-orange), var(--orange-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1), rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.05));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-orange), var(--orange-light));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-icon i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.why-card p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why-card strong {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.stat-badge {
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .stat-badge {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  color: white;
}

/* Value Proposition Section */
.value-proposition {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-green), #1e2a20);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-proposition::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.value-proposition::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.vp-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vp-content i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.vp-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.vp-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.vp-highlight {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Staggered animations */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .value-proposition {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
  
  .vp-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .vp-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .why-card {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
  
  .value-proposition {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
  
  .vp-content i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .vp-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .vp-highlight {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
  
  .why-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
  }
  
  .why-icon i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .value-proposition {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}








/* ========== NUMBERS SECTION (dark green background) ========== */
.numbers {
  background: var(--dark-green);
  color: white;
  position: relative;
}

.numbers .section-header h2,
.numbers .section-header p {
  color: white;
}

.numbers .section-tag {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  border-left-color: var(--orange-light);
  background: rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.15);
}

.numbers .section-header h2 .orange-text {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.numbers-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-plus {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  margin-left: 5px;
  vertical-align: super;
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive for numbers section */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }
  
  .stat-plus {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .stat-item p {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  
  .stat-plus {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .stat-item p {
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  
  .numbers-subheadline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  
  .stat-plus {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .stat-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}




/* ========== BLOG SECTION STYLES ========== */

.blog-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bg) 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Blog Card Image */
.blog-card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1a1a;
}

.blog-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Placeholder styling for posts without images */
.blog-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.placeholder-overlay {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  z-index: 2;
}

.placeholder-overlay i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.placeholder-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Gradient backgrounds for placeholders */
.gradient-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E67E22, #F39C12);
}

.gradient-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C3E2F, #3A5E3F);
}

.gradient-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D35400, #E67E22);
}

.gradient-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a1e, #2C3E2F);
}

/* Video thumbnail overlay */
.video-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .video-play-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.video-play-overlay i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .video-play-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Blog Category Badge */
.blog-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: white;
  z-index: 3;
}

.blog-category.fintech {
  background: #E67E22;
}

.blog-category.igaming {
  background: #2C3E2F;
}

.blog-category.ecommerce {
  background: #F39C12;
}

.blog-category.media-strategy {
  background: #D35400;
}

/* Blog Card Content */
.blog-card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
}

.blog-meta i {
  margin-right: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-content h3 {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.blog-card-content p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-author {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
}

.blog-author i {
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.read-more {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
  color: #D35400;
}

.read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Blog Footer CTA */
.blog-footer-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.blog-footer-cta .btn-outline {
  padding: 12px 32px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .blog-card-image {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .blog-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  
  .blog-meta {
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-card-image {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .blog-card-content {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  
  .blog-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .blog-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .placeholder-overlay i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .placeholder-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Additional gradient backgrounds for placeholders */
.gradient-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E67E22, #F39C12);
}

.gradient-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C3E2F, #3A5E3F);
}

.gradient-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D35400, #E67E22);
}

.gradient-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a1b9a, #8e24aa);
}

.gradient-5 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1565C0, #1e88e5);
}

.gradient-6 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c62828, #e53935);
}





/* Video Badge Styling */
.video-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.video-badge i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* Video duration/type in meta */
.video-duration {
    color: #E67E22;
}

.video-duration i {
    color: #E67E22;
}

/* Play button overlay enhancement */
.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .video-play-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.video-play-overlay i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: white;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .video-play-overlay i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Read more for video */
.read-more i.fa-play-circle {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i.fa-play-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}








/* ========== CORE PRINCIPLES ========== */
.principles {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background element */
.principles::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.principles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(44, 62, 47, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.principles .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-green);
}

.section-header h2 .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-orange) 0%, var(--orange-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.section-header p {
  color: rgba(44, 62, 47, 0.7);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.principle-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.08);
}

.principle-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dark-orange), var(--orange-light), var(--dark-orange));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}

.principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.2);
}

.principle-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon Wrapper */
.principle-icon-wrapper {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.08) 0%, rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.05) 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15) 0%, rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.1) 100%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.principle-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.principle-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.principle-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.principle-card p {
  color: rgba(44, 62, 47, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Step number */
.principle-step {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: monospace;
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-step {
  color: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .principles-grid {
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .principle-card {
    padding: 35px 24px;
  }
  
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }
  
  .principle-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .section-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  
  .principle-step {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 16px;
  }
  
  .principle-icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
  
  .principle-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .principle-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  
  .principle-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .principle-step {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .principle-card,
  .principle-card::before,
  .principle-icon-wrapper,
  .principle-card i,
  .principle-step {
    transition: none;
  }
  
  .principle-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}










/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  font-size: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.client-info {
  margin-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.client-info strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--black);
}

/* ========== CONTACT SECTION ========== */
.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 48px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-info ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-info li {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-info li i {
  color: var(--dark-green);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  width: 28px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--dark-orange);
  background: white;
}

/* Contact section additional styles */
.contact-response-time {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-orange);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Dropdown select styling */
.contact-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23E67E22' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 18px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.contact-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--dark-orange);
  background: white;
}

.contact-select option {
  padding: 10px;
  background: white;
  color: var(--black);
}

/* Update contact info heading spacing */
.contact-info h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-info h2 span {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.contact-info p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive for contact section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-wrapper {
    padding: 30px;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .contact-response-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .contact-select {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-wrapper {
    padding: 25px;
  }
  
  .contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}



/* ========== CONTACT FORM MESSAGES ========== */
#form-messages {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Form Messages and Spinner */
.spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-top-color: white;
  animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.alert {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-out;
}

.alert-success {
  background: #d4edda;
  color: #155724;
  border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
  border-left: 4px solid #28a745;
}

.alert-error {
  background: #f8d7da;
  color: #721c24;
  border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
  border-left: 4px solid #dc3545;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

button:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
}



/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer {
  background: #0f1a12;
  color: #ddd;
  padding-top: 70px;
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
  color: white;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: 20px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-icons a {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: #2C3E2F;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  margin-right: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  background: var(--dark-orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links h4 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #aaa;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--dark-orange);
}

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #2C3E2F;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #888;
}



/* ========== WHATSAPP CHAT BUTTON ========== */
/* ========== WHATSAPP CHAT BUTTON ========== */
.whatsapp-chat-button {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 5;  /* CHANGE THIS from 1000 to 5 */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-chat-button img {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-chat-button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.whatsapp-chat-button:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Tooltip styling */
.chat-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: var(--dark-green);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.chat-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--dark-green);
}

.whatsapp-chat-button:hover .chat-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  right: 80px;
}

/* Pulse animation for attention */
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-chat-button {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
  
  .whatsapp-chat-button img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  
  .chat-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}



/* ========== SLIDE ANIMATIONS - IMPROVED FOR CONTINUOUS TRIGGER ========== */
/* All animated elements start hidden */
.slide-up, 
.slide-down, 
.slide-left, 
.slide-right,
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Individual animation directions */
.slide-up {
  transform: translateY(60px);
}

.slide-down {
  transform: translateY(-60px);
}

.slide-left {
  transform: translateX(-70px);
}

.slide-right {
  transform: translateX(70px);
}

/* Visible state - triggers the animation */
.slide-up.visible, 
.slide-down.visible, 
.slide-left.visible, 
.slide-right.visible,
.animate-on-scroll.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

/* Optional: Different animation speeds for variety */
.slide-up.fast, .slide-down.fast, .slide-left.fast, .slide-right.fast {
  transition-duration: 0.5s;
}

.slide-up.slow, .slide-down.slow, .slide-left.slow, .slide-right.slow {
  transition-duration: 1s;
}

/* Staggered delays for card grids */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ========== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; }
  .about-grid, .contact-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    left: -100%;
    top: 80px;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: white;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: 0.4s;
    gap: 25px;
  }
  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px); }
  .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px); }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .btn { text-align: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid, .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-wrapper { padding: 30px; }
  section { padding: 70px 0; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Contact section email styling */
.contact-details li i.fa-envelope {
    color: var(--dark-orange);
}