/* ===== GLOBAL STYLES ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Profile Theme Colors - Updated */
    --primary-color: #0097B2;    /* Teal */
    --secondary-color: #007a8f;  /* Darker Teal */
    --accent-color: #B89B5E;     /* Gold */
    --dark-color: #1a1a1a;       /* Standard Dark for text */
    --light-color: #f8fafb;      /* Light background */
    --text-color: #333333;
    --border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --success-color: #2e7d32;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-color);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.top-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.top-info-item i {
    color: white;
}

.top-info-item a {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-info-item a:hover {
    color: var(--light-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.top-socials a {
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.top-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION BAR ===== */
.navbar {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Removed background: white as navbar is now white */
    padding: 0; 
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 40px;
}

.nav-menu a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, border-bottom 0.3s ease;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-image: url('/images/banner.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    color: white;
    padding: 30px 0;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.48), rgba(0,0,0,0.28));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-left: calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2 + 20px);
    margin-right: auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    color: #0f1720;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 22px 22px 0; /* remove left padding so inner column aligns with logo */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(4,15,29,0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-card { margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; }
}
.card-left { flex: 1 1 60%; padding-left: 22px; }

.card-right { flex: 0 0 360px; display:flex; justify-content:center; }

.card-right img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display:block; }

.hero-badge { display:inline-block; background:#eef6f8; color:#007a8f; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:18px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px; }

.card-left h1 { color: #072227; font-size:36px; margin:6px 0 12px; line-height:1.05; }

.hero-sub { color:#33475b; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.5; max-width:680px; }

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

/* smaller heading fallback removed (handled above) */

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-ctas a { margin-right: 12px; }

.hero-right {
    flex: 1 1 420px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    width: 420px;
    max-width: 92%;
}

.image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.image-caption {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero { padding: 26px 0; min-height: auto; }
    .hero-card { flex-direction: column; padding:18px; gap:16px; }
    .card-right { width: 88%; }
    .card-left { text-align: center; padding-left: 0; }
    .card-left h1 { font-size: 28px; }
    .hero-sub { font-size:15px; }
}

/* ===== MODERN HERO ===== */
.hero-modern {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 420px;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-image: url('images/photo-1519452575417-564b2f0f3b4b.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
}

.hero-modern__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,27,34,0.64), rgba(2,27,34,0.32));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-modern__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
}

.hero-modern__content { flex: 1 1 58%; }

.hero-modern__kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.hero-modern__title {
    font-size: 52px;
    line-height: 1.03;
    margin: 6px 0 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
}

.hero-modern__title .hero-break { margin-left: 6px; color: var(--accent-color); }
.hero-modern__title .hero-dot { color: var(--accent-color); margin-left: 3px; }

.hero-modern__subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 720px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-modern__actions a { margin-right: 12px; }

.hero-modern__visual {
    width: 420px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-image: url('images/photo-1521791136064-7986c2920216.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(2,27,34,0.55);
    flex: 0 0 420px;
}
.founder-photo img { width: 260px; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50% !important; display:block; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(2,27,34,0.08); border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9); transform: translateY(-10px); }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .hero-modern__inner { flex-direction: column; padding: 36px 20px; }
    .hero-modern__visual { width: 92%; height: 220px; }
    .hero-modern__title { font-size: 32px; text-align: center; }
    .hero-modern__content { text-align:center; }
    .hero-modern__subtitle { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */

/* ===== SIMPLE HERO (full-bleed background, centered content) ===== */
.hero-simple {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 420px;
    color: #fff;
    background-image: url('images/banner.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
}

.hero-simple__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,27,34,0.62), rgba(2,27,34,0.34));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-simple__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1100px;
        margin: 0; /* baseline margin - will override with computed left offset */
        padding: 64px 20px 64px 0; /* remove left padding so content aligns with logo */
    text-align: left;
}

    /* Align hero content left edge with the logo (which sits at (viewport - maxWidth)/2 + container padding) */
    .hero-simple__content {
        margin-left: calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2 + 20px);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .hero-simple__content { margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; }
    }
.hero-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 58px;
    line-height: 1.02;
    margin: 6px 0 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
}

.hero-accent { color: var(--accent-color); margin-left: 6px; }

.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 760px; line-height: 1.5; }

.hero-actions a { margin-right: 12px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .hero-simple__content { padding: 36px 16px; text-align:center; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ===== ABOUT FEATURE ===== */
.about-feature { padding: 48px 0; background: #ffffff; margin-top: 40px; }
.about-feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
.about-image img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11,25,34,0.12); display:block; }
.about-content h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--dark-color); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.about-content p { color: #445569; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.about-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; color:#2b3b45; font-weight:600; }
.about-list li i { color: var(--primary-color); min-width: 22px; font-size: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .about-content { order: 2; }
    .about-image { order: 1; }
    .about-list { justify-items: center; }
}
.cta-button,
.cta-button-white {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.cta-button {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: white;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: #e55a2b;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
}

.cta-button-white {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.cta-button-white:hover {
    background: var(--light-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

/* ===== PAGE SECTIONS ===== */
section {
    padding: 70px 0;
}

section h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===== ABOUT BRIEF ===== */
.about-brief {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdfe 100%);
    padding: 36px 0;
}
.about-brief-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.about-brief h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.about-brief-text {
    color: #445569;
    max-width: 900px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.about-brief .cta-link {
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-brief-inner { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ===== SERVICES OVERVIEW ===== */
.services-overview {
    background: white;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.service-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.service-card h3 {
    padding: 20px 20px 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.service-card p {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
.why-choose-us {
    background: var(--light-color);
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.feature {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.feature h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.feature p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section h2::after {
    background: white;
}

.cta-section p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
    background: #262B3E;
    color: white;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-section h3,
.footer-section h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-section p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ccc;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

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

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-section a {
    color: #ccc;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0;
    color: #999;
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE ===== */
.page-header {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header img {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.5);
    z-index: 1;
}

.header-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.header-overlay h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ===== ABOUT / FOUNDER STYLES ===== */
.about-content { color: #0f2b31; background: #fbfdff; padding: 36px 0 56px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(7,34,39,0.04); }
.about-content .about-section { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.about-content h2 { font-size: 30px; color: #052a2d; margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.about-content p { color: #405560; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mission-box { background: #ffffff; padding: 22px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(7,34,39,0.04); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2,27,34,0.03); }

.founder-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfdff); padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(7,34,39,0.04); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(2,27,34,0.04); }
.founder-photo img { width: 260px; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; display:block; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(2,27,34,0.08); border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9); transform: translateY(-10px); }
.founder-content h2 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 22px; color: #052a2d; }
.founder-content p { margin-bottom: 12px; color: #405560; }
.founder-credentials { margin-top: 8px; padding-left: 18px; }
.founder-credentials li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #405560; }

/* Creative accents */
.founder-block { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.founder-block:before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -8px; top: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 6px; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(180deg,var(--accent-color), rgba(184,155,94,0.6)); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(184,155,94,0.08); }
.founder-block::after { content: '“'; position: absolute; left: calc(260px + 24px); top: -22px; font-size: 96px; color: rgba(7,34,39,0.08); font-family: serif; line-height: 0.8; z-index: 0; }
.founder-name { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #052a2d; margin-top: 10px; }
.founder-signature { font-family: 'Segoe Script', cursive, serif; font-size: 22px; color: var(--accent-color); margin-top: 12px; display: inline-block; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founder-photo img { width: 160px; height: 160px; transform: none; margin: 0 auto 12px; }
    .founder-block::after { left: 16px; top: -6px; font-size: 56px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founder-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 18px; }
    .founder-photo { order: -1; }
}

/* Polished founder details */
.founder-name { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #052a2d; margin-top: 10px; }
.founder-title { color: #6e868b; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
.founder-signature { font-family: 'Segoe Script', cursive, serif; font-size: 20px; color: var(--accent-color); margin-top: 12px; display: inline-block; }
.founder-contact { margin-top: 10px; color: #405560; font-weight:600; }

.about-content .values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.about-content .value-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#fbfdff); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(7,34,39,0.04); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2,27,34,0.03); }

.header-overlay p {
    font-size: 18px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-content {
    background: white;
}

.about-section {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-section p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mission-box,
.vision-box {
    background: var(--light-color);
    padding: 30px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.value-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.value-card p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.team-member {
    text-align: center;
}

.team-member img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.team-member h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.team-member p {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team-member .bio {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: normal;
}

.differences {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.diff-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.diff-item h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.diff-item p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== SERVICES PAGE ===== */
.services-content {
    background: white;
}

.intro-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: -50px auto 50px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.service-detail {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--light-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.service-header img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.service-info h2 {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    font-size: 28px;
}

.service-info h2::after {
    display: none;
}

.service-info p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-details-list h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 20px 0 15px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.service-details-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-details-list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    padding-left: 25px;
    color: #555;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-details-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.service-description {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-process {
    background: var(--light-color);
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.step {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.step-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.step h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.step p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.contact-section {
    background: white;
}

.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-form-container h2,
.contact-info-container h2 {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 28px;
}

.contact-form-container h2::after,
.contact-info-container h2::after {
    display: none;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--light-color);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
}

.submit-btn {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: #e55a2b;
}

.form-status {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: none;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.success-message {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.contact-info-container {
    padding: 0;
}

.info-block {
    background: var(--light-color);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.info-block h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.info-block p {
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.info-block a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.social-links {
    border: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.map-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--light-color);
}

.map-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.map-section iframe {
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.faq-section {
    background: white;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-item p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .top-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .hero {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    section h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    }

    .service-detail {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .page-header {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .header-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo h1 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .nav-menu a {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .hero {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    section h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .cta-button,
    .cta-button-white {
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .service-card h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .team-member img {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
}

/* ========================================= */
/*      MODERN ABOUT PAGE REDESIGN 2026      */
/* ========================================= */

.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.65), rgba(0,0,0,0.65)), url('images/photo-1542744173-8e7e53415bb0.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.about-hero .subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.content-wrapper.centered {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.philosophy-section h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #052a2d;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.philosophy-text p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5c66;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Founder Showcase */
.founder-showcase {
    padding: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.founder-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    background: white;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Clean look, no shadow or minimal */
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .founder-image-col { text-align: center; }
}

.founder-image-col img {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border: 8px solid #ffffff;
}

.founder-text-col {
    padding-top: 10px;
    position: relative;
}

.founder-text-col h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #052a2d;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    
}

.founder-message p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5c66; /* Matching other text */
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.founder-details {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.founder-details .name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #052a2d;
}

.founder-details .title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.email-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: #666;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.credentials-list {
    margin-top: 30px;
    background: #fcfcfc;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.credentials-list h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #333;
}

.credentials-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.credentials-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.credentials-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--accent-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Experience & Mission */
.experience-mission-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.dual-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

.info-block h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.info-block h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 200px;
}

.experience-points li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.mission-tagline {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid #eee;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-overview {
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
    background: #fafafa;
}

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

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

.service-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}

.service-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.service-card-modern h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #222;
}

.service-card-modern p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.mini-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.mini-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.mini-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #ccc;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* CTA Modern */

.cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}


.quote-mark {
    font-family: serif;
    font-size: 80px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: -20px;
    display: block;
}
.quote-mark::before {
    content: '“';
}
.credentials-list li::before {
    content: '•' !important;
}

/* Updated Founder Card Style for Clarity */
.founder-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .founder-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

.founder-image-col img {
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.founder-message p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5c66;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-style: normal; /* Removed italics for better readability */
}

/* Remove gradient background to prevent color banding issues */
.founder-showcase {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.image-wrapper {
    padding-top: 70px;
}

.image-wrapper { padding-top: 0 !important; }
.about-hero { height: auto !important; padding: 100px 0; }


/* ===== WHO WE ARE ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.section-label {
    background: rgba(184, 155, 94, 0.08); /* Light Gold Background */
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 155, 94, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.section-label:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 155, 94, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.philosophy-section h2 {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.philosophy-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.6;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Lead paragraph emphasized */
.philosophy-text p:first-child {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #2c3e50;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ========================================= */
/*      SERVICES PAGE REDESIGN 2026          */
/* ========================================= */

.services-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('images/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.services-hero h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.services-hero .subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.services-detailed-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: white;
}

.intro-text-modern {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a5c66;
}

.service-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.service-row.reverse {
    direction: rtl; /* Simple way to swap grid columns visual order */
}

.service-row.reverse .service-text {
    direction: ltr; /* Reset text direction inside */
}

.service-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
    .service-row.reverse { direction: ltr; }
    .service-image { order: -1; }
}

.service-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.service-text h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #052a2d;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.service-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.service-lead {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.service-benefits li {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 25px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-benefits li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Process Section Modern */
.process-section-modern {
    background: #fafafa;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.process-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.process-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.process-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

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

.p-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.process-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #222;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-benefits li::before { content: '→' !important; }

/* ===== MOBILE MENU & RESPONSIVE STYLES ===== */

/* Global Responsive Images */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Menu Toggle Button (Hamburger) */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 5px;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--dark-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Breakpoint */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Top Bar Adjustments */
    .top-bar-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .top-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Navbar Adjustments */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
    }
    
    /* Toggle Animation */
    .menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    .menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 30px 0;
        gap: 25px;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        transform: translateY(-150%);
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        z-index: 999;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: all;
    }
    
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .logo-img {
        height: 50px;
    }
}

/* Site-wide Responsive Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Founders Card Reverse on Mobile */
    .founder-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .founder-text-col {
        order: 2;
    }
    .founder-image-col {
        order: 1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Service Grid to 1 Column */
    .services-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .dual-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    /* Adjust Section Padding */
    section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .hero-modern h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    /* Process Timeline Mobile */
    .process-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .process-timeline::before {
        display: none; /* Hide line on mobile */
    }
    
    .process-card {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0 !important; /* Reset staggered margins */
    }

    /* Alternate Service Row Mobile */
    .service-row, .service-row.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .service-row .service-image {
        order: -1;
        height: 250px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    h1 { font-size: 28px !important; }
    h2 { font-size: 24px !important; }
    h3 { font-size: 20px !important; }
}

/* Submit button loader */
.submit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
}
.submit-btn .btn-spinner {
    display: none;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-top-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.submit-btn.loading .btn-spinner {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
.submit-btn .btn-text { display: inline-block; }
.submit-btn.loading .btn-text { opacity: 0.8; }

@keyframes spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Intro paragraph on Services page */
.intro-text-modern {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 30px auto 40px;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,151,178,0.03), rgba(0,0,0,0));
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    font-style: normal;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {
    .intro-text-modern {
        margin: 22px 0 28px;
        padding: 18px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}