body {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  color: #333;
}
/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE TOP HEADER STYLES START
   ============================ */

.top-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #1e3a5f; /* lighter navy for contrast */
  color: #CBB26A;            /* grey-orange accent */
  padding: 0.4rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.top-header .contact-info span {
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.top-header .contact-info i {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent for icons */
}

.top-header .social-icons a {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin-left: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.top-header .social-icons a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .top-header .contact-info {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE TOP HEADER STYLES END
   ============================ */


/* Header */
header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* stack nav and utilities vertically */
  background-color: #0b1a33; /* navy */
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

header nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
}

.logo {
  height: 50px;
}

/* Navigation */
.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* grey-orange accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #303957; /* highlight color */
}

/* Hamburger menu */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: #0b1a33;
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 0;
    width: 200px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #CBB26A;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE HERO BANNER STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner with background image */
.hero-banner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.hero-banner h1,
.hero-banner p,
.hero-banner button {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-banner h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.hero-banner p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
#exploreTribasys {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
#exploreTribasys:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
#exploreTribasys:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #A68043;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE HERO BANNER STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE ABOUT PREVIEW STYLES START
   ============================ */

.about-preview {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* ensures responsiveness */
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.about-preview .text-block {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.about-preview .text-block h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.about-preview .text-block p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-preview .btn-primary {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.about-preview .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.about-preview .image-block {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-preview .image-block img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-preview .image-block img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-preview {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-preview .text-block,
  .about-preview .image-block {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE ABOUT PREVIEW STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE TRIBASYS HIGHLIGHT STYLES START
   ============================ */

.tribasys-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* responsive stacking */
  background-color: #fff;
}

.tribasys-highlight .text-block {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.tribasys-highlight .text-block h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.tribasys-highlight .text-block p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tribasys-highlight .btn-primary {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.tribasys-highlight .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.tribasys-highlight .image-block {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  text-align: center;
}

.workflow-diagram {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.workflow-diagram:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tribasys-highlight {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .tribasys-highlight .text-block,
  .tribasys-highlight .image-block {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE TRIBASYS HIGHLIGHT STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE QUICK LINKS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.quick-links {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.quick-links h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.links-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.link-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 250px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.link-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #C6AD68; /* subtle metallic beige highlight */
}

.link-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent for icons */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.link-card h3 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.link-card p {
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.link-card .btn-primary {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.link-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .links-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .link-card {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE QUICK LINKS STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   WHO WE HELP SECTION START
   ============================ */

.who-we-help {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.who-we-help h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Grid layout for cards */
.help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Individual cards */
.help-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.help-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Card headings */
.help-card h3 {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Card lists */
.help-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.help-card li {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #444;
}

/* Links inside cards */
.help-card a {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #0b1a33;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.help-card a:hover {
  color: #A68043;
}

/* ============================
   ICON ANIMATIONS
   ============================ */

.icon-bounce {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.icon-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  40% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  60% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ============================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-we-help {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .who-we-help h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .help-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .help-card li {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
/* ============================
   WHO WE HELP SECTION END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE IMPACT METRICS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.impact-metrics {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.impact-metrics h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metric {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.metric.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.metric i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #CBB26A; /* grey-orange accent for numbers */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric p {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .metric {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE IMPACT METRICS STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE CTA BANNER STYLES START
   ============================ */

.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1a33, #1e3a5f); /* navy gradient */
  color: white;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: #CBB26A; /* grey-orange accent */
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

#btnDemoFooter {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

#btnDemoFooter:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68; /* lighter metallic beige */
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

#btnDemoFooter:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze focus */
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .cta-banner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  #btnDemoFooter {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE CTA BANNER STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE FEATURED PROJECTS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.featured-projects {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.featured-projects h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.project-slide {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease;
}

.project-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

.project-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.8); /* navy overlay */
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent text */
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.project-slide.active .overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-controls {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.carousel-controls button {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.carousel-controls button:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.carousel-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.dot {
  height: 12px;
  width: 12px;
  margin: 0 5px;
  background-color: #ccc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dot.active {
  background-color: #CBB26A;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.dot:hover {
  background-color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}

/* Animation for smooth fade */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .overlay p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE FEATURED PROJECTS STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE FOOTER STYLES START
   ============================ */

footer {
  background-color: #0b1a33; /* navy background */
  color: #CBB26A;           /* grey-orange accent text */
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  border-top: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze separator line */
}

footer p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

footer .social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

footer .social-icons a {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

footer .social-icons img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(0.8); /* makes icons match palette */
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

footer .social-icons a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

footer .social-icons a:hover img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(0.6) sepia(1) hue-rotate(20deg) saturate(3); /* bronze hover tint */
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  footer {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  footer p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  footer .social-icons img {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
}

/* ============================
   INDEX PAGE FOOTER STYLES END
   ============================ */



/* Utilities row */
.header-utilities {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #1e3a5f;
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #A68043;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.cta-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-header button {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.cta-header button:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.cta-header button:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #A68043;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.tools {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.lang-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  background-color: #0b1a33;
}

.lang-wrapper i {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.lang-wrapper:hover i {
  color: #C6AD68;
}

.lang-switcher {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #CBB26A;
  font-weight: bold;
  outline: none;
}

.search-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.search-wrapper i {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-wrapper:hover i {
  color: #C6AD68;
}

.search-bar {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #CBB26A;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  width: 180px;
}

.search-bar:focus {
  border-bottom: 2px solid #A68043;
}

/* Auth links */
.auth-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.auth-links a {
  color: #CBB26A;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.auth-links a:hover {
  color: #A68043;
}

.auth-links a + a {
  border-left: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-utilities {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-header button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .tools {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .auth-links {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .search-bar {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner for About Page */
.about-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/about-banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.about-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.about-hero h1 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE STORY STYLES START
   ============================ */

.about-story {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* responsive stacking */
  background-color: #fff;
}

.story-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.story-text h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.story-text p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.story-founder {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  text-align: center;
}

.story-founder img {
  max-width: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.story-founder img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-founder h3 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.story-founder p {
  color: #CBB26A; /* grey-orange accent for role */
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-story {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .story-text, .story-founder {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .story-founder img {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE STORY STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE MISSION & VISION STYLES START
   ============================ */

.mission-vision {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* responsive stacking */
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.mission-vision .card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.mission-vision .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #C6AD68; /* metallic beige highlight */
}

.mission-vision .card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mission-vision .card h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.mission-vision .card p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .mission-vision .card {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE MISSION & VISION STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE CORE VALUES STYLES START
   ============================ */

.core-values {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.core-values h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.value {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.value:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #C6AD68; /* metallic beige highlight */
}

.value i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value p {
  color: #444;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .values-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .value {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE CORE VALUES STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE TEAM STYLES START
   ============================ */

.team {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.team h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.team-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-grid img {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%; /* circular portraits */
  border: 3px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team-grid img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-grid img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }
}

/* ============================
   ABOUT PAGE TEAM STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE HERO STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner for Solutions Page */
.solutions-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/solutions-banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.solutions-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.solutions-hero h1,
.solutions-hero p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.solutions-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.solutions-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .solutions-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .solutions-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .solutions-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE HERO STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE MODULES STYLES START
   ============================ */

.modules {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.modules h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.module-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.module-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none; /* remove underline for links */
  color: inherit; /* keep text consistent */
}

.module-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #C6AD68; /* metallic beige highlight */
}

.module-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.module-card h3 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.module-card p {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .module-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .module-card {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE MODULES STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE WORKFLOW STYLES START
   ============================ */

.workflow {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.workflow h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.workflow img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.workflow img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .workflow {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .workflow h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .workflow h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE WORKFLOW STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE IMPACT METRICS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.impact-metrics {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.impact-metrics h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metric {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.metric.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.metric i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #CBB26A; /* grey-orange accent for numbers */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric p {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .metric {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE IMPACT METRICS STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   WHO WE HELP SECTION
   ============================ */

.who-we-help {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.who-we-help h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.help-block {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.help-block h3 {
  color: #A68043;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.help-block p {
  margin: 0.8rem 0;
  color: #444;
}

.help-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #0b1a33;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.help-link:hover {
  color: #A68043;
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .who-we-help {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .who-we-help h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .help-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .help-card li {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
/* ============================
   WHO WE HELP SECTION END
   ============================ */

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE CTA STYLES START
   ============================ */

.cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1a33, #1e3a5f); /* navy gradient */
}

.cta button {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  margin: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.cta button:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68; /* lighter metallic beige */
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.cta button:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze focus */
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .cta button {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
  }
}

/* ============================
   SOLUTIONS PAGE CTA STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE HERO STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner for Projects Page */
.projects-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/projects-banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.projects-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.projects-hero h1,
.projects-hero p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.projects-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.projects-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .projects-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .projects-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE HERO STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE MAP STYLES START
   ============================ */

.map-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.map-section h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

#map {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #map {
    height: 350px;
  }
}

/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE MAP STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE CORE PROJECTS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.core-projects {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.core-projects h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.projects-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.project-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 2px solid #C6AD68; /* metallic beige highlight */
}

.project-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-card h3 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.project-card p {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card .btn-primary {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.project-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .project-card {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE CORE PROJECTS STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE GALLERY STYLES START
   ============================ */

.gallery {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.gallery h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-grid img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-grid img {
    height: 150px;
  }
}

/* ============================
   PROJECTS PAGE GALLERY STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE HERO STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner for Testimonials Page */
.testimonials-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/testimonials-banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.testimonials-hero h1,
.testimonials-hero p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonials-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.testimonials-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .testimonials-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .testimonials-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE HERO STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL STYLES START
   ============================ */

.carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.testimonial {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.testimonial.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial h3 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy accent */
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Navigation dots */
.carousel-dots {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.carousel-dots span {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin: 0 5px;
  background: #CBB26A; /* bronze accent */
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.carousel-dots span.active {
  background: #A68043; /* darker bronze */
}

/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE VIDEO STYLES START
   ============================ */

.video-testimonials {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.video-testimonials h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.video-grid video {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.video-grid video:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE VIDEO STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE HERO STYLES START
   ============================ */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
  margin: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff; /* white text over banner */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBB26A; /* accent */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze hover */
}
.breadcrumbs span {
  color: #CBB26A;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}

/* Hero Banner for Contact Page */
.contact-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: url("assets/images/contact-banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 26, 51, 0.7); /* navy overlay for readability */
}
.contact-hero h1,
.contact-hero p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.contact-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .contact-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE HERO STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE FORM STYLES START
   ============================ */

.contact-form {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.contact-form h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.contact-form form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(166, 128, 67, 0.4);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form button {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.contact-form button:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-form {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-form h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE FORM STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE DETAILS STYLES START
   ============================ */

.contact-details {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.contact-details h2 {
  color: #0b1a33; /* navy heading */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.contact-details p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #444;
  margin: 0.8rem 0;
}

.contact-details strong {
  color: #A68043; /* bronze accent */
}

.contact-details a {
  color: #0b1a33;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: #C6AD68; /* lighter metallic beige */
}
/* ============================
   NAV CONTACT BUTTON STYLES START
   ============================ */

.nav-contact-btn {
  background-color: #0b1a33; /* navy */
  color: #CBB26A; /* bronze text */
  border: 1px solid #CBB26A;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.nav-contact-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: inherit; /* matches text color */
}

.nav-contact-btn:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68; /* lighter metallic beige */
  color: #0b1a33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.nav-contact-btn:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #A68043; /* bronze focus */
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================
   NAV CONTACT BUTTON STYLES END
   ============================ */
/* ============================
   CONTACT FORM SUCCESS POPUP STYLES
   ============================ */

.popup {
  display: none; /* hidden by default */
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 999;
}

.popup-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 400px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.popup-content h3 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.popup-content p {
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.popup-content button {
  background-color: #0b1a33;
  color: #CBB26A;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.popup-content button:hover {
  background-color: #C6AD68;
  color: #0b1a33;
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-details {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-details h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .contact-details p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================
   CONTACT PAGE DETAILS STYLES END
   ============================ */

/* Navigation Base */
.navbar {
  background: #0b1a33;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: #CBB26A;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #A68043;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  color: #0b1a33;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-width: 200px;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}
.dropdown-menu li {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  color: #0b1a33;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: #A68043;
}

/* Submenu */
.dropdown-sub {
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown-submenu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-width: 200px;
}
.dropdown-sub:hover .dropdown-submenu {
  display: block;
}

/*=============================================================Demo Hero Start===========================================================*/
.demo-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1a33, #A68043);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.demo-form {
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  text-align: center;
}

.demo-form h2 {
  color: #0b1a33;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.demo-form form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.demo-form input,
.demo-form select,
.demo-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.demo-form button {
  background: #A68043;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.demo-form button:hover {
  background: #0b1a33;
}
/*========================================================================Demo Hero end===============================================================*/