@charset "UTF-8";

/*
==================================================================
  TABLE OF CONTENTS
==================================================================

1.  CORE SETUP & VARIABLES
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Font & Color Variables --------------------------------------------------------------
    - Fonts
    - Global Colors
    - Nav Menu Colors
    - Color Presets
    - Smooth scroll

2.  GENERAL & SHARED STYLES
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # General Styling & Shared Classes --------------------------------------------------------------
    - PHP Email Form Messages ------------------------------

3.  LAYOUT: HEADER, NAVIGATION & FOOTER
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Global Header --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Navigation Menu --------------------------------------------------------------
    - Navmenu - Desktop
    - Domain Expertise Megamenu - Desktop
    - More Details Dropdown - Desktop
    - Navmenu - Mobile
    - Domain Expertise Megamenu - Mobile
    - More Details Dropdown - Mobile
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Global Footer --------------------------------------------------------------
    - ============================================== Footer Styles ==============================================

4.  GLOBAL COMPONENTS & UTILITIES
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Preloader --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Global Sections --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Global Section Titles --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Scroll Top Button (Custom with Progress Indicator) --------------------------------------------------------------

5.  PAGE SECTIONS
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Featured Services Section (#featured-services) --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # About Section --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Professional Experience Section (#professional-experience) --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Skills Section --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Education & Certifications Section --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Professional Praise / Certifications Section --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Projects Highlights Section --------------------------------------------------------------
    - -------------------------------------------------------------- # Awards & Testimonials Section --------------------------------------------------------------

*/

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Font & Color Variables
# Help: https://bootstrapmade.com/color-system/
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Fonts */
:root {
  --default-font: "Roboto", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
  --heading-font: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
  --nav-font: "Open Sans", sans-serif;
}

/* Global Colors - The following color variables are used throughout the website. Updating them here will change the color scheme of the entire website */
:root {
  --background-color: #ffffff; /* Background color for the entire website, including individual sections */
  --default-color: #314862; /* Default color used for the majority of the text content across the entire website */
  --heading-color: #13447f; /* Color for headings, subheadings and title throughout the website */
  --accent-color: #065cc2; /* Accent color that represents your brand on the website. It's used for buttons, links, and other elements that need to stand out */
  --surface-color: #ffffff; /* The surface color is used as a background of boxed elements within sections, such as cards, icon boxes, or other elements that require a visual separation from the global background. */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff; /* Contrast color for text, ensuring readability against backgrounds of accent, heading, or default colors. */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: #314862; /* The default color of the main navmenu links - UPDATED */
  --nav-hover-color: #0b1e38; /* Applied to main navmenu links when they are hovered over or active - UPDATED */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for mobile navigation menu - UPDATED */
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for dropdown items that appear when hovering over primary navigation items - UPDATED */
  --nav-dropdown-color: #535d6b; /* Used for navigation links of the dropdown items in the navigation menu. - UPDATED */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #5c99ee; /* Similar to --nav-hover-color, this color is applied to dropdown navigation links when they are hovered over. - UPDATED */
}

/* Color Presets - These classes override global colors when applied to any section or element, providing reuse of the sam color scheme. */
.light-background {
  --background-color: #f8fbff; /* UPDATED */
  --surface-color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #065cc2;
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  --accent-color: #afcdf1;
  --surface-color: #2973cc;
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font);
}

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

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* PHP Email Form Messages
------------------------------*/
.php-email-form .error-message {
  display: none;
  background: #df1529;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .sent-message {
  display: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #059652;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .loading {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.php-email-form .loading:before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0 10px -6px 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-top-color: var(--surface-color);
  animation: php-email-form-loading 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes php-email-form-loading {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 15px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

.header .logo {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.header .logo img {
  max-height: 32px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.header .logo .site-title {
  font-size: 27px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.scrolled .header {
  box-shadow: 0px 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.scrolled .header {
  --background-color: #ffffff;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu > ul > li {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 15px 14px;
  }

  .navmenu > ul > li:last-child {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0 2px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu > ul > li > a:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    visibility: hidden;
    width: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out 0s;
  }

  .navmenu .active:before,
  .navmenu a:hover:before,
  .navmenu li:hover > a:before {
    visibility: visible;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus,
  .navmenu li:hover > a {
    color: var(--nav-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    visibility: hidden;
    left: 14px;
    top: 130%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul li {
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a i {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul .active:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul li:hover > a {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown:hover > ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown ul {
    top: 0;
    left: -90%;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown:hover > ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  /* Domain Expertise Megamenu - Desktop */
  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu {
    position: static;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu {
    display: none;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .desktop-megamenu {
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    top: 130%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu:hover > .desktop-megamenu {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation {
    width: 300px; 
    /* Width of the mega Menu */
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 97%);
    border-right: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    padding: 25px 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs {
    border: none;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 10px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    background: 0 0;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link:hover {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 94%);
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link.active i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link.active span {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link i {
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-navigation .nav-tabs .nav-item .nav-link span {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 30px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category h4 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link:hover {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
    transform: translateX(8px);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link:hover i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link i {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-color), transparent 20%);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    min-width: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link div {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link div span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .content-grid .expertise-category .initiative-list .initiative-link div small {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-color), transparent 40%);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: block;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 98%) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 25px;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info h5 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info p {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info .cta-btn {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info .cta-btn:hover {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info .cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .featured-banner .banner-content .banner-info .cta-btn i {
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category h5 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category p {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category .resource-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category .resource-link:hover {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category .resource-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .tab-content .strategic-vision-layout .vision-categories .vision-category .resource-link i {
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  /* More Details Dropdown - Desktop */
  .more-details-dropdown ul {
    min-width: 380px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-background-color), transparent 5%);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul li {
    min-width: auto;
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul li:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a {
    padding: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-item-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #7644ff 80%));
    background: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text .menu-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text .menu-description {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-color), transparent 40%);
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-left: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge.hot {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #ff5722, transparent 85%);
    color: #ff5722;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge.updates {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #4caf50, transparent 85%);
    color: #4caf50;
    min-width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-icon::before {
    opacity: 0.3;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 75%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-icon i {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 10%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-text .menu-title {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-text .menu-description {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color), transparent 30%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-badge {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-badge:not(.hot):not(.updates) {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 75%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-badge.hot {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #ff5722, transparent 75%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-badge.updates {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #4caf50, transparent 75%);
  }
}

/* Navmenu - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 9997;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px 20px 20px 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu a i:hover,
  .navmenu a:focus i:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .active i,
  .navmenu .active:focus i {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul ul {
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown > .dropdown-active {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.03);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 32px;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    margin-right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu > ul {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Domain Expertise Megamenu - Mobile */
  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .desktop-megamenu {
    display: none;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li a {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li a:hover {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li ul {
    padding: 0;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 97%);
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu li ul li a {
    padding-left: 35px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .navmenu .domain-expertise-megamenu .mobile-megamenu.dropdown-active {
    display: block;
  }

  /* More Details Dropdown - Mobile */
  .more-details-dropdown ul {
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul li:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a {
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-item-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #7644ff 80%));
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-icon i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text .menu-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-text .menu-description {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--nav-dropdown-color), transparent 40%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge {
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-left: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge.hot {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #ff5722, transparent 85%);
    color: #ff5722;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a .menu-badge.updates {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #4caf50, transparent 85%);
    color: #4caf50;
    min-width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 6px;
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:active,
  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul a:active .menu-text .menu-title,
  .more-details-dropdown ul a:hover .menu-text .menu-title {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul .active {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  }

  .more-details-dropdown ul .active .menu-title {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer .footer-top {
  padding-top: 50px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo {
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo img {
  max-height: 40px;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo .site-title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer .footer-about p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer .social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin-right: 10px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer .footer-links {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

.footer .footer-links ul i {
  padding-right: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

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

.footer .footer-contact p {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer .copyright {
  padding: 25px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .copyright p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer .copyright .site-title {
  font-weight: bold;
}

.footer .credits {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(50% - 30px);
  left: calc(50% - 30px);
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color) transparent var(--accent-color) transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 25px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.page-title h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li+li {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li+li::before {
  content: "/";
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  overflow: clip;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  section,
  .section {
    scroll-margin-top: 66px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 160px;
  height: 1px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 1px;
  margin: auto;
}

.section-title h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  margin: auto;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
        # Featured Services Section (#featured-services)
        --------------------------------------------------------------*/
        .featured-services {
            position: relative;
            padding-top: 100px;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .subtitle {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 94%);
            color: var(--accent-color);
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 26px;
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content h2 {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 600;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .featured-services .services-content h2 {
                font-size: 32px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .featured-services .services-content h2 {
                font-size: 28px;
            }
        }
        .featured-services .services-content p {
            font-size: 18px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .btn-consultation {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .btn-consultation span {
            margin-right: 8px;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .btn-consultation i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .btn-consultation:hover {
            background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%);
        }
        .featured-services .services-content .btn-consultation:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        .featured-services .services-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 380px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-end;
        }
        .featured-services .services-image img {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        .featured-services .services-image img:hover {
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(0);
        }
        .featured-services .services-image .image-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            z-index: 10;
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .featured-services .services-image .image-overlay {
                right: 0;
            }
        }
        .featured-services .services-image .image-overlay .badge-accredited {
            background: var(--accent-color);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            padding: 12px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        .featured-services .services-image .image-overlay .badge-accredited i {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
        .hero .feature-cards-wrapper {
            margin-top: -40px;
            padding-bottom: 40px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .featured-services .services-image {
                margin-top: 30px;
                height: 300px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }
        .featured-services .services-slider {
            position: relative;
            margin-top: 30px;
            margin-bottom:20px;
            padding-top: 30px;
            padding-bottom: 30px;
        }
        .featured-services .services-slider .swiper-wrapper {
            height: auto !important;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card {
            background-color: var(--surface-color);
            padding: 32px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.4s;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) 0px 1px 4px;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .icon-box {
            height: 70px;
            width: 70px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .icon-box i {
            font-size: 30px;
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .arrow-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            height: 40px;
            width: 40px;
            color: var(--accent-color);
            background-color: var(--surface-color);
            border-radius: 50%;
            transform: rotate(-45deg);
            position: absolute;
            right: -50px;
            top: -50px;
            transition: all 0.4s;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .content h4 {
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .content h4 a {
            color: var(--heading-color);
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .content p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .content .service-number {
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 76px;
            color: var(--accent-color);
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card .content .service-number::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 12px;
            height: 1px;
            width: 70px;
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .icon-box {
            background-color: var(--contrast-color);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .icon-box i {
            color: var(--accent-color);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .arrow-link {
            top: 16px;
            right: 16px;
            background-color: var(--contrast-color);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .content h4 a {
            color: var(--contrast-color);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .content p {
            color: var(--contrast-color);
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .content .service-number {
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            padding-left: 0;
        }
        .featured-services .service-card:hover .content .service-number::after {
            background-color: var(--contrast-color);
            left: 30px;
        }
        .featured-services .swiper-navigation {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }
        .featured-services .swiper-navigation button {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
            height: 56px;
            width: 56px;
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            font-size: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s;
            margin-right: 10px;
        }
        .featured-services .swiper-navigation button:last-child {
            margin-right: 0;
        }
        .featured-services .swiper-navigation button:hover {
            background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%);
        }
        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateY(-15px);
            }
        }
        /*
================================================================
  Equal Height Service Cards in Swiper
================================================================
  This ensures all visible service cards have the same height,
  aligning to the height of the tallest card.
*/
.featured-services .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex; /* Establishes a flex context for the slide itself */
}

/*
  This makes sure the card inside the slide takes up all the available space.
  You already have `height: 100%` on this, which is perfect,
  but we'll add `flex-grow: 1` to be extra robust.
*/
.featured-services .service-card {
  flex-grow: 1; /* Allows the card to grow and fill the slide's height */
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.about .journey-content h2 {
display: inline-block;
    background-color: 
 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 94%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 26px;
 font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.about .journey-content h3 {

  color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about .journey-content p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about .journey-content .timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.about .journey-content .timeline:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 3px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.about .journey-content .timeline .timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about .journey-content .timeline .timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about .journey-content .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -35px;
  top: 5px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .journey-content .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-content h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .journey-content .timeline .timeline-item .timeline-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about .profile-image-container {
  position: relative;
}

.about .profile-image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about .profile-image-container .mission-vision {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .mission,
.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .vision {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}

.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .mission h3,
.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .vision h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .mission h3:before,
.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .vision h3:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .mission p,
.about .profile-image-container .mission-vision .vision p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.about .core-values {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.about .core-values h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about .core-values .value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about .core-values .value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-color, #136ad5);
}

.about .core-values .value-card .value-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--accent-color, #136ad5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--contrast-color, #ffffff);
  font-size: 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.about .core-values .value-card:hover .value-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.about .core-values .value-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--heading-color, #223a58);
}

.about .core-values .value-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color, #394450), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.about .core-values .value-card .value-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about .core-values .value-card .value-icon i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Professional Experience Section (#professional-experience)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.experience-section .experience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.experience-section .experience-grid::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.experience-section .experience-item {
    position: relative;
}

.experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card {
    background-color: #edf6f2;
    transform: scale(1); /* Reset transform to be controlled by the link hover */
    border: 1px solid #009e5c;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.32) -5px 5px,
                rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.3) -10px 10px,
                rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.2) -15px 15px,
                rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.1) -20px 20px,
                rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.05) -25px 25px;
}

.experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card .experience-meta h3,
.experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card .experience-meta h4 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card .experience-body p,
.experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card .experience-body .experience-quote-icon {
    color: var(--default-color);
}

/* MODIFIED: Replaced invalid #experience ID with .experience-item class */
.experience-item .key-achievements {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: left;
    font-style: normal;
}

.experience-item .key-achievements ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.experience-item .key-achievements li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.experience-item .key-achievements li i {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: #009e5c;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.experience-section .experience-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-color);
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    height: 100%;
}

/* REMOVED: The old hover effect is now handled by the .experience-link styles below */
/*
.experience-section .experience-card:hover:not(.featured .experience-card) {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.0625em 0.0625em, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.125em 0.5em, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px 1px inset;
}
*/

.experience-section .experience-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.experience-section .experience-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.experience-section .experience-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 5px;
}

.experience-section .experience-meta {
    flex: 1;
}

.experience-section .experience-meta h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.experience-section .experience-meta h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.experience-section .experience-meta .time {
    color: var(--default-color);
}

.experience-section .experience-company-logo i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.experience-section .experience-body {
    position: relative;
}

.experience-section .experience-body .experience-quote-icon {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.experience-section .experience-body p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- ADDED: Styles for Clickable Experience Cards --- */
.experience-link {
  display: block; /* Makes the link fill the grid area */
  text-decoration: none; /* Removes the default underline */
  color: inherit; /* Ensures text inside inherits its color */
  border-radius: 16px; /* Match card radius for focus outline */
}

/* Apply a hover effect to the card when the link is hovered */
.experience-link:hover .experience-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  
}

/* On hover, give the featured card a slight lift but keep its special shadow */
.experience-link:hover .experience-item.featured .experience-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.25) -5px 13px, 
              rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.2) -10px 18px, 
              rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.15) -15px 23px, 
              rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.1) -20px 28px, 
              rgba(0, 158, 92, 0.05) -25px 33px;
}
/* --- End of Added Styles --- */


@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .experience-section .experience-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-grid::before {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-image {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-meta h3 {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .experience-section .experience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-item.featured .experience-card {
        box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.0625em 0.0625em, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.125em 0.5em, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px 1px inset;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-header {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-image {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    .experience-section .experience-company-logo i {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Skills Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.skills .skills-grid .skill-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 5%) 100%);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color) 30%));
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  gap: 15px;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-header i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-header h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-info .skill-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-info .skill-percentage {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #005c2e;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-bar .progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: #009e5c;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-item .skill-bar .progress-bar:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

.skills .skills-summary {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  height: fit-content;
  position: sticky;
  top: 20px;
  box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.0625em 0.0625em, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0px 0.125em 0.5em, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px 1px inset;
}

.skills .skills-summary h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.skills .skills-summary p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 15px;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color) 30%));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-circle i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 20px;
}



.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-info .stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-info .stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.skills .skills-summary .skills-badges h4 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.skills .skills-summary .skills-badges .badge-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.skills .skills-summary .skills-badges .badge-list .skill-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color) 20%));
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .skills .skills-summary {
    margin-top: 30px;
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .skills .skills-grid .skill-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .skills .skills-grid .skill-card .skill-header h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .skills .skills-summary {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-circle {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-circle i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .stat-item .stat-info .stat-number {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}



        /* Start of your specific button styles */
        .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .btn-explore-work {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none; /* Removes the default underline for links */
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .btn-explore-work i {
            margin-left: 8px; /* Adds space between text and icon */
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .btn-explore-work:hover {
            background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 15%); /* Darkens the button on hover */
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .skills .skills-summary .summary-stats .btn-explore-work:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px); /* Moves the icon to the right on hover */
        }

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Education & Certifications Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.education-certifications .intro-content {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.education-certifications .intro-content .section-heading {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--heading-color), var(--accent-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .education-certifications .intro-content .section-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.education-certifications .intro-content .section-description {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card:hover .metric-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color));
  transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card:hover .metric-icon-wrapper i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-header .metric-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-header .metric-icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-header .metric-value {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  line-height: 1;
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.education-certifications .metric-card .metric-info p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .education-certifications .education-details .education-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-features {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-features .feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-features .feature-item i {
  color: #009e5c;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-right: 1rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .education-features .feature-item span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta .cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta .cta-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color));
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta .cta-btn.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta .cta-btn.secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--heading-color);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-content .highlights-cta .cta-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: var(--heading-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 400px;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item.large {
  grid-row: 1/3;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item .gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item .gallery-overlay h5,
.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item .gallery-overlay h6 {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item .gallery-overlay h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item .gallery-overlay h6 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 200px);
    height: auto;
  }

  .education-certifications .education-details .education-gallery .gallery-grid .education-gallery-item.large {
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Professional Praise / Certifications Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.professional-praise .praise-card.certification-featured .praise-card-content {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  border: 1.3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
}

.professional-praise .praise-card.certification-featured .praise-card-content .quote-icon-container {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 75%);
}

.professional-praise .praise-card.certification-featured .praise-card-content .quote-icon-container i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Base styles for each certification card's content area */
.professional-praise .praise-card-content {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0%,
 color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 5%) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  /* Flexbox styles to enable equal height content alignment */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%; /* Ensures the content area fills the parent card */
}

.professional-praise .praise-card-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Card paragraph styling */
.professional-praise .praise-card-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Icon container at the top of the card */
.professional-praise .quote-icon-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.25rem;
  left: 2rem;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.professional-praise .quote-icon-container i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Footer details of the card */
.professional-praise .endorser-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto; /* KEY CHANGE: Pushes this element to the bottom of the flex container */
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.professional-praise .endorser-meta h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.professional-praise .endorser-meta .endorser-position {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 40%);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .professional-praise .praise-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .professional-praise .praise-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
  }

  .professional-praise .quote-icon-container {
    width: 2.25rem;
    height: 2.25rem;
    top: -1.125rem;
  }

  .professional-praise .quote-icon-container i {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }

  .professional-praise .endorser-details {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .professional-praise .endorser-meta h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .professional-praise .endorser-meta .endorser-position {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
}
/* Certifications Banner Styles */
     .certifications-banner {
            margin-top: 3rem;
            background-color: rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.08);
            background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(255, 255, 255) 0%, rgb(243, 247, 252) 100%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.2);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.15);
            color: var(--accent-color);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-icon i {
            font-size: 24px;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-content {
            flex: 1;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-content h5 {
            margin: 0 0 8px 0;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #2d3748;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-content p {
            margin: 0;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-btn {
            background: var(--accent-color);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            white-space: nowrap;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        
        .certifications-banner-btn:hover {
            transform: translateX(5px);
            color: var(--contrast-color);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.3);
            
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .certifications-banner {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 15px;
            }
            
            .certifications-banner-content {
                text-align: center;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .professional-praise {
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
        }
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Projects Highlights Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.project-highlights .project-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: rgba(50, 50, 93, 0.25) 0px 2px 5px -1px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0px 1px 3px -1px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-highlights .project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  box-shadow: rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.35) 0px 0px 0px 2px, rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.65) 0px 4px 6px -1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0px 1px 0px inset;
}

.project-highlights .project-content {
  padding: 40px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-highlights .project-meta {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.project-highlights .project-meta .project-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.project-highlights h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-highlights .project-card p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-highlights .project-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.project-highlights .project-features span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

.project-highlights .project-features span i {
  color: #009e5c;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.project-highlights .project-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-highlights .project-link:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.project-highlights .project-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-highlights .project-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.project-highlights .project-visual {
  height: 300px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-highlights .project-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.project-highlights .project-visual .visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 10%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.project-highlights .project-visual .visual-overlay i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 24px;
}

.project-highlights .project-card:hover .project-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .project-highlights .project-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .project-highlights .project-visual {
    height: 200px;
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .project-highlights .project-content {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .project-highlights h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/* Button Highling Updated */
.project-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(255, 255, 255) 5%, color(srgb 0.951176 0.968039 0.988039) 100%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.4);
    box-shadow: rgba(60, 64, 67, 0.3) 0px 1px 2px 0px, rgba(60, 64, 67, 0.15) 0px 1px 3px 1px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.project-link:hover {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(250, 252, 255) 0%, color(srgb 0.901176 0.938039 0.988039) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(6, 92, 194, 0.7);
    color: #0d47a1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 14px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.15), 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.project-link:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.project-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Awards & Testimonials Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.awards-testimonials {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 2%) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color) 30%));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item:hover .testimonial-header img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-item:hover .quote-icon {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-header {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 30px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 3%) 0%, var(--surface-color) 100%);
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-header img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 15%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: rgba(60, 64, 67, 0.3) 0px 1px 2px 0px, rgba(60, 64, 67, 0.15) 0px 1px 3px 1px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-header .rating {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-header .rating i {
  color: #ffc107;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body {
  padding: 0 30px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body p::before,
.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body p::after {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-family: serif;
  position: absolute;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body p::before {
  top: -5px;
  left: -10px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-body p::after {
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -5px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-footer {
  padding: 20px 30px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-footer h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-footer span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.awards-testimonials .testimonial-footer .quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 25px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-navigation {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-prev,
.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-next {
  position: static;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  margin: 0 10px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--heading-color) 20%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-prev::after,
.awards-testimonials .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-pagination {
  position: static;
  margin-top: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.awards-testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header {
    padding: 25px 25px 15px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-body,
  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer {
    padding-left: 25px;
    padding-right: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header {
    padding: 20px 20px 10px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header .rating i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-body {
    padding: 0 20px 15px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer {
    padding: 15px 20px 20px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 15px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .swiper-button-prev,
  .awards-testimonials .swiper-button-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .swiper-button-prev::after,
  .awards-testimonials .swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-slider {
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header {
    padding: 15px 15px 10px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-header img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-body {
    padding: 0 15px 10px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer {
    padding: 10px 15px 15px;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-footer .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .awards-testimonials .swiper-navigation {
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button (Custom with Progress Indicator)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 85%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  
  /* Default state: Hidden */
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  
  /* Smooth transition for appearing/disappearing */
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* This rule is added by JavaScript when you scroll down */
.scroll-top.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  line-height: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.scroll-top .progress-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.scroll-top .progress-circle path {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 10;
  /* The stroke-dasharray value will be set by JS */
}

/* Hover state styles */
.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.scroll-top:hover i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/* Responsive styles for larger screens */
@media (min-width: 426px) {
  .scroll-top {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
  }

  .scroll-top i {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .scroll-top .progress-circle path {
    stroke-width: 12;
  }
}

  /*
  ==============================================
  Footer Styles
  ==============================================
  */

  /* --- General Footer Structure --- */
  .footer {
    color: var(--default-color);
    background: var(--background-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 30px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  /* --- Top Section: Brand & Links (Zone 1) --- */
  .footer .footer-brand .logo .sitename {
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .footer .footer-brand .tagline {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
    /* Controls tagline text wrapping for better readability */
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .footer .social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  }

  .footer .social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid h5 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid ul li a {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 10px;
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid ul li a::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; opacity: 0; transition: all 0.3s ease; color: var(--accent-color); }
  .footer .footer-links-grid ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent-color); padding-left: 16px; }
  .footer .footer-links-grid ul li a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }


  /* --- Middle Section: CTA & Newsletter Band (Zone 2) --- */
  .footer .light-background-cta {
    padding: 60px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 96%), var(--surface-color) 80%);
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px -5px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .footer .light-background-cta .cta-title {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .footer .light-background-cta .cta-text {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Ensures the CTA paragraph text is centered within its centered container */
  .footer .cta-section .cta-text {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  /* Newsletter subscription form styles */
  .footer .subscribe-form { background: var(--contrast-color); padding: 6px 8px; border-radius: 50px; border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%); box-shadow: 0 5px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%); position: relative; max-width: 450px; }
  .footer .subscribe-form .form-control { border: none; background: transparent; padding-left: 15px; color: var(--default-color); box-shadow: none; }
  .footer .subscribe-form .form-control:focus { box-shadow: none; }

  /* Combined style for 'Subscribe' and 'Get in Touch' buttons for consistency */
  .footer .subscribe-form .btn-subscribe,
  .footer .cta-section .btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.5;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .footer .subscribe-form .btn-subscribe:hover,
  .footer .cta-section .btn-cta:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), black 10%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* --- Bottom Bar: Copyright & Legal (Zone 3) --- */
  .footer .footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 0; /* No margin needed as the CTA band border provides separation */
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .footer .footer-bottom p { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%); margin: 0; }
  .footer .footer-bottom .sitename { color: var(--heading-color); font-weight: 500; }
  .footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a { text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%); transition: color 0.3s; }
  .footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-color); text-decoration: underline; }

  /*
  ==============================================
  Responsive Media Queries
  ==============================================
  */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer .footer-links-grid {
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer { padding: 60px 0 0; }
    .footer .social-links { justify-content: center; }
    .footer .footer-brand, .footer .footer-links-grid { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; text-align: center; }
    .footer .legal-links { order: -1; }
    .footer .cta-section { margin-top: 40px; }
  }