:root {
      --primary: #012169;
      --secondary: #4ECDC4;
      --accent: #FF6B6B;
      --light: #F8F9FA;
      --dark: #212529;
      --gray: #6C757D;
      --gradient: #012169;
      --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    * {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
	html {
     scroll-behavior: smooth; /* Enables smooth scrolling */
	 overflow-x: hidden;
}
    
    body {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      background-color: var(--light);
      color: var(--dark);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    
    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: #FFFFFFs;
    }
    
    h1 {
      font-size: 3.5rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

    
    p {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    
    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .btn {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 12px 30px;
      background: var(--primary);
      color: white;
      border-radius: 30px;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 2px solid var(--primary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
    
    .btn:hover {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--primary);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    
    .btn-secondary {
      background: var(--secondary);
      border-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    
    .btn-secondary:hover {
      color: var(--secondary);
    }
    
    .btn-accent {
      background: var(--accent);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    
    .btn-accent:hover {
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    
    /* Header Styles */
header {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: white;
  padding: 15px 0;
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: white;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.logo i {
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
/* Add site title next to logo */
.site-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 10px;
  color: white;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* Responsive adjustment for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-left: 8px;
  }
}


nav ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
}

nav ul li {
  margin-left: 30px;
}

/* Normal Nav Links */
nav ul li a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

/* Remove underline for buttons */
nav ul li a:not(.btn-nav):after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

nav ul li a:not(.btn-nav):hover:after {
  width: 100%;
}

nav ul li a:not(.btn-nav):hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Hamburger Icon */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive Navigation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: block;
  }

  nav ul.nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient);
    padding: 20px 0;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 999;
  }

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

  nav ul.nav-links li {
    margin: 15px 0;
  }

  .btn-nav {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 10px auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Header Buttons */
.btn-nav {
  padding: 4px 12px; /* Reduced vertical padding */
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem; /* Match or slightly exceed menu font size */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.4; /* Helps vertical centering */
  vertical-align: middle;
}


.login-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 2px solid white;
}

.login-btn:hover {
  background: white;
  color: #012169;
}
/* Search Bar Styling */
.search-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-search-form input {
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background-color: white;
  color: #012169;
  width: 160px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-search-form input::placeholder {
  color: #888;
}

.header-search-form input:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #01216950;
}

/* Responsive: make search bar full width */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .search-bar-item {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .header-search-form input {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
}


/* Login Page Styles */
.login-body {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #012169, #004b9b);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.login-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px; /* Increased from typical 400px */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.login-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin-top: 100px;
}

.login-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px; /* Increased from typical 400px */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}


.login-title {
  color: #012169;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}


.login-subtitle {
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.login-form .input-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.login-form label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #012169;
}

.login-form input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ccc;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.login-form input:focus {
  border-color: #012169;
}

.btn-login {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  background: #012169;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.btn-login:hover {
  background: #004b9b;
}

.signup-link {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
}

.signup-link a {
  color: #012169;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.signup-link a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Optional animation */
.slide-up {
  animation: slideUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

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

.home-link {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
}

.home-link a {
  color: #012169;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.home-link a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
/* Signup Page Styling */
.signup-body {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012169, #003366);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.signup-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin-top: 100px; /* 👈 Add this line to push content below the fixed header */
}



.signup-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #012169;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease;
}

.signup-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #012169;
}

.signup-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

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

.signup-form .input-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.signup-form .input-group input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.btn-signup {
  background-color: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-signup:hover {
  background-color: #003399;
}

.login-link,
.home-link {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.login-link a,
.home-link a {
  color: #012169;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.login-link a:hover,
.home-link a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.password-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.password-wrapper input {
  width: 100%;
  padding-right: 2.5rem; /* space for the toggle icon */
}

.toggle-password {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #1fa3b5; /* retained your brand blue */
}



    
    /* Hero Section */
.hero {
  background: url('hero_background.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: white;
  padding: 180px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* adjust opacity as needed */
  z-index: 1;
}

    
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 700px;
    }
    
    .hero p {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }
    
    .hero-btns {
      display: flex;
      gap: 15px;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .hero-image {
      position: absolute;
      right: -50px;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 45%;
      max-width: 600px;
      z-index: 1;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }
    
    /* Sections */
    section {
      padding: 20px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
  .section-header h2{
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
    
    .section-header h2:after {
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    
    .section-header p {
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      color: var(--gray);
    }

/* Sections Scrolling Top Margin */
#about, #services, #values, #contact{
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}	

/* Sliding Animations */
.slide-left,
.slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 1s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

/* Slide in from left (reduced distance to avoid overflow) */
.slide-left {
  transform: translateX(-50px);
}

/* Slide in from right (reduced distance to avoid overflow) */
.slide-right {
  transform: translateX(50px);
}

/* Show when in viewport */
.slide-left.show,
.slide-right.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}	
	
    
    /* About Section */
    .about-content {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 60px;
    }
    
    .about-text {
      flex: 1;
    }
 
    .about-section {
      background-color: #f0f4f9;
    } 
.about-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 500px; /* NEW: Prevents it from growing too tall */
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background: #f0f4f9;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 100%; /* Ensures full image fits within the container */
  border-radius: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}




/* Founder Section */
.founder-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

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

.founder-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.founder-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.founder-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 400px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.founder-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.founder-text h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.founder-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.founder-btn {
  background-color: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.founder-btn:hover {
  background-color: #0137a0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .founder-text, .founder-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .founder-text h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .founder-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* Slider Section */
.street-hub-slider-section {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0f4f9;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-photo-slider {
        height: 400px; /* Adjusted height for mobile */
    }
}	
    
    /* Services Section */
    .services {
      background-color: #dbe3ee;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
      gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .service-card {
      background: white;
      border-radius: 15px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    
    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    
    .service-icon {
      height: 180px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 4rem;
      color: white;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .service-icon:after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: #012169;
      z-index: -1;
    }
    
    .service-content {
      padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .service-content h3 {
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      color: var(--primary);
    }
    
    /* Values Section */
	    .values-section {
      background-color: #c0d0e4;
    }
    .values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .value-card {
      background: white;
      padding: 35px 30px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      text-align: center;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .value-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    
    .value-icon {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      background: #012169;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 25px;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: white;
    }
    
    .value-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
	
	
	

/* Leadership Excellence Section */
.leadership-section {
  background: url('72.jpeg') no-repeat center center/cover;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}
.section-title-leadership {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title-leadership::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.leadership-overlay {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.leadership-content {
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.leadership-content h2 {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.leadership-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.leadership-btn {
  background-color: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.leadership-btn:hover {
  background-color: #0137a0;
}


/* Executive Leadership Section */
.executive-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

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

.executive-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.executive-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.executive-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.executive-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.executive-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.executive-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.executive-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .executive-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .executive-text, .executive-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .executive-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .executive-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}



/* Culture Shift Section */
.culture-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #dbe3ee;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

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

.culture-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.culture-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.culture-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.culture-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.culture-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.culture-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.culture-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .culture-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .culture-text,
  .culture-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .culture-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .culture-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}



/* Numbers Section */
.numbers-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

.numbers-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color:#FFFFFF;
}

.numbers-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #dcdcdc;
}

.numbers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.number-card h3 {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.number-card p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #e0e0e0;
}


/* Thought Leadership Section */
.thought-section {
  padding: 40px 5px;
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

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

.thought-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.thought-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.thought-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.thought-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.thought-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.thought-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.thought-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thought-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .thought-text,
  .thought-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .thought-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .thought-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}


/* Community Forum Section */
.forum-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #dbe3ee;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

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

.forum-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.forum-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.forum-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.forum-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.forum-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.forum-text .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.forum-text .btn:hover {
  background: #0056b3;
}

.forum-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.forum-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .forum-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .forum-text,
  .forum-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .forum-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .forum-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}


/* Mid-page Banner Section */
.banner-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 70vh;
  background: url('banner1.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 80px 0; /* space before and after */
  border-radius: 0px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(1, 33, 105, 0.65); /* deep blue overlay */
  z-index: 1;
}

.banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.banner-content h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.banner-content p {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.banner-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ffffff; /* white button */
  color: #012169;      /* deep blue text */
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff; /* keep it sharp on blue background */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-btn:hover {
  background: #012169; /* blue background */
  color: #ffffff;      /* white text */
  border-color: #012169;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .banner-section {
    height: auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .banner-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

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

  .banner-btn {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
  }
}


/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background-color: #dbe3ee;
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
  content: '−';
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 20px;
}



/* African Legends Section */
.african-legends-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: #f0f4f9;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

.african-legends-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.african-legends-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #012169;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.african-legends-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.african-legends-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.african-legends-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #333;
}

.african-legends-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.african-legends-btn {
  background-color: #012169; /* Dark blue */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.african-legends-btn:hover {
  background-color: #0137a0; /* Lighter blue on hover */
}


.african-legends-image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  padding: 10px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.african-legends-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .african-legends-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .african-legends-text,
  .african-legends-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .african-legends-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .african-legends-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .african-legends-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .african-legends-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }
}


/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('newsletter-bg.webp'); /* Replace with your actual image */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-section .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(1, 33, 105, 0.7); /* dark blue overlay */
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: none;
  max-width: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form button {
  background-color: #012169;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background-color: #02114f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ========== Companies Section ========== */
.companies-section {
  padding: 60px 20px; /* slightly less vertical padding */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012169 0%, #013a8c 100%);
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 1400px;   /* keeps content from stretching too wide */
  margin: 0 auto;      /* center section */
}

.companies-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px; /* tighter spacing */
}

.companies-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.companies-section .section-header p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #e0e0e0;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Companies Grid */
.companies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr)); /* narrower columns */
  gap: 25px;              /* reduced gap so more logos fit in one frame */
  justify-items: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Company Card – simplified for “at-a-glance” view */
.company-card {
  background: none;       /* remove translucent box */
  border-radius: 0;       /* no rounded card */
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;       /* no shadow */
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 150px;       /* slightly smaller max so all fit */
}

.company-card img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 120px;       /* smaller logos for one-frame fit */
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .companies-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .companies-section .section-header p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .company-card img {
    max-width: 100px; /* smaller still on small screens */
  }
}






/* Join The Team Section */
.join-our-team-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('bottom_background.webp'); /* Replace with your image */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  height: 400px;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.join-our-team-section .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* dark overlay */
  z-index: 1;
}

.join-our-team-section .join-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.join-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
}


.join-our-team-section p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.join-btn {
  background-color: #012169;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.join-btn:hover {
  background-color: #02114f; /* slightly darker shade for hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
    
    /* Contact Section */
    .contact {
      background: #012169;
      color: white;
    }
    
    .contact h2 {
      color: white;
    }
    
    .contact h2:after {
      background: var(--secondary);
    }
    
    .contact-content {
      display: flex;
      gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
      flex: 1;
    }
    
    .contact-info p {
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      max-width: 500px;
    }
    
    .contact-details {
      margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .contact-item i {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-right: 15px;
      color: var(--secondary);
    }
    
    .social-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 15px;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .social-links a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 45px;
      height: 45px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      color: white;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .social-links a:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    
    .contact-form {
      flex: 1;
      background: white;
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    
    .contact-form h3 {
      color: var(--primary);
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--dark);
    }
    
    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      border: 1px solid #ddd;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--secondary);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.2);
    }
    
    .form-group textarea {
      min-height: 150px;
      resize: vertical;
    }
    
    /* Footer */
    footer {
      background: var(--dark);
      color: white;
      padding: 60px 0 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .footer-column h3 {
      color: var(--secondary);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-column h3:after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 50px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--secondary);
    }
    
    .footer-links {
      list-style: none;
    }
    
    .footer-links li {
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    .footer-links a {
      color: #adb5bd;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--secondary);
      padding-left: 5px;
    }
    
    .copyright {
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: #adb5bd;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      
      .hero-image {
        display: none;
      }
      
      .about-content {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      
      .contact-content {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
      }
      
      h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      
      nav ul {
        display: none;
      }
      
      .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: white;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      
      .hero {
        padding: 150px 0 80px;
      }
      
      section {
        padding: 80px 0;
      }
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }
      
      .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      
      .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
      }
    }
	
.nav-links {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}