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

body {
  font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

/* ================= HEADER ================= */
.site-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;  /* ADD THIS LINE */
}

.logo img {
  height: 56px;
}

/* NAV */
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 32px;
}

.main-nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0d1b2a;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
}

/* CTA */
.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #1e40af;
}

.btn-highlight {
  border: 3px solid #facc15;
  color: #facc15;
}

.btn-highlight:hover {
  background: #facc15;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

/* MENU TOGGLE */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 88px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1b2a, #08121d);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero p {
  color: #e5e5e5;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-benefits {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #facc15;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================= FADE IN ================= */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: all 1s ease;
}

.fade-in.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.9s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 1.2s; }

/* ================= WHY CHOOSE ================= */
.why-choose {
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.why-choose h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.why-icon {
  min-width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #38bdf8;
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: none;           /* hidden by default */
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .main-nav.active {
    display: block;          /* shown when JS adds active */
  }

  .main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}


/* 👇 ADD THIS */
  .help-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

/* ================= SERVICES ================= */
.services {
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.services-header p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.service-card {
  border: 2px solid #888;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background: #fff;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-link {
  color: #0047ff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.services-cta {
  margin-top: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================= WHO WE HELP ================= */
.who-we-help {
  padding: 90px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1b2a, #08121d);
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.who-we-help h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.help-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.help-card {
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.help-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0d1b2a;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ===============================
   WHO THIS IS FOR – FREELANCER STYLE
================================ */

.who-this-is-for {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top,
    #0c1b2a 0%,
    #081421 60%,
    #050d16 100%
  );
  text-align: center;
}

.who-this-is-for h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.who-subtext {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* GRID */
.who-this-is-for-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* CARDS */
.who-item {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: default;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* PROFESSIONAL HOVER */
.who-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-this-is-for-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .who-this-is-for {
    padding: 70px 16px;
  }

  .who-this-is-for h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .who-this-is-for-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .who-item {
    max-width: 340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ================= PROCESS SECTION ================= */

.process-section {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: #e6f6ff;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  color: #000000;
}

.process-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.process-grid {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.process-step {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d4cff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 2px solid #1d4cff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #000000;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555555;
}

/* Hover effect */
.process-card:hover {
  background: #1d4cff;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.process-card:hover h3,
.process-card:hover p,
.process-card:hover .process-step {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================= TESTIMONIALS ================= */

.testimonials {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  color: #000000;
}

/* GRID */
.testimonials-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.testimonial-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 2px solid #333333;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* TEXT */
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: #000000;
}

/* AUTHOR */
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-author img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.testimonial-author span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555555;
}

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 70px 16px;
  }

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

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
}

/* ================= FAQ SECTION ================= */

.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 5%;
  background: #e6f6ff;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  color: #000000;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.faq-item {
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #000000;
}

.faq-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555555;
}

/* Hover */
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

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

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
.site-footer {
  background: #0d2a3a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 5% 30px;
  font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

/* BRAND */
.footer-brand img {
  max-width: 170px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 360px;
}

/* COLUMNS */
.footer-column h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-column a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-column a:hover {
  color: #facc15;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* CONTACT EMAIL */
.footer-email a {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-email a:hover {
  color: #facc15;
}

/* SOCIAL ICONS (images) */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-socials a img[src*="youtube"] {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.footer-socials a img[src*="upwork"] {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.footer-socials a img[src*="tiktok"] {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: #facc15;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.footer-socials a:hover img {
  filter: none; /* keep original colors */
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  grid-column: 1 / -1;   /* NEW */
  width: 100%;           /* NEW */
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #facc15;
}

/* RESPONSIVE FOOTER */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 60px 20px 25px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-socials {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Banner Section Styles */
.banner {
  background-color: #0d1b2a; /* dark blue background */
  color: #ffffff;           /* white text */
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 20px;
}

.banner h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.banner p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

.funnel-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.funnel-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;   /* ensures vertical alignment with text */
  gap: 16px;             /* space between icon and text */
}

.icon-box {
  width: 72px;           /* larger container */
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eaf4ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;        /* prevents shrinking beside text */
}

.icon-box img {
  width: 48px;           /* larger icon */
  height: 48px;
}


.description {
  margin: 20px 0;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-list li {
  padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-list li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #007bff;
}

.ideal-box {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fafafa;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #4f46e5;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.funnel-graphic img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .funnel-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Ideal For box */
.ideal-box {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffeef2;   /* light pink background */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #2563eb;   /* professional blue */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1e40af;   /* darker blue on hover */
  color: #e6e6e6;        /* softer text color */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === Funnel section overrides (scoped, non-breaking) === */
.funnel-section .title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.funnel-section .icon-box {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eaf4ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.funnel-section .icon-box img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

/* Ideal For box — match attached image */
.funnel-section .ideal-box {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffeef2; /* light pink */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

/* CTA button — professional blue with hover */
.funnel-section .cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #2563eb;   /* blue */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.funnel-section .cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1e40af;   /* darker blue */
  color: #e6e6e6;        /* softer text */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===============================
   OTHER RELATED SERVICES
   =============================== */

.related-services {
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.related-services h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* GRID */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

/* CARD */
.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #8a8a8a;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ICON */
.service-card .icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #eef5ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-card .icon-box img {
  width: 32px;
  height: auto;
}

/* TITLE */
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

/* LINK */
.service-card a {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #5b2dff;
}

.service-card a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Section wrapper */
.related-services {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background-color: #0073e6; /* bright blue */
  font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: #222;
}

/* Grid layout */
.services-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Card styling */
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Bigger icon box for readability */
.service-card .icon-box {
  width: 100px;   /* increase container size */
  height: 100px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Scale the image inside */
.service-card .icon-box img {
  width: 90px;        /* fixed size for consistency */
  height: 90px;
  object-fit: contain; /* keeps proportions */
}

/* Titles */
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #333;
}

/* Description */
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Button */
.service-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0073e6;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-btn:hover {
  color: #005bb5;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background-color: #ffcc00; /* bright yellow background */
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Inner wrapper */
.cta-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Title */
.cta-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Subtitle */
.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Button */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #003366; /* dark blue */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #001f4d; /* darker blue on hover */
}

/* ================= HERO SECTION ================= */
.hero {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #0E2A3B;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero p {
  color: #e6edf3;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* FORCE hero height correction */
section.hero {
  padding-top: 80px !important;
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  min-height: unset !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

.case-study {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 80px auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.case-label {
  color: #28a9e0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.case-left h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  margin: 10px 0 5px;
}

.case-subtitle {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.case-left h5 {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #777;
}

.case-desc {
  margin: 20px 0 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

.case-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #45c0e6;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.case-big {
  background: #3cc54a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 50px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.case-big span {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.case-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-box {
  border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box span {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #6ec1e4;
}

.stat-box p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #666;
}

/* ================= CASE STUDY CUSTOMIZATIONS ================= */

/* Specific background colors for each case-big */
.case-study-container .case-study:nth-of-type(1) .case-big {
  background-color: #3cc54a; /* green */
}

.case-study-container .case-study:nth-of-type(2) .case-big {
  background-color: #3498db; /* blue */
}

.case-study-container .case-study:nth-of-type(3) .case-big {
  background-color: #f1c40f; /* yellow */
  color: #000; /* better contrast on yellow */
}

/* Professional hover effect for case study buttons */
.case-btn {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.case-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: #1e40af; /* slightly darker on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

body {
  background-color:  #eeeeee;
}

.results-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #ffffff; /* ✅ added */
}

.results-section h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.results-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.result-card {
  border: 2px solid #27a9e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 300px;
  padding: 35px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.result-card .icon {
  background-color: #27a9e1;
  color: white;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.result-card h3 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.result-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
}

.cta-section {
  background-color: #ffd800; /* bold yellow */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #000000;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* BUTTON */
.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #0d1b2a; /* dark navy */
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* PROFESSIONAL HOVER EFFECT */
.cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ACTIVE (CLICK) STATE */
.cta-button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-simple {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-simple p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.result-card .icon img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* === FORCE ICON IMAGES TO FILL BACKGROUND === */
.results-section .icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent; /* remove blue bg influence */
}

.results-section .icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* fills container */
  display: block;
}

/* ================= ABOUT PAGE HERO ADJUSTMENTS ================= */
/* Only applies to the About page */
body.about-page .hero-simple {
  padding: 60px 20px;       /* smaller top/bottom spacing */
  min-height: 50vh;         /* reduces overall hero height */
}

body.about-page .hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: 2rem;          /* smaller heading */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

body.about-page .hero-simple p {
  font-size: 1rem;          /* smaller paragraph text */
}

/* ================= ABOUT PAGE HERO FIX ================= */
body.about-page .hero-simple {
  padding: 60px 20px;    /* smaller hero height */
  min-height: 300px;      /* fixed minimum height */
  text-align: center;
}

body.about-page .hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: 3rem !important;      /* fixed heading size */
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

body.about-page .hero-simple p {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;    /* fixed paragraph size */
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================= ABOUT PAGE HERO FIX ================= */
body.about-page .hero-simple {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;  /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;      /* horizontal centering */
  padding: 60px 20px;       /* smaller hero height */
  min-height: 300px;        /* fixed minimum height */
  text-align: center;
}

body.about-page .hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: 3rem !important;   /* fixed heading size */
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

body.about-page .hero-simple p {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* fixed paragraph size */
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===============================
   MISSION + CORE VALUES
================================ */

.mission-section {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Mission ---------- */

.mission-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.mission-card {
  border: 2px solid #bdbdbd;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  background: #fff;
}

.mission-card h2 {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mission-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mission-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.mission-visual img {
  max-width: 220px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mission-visual h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Core Values ---------- */

.core-values {
  margin-top: 120px;
}

.core-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.core-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.core-card {
  border: 2px solid #bdbdbd;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;

  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.core-card h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.core-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
}

/* Professional hover */
.core-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ---------- Fade In ---------- */

.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mission-container,
  .core-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .core-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   WHY CLIENTS VALUE
================================ */

.value-section {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: #f4f4f4; /* light professional grey */
}

.value-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

/* Grid layout */
.value-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
}

/* List styling */
.value-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.value-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #6b6b6b;
  margin-bottom: 34px;

  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Check icon */
.check-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid #2f8fc1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #2f8fc1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;

  transition:
    background 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Subtle hover */
.value-list li:hover {
  color: #000;
}

.value-list li:hover .check-icon {
  background: #2f8fc1;
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

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

  .value-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

.stats-section {
  background-color: #FFC107; /* golden yellow */
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
  flex: 1 1 150px;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.stat-card h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #000;
}

.stat-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000;
}

.cta-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #000;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-primary-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2F3BD6; /* vibrant blue */
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.btn-primary-cta:hover {
  background-color: #1a26a8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ================= CASE STUDY COUNTER ANIMATION ================= */
.case-big span {
  counter-reset: stat-counter 0;
}

.case-big span[data-target] {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

/* Optional: smooth number animation for appearance */
@keyframes countUp {
  from { content: '0'; }
  to { content: attr(data-target); }
}

.stats-cta-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #3498db;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  flex: 1 1 200px;
}

.stat-card p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-card .count {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-container {
  background: #f1c40f;
  color: #000;
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.cta-container h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-container p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.btn-primary-cta {
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background-color: #3cc54a;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.stats-cta-section {
  background: #f0f0f0;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stats-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.stat-card {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  background: #3498db;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.stat-card h2 {
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.cta-container {
  background: #f1c40f;
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.cta-container h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-container p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.btn-primary-cta {
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background-color: #3cc54a;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

.stats-cta {
  font-family: "Inter", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-container {
  background-color: #f6b800; /* yellow */
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 20px;
}

.stat h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-container {
  background-color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 70px 20px;
}

.cta-container h1 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-container p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Button */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #2f2cff;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1e1bdc;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .cta-container h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

.contact-hero {
  background-color: #0f2d3f; /* deep navy blue */
  padding: 90px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-hero p {
  color: #e5e5e5;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .contact-hero p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

.contact-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif;
}

.contact-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

/* FORM */
.contact-form label {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.contact-form span {
  color: red;
}

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

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-form textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form small {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.submit-btn {
  background: #0b5ed7;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  background: #094db5;
}

/* RIGHT INFO */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.icon {
  font-size: 28px;
}

.email {
  color: #e91e63;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.expect-box {
  background: #faf7f5;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.expect-box h4 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.expect-box ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.expect-box li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* PROFILE */
.profile {
  text-align: center;
}

.profile img {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .profile img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

/* ==========================
   BLOG PAGE HERO SECTION
   ========================== */

/* Hero container */
body.blog-page .hero-simple {
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b 0%, #0b1822 100%);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Inner wrapper */
body.blog-page .hero-simple .hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Main heading */
body.blog-page .hero-simple h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Sub text */
body.blog-page .hero-simple p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================
   FADE-IN (DOWNWARD)
   ========================== */
body.blog-page .hero-simple .fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-25px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
}

body.blog-page .hero-simple .fade-in.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Optional delay utility */
body.blog-page .hero-simple .delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

/* ==========================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.blog-page .hero-simple {
    padding: 90px 16px;
  }

  body.blog-page .hero-simple h1 {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  body.blog-page .hero-simple p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================
   BLOG LIST SECTION
   ========================== */
.blog-list-section {
  padding: 70px 20px 100px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* FILTER BAR */
.blog-filter-bar {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.filter-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  background: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2563eb;
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2563eb;
}

/* BLOG GRID */
.blog-card-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

/* BLOG CARD */
.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* PROFESSIONAL TILT */
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* CATEGORY STRIP */
.blog-card-category {
  background: #facc15;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CARD BODY */
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card-body p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* META */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* READ MORE */
.read-more {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-filter-bar {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ================= BLOG SECTION ================= */
.blog-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.blog-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.blog-filter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #d0d7e2;
  background: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: #0ea5e9;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0ea5e9;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
  display: block;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0d1b2a;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Tag */
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #facc15;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Title */
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Text */
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Meta */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Read More */
.read-more {
  color: #0ea5e9;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================= BLOG / RESULTS SECTION ================= */
.blog-results {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #ffffff; /* neutral background */
}

.blog-results h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

.blog-results-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-result-card {
  border: 2px solid #27a9e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 300px;
  padding: 35px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.blog-result-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.blog-result-card .icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-result-card .icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* fills container */
  display: block;
}

.blog-result-card h3 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #27a9e1;
}

.blog-result-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTA button scoped to blog results */
.blog-results .cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #0d1b2a; /* dark navy */
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.blog-results .cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.blog-results .cta-button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-results-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .blog-result-card {
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* BLOG PAGE HERO FIX */
body.blog-page .hero-simple {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  min-height: 400px;         /* adjust as needed */
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
}

body.blog-page .hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

body.blog-page .hero-simple p {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-simple {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 400px;   /* or whatever works visually */
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
}

.hero-simple h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-simple p {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* ================= CONTACT HERO ================= */
.contact-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1b2a, #08121d); /* dark gradient */
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-hero p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #e5e5e5;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 70px 16px;
  }

  .contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .contact-hero p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ================= BANNER SECTION ================= */
.banner {
  width: 100%;                          /* ensure full width */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1b2a, #08121d); 
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.banner-content {
  width: 100%;                          /* allow content to stretch */
  max-width: 1200px;                    /* optional: limit text width */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.banner h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.banner p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #e6e6e6;
}

.banner-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ffd800; 
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-btn:hover {
  background: #e6c200;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 6px;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;   /* ✅ ensures text is readable */
}

.filter-section {
  margin-top: 20px;   /* ✅ reduces gap */
}

section.hero {
  padding-bottom: 40px !important;   /* ✅ smaller gap */
}

/* ================= BLOG FILTER ================= */
.blog-filter {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;   /* reduced gap below hero */
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: #2563eb;   /* blue background */
  color: #ffffff;        /* white text for readability */
}

/* Tighten spacing between hero and blog filter */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-bottom: 30px;   /* reduced from 80px+ */
}

.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 10px;       /* reduced gap above filter */
}

/* Tighten spacing between hero and blog filter */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-bottom: 0;   /* remove extra bottom padding */
  margin-bottom: 0;    /* ensure no margin pushes content down */
}

.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 0;       /* remove gap above filter */
  padding-top: 20px;   /* small breathing room */
}

/* Remove unwanted gap between hero and filter */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;  /* force no extra space */
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.blog-list-section,
.blog-section {
  margin-top: 0 !important;      /* prevent extra spacing above filter */
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 0 !important;      /* sit flush under hero */
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Adjust hero height and spacing */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-top: 60px;     /* reduce top padding */
  padding-bottom: 40px;  /* smaller bottom padding */
  min-height: auto;      /* remove forced large height */
}

/* Balanced spacing for filter bar */
.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 30px;      /* give breathing room below hero */
}

/* Blog Hero adjustments */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-top: 100px;     /* taller top padding to match other heroes */
  padding-bottom: 60px;   /* balanced bottom spacing */
  min-height: 60vh;       /* ensures consistent hero height */
}

/* Blog Filter spacing */
.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 40px;       /* comfortable gap below hero */
}

/* ================= BLOG FILTER FIX ================= */
.blog-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;          /* allow wrapping on smaller screens */
  justify-content: center;  /* center the whole filter bar */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;                /* uniform spacing between buttons */
  margin-top: 40px;         /* balanced gap below hero */
}

.blog-filter .filter-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d1b2a;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;       /* smaller, consistent size */
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;       /* uniform text size */
  color: #2563eb;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================= BLOG HERO (match About page hero) ================= */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  padding: 60px 20px;        /* same spacing as About hero */
  min-height: 300px;         /* consistent height */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822); /* same dark gradient */
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem !important;   /* match About hero heading */
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* match About hero subtext */
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* ================= BLOG HERO CENTERING FIX ================= */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  padding: 80px 20px;        /* balanced spacing */
  min-height: 60vh;          /* consistent hero height */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero .hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;        /* force text centering */
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 auto;            /* center paragraph block */
}

/* ================= BLOG HERO ALIGNMENT FIX ================= */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  padding: 100px 20px;       /* balanced spacing */
  min-height: 60vh;          /* consistent hero height */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero .hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;        /* force text centering */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;       /* center heading + paragraph */
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 720px;          /* keep text block neat */
  margin: 0 auto;            /* center paragraph block */
}

/* ================= BLOG HERO (match About page hero) ================= */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  padding: 80px 20px;        /* balanced spacing */
  min-height: 300px;         /* consistent hero height */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1f2b, #0b1822);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;        /* force text centering */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;       /* center heading + paragraph */
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 720px;          /* keep text block neat */
  margin: 0 auto;            /* center paragraph block */
}

/* Reduce space above Funnel Tips hero */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-top: 60px;   /* reduce from 120px */
  padding-bottom: 60px; /* keep balanced spacing */
  min-height: 300px;   /* consistent hero height */
}

/* BLOG HERO FINAL FIX */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;   /* vertical centering */
  align-items: center;       /* horizontal centering */
  padding-top: 40px !important;   /* reduce space above heading */
  padding-bottom: 60px !important; /* keep balanced bottom spacing */
  min-height: 300px !important;   /* consistent hero height */
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-simple.blog-hero .hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Move blog filter further down from hero */
.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 80px;   /* increase spacing below hero */
}

/* Force spacing between blog hero and filter section */
.hero-simple.blog-hero {
  padding-bottom: 60px !important;  /* balanced bottom space for hero */
}

.blog-list-section,
.blog-section {
  margin-top: 60px !important;      /* push filter section down */
  padding-top: 0 !important;        /* remove any conflicting padding */
}

.blog-filter {
  margin-top: 40px !important;      /* extra breathing room above filter bar */
}

.mission-card img {
  max-width: 100%;  /* scales with container */
  height: auto;
}

.services-cta {
  text-align: center;   /* centers the button horizontally */
  margin-top: 30px;     /* spacing above the button */
}

.services-cta .btn {
  display: inline-block; /* ensures the button respects text-align */
}

/* General page content wrapper */
.page-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 100px auto;   /* centers content with space below header */
  padding: 20px;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
}

/* Policy section headings */
.policy-section h1 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #004aad; /* matches your brand blue */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.policy-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #222;
}

/* Paragraphs and lists */
.policy-section p {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.policy-section ul {
  margin: 10px 0 20px 20px;
  list-style: disc;
}

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

/* Links */
.policy-section a {
  color: #004aad;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.policy-section a:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ====== INVOICE CONTENT STYLES ====== */
.invoice-container {
  max-width: 800px;          /* Centered, readable width */
  margin: 80px auto;         /* Top/bottom spacing */
  padding: 40px 30px;        /* Inner padding */
  background: #ffffff;       /* White background */
  border-radius: 12px;       /* Rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); /* Soft shadow */
  text-align: center;        /* Center headings and button */
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

.invoice-container h1 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #111827;
}

.invoice-container p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #333;
}

.highlight {
  background: #e0f7fa;
  border-left: 5px solid #00bcd4;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #0c5460;
}

.invoice-benefits {
  list-style: none;          /* Remove default bullets */
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  text-align: left;          /* Align text left for readability */
  max-width: 500px;          /* Keep list compact */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;        /* Center the list container */
}

.invoice-benefits li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 25px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #111827;
}

.invoice-benefits li::before {
  content: "✔";              /* Tick symbol */
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #00bcd4;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.invoice-container .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.invoice-container a {
  text-decoration: none;
}