:root {
    --navy: #1a233a;
    --red: #d32a27;
    --light-blue: #EEF5FD;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.1);
    --text-muted: #475569;
    --gold: #eab308;
}

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

body {
    background-color: var(--light-blue);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(211,42,39,0.15) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 100% 100%, rgba(26,35,58,0.15) 0px, transparent 50%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--navy);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ambient 3D background shapes */
.shape {
    position: absolute;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 10s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}
.shape-1 { top: 5%; left: -5%; width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--red); opacity: 0.2; }
.shape-2 { top: 40%; right: -5%; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--navy); opacity: 0.15; }
.shape-3 { bottom: 10%; left: 20%; width: 350px; height: 350px; background: var(--red); opacity: 0.15; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Glassmorphism utility */
.glass {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 16px; 
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

/* Typography & Buttons */
h1, h2, h3 { font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--navy); }
h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
h1 span { background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--navy), var(--red)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 5px; 
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px; 
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
    color: white;
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
}
.btn-submit {
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-submit:hover {
    background: #b92220;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
}

/* Floating Navigation & Dropdown */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-radius: 50px; 
}

/* Updated Logo Styles */
.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.logo-text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-main-text { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase;}
.logo-main-text span { color: var(--red); }
.logo-sub-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;}

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links > li > a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; transition: color 0.3s; }
.nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--red); }

.dropdown { position: relative; padding: 10px 0; }
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    z-index: 1001;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: flex; }
.dropdown-menu li { list-style: none; }
.dropdown-menu a { display: block; padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: background 0.3s; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.08); color: var(--red); }

/* Layout Container */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 3rem 5%; position: relative; z-index: 10; }

/* =========================================
   NEW High-Conversion Hero Section
   ========================================= */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 9rem; 
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    /* UPDATED GRADIENT: Extends opacity further right for text readability */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to right, 
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 1) 0%,     /* Solid left edge */
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.95) 35%, /* High opacity pushed further right behind text */
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.5) 50%,  /* Slower fade to reveal image */
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 0) 65%,    /* Clear area over the team's faces */
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.8) 85%,  /* Fading back in under form */
            rgba(238, 245, 252, 1) 100%    /* Solid right edge */
        ), 
        url('hero.png'); 
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center; 
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* WIDER CONTAINER: Pushes the text and form to the edges to reveal the center */
.hero-wrapper .container.hero {
    max-width: 1450px; 
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    min-height: auto;
}

.hero-content { 
    flex: 1; 
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Slightly smaller headings so they don't overpower the layout */
.hero-content h1 { 
    font-size: 2.3rem; 
    margin-bottom: 1rem; 
    text-transform: none; 
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
}

.hero-content h1 span.text-red {
    color: var(--red);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Checklist Styling */
.hero-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero-checklist li i {
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-red-solid {
    background-color: var(--red);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.2);
}

.btn-red-solid:hover {
    background-color: #b92220;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
    color: white;
}

/* Light Floating Form (Slightly narrower) */
.hero-form-new {
    flex: 0.8; 
    padding: 1.8rem; 
    max-width: 380px; /* Slimmed down to expose the center background */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); 
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 34, 83, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-form-new h3 { 
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    text-align: center; 
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.hero-form-new .form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hero-form-new .form-label span { color: var(--red); }
.hero-form-new .form-group { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }

.hero-form-new .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
    background: #f8fafc; 
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-form-new .form-control:focus {
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.1);
}

.hero-form-new .radio-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hero-form-new .radio-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.form-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =========================================
   New Stats Section Layout
   ========================================= */
.stats-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-top: -6rem; 
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.stats-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card-new {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem; 
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 34, 83, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-card-new:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-5px); 
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 34, 83, 0.08);
}

.stat-card-new .stat-number { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    color: var(--red); 
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem; 
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-card-new .stat-label { 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: var(--navy); 
}

/* =========================================
   Perfectly Aligned Services Grid
   ========================================= */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem; 
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.service-card {
    padding: 0.5rem 2rem; 
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.05);
}

.service-bg-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -20px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.06;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px); 
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-bg-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-10deg);
    color: var(--red);
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.service-icon { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    color: var(--red); 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
    background: white;
    width: 65px; 
    height: 65px; 
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card h3 { 
    font-size: 1.3rem; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-arrow {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card:hover .service-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* About Us & Why Us Layouts */
.split-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.split-content { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; }
.split-image { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; }
.split-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* =========================================
   Upgraded About Us Section
   ========================================= */
.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-content h2 { 
    font-size: 2.4rem; 
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.about-features li i {
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.mission-box {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.05);
}

.mission-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 20px 20px 0; 
}

.about-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 85%;
    height: 90%;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.main-about-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: -30px;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.15);
}

.floating-badge i { 
    font-size: 2.5rem; 
    color: var(--gold); 
}

.badge-number { 
    display: block; 
    font-size: 1.8rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    color: var(--navy); 
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-text { 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: var(--text-muted); 
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================
   Upgraded Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================= */
.why-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.why-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border-left: 4px solid transparent; 
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    border-left-color: var(--red);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.08);
}

.why-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.1);
    color: var(--red);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-feature-card:hover .why-icon-box {
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.05);
}

.why-feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.why-feature-text p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.why-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0 20px 20px;
}

.why-dots-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--navy) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
}

.main-why-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.why-floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.stat-circle {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
}

.stat-info {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================
   Reviews Section (Slider)
   ========================================= */

#reviews.container {
    padding: 3rem 3%
}

.reviews-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.reviews-track-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    -ms-overflow-style: none; 
    scrollbar-width: none; 
}
.reviews-track-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.reviews-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem); 
    min-width: 300px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.05);
}

.review-bg-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.04;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.review-header, .review-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.review-header { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 1rem; 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
}

.review-avatar {
    width: 55px; 
    height: 55px; 
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.2);
}

.review-author { 
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: var(--navy); 
    font-size: 1.05rem; 
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.review-stars { 
    color: var(--gold); 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.review-card p { 
    font-style: italic; 
    color: var(--navy); 
    opacity: 0.85; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.slider-arrow {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 5;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ Section with Director Profile
   ========================================= */
.faq-director-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
}

.faq-accordion-col { 
    flex: 1.5; 
    min-width: 320px; 
}

.director-profile-col { 
    flex: 0.8; 
    min-width: 300px; 
    position: sticky; 
    top: 100px; 
}

.director-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 100%);
}

.director-img-wrapper {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.2);
}

.director-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid white;
}

details {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border: none;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

details[open] {
    background: white;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

summary {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

summary::after {
    content: '\f067'; 
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--red);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

details[open] summary::after {
    content: '\f068'; 
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   Marquee (Flush with Footer)
   ========================================= */
.marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}
.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5rem;
    padding-left: 5rem;
}
@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.software-brand {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.software-brand:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* =========================================
   Structured Dark Grid Footer
   ========================================= */
.banner-matched-footer {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: #0f172a; /* Deep, rich slate */
    color: #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Glowing top accent line */
.banner-matched-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--red) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

.footer-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; /* Gap removed to rely on padding and borders */
}

/* Vertical dividing lines between columns */
.footer-col {
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); 
}

.footer-col:first-child {
    padding-left: 0; /* Flush left */
}

.footer-col:last-child {
    border-right: none; /* No line on the far right */
    padding-right: 0; /* Flush right */
}

/* Horizontal border under headers */
.footer-col h4 { 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    color: #ffffff; 
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

/* Sharp red accent overriding the border */
.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -1px; /* Overlaps the bottom border perfectly */
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red); 
}

.brand-col p {
    color: #94a3b8; 
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { 
    margin-bottom: 1rem; 
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Dashed separators between links */
}
.footer-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.link-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #cbd5e1; 
    text-decoration: none !important; 
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

a.link-content:hover {
    color: #ffffff; 
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.link-content i {
    color: var(--red);
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Social icons with stronger borders */
.banner-matched-footer .social-icons { 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 12px; 
    margin-top: 1.8rem; 
}

.banner-matched-footer .social-icons a { 
    color: white; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    text-decoration: none !important; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); 
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Thicker border */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px; /* Slightly squarer to match the grid theme */
}

.banner-matched-footer .social-icons a:hover { 
    background: var(--red); 
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.3);
}

.banner-matched-footer .logo-main-text { color: #ffffff !important; }
.banner-matched-footer .logo-sub-text { color: #94a3b8 !important; }

/* Copyright block with top border */
.copyright-block { 
    background: #020617; 
    color: #64748b;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    text-align: center; 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    padding: 1.5rem 5%;
}


/* =========================================
   DEVELOPER BLOCK
   ========================================= */
#developer {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 90%;
}

#developer a {
    color: rgb(34, 37, 37);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* =========================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================= */

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px; /* Fixed to bottom left */
    background-color: #25D366; /* Official WhatsApp Green */
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Optional: Add a subtle pulse animation to draw attention */
@keyframes pulse-whatsapp {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

.whatsapp-float {
    animation: pulse-whatsapp 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    animation: none; /* Stops pulsing when they hover over it */
}

/* Responsive adjustment for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Back to Top Button
   ========================================= */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-wrapper { 
        background-image: 
            linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.95) 0%, rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.95) 100%), 
            url('workers.jpg');
    }
    .hero { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 2.5rem; padding-top: 7rem;}
    .hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero-checklist li { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-form-new { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .stats-grid-new { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .nav-links { display: none; } 
    .split-section { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .why-image-wrapper { padding: 0 0 20px 0; }
    .why-dots-pattern { left: -10px; top: -10px; }
    .why-floating-stat { right: auto; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); bottom: -20px; width: max-content; }
    .about-section { flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 3rem; }
    .about-image-wrapper { padding: 0 0 20px 0; }
    .about-bg-shape { right: -15px; bottom: 0; top: auto; height: 85%; }
    .floating-badge { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); bottom: -20px; width: max-content; }
    .review-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem); }
    .director-profile-col { position: relative; top: 0; margin-top: 2rem;}
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .review-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .slider-arrow { display: none; } 
    .reviews-track-container { overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; }
    .review-card { scroll-snap-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-grid-new { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* =========================================
   Alternating Service Rows (Z-Pattern)
   ========================================= */
.service-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* Reverse the layout for every even row */
.service-row:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.service-row-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.service-row-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.service-row-content h3 i {
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.1);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

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

.service-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Unique icons for list items instead of just checkmarks */
.service-feature-list li i {
    color: white;
    background: var(--navy);
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.2);
}

.service-row-image {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.service-row-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

/* Background blob behind the image for depth */
.service-row-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(220, 235, 248, 0.8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.service-row:nth-child(even) .service-row-image::before {
    right: auto;
    left: -20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .service-row, .service-row:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .service-row-image::before { display: none; }
}




/* =========================================
   Unified Contact Hub
   ========================================= */
.contact-hub {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Left Side: Dark Info Panel */
.contact-info-panel {
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0a0e17 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Decorative background glow inside the dark panel */
.contact-info-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text h4 {
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-detail-text p, 
.contact-detail-text a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact-detail-text a:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

.contact-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-socials a {
    color: white;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Right Side: Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
    flex: 1.5;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
}

/* Wide Panoramic Map */
.map-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Contact Hub */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-hub {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .contact-info-panel, .contact-form-panel {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
    .map-container {
        height: 350px;
    }
}





/* =========================================
   Mobile Navigation Menu
   ========================================= */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1005;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn { 
        display: block; 
    }
    
    /* Hide the top CTA button on mobile to save space */
    .top-nav-btn { 
        display: none !important; 
    }

    /* Transform the nav into a glass dropdown */
    .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        top: 110%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem 0;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.15);
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        
        /* Animation properties */
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }

    /* Class added by Javascript to open the menu */
    .nav-links.nav-active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Style the links for mobile */
    .nav-links > li > a {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Fix the dropdown so it expands vertically on mobile */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.05); /* Very light red background */
        padding: 10px 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    /* JS adds this class to open mobile dropdown */
    .dropdown.mobile-dropdown-active .dropdown-menu {
        display: flex;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   FIXED MOBILE HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* 1. Make the header bar fit the screen properly */
    header {
        width: 92%;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        top: 15px;
    }

    /* 2. Hide the top button on mobile to give the logo room to breathe */
    header > .btn-primary {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 3. Scale down the logo slightly for small screens */
    .logo-main-text { font-size: 1rem; }
    .logo-img { height: 35px; }

    /* 4. Push the hamburger menu to the far right */
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block !important;
        margin-left: auto; 
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        color: var(--navy);
        padding-left: 15px;
    }

    /* 5. The Dropdown Menu Box */
    .nav-links {
        display: flex !important; /* This forces the menu to override old hidden rules */
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98); /* Solid enough to read over the text */
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem 0;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.2);
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        z-index: 9999;
        
        /* The "Hidden" state */
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none; /* Stops it from blocking clicks when hidden */
        transform: translateY(-15px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* 6. The "Active/Open" state triggered by your Javascript */
    .nav-links.nav-active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: translateY(15px); /* Drops down nicely below the header */
    }

    /* 7. Style the links inside the mobile menu */
    .nav-links > li > a {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 5px 0;
    }

    /* 8. Fix the "Services" sub-dropdown for mobile */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: rgba(211, 42, 39, 0.05);
        padding: 10px 0;
        margin: 10px 20px 0;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .dropdown.mobile-dropdown-active .dropdown-menu {
        display: flex;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE HERO CLEANUP (Under 992px)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* 1. Hide the Hero Subtitle */
    .hero-subtitle {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Hide the Hero Form */
    .hero-wrapper .hero-form-new {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 3. Swap the Button Text */
    .hero-content .btn-red-solid {
        font-size: 0 !important; /* Hides the original text */
        display: inline-block;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content .btn-red-solid::after {
        content: "Free Consultation"; /* Injects the new text */
        font-size: 1.1rem; /* Sets the size for the new text */
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Sticky "Scrolled" Header Effect
   ========================================= */
header {
    /* Ensures the transition between floating and sticky is smooth */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* This class gets added by Javascript when you scroll down */
header.header-scrolled {
    top: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important; /* Makes it more solid */
    padding: 12px 5% !important; 
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 35, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    header.header-scrolled {
        padding: 12px 20px !important;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Consultation Popup Modal
   ========================================= */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7); /* Dark overlay */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10000; /* Stays above absolutely everything */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 500px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: white;
    background: var(--red);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modal-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .modal-content .form-group { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
}





/* =========================================
   Extracted SEO & Utility Classes
   ========================================= */

/* Typography Utilities */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* Section Specific Utilities */
.services-subtitle {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.mission-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.mission-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.bg-red { background-color: var(--red) !important; }

/* Director Profile Extracted Styles */
.director-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.director-title {
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.director-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Button Extracted Styles */
.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 12px 28px;
}

.btn-hero-submit {
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Article Card Extracted Styles */
.article-card {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.article-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.article-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
.article-title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); }
.article-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.article-footer { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem; }

.article-link {
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Form AJAX Error Message */
.ajax-error-msg {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #b91c1c;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Marquee Brand Colors */
.brand-taxfiler { color: #637381; }
.brand-taxfiler i { color: #84b81c; }
.brand-taxcalc { color: #4a4a4a; }
.brand-taxcalc i { color: #e56a73; }
.brand-vt { color: #1a1b7a; }
.brand-vt i { font-size: 2.2rem; }
.brand-xero { color: #00b4ce; }
.brand-quickbooks { color: #2ca01c; }
.brand-mtd { color: #3b3b3b; }
.brand-mtd i { color: #2a6ab9; }
.brand-moneysoft {
    background: #393a8d;
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}