/* 
   Alpha Beta Consultants - Premium Style Sheet
   Designed for Trust, Expertise, and Modern Elegance
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM DEFINITION
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-color: #0a1f44;       /* Brand Navy */
    --primary-light: #142e5c;       /* Lighter Navy for Cards */
    --primary-dark: #040e21;        /* Solid Dark Background */
    --accent-color: #0b9bf5;        /* Brand Bright Blue */
    --accent-light: #42b4ff;        /* Soft Blue Accent */
    --accent-dark: #0082d6;         /* Dark Blue Accent */
    --text-color: #334155;          /* Cool Slate Dark Text */
    --text-light: #64748b;          /* Soft Gray for Subtext */
    --text-white: #f8fafc;          /* High Contrast Light Text */
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;            /* Clean light background */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;            /* Solid white background */
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;        /* Cool gray borders */
    
    /* Semantic Colors */
    --success: #10b981;             /* Success Green */
    --warning: #f59e0b;             /* Alert Amber */
    --error: #ef4444;               /* Error Red */
    
    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --container-width: 1200px;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease;
    
    /* Styling Utilities */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BASE STYLES & TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT HELPER CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.bg-dark {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.text-gray {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mt-4 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }

/* Section Header styling */
.section-header {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 155, 245, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 155, 245, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.btn-link i {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-primary {
    background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.badge-accent {
    background-color: rgba(11, 155, 245, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.badge-pill {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

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

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px 0 rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "/";
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & STICKY HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-contact-info i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.top-location i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

/* Main Header */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--glass-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 75px;
}

/* Logo Design */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Hamburger Menu button */
.hamburger-menu {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar */
.reading-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    width: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: width 0.1s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPA VIEWS - SWITCHING CONFIGURATION
   ========================================================================== */
.page-section {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeEffect 0.5s ease;
}

.page-section.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeEffect {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Page Header Banner (for subpages) */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 155, 245,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Banner */
.hero-banner {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.9) 30%, rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.4) 100%), url('assets/hero_banner.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 9rem 0;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text-card {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-text-card h1 {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-text-card p {
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Features Grid */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 155, 245, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Stats Counter Section */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.stats-header h2 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.stats-header p {
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Services Preview Grid */
.services-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.service-preview-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-preview-card:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.service-preview-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-preview-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-preview-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.service-link i {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-preview-card:hover .service-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Home Blog Previews */
.blog-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-preview-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-preview-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-preview-img-placeholder {
    height: 200px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-preview-img-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.ccfs-bg {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--accent-dark) 100%);
}

.calendar-bg {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
}

.blog-tag {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-preview-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-meta span i {
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.blog-preview-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-preview-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.blog-preview-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Testimonial slider UI */
.testimonial-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 250px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    text-align: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.slider-btn {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--text-white);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* CTA Bar */
.cta-bar {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.cta-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cta-bar h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-text-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-text-content p:not(.lead) {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-visual-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.about-visual-cards .glass-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68,0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-visual-cards .glass-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-visual-cards .glass-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.value-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 155, 245,0.1);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.value-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.industry-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.industry-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.industry-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.industry-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.industry-card p {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES EXPLORER VIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.services-explorer-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Sidebar filter */
.services-filter-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.filter-group {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.filter-group h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.search-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.search-input-wrapper input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input-wrapper input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 31, 68,0.1);
}

.search-input-wrapper i {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.filter-buttons-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.consultation-widget {
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.consultation-widget h4 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.consultation-widget p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Service main content */
.active-category-indicator {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.services-explorer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-explorer-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.service-explorer-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.service-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-explorer-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.service-explorer-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.subservices-list {
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.subservices-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.subservices-list li i {
    color: var(--success);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.view-subservices-btn {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.service-explorer-card:hover .view-subservices-btn {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.team-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.team-photo {
    height: 300px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.team-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: block;
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-info {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.team-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-role {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-specialties {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-specialties .badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.team-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.team-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.team-social a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG / KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.blog-list-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-search-bar {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-grid-full {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.blog-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.recent-posts-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.recent-post-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.recent-post-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.recent-post-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.recent-post-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.sidebar-categories {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-cat-link {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-cat-link:hover,
.blog-cat-link.active {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.banner-widget {
    text-align: center;
}

.banner-widget h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.banner-widget p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--text-white);
    outline: none;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG DETAIL VIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-detail-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.back-to-blog-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.back-to-blog-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.blog-article-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.blog-article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.blog-article-content p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.blog-article-content ul,
.blog-article-content ol {
    margin-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.blog-detail-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.toc-list li a {
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: block;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.toc-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-info-panel h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.contact-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card .card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: rgba(11, 155, 245,0.1);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-card p {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-info-card p a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.card-hint {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Consultation Form Styling */
.contact-form-panel {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form-panel h3 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-panel p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.consultation-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 31, 68,0.08);
}

.form-feedback {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.form-feedback.error {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    color: var(--error);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

/* Styled Map Placeholder */
.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.map-placeholder {
    height: 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.map-placeholder h3 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin: 1rem 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.map-placeholder p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.map-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.map-vector-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(11, 155, 245, 0.15) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL WINDOW FOR DETAIL VIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-card {
    max-width: 650px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    animation: modalSlide 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes modalSlide {
    from { transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.modal-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-category {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-body p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

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

.modal-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.modal-features-list li i {
    color: var(--success);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7);
    padding: 5rem 0 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-col p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: rgba(248,250,252,0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.contact-col p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-col p i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-col a:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Up to 1024px (Large Tablets / Laptops) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-banner {
        padding: 7rem 0;
    }
    .hero-text-card h1 {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .stats-header {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .services-explorer-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .services-filter-sidebar {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .services-filter-sidebar > div {
        flex: 1 1 250px;
    }
    .blog-layout,
    .blog-detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .blog-sidebar,
    .blog-detail-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Up to 768px (Mobile & Tablets) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }
    .top-bar {
        display: none; /* Hide top bar on mobile to save space */
    }
    .hamburger-menu {
        display: block; /* Show hamburger button */
    }
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 75px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 75px);
        background-color: var(--primary-color);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 2rem;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    .nav-link {
        color: var(--text-white);
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .nav-cta {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-banner {
        padding: 5rem 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .hero-text-card {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-text-card h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    .hero-text-card p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .hero-ctas {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .contact-form-panel {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-legal {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}