/* --- Variables & Global Styles --- */
:root {
    /* Light Theme */
    --primary-color: #c0a87a;
    --dark-blue: #232b3e;
    --text-color: #555;
    --text-muted-color: #6c757d;
    --bg-main: #ffffff;      /* Main body background for light mode */
    --bg-light: #f9f9f9;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --heading-color: #232b3e;
    --btn-primary-text: #ffffff;
    --footer-text-color: #ccc;
    --input-bg-color: #f0f0f0;
    --input-border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --input-text-color: #333;
}

/* Dark Theme Overrides */
[data-bs-theme="dark"] {
    --text-color: #eaf2f9;
    --text-muted-color: #89929d;
    --bg-main: #1e2639;      /* Main body background for dark mode */
    --bg-light: #2c354a;
    --card-bg: #2a3348;
    --border-color: #3b455b;
    --heading-color: #ffffff;
    --footer-text-color: #adb5bd;
    --input-bg-color: #3b455b;
    --input-border-color: #4a546d;
    --input-text-color: #ffffff;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; /* UPDATED FONT */
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-light); /* Apply to body */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
        font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; /* UPDATED FONT */

  font-weight: 600; /* Slightly bolder for headings */
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Ensure Bootstrap headings also use our colors */
.display-1,
.display-2,
.display-3,
.display-4,
.display-5,
.display-6 {
        font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; /* UPDATED FONT */

  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 700; /* Extra bold for display headings */
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Import Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@700&display=swap');
@import url('https://api.fontshare.com/v2/css?f[]=agrandir@500&display=swap');

/* Logo styling */
.navbar-logo {
  width: 50px;  /* reduced for desktop */
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
}

/* Text styling below logo */
.navbar-logo-text .logo-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -3px;
  font-weight: 600;

}

.navbar-logo-text .logo-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Agrandir', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8px;
  color: #cccccc;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* Desktop view */
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for mobile */
/* Mobile view adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-brand {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-left: 0; /* ensure it sticks to the left */
  }

  /* Reduce logo size */
  .navbar-logo {
    width: 45px; 
    height: auto;
  }

  /* Left align text beside the logo */
  .navbar-logo-text {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .navbar-logo-text .logo-title {
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 1rem;
  }

  .navbar-logo-text .logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Ensure the toggler (hamburger) stays on the right */
  .navbar-toggler {
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}


/* Ensure the background color is defined */
.bg-dark-blue {
    background-color: #1a1e2b !important; /* Use a specific dark blue, adjust as needed */
}

.contact-form-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important; /* adjust the last value for lighter or darker */
  opacity: 1; /* ensures consistent appearance across browsers */
}

/* Optional: if your site has a dark background */
body.dark-mode .contact-form-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.329);
}




/* --- Utility Classes --- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 50px 0;
} /* Increased padding for more breathing room */
.text-primary-custom {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}
.bg-dark-blue {
  background-color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
}
.text-white-50 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
} /* Lighter white text */

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-custom-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--btn-primary-text);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  padding: 12px 28px; /* Slightly more padding */
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; /* Added letter spacing */
}
.btn-custom-primary:hover {
  background-color: #a9946b; /* Slightly darker hover */
  border-color: #a9946b;
  color: var(--btn-primary-text);
}
.btn-custom-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: white; /* Default for dark background */
  border: 2px solid white;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.btn-custom-outline:hover {
  background-color: white;
  color: var(--dark-blue); /* Dark text on white hover */
  border-color: white;
}

/* Specific outline button for CTA (homepage and footer) */
.btn-cta-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}
.btn-cta-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .btn-cta-outline {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .btn-cta-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.navbar {
  padding: 10px 0; /* More vertical padding */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Subtle shadow for definition */
}
/* .navbar-brand img {
  width: 66px;
}  */



/* Logo size adjusted */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: #fff; /* White for dark blue header */
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-right: 25px; /* More spacing between links */
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.navbar-dark .btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-dark .btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* --- Hero Sections (General) --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  color: white;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center; /* Ensure it's perfectly centered */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 55vh; /* Default height */
  padding-top: 100px; /* Space for fixed header */
}
.hero-section .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(
    35,
    43,
    62,
    0.65
  ); /* Slightly stronger dark blue overlay */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .hero-section .hero-overlay {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75); /* Darker overlay for dark mode */
}
.hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.hero-section h1 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 3.5rem; /* Larger hero title */
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-section p.lead {
  max-width: 650px; /* Wider lead text */
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-section .btn-custom-primary {
  background-color: white;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  border-color: white;
}
.hero-section .btn-custom-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* --- Homepage Hero Specific --- */
.homepage-hero {
  min-height: 80vh; /* Taller hero for homepage */
}
.homepage-hero-content {
  text-align: left; /* Aligns text left as in Image 1 */
  padding-bottom: 50px; /* Push content up slightly */
}
.homepage-hero-content h1 {
  max-width: 580px;
}
.homepage-hero-content p {
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* --- Collaboration Section --- */
.collaboration-section {
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--card-bg); /* Matches design */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); /* Divider line */
}
.collaboration-section .h6 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.collaboration-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem; /* Match image */
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.collaboration-section .lead {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* --- Meet the Team - Collaboration Gallery --- */
.collaboration-gallery img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover; /* Prevents images from stretching */
    width: 100%;
}

.collaboration-gallery .tall-image {
    height: 450px; /* Adjust this value if needed */
}

.collaboration-gallery .short-image {
    height: 217px; /* Roughly half of the tall image height, minus the gap */
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .collaboration-gallery .tall-image {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .collaboration-gallery .short-image {
        height: 142px;
    }
}

/* --- Pathways Section --- */
.pathways-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light); /* Matches body background */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  padding-bottom: 60px; /* Slightly less padding at bottom */
}
.pathways-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); /* Stronger shadow */
  text-align: left;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.pathways-card i {
  font-size: 3em; /* Larger icon */
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 25px; /* More spacing */
  display: block;
}
.pathways-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.7em; /* Match design */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pathways-card p {
  font-size: 0.95em;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* --- Wealth Section --- */
.wealth-section {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.wealth-section .image-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1fr); /* 2 columns for thumbs below main */
  gap: 15px;
}
.wealth-section .image-gallery img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  filter: brightness(0.98); /* Slightly less bright for a softer look */
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .wealth-section .image-gallery img {
  filter: brightness(0.8); /* Darker images in dark mode */
}
.wealth-section .main-image {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Spans all columns */
  height: 380px; /* Fixed height for main image */
}
.wealth-section .thumb-image {
  height: 180px; /* Fixed height for thumb images */
}
.wealth-section .text-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.wealth-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.wealth-section .lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.cta-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-blue);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section h2 {
  color: white; /* THIS IS THE FIX - It must always be white */
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section .lead {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* --- Stats Section --- */
.stats-section {
  background-color: var(--card-bg); /* Matches the CTA section color */
  color: #4a5568;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 70px 0 !important; /* Less padding than other sections */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle divider */
  display: none;
}
.stats-section h3 {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 3.2em; /* Larger stat numbers */
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats-section p {
  font-weight: 500; /* Slightly less bold */
  font-size: 0.9em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #4a5568 !important;
}

/* footer mobile  */
/* Ensure it stays left aligned on smaller devices */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-footer .contact-info-item,
  .site-footer .contact-info-item span,
  .site-footer h5 {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

/* --- About Us Page Specific --- */
.about-intro-text {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.core-value-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.core-value-card i {
  font-size: 2.8em; /* Slightly larger icon */
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.core-value-card h3 {
  font-weight: 700; /* Bold heading */
}
.experience-stats .h3 {
  font-size: 3em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.experience-stats .p {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Meet The Team Page Specific --- */
.team-member-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.team-member-card img {
  height: 300px; /* Consistent image height */
  object-fit: cover;
  width:100%;
  object-position: center 1px;
}
.team-member-card .card-body {
  padding: 30px;
}
.team-member-card .card-title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.7em;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.team-member-card .text-primary-custom {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  display: block; /* Ensures it takes full line */
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.team-member-card .card-text {
  font-size: 0.95em;
  color: var(--text-color);
}
.team-intro-text {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.collaboration-excellence-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.collaboration-excellence-text .lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Contact Page Specific --- */
.contact-hero-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 30px; /* More spacing */
}
.contact-info-block i {
  font-size: 1.8em; /* Larger icon */
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 20px;
  min-width: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-info-block p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1.05em;
}
.contact-info-block p.fw-bold {
  color: var(--heading-color);
}
.office-hours-table {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 1.05em;
}
.office-hours-table td {
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.office-hours-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Stronger shadow */
  padding: 40px;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-form-card .form-control {
  background-color: var(--input-bg-color); /* Themed input background */
  border: 1px solid var(--input-border-color);
  padding: 14px;
  color: var(--input-text-color);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-form-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(var(--input-text-color), 0.7); /* Themed placeholder */
}
.contact-form-card .form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px; /* Spacing for label */
}
.contact-form-card .btn-custom-primary {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-blue);
  color: var(--footer-text-color);
  padding-top: 70px; /* More padding */
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.site-footer h5 {
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.site-footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.site-footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.site-footer ul li a {
  color: var(--footer-text-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.site-footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
/* ============================= */
/*   Footer Logo Styling         */
/* ============================= */

/* Logo */
.footer-logo {
  width: 50px;  /* same as header desktop logo */
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  display: block;
}

/* Text styling below logo */
.footer-logo-text .logo-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-logo-text .logo-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Agrandir', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8px;
  color: #cccccc;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* Align and layout for larger screens */
.site-footer .col-lg-5 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start; /* left align like header */
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Paragraph and social icon alignment */
.site-footer p,
.site-footer .social-icons {
  text-align: left;
}

/* ============================= */
/*   Responsive (Mobile) Adjustments */
/* ============================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-logo {
    width: 45px; /* smaller logo for mobile */
  }

  .site-footer .col-lg-5 {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-text .logo-title {
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-logo-text .logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 0.9rem;
  }

  .site-footer p,
  .site-footer .social-icons {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.site-footer .social-icons a {
  color: var(--footer-text-color);
  margin-right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3em; /* Slightly larger social icons */
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.site-footer .social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.site-footer .contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.site-footer .contact-info-item i {
  font-size: 1.2em;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-right: 18px;
  min-width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.site-footer .contact-info-item span {
  color: var(--footer-text-color);
  font-size: 0.95em;
}
.site-footer .footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 0 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Lighter border for dark blue */
  font-size: 0.9em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
  .navbar-toggler {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }
  .hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .hero-section p.lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 90%;
  }
  .homepage-hero-content {
    text-align: center; /* Center content on smaller screens */
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .homepage-hero-content h1,
  .homepage-hero-content p {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .collaboration-section h2,
  .wealth-section h2,
  .cta-section h2,
  .contact-page h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .wealth-section .image-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack images on small screens */
  }
  .wealth-section .main-image {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .wealth-section .thumb-image {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .team-member-card img {
    height: 250px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-section p.lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .collaboration-section h2,
  .wealth-section h2,
  .cta-section h2,
  .contact-page h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .pathways-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .pathways-card i {
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  .pathways-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4em;
  }

  .stats-section h3 {
    font-size: 2.5em;
  }
  .stats-section p {
    font-size: 0.8em;
  }

  .site-footer .social-icons {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  .site-footer .contact-info-item {
    justify-content: left;
  }
}



/* --- Services Page Specific --- */
.services-section .service-block:first-child {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}
.services-section .service-block {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.service-icon {
  font-size: 3em;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.service-features li {
  font-size: 1.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-features li i {
  margin-right: 15px;
}
.service-content .btn-custom-outline {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.service-content .btn-custom-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .service-content .btn-custom-outline {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
[data-bs-theme="dark"] .service-content .btn-custom-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
}

/* --- Case Studies Page Specific --- */
.case-studies-list .case-study-block {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.case-studies-list .case-study-block:first-child {
  border-top: none; /* No border on the first item */
}
.case-study-hero-link {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.case-study-hero-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);
}
.case-study-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 350px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end; /* Align title to bottom */
  justify-content: flex-start; /* Align title to left */
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px;
}
.case-study-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%
  ); /* Gradient from bottom */
}

/* --- Case Studies Gallery - Aspect Ratio & Uniformity Fix --- */

.gallery-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px; /* Apply rounding to the container */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; /* The magic property! Creates a 4:3 box */
    background-color: var(--border-color); /* Shows a placeholder color while image loads */
}

.gallery-image-wrapper img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* This crops the image to fit without stretching */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Adds a subtle zoom effect on hover */
}
.case-study-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: white;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
/* Re-styling your "Project Process" to look like the "Project Details" design */
.project-process-wrapper .project-process-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; /* Use sans-serif font */
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: none; /* Remove the bottom border */
    padding-bottom: 0;
    text-align: left; /* Align to the left */
}
.project-process-wrapper .project-process-title i {
    display: none; /* Hide the chevron icon from the old design */
}
.process-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    height: 100%;
}
.process-card-number {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Adjusted font size */
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
}
.process-card-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; /* Use sans-serif font */
    font-size: 0.9rem; /* Smaller size for the label */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: none; /* Not uppercase */
}
.process-card-description {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; /* Use sans-serif font */
    font-size: 1rem; /* Larger size for the value */
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 400; /* Regular weight */
}

/* --- Case Studies Single (Detail) Page --- */
.project-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Case Studies Single (Detail) Page Gallery --- */
/* --- Case Studies Detail Page - Single Column Layout --- */

.project-content {
    max-width: 800px; /* Constrains text width for better readability */
    margin: 0 auto;   /* Centers the text block */
}
.project-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8; /* More vertical spacing for text */
}

.project-gallery-wrapper {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); /* Adds a nice visual separator */
}

.project-gallery-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.project-gallery a {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; /* Creates a uniform 4:3 aspect ratio for all images */
    background-color: var(--border-color); /* Placeholder color while images load */
}

.project-gallery img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Crops images to fit the 4:3 box without stretching */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.project-gallery a:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Adds a subtle zoom effect on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Modal Responsiveness */
.modal-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 90vh; /* Ensures the modal image fits vertically on any screen */
    object-fit: contain; /* Shows the full image inside the modal without cropping */
    border-radius: 8px;
}


/* --- Rule for Dark Background Sections (Corrected) --- */
.bg-dark-blue h1,
.bg-dark-blue h2,
.bg-dark-blue h3,
.bg-dark-blue p,
.bg-dark-blue .lead,
.bg-dark-blue .display-1,
.bg-dark-blue .display-2,
.bg-dark-blue .display-3,
.bg-dark-blue .display-4,
.bg-dark-blue .display-5,
.bg-dark-blue .display-6 {
    color: white !important; /* Forces the color to always be white */
}


/* --- Case Studies Gallery - Fixed Height --- */
.case-studies-list .g-4.mt-4 img {
    height: 250px; /* You can change this value to your desired height */
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* This prevents the image from stretching or distorting */
}


@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .case-studies-list .g-4.mt-4 img {
        height: 200px; /* A shorter height for mobile screens */
    }
}

/* --- Modal Enhancements --- */

/* Blurred Backdrop for Modals */
.modal.show .modal-backdrop {
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* Blur effect for the background */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* For Safari compatibility */
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); /* Darker, semi-transparent background */
    opacity: 1; /* Ensure opacity is not overridden to make blur visible */
}

/* Ensure modal content is properly styled for the dark theme */
#imageModal .modal-content {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important; /* Slightly transparent dark background for the modal image itself */
    border: none; /* No border */
}

/* Modal header for close button */
#imageModal .modal-header {
    padding: 1rem 1rem 0 1rem; /* Padding for the close button */
}

/* --- CTA & Stats Section - Final Theme Fix --- */

.cta-section {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue); /* Guarantees dark background */
}
.cta-section h2,
.cta-section .lead {
    color: white; /* Forces the heading to always be white */
}
.cta-section .lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* A slightly dimmer white for the paragraph */
}

.stats-section {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue); /* Guarantees dark background */
}
.stats-section h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color); /* Forces the number to always be the gold color */
}
.stats-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; /* Forces the label to always be light gray */
}




/* mobile header */
body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .navbar {
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar-toggler i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }


  @media (max-width: 991px) {
  

    /* Contact button styling inside collapsed menu */
    .navbar-collapse .btn-custom-primary {
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .navbar-dark .btn-outline-light{
      margin-top:15px;
    }

    /* Adjust toggle buttons alignment */
    #theme-toggle, .navbar-toggler {
      border: none;
      background: transparent;
    }

    #theme-toggle i, .navbar-toggler i {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
  }


  
/* Ensure main image maintains consistent shape */
.image-gallery .main-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;          /* adjust as desired */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Thumbnail images same height */
.image-gallery .thumb-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;          /* half of main height works nicely */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Remove unwanted spacing from the grid container */
.image-gallery .row {
  margin: 0;
}




/* removing the expirenction section in the about us page */
.experience-stats{
  display: none;
}