/* Fonts */
:root {
  --default-font:
    "Roboto", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue",
    Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji",
    "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
  --heading-font: "Domine", sans-serif;
  --nav-font: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
}

/* Global Colors - The following color variables are used throughout the website. Updating them here will change the color scheme of the entire website */
:root {
  --background-color: #ffffff; /* Background color for the entire website, including individual sections */
  --default-color: #444444; /* Default color used for the majority of the text content across the entire website */
  --heading-color: #3b434a; /* Color for headings, subheadings and title throughout the website */
  --accent-color: #183c3d; /* Accent color that represents your brand on the website. It's used for buttons, links, and other elements that need to stand out */
  --surface-color: #ffffff; /* The surface color is used as a background of boxed elements within sections, such as cards, icon boxes, or other elements that require a visual separation from the global background. */
  --contrast-color: #000000; /* Contrast color for text, ensuring readability against backgrounds of accent, heading, or default colors. */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: #ffffff; /* The default color of the main navmenu links */
  --nav-hover-color: #ffbb27; /* Applied to main navmenu links when they are hovered over or active */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for mobile navigation menu */
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for dropdown items that appear when hovering over primary navigation items */
  --nav-dropdown-color: #444444; /* Used for navigation links of the dropdown items in the navigation menu. */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #ffbb27; /* Similar to --nav-hover-color, this color is applied to dropdown navigation links when they are hovered over. */
}

/* Color Presets - These classes override global colors when applied to any section or element, providing reuse of the sam color scheme. */

.light-background {
  --background-color: #daf3f3;
  --surface-color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #303030;
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  --surface-color: #252525;
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font);
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 65%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* Global BTN
------------------------------*/
.global-viewmore-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.global-viewmore-btn:hover {
  /* background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #ffffff 20%); */
  background-color: white;
  color: #183c3d;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  --background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;
  /* margin-left: 40px; */
}
.social-links {
  padding-right: 0px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
  padding-left: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  color: white;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  /* background: #0d6efd; */
  transform: translateY(-9px);
  /* box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); */
}

/*---------------.navmenu-------------------*/

.navmenu {
  margin: 10px 0;
}
.navmenu ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header .logo {
    order: 1;
  }

  .header .header-social-links {
    order: 2;
  }

  .header .navmenu {
    order: 3;
  }
}
/* Center social icons on mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .social-links {
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .social-links a {
    padding-left: 10px;
    padding-right: 10px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    /* padding: 0px 45px; */
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu li:last-child a {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu li:hover > a,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    visibility: hidden;
    left: 14px;
    top: 130%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul li {
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a i {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul .active:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul li:hover > a {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown:hover > ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown ul {
    top: 0;
    left: -90%;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown:hover > ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

/* Navmenu - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 9997;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px 20px 20px 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu a i:hover,
  .navmenu a:focus i:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .active i,
  .navmenu .active:focus i {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul ul {
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown > .dropdown-active {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.03);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 32px;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    margin-right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu > ul {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ---------- NOTIFICATION BAR ---------- */
.notification-row {
  border: 2px solid #1c3950;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Announcement */
.announcement-text {
  margin: auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: pop 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.icon i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 5px;
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

/* Ticker */
.ticker-bg {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.ticker-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-wrapper:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-link {
  padding-left: 80px;
  color: var(--surface-color);
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ticker-link:hover {
  color: #999999;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes scroll {
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes pop {
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

/* ---------- MOBILE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .notification-row {
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .announcement-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }

  .icon i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-right: 4px;
  }

  .ticker-bg {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .ticker-wrapper {
    animation-duration: 22s;
  }

  .ticker-item {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding-left: 40px;
  }

  .ticker-link {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* ================================
   FOOTER BASE STYLE
================================ */
.footer {
  background: #183c3d;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 24px;
}

.footer .logo .sitename {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER CONTACT + SOCIAL ICONS
================================ */
.footer .footer-contact p {
  margin: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer .footer-contact i {
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Blue highlight */
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.footer .social-links a {
  font-size: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: 0.3s;
  padding: 10px 10px;
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER LINKS
================================ */
.footer .footer-links h4 {
  /*font-size: 18px;*/
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer ul li a {
  color: #fffdfd;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer ul li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ================================
   COPYRIGHT
================================ */
.footer .copyright {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer .footer-contact p {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 40px 0 20px;
  }

  .footer h4 {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .footer .footer-contact p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Extra small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer .social-links a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .footer .logo .sitename {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  bottom: 15px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 120px 0 40px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.page-title h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li + li {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li + li::before {
  content: "/";
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  overflow: clip;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  section,
  .section {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-title span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 95%);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 52px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .section-title span {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero .container {
  align-self: flex-end;
}
/* Background Image */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top 20% left 20%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-glass {
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Titles */
.hero-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

/* Scroll Button */
.btn-scroll i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.btn-scroll:hover i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* -------- MOBILE VIEW ONLY ------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Bring entire hero content slightly lower */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 180px;
    /* increase space from top */
  }

  .hero-bg {
    object-position: 70% center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 425px) {
  .hero-bg {
    object-position: 50% center;
  }
}

.webpage-link .bg-transparent {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--surface-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Smooth hover effect to make it interactive */
.webpage-link .bg-transparent:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #000000 !important; /* Changes text color to black (or your theme color) on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Optional: slight lift effect */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.showcase {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}

.showcase .showcase-content {
  width: 100%;
}

.showcase .showcase-content .content {
  padding-right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .showcase .showcase-content .content {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    /* margin-bottom: 3rem; */
  }
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .showcase .showcase-content .showcase-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-actions .btn {
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-actions .btn.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-actions .btn.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), black 10%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), black 10%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-actions .btn.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-actions .btn.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-info .info-item i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-info .info-item small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.showcase .showcase-content .showcase-info .info-item .fw-medium {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Starter Section Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.stats {
  /*margin-right: 10px;*/
}

.stats i {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0px 2px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  font-size: 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid var(--background-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: auto;
}

.stats .stats-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  margin-top: -27px;
  padding: 30px 30px 25px 30px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0px 2px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.stats .stats-item span {
  font-size: 36px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.stats .stats-item p {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# research Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* research CARD */
.research .research-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 20px; /* smooth card roundness */
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden; /* ensures image never overflows */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* keeps image + text aligned */
}

/* IMAGE STYLING */
.research-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px; /* perfectly equal size for all 4 */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px; /* nice smooth rounded corners */
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* spacing below image */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* IMAGE HOVER EFFECT */
.research-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  filter: brightness(1.07);
}

/* TEXT */
.research .research-item p {
  line-height: 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 12px; /* spacing before link */
  color: var(--default-color);
}
.research .research-item:hover p {
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

/* LINK HEADING */
.research .research-item h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.research .research-item h4 a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.research .research-item:hover h4 a {
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

/* BACKGROUND HOVER UNDERLAY */
.research .research-item:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 100% 0 0 0;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transition: inset 0.35s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.research .research-item:hover:before {
  inset: 0; /* reveal color on hover */
}
/* -------- MOBILE: Disable Hover Effects for Research Cards -------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Keep image normal (no zoom, no brightness change) */
  .research-item:hover img {
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  /* Keep text color the same */
  .research .research-item:hover p {
    color: var(--default-color) !important;
  }

  /* Keep heading link color same */
  .research .research-item:hover h4 a {
    color: var(--heading-color) !important;
  }

  /* Disable the yellow underlay background */
  .research .research-item:hover:before {
    inset: 100% 0 0 0 !important;
    /* hides hover background */
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Testimonials Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* #testimonials h1 {
  padding-bottom: 20px;
} */

/* ============================
   CARD CONTAINER
============================ */
.testimonial-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  padding: 0;
}

.card-inner {
  background: #daf3f3;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.card-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* ============================
   IMAGE STYLING
============================ */
.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px; /* Fixed image height */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ============================
   TEXT AREA
============================ */
.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-content h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.5;
  min-height: 60px; /* Helps equal height */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ============================
   VIEW MORE LINK
============================ */
.view-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.view-more:hover {
  /* color: #000000;   */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Ensures swiper slide height adjusts automatically */
.swiper-slide {
  height: auto !important;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio .portfolio-filters {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; /* Better spacing */
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #183c3d;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li:hover,
.portfolio .portfolio-filters li.filter-active {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--surface-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.portfolio-content h3 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.portfolio-content th {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--surface-color);
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-filters {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-filters {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* ############################ PUBLICATION STYLING ######################## */

.publication-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.pub-tab {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #183c3d;
  background: #183c3d;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pub-tab.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #002f4b;
  position: relative;
  color: #183c3d;
}

.pub-tab.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 6px solid transparent;
  border-right: 6px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid #002f4b;
}

.pub-content {
  display: none;
}

.pub-content.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Container styling */
.publication-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

/* === Only Mobile View === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .publication-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* Hide all tabs except first */
  .pub-tab {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    /* background: #ff6262; */
  }

  /* Hamburger button appears */
  .hamburger {
    width: 35px;
    height: 28px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    position: absolute;
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    top: 0;
  }
  .hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
    top: 12px;
  }
  .hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    top: 24px;
  }

  /* Animate to X */
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    top: 12px;
  }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    top: 12px;
  }

  /* Dropdown animation */
  .dropdown-open .pub-tab {
    display: block !important;
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease;
  }

  @keyframes slideDown {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }
}

.Publication-item ul li a {
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #183c3d;
}
.Publication-item ul li a:hover {
  /* color: #34dbf8; */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Make tabs smaller and stay in one row */
.OtherArticle-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.OtherArticle-tabs .othr-tab {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #183c3d;
  background: #183c3d;
  color: white;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.OtherArticle-tabs .othr-tab.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #183c3d;
  border-color: #002f4b;
}
.othr-content ul li {
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #183c3d;
}
/* Card hover effect */
.othr-content .card {
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.othr-content .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0px 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Fade-in for content switching */
.othr-content {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}
.othr-content ul li a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.othr-content ul li a:hover {
  /* color: #34dbf8; */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.othr-content.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===========================
   Mobile Hamburger
   =========================== */

.hamburger-othr {
  display: none;
  width: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hamburger-othr span {
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 5px 0;
  background: #000;
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.hamburger-othr.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.hamburger-othr.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger-othr.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger-othr {
    display: block;
  }
  .OtherArticle-tabs {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .OtherArticle-tabs.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .OtherArticle h2 {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Make accordion body scroll when content is long */
.accordion-body {
  max-height: 400px; /* adjust as needed */
  overflow-y: auto; /* vertical scroll */
  overflow-x: hidden; /* prevent horizontal scroll */
}

/* Prevent accordion header text from breaking layout */
.accordion-button {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis; /* adds "..." if text is too long */
  /*white-space: nowrap;  keeps text on one line */
}

/* In case inner content exceeds width */
.accordion-item {
  overflow: hidden;
}
* ul li {
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
* .accordion-header .accordion-button {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #183c3d !important;
  background: azure;
  font-family: revert;
}

.accordion-header .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background-color: #183c3d;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(100);
}

/* ############################ PUBLICATION STYLING END ######################## */
#about .card {
  background-color: #ccdad2;
  margin-top: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  /* padding: 50px 40px ; */
}

#about img {
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 2px solid #f7eac7;
  height: 250px;
  width: auto; /* let browser adjust width */
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ CURRENT TEAM CSS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ */

#current_team h5 {
  color: #183c3d;
}
#current_team h3 {
  background: #183c3d;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.team-img {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  object-fit: fill;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-card {
  background: #e8f5ff;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0px 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
/* $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Former TEAM CSS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ */
#Former_team h5 {
  color: #183c3d;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#Former_team b {
  color: #183c3d;
}
/* $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Former TEAM CSS END $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ */

/* $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ongoing TEAM CSS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ */
.ongoing_img {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  object-fit: fill;
  /* border-radius: 20%; */
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ongoing TEAM CSS END $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ */

/* ############################ PAGINATION STYLING ######################## */
nav {
  margin-top: 20px;
}
/* Whole table container */
.table-responsive {
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* smooth soft shadow */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Full table */
#pagetable {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-collapse: separate; /* Fixes corner clipping with border-radius */
  border-spacing: 0;
}

/* Header */
#pagetable thead th {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--surface-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  border: none;
}
/* Body rows */
#pagetable tbody tr td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* Soft striped rows */
#pagetable tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td {
  background: #fffdf7; /* very soft warm shade */
}

#pagetable tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--surface-color);
}

/* Hover effect */
#pagetable tbody tr:hover td {
  background: #daf3f3 !important;
  color: #183c3d;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

#pagetable tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Pagination styles */
#pagination .page-item .page-link {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

#pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--surface-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

#pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity: 0.45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

#pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: #fde7c0;
}
/* ############################ PAGINATION STYLING END ######################## */
.card {
  background-color: #ccdad2;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
/* ############################ Courses STYLING ######################## */
#Courses thead th {
  background: #183c3d; /* warm gold */
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 10px;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
}
#Courses tbody tr td {
  text-align: center;
  color: #183c3d;
}
/* Hover effect */
#Courses tbody tr:hover td {
  background: #cce1e2 !important;
  transition: 0.1s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
/* ############################ Courses STYLING END ######################## */
/* ############################ GALLERY STYLING  ######################## */
/* Main gallery heading */
.gallery-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Accordion button style */
.gallery-accordion-btn {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Subtitle inside accordion */
.gallery-subtitle {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #183c3d;
}

/* Image card styling */
.gallery-card {
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Image inside card */
.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Grid spacing */
.gallery-row {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Responsive improvements */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}
/* ############################ GALLERY STYLING END ######################## */

/* ############################ PODCAST STYLING ######################## */
/* Layout wrapper */
.videos-layout {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Main video */
.main-video-box {
  flex: 2;
  min-width: 300px;
  margin: auto;
}
.main-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.main-video-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Thumbnails (Right Column) */
.video-thumbnails {
  flex: 1;
  max-height: 430px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

/* Individual Thumbnail */
.thumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.15s ease,
    background 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.thumb img {
  width: 130px;
  height: 85px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.thumb p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Active state */
.thumb.active {
  background: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------- */
/* RESPONSIVE — Tablets */
/* ----------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .videos-layout {
    gap: 25px;
  }
  .main-video {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .thumb img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 78px;
  }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------- */
/* RESPONSIVE — Mobile */
/* ----------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .videos-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* Make thumbnails horizontal */
  .video-thumbnails {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    max-height: none;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 5px 0 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .thumb {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 160px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }

  .thumb img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .thumb p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  .main-video {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .main-video-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .video-thumbnails .btn {
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------- */
/* Very small screens */
/* ----------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .thumb {
    min-width: 140px;
  }
  .thumb img {
    width: 130px;
    height: 90px;
  }
  .main-video {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

/* ############################ PODCAST STYLING END ######################## */

/* ######## News Hero Section END  ####################### */
.news-hero .post-item {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-hero .post-item:hover .post-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.news-hero .post-item:hover .post-title a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-img img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-img .category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* View More Button */
.news-viewmore-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-content .post-title {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-content .post-title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-content .post-title a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-content .post-meta {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.news-hero .post-item .post-content .post-meta .dot {
  margin: 0 8px;
}

.news-hero .main-post {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.news-hero .main-post .post-img {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.news-hero .main-post .post-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .news-hero .main-post .post-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

.news-hero .side-posts .side-post {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.news-hero .side-posts .side-post:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.news-hero .side-posts .side-post .post-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .news-hero .side-posts {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

.group-updates-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.group-updates-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.side-column {
  display: none;
  /* Hide for now (only center image will show) */
}

.center-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.latest-news {
  max-height: 520px;
  /* adjust as needed */
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

/* Smooth scrolling */
.latest-news {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* /*######## News Hero Section END  ####################### */

/* ###################### LIST CSS ############### */

.All-in-one-List {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.All-in-one-List li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.All-in-one-List li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.All-in-one-List a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.All-in-one-List a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ###################### LIST CSS END ############### */

/* ###################### GROUP UPDATE CSS ############### */
.group_update {
  background: #daf3f3;
}

/* Wrapper centers everything */
.group-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Modern card container */
.group-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  /* Adjust size */
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.group-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Image inside card */
.group-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.group-card:hover .group-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
/* ###################### GROUP UPDATE CSS ############### */

.btn_group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
}
.btn_group a {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.btn_group a:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* ###################### GROUP UPDATE CSS END ############### */
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* MAIN LEFT BOX */
.contact-box {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #296668, #183c3d);
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Title */
.contact-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-subtext {
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* INFO CARDS */
.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ICON STYLE */
.contact-card .icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-card .icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* TEXTS */
.contact-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* MAP CARD */
.map-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
/* FOLLOW US SECTION */
.social-section {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.social-section h5 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons a {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a i {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
/* Responsive spacing */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-box {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section END
--------------------------------------------------------------*/