* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; font-family:'Arial', sans-serif; }
  body { background:#f7f7f7; color:#333; line-height:1.6; }
  a { text-decoration:none; }

  /* Navbar */
  .navbar {
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding:10px 30px;
    height:80px;
    gap: 0;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, white, white);
    color:#0a3d62;
    /*position:sticky; */
    top:0; z-index:1000;
  }

  /* Active navbar link */
  .navbar nav a.active {
    background: #00bf63;       /* green highlight */
    color: white;              /* make text readable */
    padding: 6px 12px;         /* adjust padding */
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  /* Hover effect for other links */
  .navbar nav a:hover {
    color: #00bf63;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }


  /*.navbar .logo { font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:bold; }*/
  .navbar .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  .navbar .logo-img {
    width: 180px;            /* slightly larger logo */
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-left: 150px;
  }

  /* Nav links container - stay left */
  .navbar nav {
    display: flex;           /* flex row */
    gap: 40px;               /* smaller gap between buttons */
    align-items: center;     /* vertical align */
  }

  .navbar nav a { margin-left:0; color:#0a3d62; font-weight:600; transition:0.3s; }
  .navbar nav a:hover { opacity:0.8; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height:90vh;
    display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
    flex-direction:column; text-align:center;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a3d62,#2575fc);
    color:#fff; padding:60px 20px;
  }

  /* Hero layout */
  .hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero h2 {
   color: #2b2b2b !important;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;

}




  /* Left text */
  .hero-text {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Right image */
  .hero-image {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  /* Square image */
  .hero-image img {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px; /* rounded square */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }


  .hero-cta-links a {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .hero-content h2 { font-size:2.8rem; margin-bottom:20px; }

  .hero-content p { font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:30px; }
  .primary-btn { background:#fff; color:#6a11cb; padding:14px 32px; border:none; border-radius:8px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; transition:0.3s; }
  .primary-btn:hover { background:#fff; opacity:0.9; }

  /* Hero CTA links */
  .hero-cta-links { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:20px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .secondary-btn { padding:12px 28px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color:#fff; border:2px solid #fff; border-radius:8px; font-weight:600; transition:all 0.3s ease; }
  .secondary-btn:hover { background:#fff; color:#6a11cb; }

  /* Hero bubbles */
  .hero-bubbles span { position:absolute; display:block; width:20px; height:20px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius:50%; animation:bubble 10s infinite linear; }
  .hero-bubbles span:nth-child(1){ left:10%; animation-delay:0s; }
  .hero-bubbles span:nth-child(2){ left:30%; animation-delay:2s; }
  .hero-bubbles span:nth-child(3){ left:50%; animation-delay:4s; }
  .hero-bubbles span:nth-child(4){ left:70%; animation-delay:6s; }
  .hero-bubbles span:nth-child(5){ left:90%; animation-delay:8s; }
  @keyframes bubble { 0% { transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:0.5; } 100% { transform:translateY(-800px) scale(0.5); opacity:0; } }

  /* Sections */
  .section-content { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:80px 20px; text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .alt-bg { background:#f0f0f0; }

  /* Slide Card common */
  .slide-card {
    background:#fff; padding:25px 30px; border-radius:12px;
    flex:1 1 280px; max-width:320px;
    text-align:left; box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor:pointer; margin:10px;
  }
  .slide-card:hover { transform:scale(1.05) translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
  .slide-card h3 { margin-bottom:15px; color:#00bf63; }
  .slide-card p { margin-bottom:20px; }

  /* Cards containers */
  .about-cards, .service-cards, .cta-container {
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:30px; justify-content:center;
  }

  /* Buttons in cards */
  .service-card .primary-btn, .cta-card .primary-btn { text-decoration:none; color:#fff; background:#2575fc; padding:10px 20px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600; transition:0.3s; }
  .service-card .primary-btn:hover, .cta-card .primary-btn:hover { background:#004aad; }

  /* CTA Section */
  .cta-section { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:80px 20px; background:#2575fc; color:#fff; }
  .cta-card { background:#004aad; color:#fff; text-align:center; }

  /* Contact links */
  .contact-links { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:20px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  /* Footer */
  /*.footer { background:#222; color:#fff; padding:40px 20px; }
  .footer-content { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; }
  .footer-content h3,h4 { margin-bottom:15px; }
  .footer-content a { color:#fff; display:block; margin-bottom:8px; transition:0.3s; }
  .footer-content a:hover { opacity:0.7; }
  .footer p { text-align:center; margin-top:30px; font-size:0.9rem; }*/

  .footer {
    background: #222;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem 30px 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-grid > div {
    padding: 0 15px; /* spacing inside each column */
  }


  /*.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 5rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }*/

  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr; /* left, middle, right */
    column-gap: 3rem; /* space between columns */
    padding: 0 2rem; /* space from edges */
  }




  .footer h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  .footer p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .footer a {
    color: #d1f2eb;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }


  /* Floating shapes */
  .hero-shapes .shape { position:absolute; width:60px; height:60px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); animation:float 8s infinite alternate; border-radius:50%; }
  .hero-shapes .circle.small { width:30px; height:30px; }
  .hero-shapes .triangle { clip-path:polygon(50% 0%,0% 100%,100% 100%); }
  .hero-shapes .square { border-radius:12px; }
  @keyframes float { 0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);} 100%{transform:translateY(-50px) rotate(360deg);} }

  /* =====================
    FORMS (Netlify Ready)
  ===================== */

  .form-card {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  form label {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: block;
  }

  form input,
  form select,
  form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }

  form input:focus,
  form select:focus,
  form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #2575fc;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,117,252,0.15);
  }

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

  form button {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  /* Netlify honeypot (hidden) */
  .hidden {
    display: none;
  }

  /* =====================
    FORM UPGRADES
  ===================== */

  .form-card {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .form-group small {
    color: #d32f2f;
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .form-group.invalid small {
    display: block;
  }

  form input[type="file"] {
    padding: 10px;
    background: #fafafa;
  }

  .success-message {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .success-message h3 {
    color: #6a11cb;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .success-message.show {
    display: block;
    animation: popIn 0.6s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes popIn {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.9);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1);
    }
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .logo-img {
    max-width: 120px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    z-index: 1001;
    color: #0a3d62;
  }

  .navbar nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar nav.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6a11cb, #2575fc);
    z-index: 999;
  }

}

    

    /* Hero */
    .hero {
      padding: 80px 20px;
    }

    .hero-content h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    /* Cards */
    /*.about-cards,
    .service-cards,
    .cta-container {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }*/

    .slide-card {
      max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Forms */
    .form-card {
      padding: 20px;
    }

    form button {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-content {
      flex-direction: column;
      text-align: center;
    }
  

  /* Hide hamburger on desktop */
  .menu-toggle {
  display: none;      /* hidden on desktop */
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;      /* 👈 THIS LINE */
}


  /* Forms mobile fixes */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .form-card form {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .form-card .form-group input,
    .form-card .form-group select,
    .form-card .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px;
      font-size: 1rem; /* bigger for mobile */
    }

    .form-card button.primary-btn {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .form-group small {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
  }

  /*@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .navbar nav {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: absolute;
      top: 70px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6a11cb, #2575fc);
      text-align: center;
    }

    .navbar nav.active {
      display: flex;
    }

    .navbar nav a {
      margin: 15px 0;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
      display: block;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
  }*/

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-content h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-content p {
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .primary-btn, .secondary-btn {
      width: 100%;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
  }

  /* Full-width CTA section, fixed */
  .cta-services {
    width: 100%;           /* full width of viewport */
    padding: 60px 20px 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a11cb, #2575fc); /* background covers full width */
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Center content inside section */
  .cta-services .section-content {
    max-width: 1200px;  /* keeps content from being too wide */
    margin: 0 auto;     /* centers the content */
  }

  /* Buttons */
  .primary-btn,
  .secondary-btn {
    position: relative;
    margin: 10px 10px 0 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .primary-btn:hover,
  .secondary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  /* Add spacing between paragraph and buttons in CTA */
  .cta-services p {
    margin-bottom: 40px; /* adjust the number as needed */
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-inner {
      flex-direction: column;
      text-align: center;
    }

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

    .hero-image {
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
      width: 260px;
      height: 260px;
    }
  }


  /* =====================
    ABOUT PREVIEW (HOME)
  ===================== */

  .about-preview {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 100px 40px;
  }

  .about-preview-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Text side */
  .about-preview-text {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #00bf63;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .about-preview-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #0a3d62;
  }

  .about-preview-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .about-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .about-highlights li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Visual side */
  .about-preview-visual {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-stat {
    background: #f7f7f7;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }

  .about-stat h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #2575fc;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .about-stat p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #333;
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-preview-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
      text-align: center;
    }

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

    .about-preview-text p {
      max-width: 100%;
    }

    .about-preview-visual {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
  }

  /* =====================
    WHO WE SERVE SECTION
  ===================== */
  .who-we-serve {
    background: #ffffff; /* white background for contrast */
    padding: 80px 40px;
  }

  .who-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .who-card {
    flex: 1 1 400px;
    background-color: #f5f7fa; /* light grey for cards */
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .who-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }

  .who-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #004aad;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .who-card h3 {
    color: #004aad;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .who-card p {
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .who-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .who-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #004aad;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .who-card a.primary-btn,
  .who-card a.secondary-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .who-card a.primary-btn {
    background-color: #004aad;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .who-card a.primary-btn:hover {
    background-color: #003380;
  }

  .who-card a.secondary-btn {
    background-color: #f5f7fa;
    color: #004aad;
    border: 1px solid #004aad;
  }

  .who-card a.secondary-btn:hover {
    background-color: #004aad;
    color: #fff;
  }

  /* =====================
    WHO INTRO SECTION
  ===================== */
  .who-intro {
    background: #eaf1fb; /* soft blue background for intro */
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .who-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #004aad;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .who-intro p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* =====================
    SERVICES SECTION
  ===================== */

  /* Services Section */
  .services-section {
    background: #004aad; /* deep blue background */
    padding: 100px 40px;
  }

  /* Section Heading (h2) - stays white */
  .services-section h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* Section Subheading (h3 above cards) */
  .services-section h3 {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #e0e0e0; /* lighter grey for contrast on blue */
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Cards */
  .services-section .slide-card {
    background: #ffffff; /* keep white for contrast */
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    margin: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }

  /* Card Headings */
  .services-section .slide-card h3 {
    color: #004aad; /* dark blue for visibility on white cards */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  /* Card Paragraphs */
  .services-section .slide-card p {
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ==========================
    SECTION BUBBLES (FOR ALL SECTIONS)
  ========================== */

  .about-preview,
  .services-section,
  .who-intro,
  .who-we-serve {
    position: relative;  /* Required for bubbles */
    overflow: hidden;    /* Keep bubbles inside section */
  }

  /* Make content above bubbles */
  .about-preview .section-content,
  .services-section .section-content,
  .who-intro .section-content,
  .who-we-serve .section-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Reusable bubbles for every section */
  .about-preview::before,
  .about-preview::after,
  .services-section::before,
  .services-section::after,
  .who-intro::before,
  .who-intro::after,
  .who-we-serve::before,
  .who-we-serve::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.08); /* soft blue */
    z-index: 1;
    animation: floatBubbles 15s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
  }

  /* Top-left bubble */
  .about-preview::before,
  .services-section::before,
  .who-intro::before,
  .who-we-serve::before {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    top: -40px;
    left: -40px;
  }

  /* Bottom-right bubble */
  .about-preview::after,
  .services-section::after,
  .who-intro::after,
  .who-we-serve::after {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
  }

  @keyframes floatBubbles {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px); }
    50%  { transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px); }
  }

  .hero-text h2 {
    color: #004aad;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
  }



  .about-cards .slide-card {
    border-left: 4px solid #004aad; /* subtle brand border */
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }

  .about-cards .slide-card h3::before {
    content: "✔";
    color: #00bf63; /* green check */
    margin-right: 8px;
  }


  /* =======================
    HERO SECTION ABOUT PAGE
  ======================= */
  .hero-about {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 20px; /* top-bottom spacing */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: #fff; /* text color white for contrast */
  }

  .hero-about::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); /* semi-transparent dark overlay */
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-about .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-about .hero-text {
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .hero-about h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .hero-about p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-about ul.about-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .hero-about ul.about-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .hero-about ul.about-highlights li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #00bf63; /* brand green for checkmarks */
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media screen and (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-about .hero-inner {
      flex-direction: row;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-about .hero-text {
      max-width: 50%;
    }

    .hero-about .hero-image {
      max-width: 45%;
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-about .hero-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 8px; /* subtle rounding like Rhythm */
    }
  }

  @media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-about h1 {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

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


/* =========================
   UNIFIED FLOW SECTIONS
========================= */

.flow-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.flow-section.flow-brand {
  padding: 140px 20px;
}

.flow-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.flow-inner h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #0a3d62;
}

.flow-inner p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}



/* Soft brand wash */
.flow-soft {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #f1f6fd 0%,
    #ffffff 100%
  );
}

.flow-soft ul,
.flow-brand ul {
  list-style: square;      /* normal bullet */
  font-size: large;
  padding-left: 1.5em;   /* space for bullet + text */
  margin-left: 0;
}

.flow-soft ul li,
.flow-brand ul li {      /* text color */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;   /* just in case */
}

/* Brand emphasis section */
.flow-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #0a3d62 0%,
    #2575fc 100%
  );
  color: #ffffff;
}

.flow-brand h2,
.flow-brand p {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Add subtle texture like Rhythm */
.flow-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cards {
  margin-top: 70px;
}

.slide-card {
  transform-origin: center;
}

.slide-card {
  transform: none !important;
}


.flow-inner h2 {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.flow-inner p {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.flow-inner p + p {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.fade-card {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.flow-section {
  overflow: visible;
}

.fade-up,
.fade-card {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Fix card text color inside brand sections */
.flow-brand .slide-card p {
  color: #333;
}

.flow-brand .slide-card h3 {
  color: #004aad;
}

/* ===== HERO FOR SERVICES PAGE ONLY ===== */
.hero-minimal {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background-color: #f7f9fc; /* soft light background */
}

.hero-minimal h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.hero-minimal p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
}

/* ===== FLOW SECTIONS WITH ALTERNATE BACKGROUNDS ===== */
.flow-section {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.flow-soft {
  background-color: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.05);
}

.flow-white {
 background: linear-gradient(
  180deg, 
  #001f4d 0%, 
  #003580 40%, 
  #004aad 70%, 
  #3366cc 100%
);

  color: #ffffff; /* default content color */
  padding: 100px 20px;
}


 



/* ===== SPLIT LAYOUT FOR SERVICES ===== */
.split-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.split-layout.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.split-icon {
  flex: 0 0 80px;
  margin-right: 2rem;
}

.split-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.split-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.split-content p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

.split-content ul {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.split-content ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.split-content ul li::before {
  content: "✔️"; /* checkmark emoji */
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-layout,
  .split-layout.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .split-icon {
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  }

  .split-content ul li {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* ===== Split Layout for Services ===== */
.split-layout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

.split-layout.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.split-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.split-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #0a3d62; /* dark blue heading */
}

.split-content p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

.split-content ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.split-content ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.split-content ul li::before {
  content: "✔️";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #00bf63; /* green checkmark */
}

/* Icon/Image side */
.split-icon {
  flex: 1;
}

.split-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}



/*.flow-soft {
  background-color: #004aad;
}*/

/* Buttons */
.split-content .primary-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background-color: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.split-content .primary-btn:hover {
  background-color: #003380;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-layout,
  .split-layout.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .split-layout.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .split-icon {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .split-content ul li {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
}

:root {
  --brand-blue: #004aad;
}

/* =========================
   RHYTHM CONTENT COLORS
========================= */

/* Deep gradient sections */
.flow-brand,
.flow-white {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.flow-brand .section-eyebrow,
.flow-white .section-eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.flow-brand h2,
.flow-white h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.flow-brand p,
.flow-white p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}

/* Bullets */
.flow-white ul,
.flow-brand ul {
  list-style: square;      /* normal bullet */
  font-size: large;
  padding-left: 1.5em;   /* space for bullet + text */
  margin-left: 0;
}

.flow-white ul li,
.flow-brand ul li {
  color: white;       /* text color */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;   /* just in case */
}

.flow-white ul li::before,
.flow-brand ul li::before {
  content: none;        /* REMOVE tick mark */
}

.flow-white ul li::marker,
.flow-brand ul li::marker {
  color: #00bf63;       /* brand bullet color */
  font-size: 1.2em;     /* thicker bullet */
}


/* Cards inside deep sections */
.flow-brand .slide-card,
.flow-white .slide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.flow-brand .slide-card h3,
.flow-white .slide-card h3 {
  color: #004aad;
}

.flow-brand .slide-card p,
.flow-white .slide-card p {
  color: #333;
}

/* Headings = Light Brand Blue or White */
.flow-white h1,
.flow-white h2,
.flow-white h3 {
  color: #00bf63; /* green can stand out well, or #ffffff for headings */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Paragraphs = light gray for readability */
.flow-white p {
  color: #f0f0f0; /* light neutral for easy reading */
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Labels / Eyebrows = Red for contrast */
.flow-white .section-eyebrow,
.flow-white span.label {
  color: #e90d0d; /* red pops on deep blue */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Links = Brand Green or White on hover */
.flow-white a {
  color: #00bf63; /* green stands out well */
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.flow-white a:hover {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #00bf63;
}

.cta-buttons {
  margin-top: 30px; /* adjust as needed */
}



.flow_soft {
  padding-top: 50px; /* Adjust the value as needed */
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* ===== Request Staff Section ===== */
.form-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Email highlight */
.email-highlight {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #444;
}

.email-highlight a {
  color: #1e88e5;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(30, 136, 229, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.email-highlight a:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 136, 229, 0.18);
  color: #0d47a1;
}

/* ===== Form Fields ===== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: #222;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

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

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #1e88e5;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 136, 229, 0.15);
}

/* Validation helper text */
.form-group small {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #d32f2f;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* Submit button spacing */
.form-card .primary-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Note under form */
.form-note {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
}

.form-group input[type="file"] {
  padding: 0.6rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px dashed #dcdcdc;
  cursor: pointer;
}

html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block !important;
    /*color: #fff;      */    /* or #000 depending on navbar */
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
  }
}

.navbar {
  overflow: visible;
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-grid ul {
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .footer-grid li {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .footer {
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

footer {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.about-cards .slide-card,
.service-cards .slide-card,
.cta-container .slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  max-width: 320px;
}