:root {
    --primary-red: #AC0403;
    --primary-red-hover: #a89413;
    --primary-merged: linear-gradient(to right, #AC0403, #a89413);
    /* or in hex: #AA4C0B */
    --primary-blue: #2563eb;
    --secondary-blue: #3b82f6;
    --accent-blue: #60a5fa;
    --light-blue: #dbeafe;
    --gray-color: #545454;
    --orange: #D86C29;
    --success-green: #16a34a;
    --light-green: #f0fdf4;
    --purple: #9333ea;
    --light-purple: #faf5ff;
    --orange: #ea580c;
    --light-orange: #fff7ed;

    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --shadow-light: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

    --text-primary: #1e293b;
    --text-secondary: #64748b;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --light-gray: #f8fafc;
    --border-light: #e2e8f0;
    --success-green: #10b981;
    --warm-gray: #f7f8f9;

    --transition-duration: 0.6s;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Optional: Custom scrollbar styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
    height: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary-red);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #555;
}

/* Respect reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
}

ol,
ul {
    padding: 0;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

body {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;

    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding-top: 70px;
    /* Space for fixed navbar */
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.topbar {
    background-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1040;
    /* should be higher than navbar */
}

.topbar-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-center,
.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
}

.topbar-left {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.topbar-center {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

.topbar-right {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.topbar-right a {
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.topbar-right a:hover {
    color: #ffd700;
}

.topbar span,
.topbar a {
    font-size: 13px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .topbar-row {
        /* flex-direction: column; */
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }


    .topbar-center {

        flex: 100%;
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 425px) {
    .topbar-right {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .address {
        display: none;
    }

    .topbar-right {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Navbar Styles */
.navbar-custom {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0;
    height: 90px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 35px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1030;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Add this to prevent active state flickering */
.nav-link-custom.active,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.nav-link-custom.active::after,
.mobile-nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    /* Your active color */
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-custom .container-fluid {
    padding: 0 24px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Brand/Logo Section */
.navbar-brand-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    /* padding: 20px 0; */
    margin-right: 0;
}

.navbar-brand-custom:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon {
    /* width: 28px;
    height: 28px; */

    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-icon img {
    color: var(--white);
    /* width: 90px; */
    width: 100%;
    height: 71px;
}

.brand-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--primary-red-hover);
    /* angle added */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.navbar-nav-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-item-custom {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link-custom {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 4px 0;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link-custom:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link-custom.active {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

/* Book Appointment Button */
.btn-appointment-margin {
    margin-left: 32px;
}


/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    background-color: #f7fafc;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    padding: 16px 24px;
}

.mobile-menu.show {
    display: block;
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 16px 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-btn-appointment {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .navbar-nav-custom {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .brand-icon img {

        height: 56px;
    }

    .brand-text {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .btn-appointment {

        padding: 10px 9px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-nav-custom {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .btn-appointment {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .navbar-custom .container-fluid {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .brand-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .brand-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }

    .brand-icon i {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar-custom .container-fluid {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    .navbar-custom {
        min-height: 64px;
    }

    .navbar-brand-custom {
        padding: 16px 0;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .brand-text {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-left: 30px;
    }

    .brand-icon img {

        margin-left: 330px;
        width: 300px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .brand-text {
        font-size: 14px;
        display: none;
    }

    /* 
    .brand-icon img {
        color: var(--white);
        width: 90px;
        margin-left: 50px;
    } */

    .brand-icon {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        margin-right: 8px;
    }

    .brand-icon i {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

/* Large screens optimization */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .navbar-nav-custom {
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .btn-appointment {
        margin-left: 40px;
    }
}

/* Demo content */
.carousel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 90vh;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width:425px) {
    .carousel {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 40vh;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width:375px) {
    .brand-icon img {

        margin-left: 240px;

    }
}



.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide.exit-left {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide.exit-right {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    opacity: 0;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slide.active .slide-content h1 {
    transform: translateY(0px);
    opacity: 1;
}

.slide-content p,
.slide-content .author {
    color: #ddd;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.slide.active .slide-content p,
.slide.active .slide-content .author {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0px);
}

.slide-content .author {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

.controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    width: 32px;
    background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
}

.arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.arrow-btn {
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.arrow-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slide-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        display: none;
    }
}



/* About Section Styles */
.about-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--warm-gray) 100%); */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" fill="none"><defs><pattern id="grid" width="10" height="10" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><path d="M 10 0 L 0 0 0 10" fill="none" stroke="%23e2e8f0" stroke-width="0.5" opacity="0.3"/></pattern></defs><rect width="100" height="100" fill="url(%23grid)"/></svg>') repeat;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.about-content {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* border: 1px solid var(--border-light); */
}

.about-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;

}

/* Left Column - Text Content */
.about-text {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 20px 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--white);
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary-red);
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.about-badge i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.about-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-title .highlight {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    position: relative;
}

/* .about-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    border-radius: 2px;
} */

.about-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);

    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-mission {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.mission-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mission-title i {
    color: var(--success-green);
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.mission-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.mission-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
}

.mission-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mission-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.mission-icon i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.mission-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

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



.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-appointment {
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: white;

    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-appointment i {
    padding-left: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-appointment:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Right Column - Image */
.about-image {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    /* height: 600px; */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.healthcare-image {
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.healthcare-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Decorative Elements */
.floating-element {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.floating-element-1 {
    bottom: 0px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-element-2 {
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 30px;
    background: var(--white);
}

.floating-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.floating-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.floating-subtext {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .about-text {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }



    .about-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .about-stats {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .floating-element-1 {
        top: 30px;
        right: 20px;
    }

    .floating-element-2 {
        bottom: 30px;
        left: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }



    .about-text {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .about-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-align: justify;
    }

    .about-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .stat-item {
        text-align: left;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .floating-element {
        padding: 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .floating-element-1 {
        display: none;
    }

    .floating-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-content {
        border-radius: 15px;
        margin: 0 10px;
    }

    .about-container {
        padding: 0 5px;
    }

    .about-text {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .mission-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .floating-element {
        display: none;
    }

    .section-description {
        text-align: justify;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        text-align: justify;
    }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 
home service section  */


/* Services Section */
.services-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.services-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.service-category {
    background: var(--white);
}

.category-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-align: center;

}


.service-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Service Item */
.service-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 100%;
}

.service-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--hover-bg);

}

.service-item .service-icon img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.service-item:hover .service-icon img {
    background-color: var(--hover-bg);
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    /* Add zoom + slight lift */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 92px;
    height: 112px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.service-icon i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Service Icon Backgrounds */
.clinical-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #3b82f6);
}

.clinical-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626, #ef4444);
}

.clinical-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981);
}

.specialized-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
}

.specialized-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c, #f97316);
}

.specialized-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2, #06b6d4);
}

.service-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Know More Button */
.know-more-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.btn-know-more {
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-know-more:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);

    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-know-more i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .category-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .services-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .section-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .category-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .service-item {
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 14px;
        height: auto;
    }

    /* .service-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    } */

    .service-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .service-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .services-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .know-more-container {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .btn-know-more {
        padding: 14px 32px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .category-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .service-item {
        padding: 14px;
        gap: 12px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .service-icon {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    .btn-know-more {
        padding: 12px 28px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .emergency-contact {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* why choose - home */
/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.why-choose-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;

}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary-red);
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.section-badge i {
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Three Column Layout */
.why-choose-content {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;

    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.content-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 700px;
}

/* Left Column */
.left-column {
    padding: 60px 50px;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* justify-content: center; */
}

.column-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.column-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02);
    margin: 0 -20px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--success-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-icon i {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.feature-content h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Center Column - Image */
.center-column {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-blue) 0%, var(--accent-blue) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.main-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;

    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.main-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Stats */
.floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.floating-stat-1 {
    top: 0px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--white);
}

.floating-stat-2 {
    bottom: 0px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--white);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--success-green);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Right Column */
.right-column {
    padding: 60px 50px;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.approach-item {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.approach-item:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.approach-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.approach-icon.blue {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.approach-icon.orange {
    background: var(--warm-orange);
}

.approach-icon.purple {
    background: var(--soft-purple);
}

.approach-icon i {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.approach-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.approach-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Trust Indicators */
.trust-indicators {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
}

.trust-icon i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 20px;
}

.trust-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .content-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .left-column,
    .right-column {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .center-column {
        min-height: 400px;
        order: -1;
    }

    .floating-stat-1,
    .floating-stat-2 {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .why-choose-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .left-column,
    .right-column {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .column-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .approach-grid {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .approach-item {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .trust-indicators {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .trust-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .trust-icon {
        margin: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        border-radius: 16px;

    }

    .left-column,
    .right-column {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .column-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .feature-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cta-section {
    background: antiquewhite;
}

/* home cta section */
.cta-wave-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    /* Adjust based on your design */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d2b5b;
    /* optional: a background color under wave */
}

.wave-bg {
    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wave-bg2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}



.cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); */

    border-radius: 8px;


    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 40px 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary-red);
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 200px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: white;
    color: #3b82f6;
    border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #3b82f6;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.cta-features {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* .feature-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
} */

/* Floating elements for visual interest */
.floating-element {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-element:nth-child(1) {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    top: 10%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-element:nth-child(2) {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    top: 20%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.floating-element:nth-child(3) {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 15%;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-container {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .cta-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }

    .cta-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .cta-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        text-align: justify;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .cta-features {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .floating-element {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }

    .cta-content {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
}


/* Footer Styles */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #3b82f6, transparent);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Logo Column */
.footer-logo-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}


.logo-icon img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;

    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}



.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {

    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-description {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.social-media {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.social-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.social-link:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Columns */
.footer-column h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #06b6d4);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '→';
    /* opacity: 0; */
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Contact Information */
.contact-info {
    list-style: none;
}

.contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info i {
    width: 20px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info a:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

/* Emergency Contact */
.emergency-contact {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.emergency-contact h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.emergency-contact h4 i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.emergency-contact p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.emergency-contact a {
    color: #ef4444;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-left {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom-right a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-right a:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer {
        padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-description {
        max-width: none;
        margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    }

    .footer-column h3::after {
        left: 2%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .contact-info li {
        /* justify-content: center; */
        text-align: left;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-right {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-bottom-right {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .social-media {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.footer-column {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.footer-column:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.footer-column:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.footer-column:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.footer-column:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.wave-bg2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 120px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}


.how-we-work-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;

}

.step-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.step-card:hover {


    border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.step-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 230px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* .step-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.8), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6));
        }
     */
.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.step-content {
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover .step-title {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.step-description {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 1rem;
}



/* Step-specific image backgrounds */
.step-1 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/about-3.jpeg');
}

.step-2 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/ongoing-support.jpeg');
}

.step-3 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/expertcare.jpeg');
}

.step-4 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/support.jpeg');
}

.step-5 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/wellness2.webp');
}

.step-6 {
    background-image: url('../images/about/community.jpeg');
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {


    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 32px;
    }



    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .step-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

.about-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
    /* Adjust height as needed */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
    /* Adds vertical padding */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay for better text readability */
.about-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    /* Adjust opacity as needed */
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Ensures content stays above the overlay */
}

.about-banner h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    min-width: 205px;
    border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 35%);
    transition: ease-in-out 0.6s;
    border-radius: 25px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #f8f9fa;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 0 10px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-banner {
        min-height: 300px;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .about-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .breadcrumb-con {
        padding: 8px 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-banner {
        min-height: 250px;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .about-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .breadcrumb {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* About Section Styles */
.about-page-about {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary-red);
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-page-about h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-page-about h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #2563eb;
    border-radius: 2px;
}



.hero-stats-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    left: -1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-stats-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.stats-icon {
    background-color: #dcfce7;
    color: #16a34a;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Image styling */
.about-page-about img {
    border-radius: 1rem;
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-page-about h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    .about-page-about::before,
    .about-page-about::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-page-about {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 3rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
    }

    .about-page-about h2::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .hero-stats-card {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .d-flex.flex-column.flex-sm-row {
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.card-custom {

    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.card-custom:hover {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue);

}

.about-feature-icon {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.about-feature-icon.blue {
    background-color: var(--light-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.about-feature-icon.green {
    background-color: var(--light-green);
    color: var(--success-green);
}

.about-feature-icon.purple {
    background-color: var(--light-purple);
    color: var(--purple);
}

.about-feature-icon.orange {
    background-color: var(--light-orange);
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.stats-icon {
    background-color: var(--light-green);
    color: var(--success-green);
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.list-custom {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.list-custom li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.list-custom li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 0.5rem;
    height: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 1rem;
}

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


/* Button Styles */
.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue);
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue);
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue);
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}


.contact-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    color: white;
}

.contact-details {
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.contact-details h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: var(--warm-gray);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--secondary-blue);
    /* Gradient from red to gold */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.contact-item h5 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-control {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 9px;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) ease;
    background: var(--light-gray);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(102, 155, 234, 0.25);
    background: var(--white);
}

/* Submit Button (Bonus) */
.submit-btn {
    background: var(--primary-merged);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .contact-details {
        margin-bottom: 30px;

    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .contact-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

.service-card {



    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 100%;

}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);


}

.service-card .servicepage-icon img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.service-card:hover .servicepage-icon img {
    background-color: var(--hover-bg);
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
    /* Add zoom + slight lift */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.servicepage-icon {
    padding: 0 !important;
    height: 100%;
}

.servicepage-cardcontent {
    padding: 15px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-title {
    color: #2c3e50;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.servicepage-description {
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .service-card {
        height: auto !important;
    }
}


#page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #fff;
    /* or dark background like #000 if you prefer */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.dot-spinner {
    --uib-size: 2.8rem;
    --uib-speed: .9s;
    --uib-color: #D71A1E;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    height: var(--uib-size);
    width: var(--uib-size);
}

.dot-spinner__dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.dot-spinner__dot::before {
    content: '';
    height: 20%;
    width: 20%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--uib-color);
    transform: scale(0);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: pulse0112 calc(var(--uib-speed) * 1.111) ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(18, 31, 53, 0.3);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(2) {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(2)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.875);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(3)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.75);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(4) {
    transform: rotate(135deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(4)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.625);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(5) {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(5)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.5);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(6) {
    transform: rotate(225deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(6)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.375);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(7) {
    transform: rotate(270deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(7)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.25);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(8) {
    transform: rotate(315deg);
}

.dot-spinner__dot:nth-child(8)::before {
    animation-delay: calc(var(--uib-speed) * -0.125);
}

@keyframes pulse0112 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(0);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.nav-link-custom.active,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: #007bff;
    /* Replace with your primary color */
    font-weight: bold;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #007bff;
    /* Optional */
}

.atmosphere-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fffe 0%, #f0f9ff 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}



.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    grid-auto-rows: 300px;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.image-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.large-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.wide-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.vertical-card {

    grid-row: span 2;
}

.image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.image-card:hover .image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.overlay-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 20px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.image-card:hover .overlay-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.overlay-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.overlay-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }

    .large-card {
        grid-column: span 3;
        grid-row: span 2;
    }

    .wide-card {
        grid-column: span 3;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .vertical-card {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .atmosphere-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .section-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .section-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        grid-auto-rows: 250px;
    }

    .overlay-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .overlay-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-badge {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-auto-rows: 200px;
    }

    .servicepage-description {
        text-align: justify;
    }

    .servicepage-cardcontent {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .contact-icon {
        display: none;
    }

    .contact-details {
        border: none;
        padding: 8px;
    }

    .contact-item {
        padding: 10px;
    }
}

/* Animation enhancements */
.image-card {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.image-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.image-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.image-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.image-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.image-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.image-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Focus states for accessibility */
.image-card:focus {
    outline: 3px solid #10b981;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.image-card:focus .image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.image-card:focus .overlay-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#contact {
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

#services {
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

.sendmessage-btn {

    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-blue);
background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.sendmessage-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    /* border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px); */

}