:root {
  --accent: #00bfa6;
  --brand-dark: #0D3071;
  --brand-light: #1747A3;

  --topbar-bg: #F5F7FB;
  --topbar-border: #E1E6F0;
  
  --body-bg: #F5F7FB;
  --header-bg: #1747A3;
  --solid-hover: #153F8F;
}



/* BODY */


/* SUBTLE GLOBAL BACKGROUND TEXTURE */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("../images/background.png") center center no-repeat;
  background-size: 120%;
  opacity: 0.06;          /* very subtle */
  filter: grayscale(0.2) blur(1px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}


body {
  /*padding-top: 160px;*/
  background: #f8f9fb;
  font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
}



.hero {
  padding-top: 96px; /* height of header */
}

/* HEADER */
/* HEADER CORE */
.header-bar {
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background: var(--header-bg);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.header-inner {
  height: 72px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo-wrap {
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* SITE NAME */
.site-name {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* NAV */
.nav-links a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* HOVER FEEL */
.header-bar:hover {
  background: var(--solid-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-photo-wrapper img,
  .about-bg-circle {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }

  .experience-badge {
    bottom: -20px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .step-box img {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
  }

  .step-number {
    right: 60px;
  }
}


/* HERO */
/*.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: url("../images/background.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
}
*/

/* HERO CONTENT */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 96px);
  padding-top: 96px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      120deg,
      var(--brand-dark),
      var(--brand-light),
      var(--brand-dark)
    ),
    url("../images/background.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;

  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: heroWave 14s ease-in-out infinite;

  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}




@keyframes heroWave {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 30% 40%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.10),
      transparent 60%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 70% 60%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
      transparent 60%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}


.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  animation: heroBreathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroBreathe {
  0%   { opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { opacity: 0.30; transform: scale(1.02); }
  100% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(1); }
}



.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: #eaf0ff;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-actions .btn {
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .hero-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  }

 .hero-actions {
  padding-bottom: 10px;
 }

}

/* ABOUT */
.about-badge {
  background: #eaf2ff;
  color: #003087;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}



/* BACKGROUND CIRCLE */
.about-bg-circle {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,122,255,0.25), transparent);
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* PROFILE IMAGE */
.about-photo-wrapper img {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.about-photo-wrapper img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}


/* SERVICES */
.service-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 90px 25px 45px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: #007bff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 52px;
  color: white;
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
  border: 6px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,123,255,0.35);

  /* 👇 smooth animation */
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0,123,255,0.45);
}


.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001847;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

.service-arrow {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #007bff;
  margin-top: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
}


/* PROCESS */
/* HOW WE WORK */

#how-we-work {
  background: transparent;
}

/* Badge */
.process-badge {
  background: #eaf2ff;
  color: #003087;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Step box */
.step-box {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}



.step-box img {
  position: relative;        /* IMPORTANT */
  z-index: 1;                /* image layer */

  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 8px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}


/* Gentle hover */
.step-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.step-box:hover .step-number {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* Number badge */
.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 50px;

  z-index: 3;                /* ALWAYS ABOVE image */

  background: #007bff;
  color: white;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 5px solid white;
  font-size: 16px;
}


/* Titles */
.step-box h3 {
  margin-top: 26px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00154e;
}

/* Descriptions */
.step-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* FOOTER */
/* FOOTER */

.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 48, 113, 0.95),
    rgba(23, 71, 163, 0.9)
  );
  color: #eaf0ff;
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
}

.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.site-footer {
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}


/* Brand section */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Footer logo wrapper – matches header style */
.footer-logo-wrap {
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Increase logo size */
.footer-logo {
  height: 200px;   /* 👈 THIS controls size */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}


.footer-tagline {
  max-width: 260px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #d6e2ff;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Headings */
.site-footer h6 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Links */
.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cfdcff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact */
.footer-contact p {
  margin: 4px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #d6e2ff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-brand {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    height: 80px;
  }

  .footer-links,
  .footer-contact {
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* EXPERIENCE BADGE (FLOATING BOX) */


.experience-badge {
  margin-top: 18px;              /* space from name */
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}


.xp-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(0,123,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.xp-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003087;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.xp-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ABOUT TEXT NORMALIZATION */
#about {
  font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;
}

#about p,
#about li {
  font-size: 1rem;        /* same everywhere */
  line-height: 1.55;     /* relaxed, readable */
  color: #333;
}

#about .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;    /* very subtle emphasis */
  font-weight: 400;
}

#about ul {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

#about li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-copy {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.75);
}

.section-separator {
  height: 1px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 80px auto;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    var(--brand-light),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
}


/* TEAM SECTION */

#team {
  background: transparent;
}

/* Intro text */
.team-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

/* Team card */
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
}

/* Team photo */
.team-card img {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* Gentle hover */
.team-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Name */
.team-card h4 {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00154e;
}

/* Role */
.team-role {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.team-role span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #777;
}


/**gallery**/

/* PAGE HERO (shared) */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--brand-dark),
    var(--brand-light)
  );
  color: white;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-hero p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  color: #eaf0ff;
}

/* GALLERY */
/* GALLERY */

.gallery-item {
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Caption */
.gallery-item figcaption {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}



/* BLOG */

.blog-card {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00154e;
}

.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #777;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
}

.blog-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

.blog-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* LIGHTBOX */

.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 90%;
  text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.lightbox-content p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: #eaf0ff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Close button */
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: 0;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/*menu changes*/
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
}

.navbar-collapse {
  background: rgba(13,48,113,0.95);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
}

/* HEADER NAV LINKS */
.header-bar .nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.header-bar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #2de2c4; /* your accent / highlight */
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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


.navbar-toggler {
  margin-left: auto;
}


/* Header brand name */
.brand-name {

  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Subtitle */
.brand-sub {
  
  font-size: 0.99rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.9;
}


@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* BLOG POST */

/* BLOG POST LAYOUT */

.blog-post {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65; /* tightened from 1.8 */
  color: #333;
}

/* Title */
.blog-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #00154e;
}

/* Meta row */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Print button */
.blog-print {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--brand-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Back link */
.blog-back {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--brand-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-back:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Headings */
.blog-post h2 {
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00154e;
}

/* Hero image */
.blog-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 26px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Blockquote */
.blog-post blockquote {
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  background: #f4f7ff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-light);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #444;
}
@media print {
  header,
  footer,
  .blog-back,
  .blog-print {
    display: none;
  }

  body {
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
  }

  .blog-post {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 12pt;
  }
}
/* BLOG HERO VARIANT */
.hero-blog {
  min-height: 45vh;       /* shorter than home hero */
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-blog {
    min-height: 35vh;
  }
}