/* NetworKING - Premium Brand Styling */
/* Colors: #0e2c29 (dark teal), #b0975f (warm gold), white */

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

:root {
  --primary: #0e2c29;
  --secondary: #b0975f;
  --white: #333333; /* Charcoal Grey */
  --light-bg: #2a2a2a; /* Darker Charcoal for light backgrounds */
  --border: #0e2c29;
  --text-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); /* Lighten text for dark background */
  --transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: #ffffff; /* White text for dark background */
  background-color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

/* Header & Navigation */
header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 1rem;
  z-index: 50;
  background-color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 1rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 5rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.logo img {
  height: 4rem;
  width: auto;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  nav {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

nav a {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

nav a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta-button {
  display: none;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #b8962f; /* darker gold */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.cta-button {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.05);
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 0.125rem;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0.5rem);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-0.5rem);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  width: 16rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 100;
  transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-menu, .mobile-menu-backdrop {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.mobile-menu.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 90;
  display: none;
}

.mobile-menu-backdrop.active {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-menu-close {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.1);
}

.mobile-menu-close button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-close button:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-menu-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-menu-items a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-items a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-menu-cta {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.1);
}

.mobile-menu-cta button {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-cta button:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.9);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2c29 0%, #1a4a45 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-button {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-button:hover {
  background-color: #a08a57;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sections */
section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.card {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.card p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.card-button {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-button:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.9);
}

/* Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.portfolio-item {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.portfolio-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-item:hover h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  padding: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background-color: #a08a57;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 150px;
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-submit:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.9);
}

.form-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-section h3 {
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-section a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-section a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Utility Classes */
.bg-light {
  background-color: #2a2a2a;
}

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

.mt-4 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .contact-form {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

.service-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.service-banner {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-section {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.blog-section p,
.blog-section ul li {
  font-size: 1.125rem; /* ~18px */
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.blog-section h1 {
  font-size: 2.25rem; /* ~36px */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-section .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem; /* ~20px */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #555;
}
.blog-section .container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Section backgrounds */
.service-intro {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.service-highlight {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.service-benefits {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.service-impact {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.service-footer {
  background: #0e2c29;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

/* Typography */
.service-intro h1,
.service-benefits h2,
.service-impact h2 {
  color: #0e2c29;
}

.service-intro h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #555;
}

.service-intro p,
.service-benefits p,
.service-impact p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Gold accent line for h2 */
.service-benefits h2,
.service-impact h2 {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-benefits h2::before,
.service-impact h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.5rem;
  width: 4px;
  height: 80%;
  background-color: #b0975f;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Benefits grid */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Highlight quote */
.highlight-quote {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0e2c29;
  background: #fff8e1;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* Back button */
.back-button {
  background: #b0975f;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.back-button:hover {
  background: #8c7a4f;
}

/* Container width */
.blog-section .container,
.service-intro .container,
.service-benefits .container,
.service-impact .container,
.service-highlight .container {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Alternate highlight card */
.service-highlight-alt {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.highlight-card {
  background: #f9f4e8;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.highlight-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.highlight-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}
/* Stats section */
.service-stats {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-top: 4px solid #b0975f;
}

.stat-box h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
}

.stat-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Impact card */
.service-impact-alt {
  background: #fff8e1;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.impact-card {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.impact-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-weight: 500;
}
/* Feature box */
.insights-feature {
  background: #fff8e1;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.feature-box {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.feature-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Insights quote */
.insights-quote {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.insights-highlight {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0e2c29;
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Opportunity highlight panel */
.opportunity-banner {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.opportunity-panel {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.opportunity-panel h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.opportunity-panel p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Steps section */
.opportunity-steps {
  background: #fff8e1;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-top: 4px solid #b0975f;
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #b0975f;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.step-box h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.step-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}
/* Community showcase */
.community-showcase {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.community-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.community-card {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-top: 4px solid #b0975f;
  text-align: center;
}

.community-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.community-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Community quote */
.community-quote {
  background: #fff8e1;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.community-highlight {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0e2c29;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #b0975f;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
footer {
  background: #0e2c29;
  color: #ffffff;
}

footer h3 {
  color: #b0975f;
}

footer a {
  color: #e6e6e6;
}

footer a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

footer p {
  color: #e6e6e6;
}
/* Template gallery */
.template-gallery {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.template-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.template-card {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-top: 4px solid #b0975f;
}

.template-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.template-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.download-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #b0975f;
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.download-btn:hover {
  background: #8c7a4f;
}
.template-preview {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-top-left-radius: 10px;
  border-top-right-radius: 10px;
}
.blog-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.blog-content h2 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #0e2c29;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
/* ========================================
   BLOG ARTICLE STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Blog Hero Section */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2c29 0%, #1a4a45 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.blog-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Blog Article Container */
.blog-article {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.blog-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Blog Typography */
.blog-intro {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-section {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.blog-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-section p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-section p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Blog Conclusion */
.blog-conclusion {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.03) 0%, rgba(176, 151, 95, 0.05) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-conclusion p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-conclusion p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Blog CTA Section */
.blog-cta {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2c29 0%, #1a4a45 100%);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-cta h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-cta p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.blog-cta .cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-cta .cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #a08a57;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Blog Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }

  .blog-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-section p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .blog-conclusion {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-conclusion p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .blog-cta {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


/* Navigation Dropdown Styles */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: "▼";
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Styles */
.mobile-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: "▼";
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle.active::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle:hover {
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.05);
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  background-color: rgba(14, 44, 41, 0.02);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu.active {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

/* Opportunities Page Styles */
.opportunity-section {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-header-opportunity {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header-opportunity h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.section-header-opportunity p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.opportunities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.opportunity-card {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.opportunity-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.opportunity-card-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.opportunity-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.opportunity-description {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.opportunity-link {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.opportunity-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Opportunities */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .opportunities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .section-header-opportunity h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .section-header-opportunity p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .opportunity-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Smooth scroll behavior for anchor links */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('/images/Hero.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  color: white; /* ensures text stays readable */
}

/* Dark overlay */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); /* adjust darkness as needed */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* ensures text sits above overlay */
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* Optional: refine text colours */
.hero-subtitle,
.hero-title,
.hero-tagline {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.event-section,
.event-section * {
  background-color: var(--charcoal) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.blog-cta .cta-button {
  background-color: #a08a57 !important; /* gold */
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.blog-cta .cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #b8962f !important; /* darker gold */
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;              /* forces horizontal layout */
  flex-direction: row;        /* prevents vertical stacking */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;                /* spacing between circles */
}

.social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;                /* circle size */
  height: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;        /* or your footer colour */
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-links a img {
	  width: 100%;
	  height: 100%;
	  object-fit: cover; /* Changed to cover to fill the circle completely */
	  display: block;
	}
  .announcements-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #2a2a2a; /* Charcoal */
}

.section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.announcement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-top-color: #b8962f; /* Brighter gold on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.announcement-date {
  color: #b8962f;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.announcement-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 12px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.announcement-body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: #b0975f;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
  color: #f5d76e;
}
.hero-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  height: 80vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%; /* FIX 1 */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Center text vertically again — FIX 2 */
.hero-slide .container {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Optional: center horizontally */
.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Overlay for readability */
.hero-slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  z-index: 9999;

  /* Fade-in behaviour */
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: 
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Fade arrows in when hovering over the hero */
.hero-slideshow:hover .hero-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Gold hover effect */
.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35); /* translucent gold */
  color: #d4af37; /* solid gold arrow */
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.left-arrow { left: 0; }
.right-arrow { right: 0; }

/* Mobile: hide arrows completely */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
.hero-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.indicator {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35); /* translucent gold */
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.indicator.active {
  background: #d4af37; /* solid gold */
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .indicator {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-content * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}
/* Outer wrapper */
.ticker-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
/* Scrolling track */
.ticker {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scroll 10s linear infinite;
}

/* Your existing grid becomes horizontal */
.announcements-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Clone inherits same layout */
.announcements-grid.clone {
  /* JS will copy content, or you can duplicate manually */
}

/* Smooth infinite scroll */
@keyframes scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.announcement-card {
  background: #555;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-top: 3px solid #b8962f;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);

  /* ticker requirements */
  min-width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}