/*-----------------------------------*\
  #CUSTOM PROPERTY
\*-----------------------------------*/

:root {

  /**
   * colors
   */

  --international-orange-engineering: hsl(1, 91%, 37%);
  --cadet-blue-creyola: hsl(222, 14%, 69%);
  --oxford-blue-1: hsl(222, 47%, 15%);
  --oxford-blue-2: #7CC58C;
  --oxford-blue-3: hsl(222, 50%, 11%);
  --sonic-silver: hsl(0, 0%, 44%);
  --space-cadet: #562427;
  --pastel-pink: hsl(1, 53%, 75%);
  --eerie-black: hsl(0, 0%, 15%);
  --light-gray: hsl(0, 0%, 80%);
  --white: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);

  /**
   * typography
   */
  --ff-primary: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  --fs-1: 3.5rem;
  --fs-2: 3rem;
  --fs-3: 2.4rem;
  --fs-4: 1.8rem;
  --fs-5: 1.4rem;
  --fs-6: 1.2rem;

  --fw-400: 400;
  --fw-600: 600;
  --fw-700: 700;

  /**
   * spacing
   */

  --section-padding: 5px;

  /**
   * box shadow
   */

  --shadow: 0px 0px 100px 0px hsl(216, 9%, 90%);

  /**
   * border radius
   */

  --radius-pill: 100px;
  --radius-circle: 50%;

  /**
   * transition
   */

  --transition: 0.25s ease;
  --cubic-out: cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.83, 0.52, 0.97);

}

/*-----------------------------------*\
  #RESET
\*-----------------------------------*/

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

li { list-style: none; }

a,
img,
span,
button { display: block; }

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

img { height: auto; }

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

address { font-style: normal; }

html {
  font-family: var(--ff-primary);
  font-size: 10px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--sonic-silver);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }

::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 98%); }

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 80%); }

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 70%); }


/*-----------------------------------*\
  #REUSED STYLE
\*-----------------------------------*/

.container { padding-inline: 16px; }

.material-symbols-rounded {
  --fs: 1em;
  font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 0, 'wght' 600, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' 40;
  font-size: var(--fs);
  width: 1em;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.has-bg-image {
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: left;
}

.section-subtitle {
  max-width: max-content;
  font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-block-end: 12px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-subtitle::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  height: 15px;
  width: 30px;
  margin-block-end: -2px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center;
}

.section-subtitle.\:dark { color: var(--white); }

.section-subtitle.\:dark::before { background-image: url('../images/text-bars-light.png'); }

.section-subtitle.\:light { color: var(--space-cadet); }

.section-subtitle.\:light::before { background-image: url('../images/text-bars-dark.png'); }

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

.h1,
.h2,
.h3,
.display-1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-primary); /* Now Montserrat */
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


.display-1 { font-size: var(--fs-1); }

.h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-2);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.h2,
.h3 {
  color: var(--eerie-black);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  line-height: 1.2;
}


.h2 { font-size: var(--fs-3); }

.h3 { font-size: var(--fs-4); }

.btn {
  background-color: var(--space-cadet);
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: max-content;
  font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition);
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn:is(:hover, :focus-visible) {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.move-anim { animation: moving 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

@keyframes moving {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(10px); }
}

.section { padding-block: var(--section-padding); }

.btn-link {
  font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
}

.w-100 { width: 100%; }

.img-holder {
  aspect-ratio: var(--width) / var(--height);
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.has-scrollbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: inline mandatory;
  padding-block-end: 20px;
}

.scrollbar-item {
  min-width: 100%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.has-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 16px; }

.has-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.has-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: var(--space-cadet);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 3px solid var(--pastel-pink);
}

.has-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-button { width: 15%; }

/*-----------------------------------*\
  #Body -ADDED
\*-----------------------------------*/
body {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--sonic-silver);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  /* Add top padding to prevent content from hiding behind fixed header */
  padding-top: 120px;
}



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #HEADER - STICKY VERSION
\*-----------------------------------*/

.header .btn { display: none; }

.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 15px;
  padding-inline-start: 40px;
  z-index: 1000;
  /* Add semi-transparent background for better text visibility */
  background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Enhanced background when scrolled */
.header.scrolled {
  background:var(--oxford-blue-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 15px 15px;
  padding-inline-start: 40px;
}

.header .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo img { 
  width: 100px;
  /* Add drop shadow to logo for better visibility */
  filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  /* Add semi-transparent white background to logo only */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-toggle-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  /* Add shadow to hamburger menu */
  box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-toggle-icon:not(:last-child) { margin-block-end: 7px; }

.nav-toggle-btn.active .icon-2 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.nav-toggle-btn.active .icon-1 { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(8px, 8px); }

.nav-toggle-btn.active .icon-3 { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4px, -4px); }

.navbar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100px;
  right: 30px;
  background-color: var(--space-cadet);
  min-width: max-content;
  width: 30%;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: 0.25s var(--cubic-out);
  z-index: 2;
  /* Add shadow to dropdown menu */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.navbar.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition-duration: 0.5s;
}

.navbar-link {
  font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-link:is(:hover, :focus-visible) {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
  text-shadow: none;
}


/*-----------------------------------*\
#HERO - WITH SLIDING IMAGES
\*-----------------------------------*/

        .hero {
            position: relative;
            padding-block-start: calc(var(--section-padding) + 70px);
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 1;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: -120px;
            padding-top: 120px;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Image Slider Background - CSS Only Animation */
        .hero-slider {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: -3;
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: slideShow 15s infinite;
        }

        /* Stagger the animations for each slide */
        .slide:nth-child(1) {
            background-image: url('../images/plane\ over\ skies.png');
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .slide:nth-child(2) {
            background-image: url('../images/aerial-view-container-cargo-ship-sea..jpg');
            animation-delay: 5s;
        }

        .slide:nth-child(3) {
            background-image: url('../images/cargo\ truck\ in\ africa.jpg');
            animation-delay: 10s;
        }

        /* CSS-only slideshow animation */
        @keyframes slideShow {
            0% { opacity: 0; }
            6.67% { opacity: 1; }
            33.33% { opacity: 1; }
            40% { opacity: 0; }
            100% { opacity: 0; }
        }

        /* Add dark overlay to ensure text readability */
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            /*background: linear-gradient(
                135deg,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 100%
            ); */
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .hero .container {
            display: grid;
            gap: 30px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

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

        .hero .section-subtitle { 
            text-transform: unset;
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
            color: var(--white) !important;
        }

        .hero .section-title {
            color: var(--white) !important;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 6rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .hero .section-text {
            color: var(--white);
            margin-block: 14px 18px;
            text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }


        /* Text Animations */
        .animated-countries.swoosh-mode {
          display: inline-block;
          position: relative;
          min-height: 2rem;
          min-width: 120px;
        }


        /* Keyframes */
        @keyframes swooshIn {
          0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(50px);
          }
          20% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
          }
          80% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
          }
          100% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50px);
          }
        }

        .country-item {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateX(50px);
          position: absolute;
          white-space: nowrap;
          font-size: 1.6rem;
          font-weight: 600;
          color: var(--oxford-blue-2); 
        }


        /* Slider indicators (optional) */
        .slider-indicators {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .indicator {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .indicator.active {
            background: var(--white);
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }

        /* Responsive improvements */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero {
                min-height: 80vh;
                padding-top: 140px;
            }
            
            .hero .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .hero .section-text {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

            .animated-countries {
                min-height: 30px;
                display: inline-block;
            }
        }



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #SERVICE
\*-----------------------------------*/

.service-banner { display: none; }

.service { text-align: center; }

.service-list {
  gap: 0;
  margin-block-end: 40px;
}

.service-card .card-icon {
  max-width: max-content;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-block-end: 24px;
}

.service-card .card-text {
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-block: 8px;
}

.service .btn { margin-inline: auto; }



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #WORK
\*-----------------------------------*/

.work .container { padding-inline: 0; }

.work .section-title { margin-block-end: 24px; }

.work-card { position: relative; }

.work-card .card-content {
  background-color: var(--white);
  max-width: 90%;
  padding: 30px 10px;
  margin-block-start: -60px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.work-card .card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--ff-primary);
  color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
  margin-block-end: 5px;
}

.work-card .card-title { margin-block-end: 10px; }

.work-card .card-btn {
  background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
}



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #FOOTER STYLING
\*-----------------------------------*/

/* ===== FOOTER STYLES ===== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-brand {
  font-weight: var(--fw-600);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
}

.footer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
}

.social-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.social-link {
  background-color: var(--space-cadet);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: inline-flex;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-link img {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.copyright {
  font-size: var(--fs-7);
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-links {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-link {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
  }
}
/*-----------------------------------*\
  #MEDIA QUERIES
\*-----------------------------------*/

/**
 * responsive for large than 575px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 575px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-2: 4rem;
    --fs-3: 2.8rem;
    --fs-4: 2rem;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container {
    max-width: 540px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .section-subtitle { --fs-5: 1.6rem; }

  .h2 { font-weight: var(--fw-700); }



  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero .container { max-width: unset; }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .hero .section-text { font-size: 1.8rem; }



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

  .service .section-title { margin-block-end: 30px; }

  .service-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-block-end: 40px;
  }

  


  /**
   * WORK
   */

  .scrollbar-item { min-width: calc(50% - 15px); }


  .footer-top {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .footer-top .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .footer .shape-3 {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: 0;
  }

}





/**
 * responsive for large than 768px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 768px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-1: 4rem;
    --fs-2: 5rem;
    --fs-3: 3.4rem;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container,
  .hero-content { max-width: 720px; }

  .btn { padding: 16px 32px; }

  .section-subtitle { --fs-5: 1.8rem; }

  .section-title:not(.h1) {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }



  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero { --section-padding: 120px; }

  .hero .section-text { margin-block-end: 30px; }



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

  .service-banner {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
  }

  .service-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .service-banner img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -25%;
    margin-block-start: 15%;
    width: 150%;
    transform-origin: top;
  }




  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .footer-top .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr 0.9fr; }

  .copyright { --fs-6: 1.4rem; }

}


/**
 * responsive for large than 992px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-2: 4.4rem;
    --fs-3: 3.8rem;
    --fs-4: 2.2rem;

    /**
     * spacing
     */

    --section-padding: 40px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container { max-width: 960px; }

  .section-text,
  .card-text { font-size: 1.8rem; }



/**
 * HEADER GENERAL STYLING
 */

  .header { padding-block: 25px; }

  .logo img { width: 128px; }

  .header .btn {
    font-size: unset;
    padding-block: 15px;
  }

  .header .btn { padding: 18px 36px; }



.nav-toggle-btn { display: none; }

.header .container { gap: 30px; }

.navbar,
.navbar.active {
  all: unset;
  display: block;
  margin-inline-start: auto;
}

.navbar-list { 
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.navbar-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: unset;
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.navbar-link:is(:hover, :focus-visible) {
  background: none;
  color: var(--space-cadet);
}

.navbar-link::after {
  content: url("../images/nav-before-img.png");
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-link:is(:hover, :focus-visible)::after { opacity: 1; }

.header .btn {
  display: flex;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: var(--fs-5);
}

/* FIXED: Navigation Submenu Styles - Desktop */
.navbar-list li.has-submenu {
  position: relative;
}

/* Add dropdown indicator for desktop */
.navbar-list li.has-submenu .navbar-link::after {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  display: inline; 
  vertical-align: middle; 
}



.navbar-list li.has-submenu:hover .navbar-link::before {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.navbar-list li .submenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--white); /* FIXED: Changed from dark to white */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* FIXED: Better shadow */
  padding: 15px 0; /* FIXED: Better padding */
  min-width: 280px; /* FIXED: Wider for better readability */
  border-radius: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px); /* FIXED: Better transform distance */
  transition: all 0.4s ease; /* FIXED: Smoother transition */
  z-index: 999;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* FIXED: Added border */
}

/* FIXED: Add arrow pointer */
.navbar-list li .submenu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 8px solid transparent;
  border-right: 8px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 8px solid var(--white);
}

.navbar-list li .submenu li {
  list-style: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* FIXED: Subtle separators */
}

.navbar-list li .submenu li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.navbar-list li .submenu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 25px; /* FIXED: Better padding */
  color: var(--eerie-black); /* FIXED: Dark text on white background */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* FIXED: Smooth transitions */
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  text-transform: none;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent; /* FIXED: Hover indicator */
  font-weight: 500;
}

.navbar-list li .submenu li a:hover {
  background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  color: var(--white); /* FIXED: White text on colored background */
  border-left-color: var(--space-cadet);
  transform: translateX(5px); /* FIXED: Subtle slide effect */
}

.navbar-list li.has-submenu:hover > .submenu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* MOBILE SUBMENU STYLES - Your naming kept intact */

@media (max-width: 992px) { /* FIXED: Changed from 768px to 992px */
  
  /* FIXED: Add mobile toggle indicator */
  .navbar-list li.has-submenu .navbar-link::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .navbar-list li.has-submenu.submenu-open .navbar-link::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }

  .navbar-item {
    position: relative;
  }

  .submenu {
    display: block; /* FIXED: Changed from none to block */
    max-height: 0; /* FIXED: Use max-height for smooth animation */
    overflow: hidden; /* FIXED: Hide content during animation */
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* FIXED: Better mobile background */
    padding: 0; /* FIXED: Start with no padding */
    border-left: none; /* FIXED: Remove border for cleaner look */
    margin-top: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease; /* FIXED: Smooth animation */
  }

  .submenu.show {
    max-height: 500px; /* FIXED: Allow content to expand */
    padding: 10px 0; /* FIXED: Add padding when shown */
  }

  .submenu li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* FIXED: Better separators */
  }

  .submenu li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .submenu a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* FIXED: Better contrast */
    padding: 12px 30px; /* FIXED: Better mobile padding */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-transform: none;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  }

  .submenu a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* FIXED: Better hover state */
    color: var(--white);
    border-left-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }
}

/* TABLET OPTIMIZATION */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .submenu {
    display: none; /* ← Change this back to none */
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 0;
    border-left: none;
    margin-top: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Simplified transition */
  }

  .submenu.show {
    display: block; /* ← Show when toggled */
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
}

  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero {
    text-align: left;
    padding-block-end: 80px;
  }

  .hero .container {
    max-width: 960px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero :is(.section-subtitle, .btn) { margin-inline: 0; }

  .hero .section-title { text-align: left; }

  .hero-banner img { width: 55%; }



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

  .service-card .card-text {
    padding-inline: 25px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-block-end: 15px;
  }

  .service-list li:nth-child(-2n+3) { margin-block-start: 90px; }

  .service-list li:nth-child(4) { margin-inline-end: 60px; }

  .service-list li:nth-child(6) { margin-inline-start: 60px; }

  .service-banner img {
    left: -55%;
    margin-block-start: -30%;
    width: 210%;
  }



 


  /**
   * WORK
   */

  .has-scrollbar { overflow-x: visible; }

  .scrollbar-item { min-width: calc(33.33% - 20px); }

}

/**
 * responsive for large than 1200px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-2: 5rem;
    --fs-3: 4.6rem;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container,
  .hero .container { max-width: 1140px; }

  .btn { padding: 18px 36px; }

  .btn .material-symbols-rounded { --fs: 1.3em; }




  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero { padding-block: 250px 180px; }

  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr; }

  .hero .section-text {
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding-inline-end: 120px;
  }

  .hero-banner img { width: 70%; }



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

  .service .section-title { max-width: 700px; }

  .service-list { margin-block-end: 70px; }

  .service-list li:nth-child(2) .card-text {
    padding-inline: 50px;
  }

  .service-list li:nth-child(-2n+3) {
    margin-block-start: 110px;
  }

  .service-list li:is(:nth-child(1), :nth-child(6)) {
    margin-inline-start: 75px;
  }

  .service-list li:is(:nth-child(3), :nth-child(4)) {
    margin-inline-end: 75px;
  }

  .service-banner img {
    width: max-content;
    left: -41%;
  }



  /**
   * WORK
   */

  .work-card .card-btn {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }



  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .footer-top { padding-block: 150px; }

  .footer-top .container { padding-inline-start: 25%; }

  .footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: 30px;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .footer :is(.shape-1, .shape-2) {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
  }

  .footer .shape-1 { left: -100px; }

  .footer .shape-2 { left: -50px; }

}





/**
 * responsive for large than 1400px screen
 */

@media (min-width: 1400px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-2: 6rem;

    /**
     * spacing
     */

    --section-padding: 140px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  :is(.header, .hero) .container { max-width: 1280px; }

  .section-subtitle::before {
    height: 20px;
    margin-inline-end: 5px;
  }


  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero { padding-block: 280px; }

  .hero .section-text { padding-inline-end: 90px; }

  .hero-banner img { width: 75%; }



  

  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

  .footer-top .container { padding-inline-start: 20%; }

}


/**
Brand Colors: #7CC58C - greenish
Brand Colors: #562427 - Brownish
**/



/* Hero Section */
        .hero-section {
            padding: 80px 0 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 50%;
            height: 100%;
            background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 400 300"><rect width="400" height="300" fill="%23f8fffe"/><path d="M50,100 Q150,50 250,100 T350,100" stroke="%237CC58C" stroke-width="2" fill="none" opacity="0.3"/><path d="M0,150 Q100,100 200,150 T400,150" stroke="%237CC58C" stroke-width="2" fill="none" opacity="0.2"/><circle cx="100" cy="80" r="3" fill="%237CC58C" opacity="0.4"/><circle cx="300" cy="120" r="2" fill="%237CC58C" opacity="0.3"/><circle cx="200" cy="200" r="2" fill="%237CC58C" opacity="0.5"/></svg>') center/cover no-repeat;
            opacity: 0.6;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        

        /* Story Section */
        .story-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

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

        .section-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .story-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .story-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .story-content p {
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .feature-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 30px 0;
        }

        .feature-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding: 15px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feature-item:hover {
            transform: translateX(5px);
            border-bottom-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .feature-icon {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 15px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .feature-text {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--eerie-black);
        }

        .vision-mission {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .card {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 4px;
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            border-radius: 15px 0 0 15px;
        }

        .card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.15);
        }

        .card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .card p {
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Stats Section */
        .stats-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
            background: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.05);
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .stat-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.15);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        /* Competencies Section */
        .competencies-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .competencies-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .competency-card {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .competency-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.15);
            border-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .competency-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            background: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .competency-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .competency-card p {
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        /* Values Section */
        .values-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.03);
        }

        .values-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .value-card {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .value-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.15);
        }

        .value-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            margin: 0 auto 15px;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .value-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .value-card p {
            color: var(--sonic-silver);
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .story-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            
            .hero-section::before {
                width: 100%;
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .competencies-grid,
            .values-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* Simple CSS-only animations */
        .fade-in {
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }
        /* Smooth scroll behavior */
        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

 /*-----------------------------------*\
  #SERVICES PAGE COMPLETE STYLING
\*-----------------------------------*/

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

    .services-page {
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      background-color: var(--white);
      color: var(--sonic-silver);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      padding-top: 80px;
    }

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

    .services-page .header {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 15px 0;
    }


    .services-page .hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 75vh;
      min-height: 400px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: left;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: url('../images/airplane\ over\ african\ skies.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      margin-top: -120px;
      padding-top: 120px;
    }  
   


    .services-page .hero-content {
      max-width: 600px;
    }

    .services-page .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      font-size: var(--fs-5);
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .services-page .hero h1 {
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: var(--fs-1);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .services-page .hero-text {
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: var(--fs-4);
      line-height: 1.6;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .services-page .services-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .services-page .service-item {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 120px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
    }

    .services-page .service-item:nth-child(even) {
      flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }


    .services-page .service-content {
      padding: 40px;
    }

    .services-page .service-title {
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .services-page .service-subtitle {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      font-size: var(--fs-4);
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .services-page .service-text {
      color: black;
      font-size: var(--fs-5);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .services-page .service-image {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      
    }

    .services-page .service-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 400px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .services-page .service-image:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

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

   
    
  
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .services-page .service-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 80px;
      }

      .services-page .service-item:nth-child(even) {
        direction: ltr;
      }

      .services-page .hero h1 {
        font-size: var(--fs-2);
      }

      .services-page .service-content {
        padding: 20px;
      }

      .services-page .navbar {
        display: none;
      }

      .services-page .nav-toggle-btn {
        display: block;
      }
    }


/* FIXED FLOATING SCROLL ARROW STYLES */
.floating-scroll-arrow {
  position: fixed;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--space-cadet);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 9999; /* Increased z-index */
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.05);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow .arrow-icon {
  color: white;
  font-size: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow.pointing-up .arrow-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.floating-scroll-arrow.pointing-down .arrow-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-scroll-arrow {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .floating-scroll-arrow .arrow-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}


/*-----------------------------------*\
  #BLOG PAGE COMPLETE STYLING
\*-----------------------------------*/

.blog-hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 75vh;
      min-height: 400px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: left;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: url('../images/airplane\ over\ african\ skies.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      margin-top: -120px;
      padding-top: 120px;
    }


      .blog-hero::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        z-index: 1;
      }

    .blog-hero .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .blog-hero .section-title {
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      margin-bottom: 0;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      font-weight: var(--fs-2);
    }

    /* Blog Articles Section */
    .work[aria-labelledby="work-label"] {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fffe 0%, #f0f9f6 100%);
      position: relative;
    }

    .work[aria-labelledby="work-label"]::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .work .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .work .section-title {
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      position: relative;
    }

        .work .section-title::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: -300px;               
        bottom: -15px;
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--space-cadet);
        top: 50%;                   
        transform: translateY(-50%);
      }

    /* Blog Grid Layout - Desktop & Tablet */
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .blog-responsive {
        display: grid;
        gap: 40px;
        overflow: visible;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        list-style: none;
      }
    }

    /* Large screens - 3 columns */
    @media (min-width: 1200px) {
      .blog-responsive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 50px;
      }
    }

    /* Medium screens - 2 columns */
    @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
      .blog-responsive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
      }
    }

    /* Small screens - Keep original scrolling behavior */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .blog-responsive {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 30px;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: inline mandatory;
        padding-block-end: 20px;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        list-style: none;
      }
      
      .blog-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar { 
        height: 16px; 
      }

      .blog-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
        background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
        border-radius: 20px;
      }

      .blog-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background-color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 3px solid var(--pastel-pink);
      }

      .blog-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-button { 
        width: 15%; 
      }
    }

    /* Blog Card Styling */
    .scrollbar-item {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Desktop and Tablet - Remove scrollbar item constraints */
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .scrollbar-item {
        min-width: unset;
        scroll-snap-align: unset;
      }
    }

    /* Mobile - Keep original scrollbar item behavior */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .scrollbar-item {
        min-width: 100%;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }
    }

    .work-card {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 5px;
      overflow: hidden;
      
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      transform: translateY(0);
      border: 2px solid transparent;
    }

    .work-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-15px) rotateZ(1deg);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.2);
      border-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .work-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .work-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Card Banner */
    .work-card .card-banner {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 350 / 250;
      background: var(--light-gray);
    }

    .work-card .card-banner::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-banner::after {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .work-card .card-banner img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-banner img {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
    }

    /* Card Content */
    .work-card .card-content {
      background: var(--white);
      max-width: 95%;
      padding: 30px 25px 25px;
      margin: -40px auto 0;
      position: relative;
      text-align: center;
      border-radius: 10px;
      z-index: 2;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-content {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.2);
      border-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .work-card .card-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      color: var(--sonic-silver);
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      text-align: left;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
      min-height: 44px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-subtitle {
      color: var(--eerie-black);
    }

    /* Card Button */
    .work-card .card-btn {
      background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin: 0 auto;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      border-radius: 50%;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.3);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .work-card .card-btn::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 0;
      height: 0;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-btn {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(180deg);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.4);
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-btn::before {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .work-card .card-btn .material-symbols-rounded {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      transition: color 0.3s ease 0.2s;
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-btn .material-symbols-rounded {
      color: var(--space-);
    }

    /* Category Badge */
    .work-card .card-banner::before {
      content: "BLOG";
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      left: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--oxford-blue-2), var(--space-cadet));
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 8px 15px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      z-index: 2;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .work-card:hover .card-banner::before {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Loading Animation */
    @keyframes shimmer {
      0% {
        background-position: -1000px 0;
      }
      100% {
        background-position: 1000px 0;
      }
    }

    .work-card.loading {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 25%, #e0e0e0 50%, #f0f0f0 75%);
      background-size: 1000px 100%;
      animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
    }

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .work[aria-labelledby="work-label"] {
        padding: 60px 0;
      }
      
      .work .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
      }
      
      .work .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
        font-size: 2.8rem;
      }
      
      .blog-responsive {
        gap: 35px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-content {
        padding: 25px 20px 20px;
        margin-top: -35px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-btn {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .blog-hero {
        min-height: 25vh;
        padding-block: calc(var(--section-padding) + 80px) 30px;
      }
      
      .blog-hero .section-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-align: left !important;
      }
      
      .work[aria-labelledby="work-label"] {
        padding: 50px 0;
      }
      
      .work .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        font-size: 2.4rem;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-content {
        padding: 20px 15px 15px;
        margin-top: -30px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        min-height: 40px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      .blog-hero .section-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
      }
      
      .work .container {
        padding: 0 10px;
      }
      
      .work .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
      }
      
      .work-card {
        border-radius: 15px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-content {
        padding: 18px 12px 12px;
        margin-top: -25px;
        border-radius: 12px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        min-height: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }
    }

    /* Accessibility Improvements */
    .work-card:focus-within {
      outline: 3px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
      outline-offset: 4px;
    }

    .work-card .card-btn:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--white);
      outline-offset: 2px;
    }

    /* Print Styles */
    @media print {
      .blog-hero::before {
        display: none;
      }
      
      .work-card {
        break-inside: avoid;
        page-break-inside: avoid;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: 1px solid #ccc;
      }
      
      .work-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
      }
      
      .blog-responsive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }
    }

    /* High Contrast Mode Support */
    @media (prefers-contrast: high) {
      .work-card {
        border: 2px solid var(--eerie-black);
      }
      
      .work-card .card-btn {
        background: var(--eerie-black);
        border: 2px solid var(--white);
      }
    }

    /* Reduced Motion Support */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .work-card,
      .work-card .card-banner img,
      .work-card .card-content,
      .work-card .card-btn {
        transition: none;
      }
      
      .work-card:hover {
        transform: none;
      }
      
      .work-card:hover .card-banner img {
        transform: none;
      }
    }

    /* Dark Mode Support */
    /*@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
      
      .work-card {
        background: #333;
        color: #fff;
      }
      
      .work-card .card-content {
        background: #333;
        border-color: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.3);
      }
      
      .work-card .card-subtitle {
        color: #ccc;
      }
      
      .work-card:hover .card-subtitle {
        color: #fff;
      }
    } */
     
    /* Article-specific styles */
        .article-hero {
          position: relative;
          padding-block: calc(var(--section-padding) + 120px) 60px;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--space-cadet) 0%, var(--oxford-blue-2) 100%);
          text-align: center;
          overflow: hidden;
          min-height: 100vh;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          margin-top: -200px; 
          padding-top: relative;
        }

        .article-hero::before {
          content: "";
          position: absolute;
          top: 0;
          left: 0;
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
          background-image: url('./assets/images/Delicate Art.jpeg');
          background-size: cover;
          background-position: center;
          opacity: 0.2;
          z-index: 1;
        
        }

        .article-hero .container {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 2;
          max-width: 800px;
        }

        .article-hero .article-title {
          color: var(--white);
          font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
          font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
          font-weight: var(--fw-700);
          line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .article-meta {
          display: flex;
          justify-content: center;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 30px;
          margin-bottom: 30px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .meta-item {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.4rem;
        }

        .meta-item .material-symbols-rounded {
          font-size: 1.8rem;
        }

        .breadcrumb {
          background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
          backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
          padding: 15px 25px;
          border-radius: 50px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .breadcrumb a {
          color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
          text-decoration: none;
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.4rem;
          transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .breadcrumb a:hover {
          color: var(--white);
        }

        .breadcrumb .separator {
          color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
          margin: 0 10px;
        }

        .breadcrumb .current {
          color: var(--white);
          font-weight: var(--fw-600);
        }

        /* Article Content Styles */
        .article-content {
          padding: 80px 0;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fffe 100%);
        }

        .article-container {
          max-width: 800px;
          margin: 0 auto;
          padding: 0 20px;
        }

        .article-body {
          background: var(--white);
          padding: 50px;
          border-radius: 20px;
          box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
          position: relative;
          border: 1px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1);
        }

        .article-body::before {
          content: "";
          position: absolute;
          top: 0;
          left: 0;
          width: 100%;
          height: 4px;
          background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--oxford-blue-2), var(--space-cadet));
          border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
        }

        .article-body h2 {
          font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
          font-size: 2.4rem;
          font-weight: var(--fw-700);
          color: var(--space-cadet);
          margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
          line-height: 1.3;
          position: relative;
          padding-left: 20px;
        }

        .article-body h2::before {
          content: "";
          position: absolute;
          left: 0;
          top: 50%;
          transform: translateY(-50%);
          width: 4px;
          height: 30px;
          background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
          border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .article-body h2:first-child {
          margin-top: 0;
        }

        .article-body h3 {
          font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
          font-size: 2rem;
          font-weight: var(--fw-600);
          color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
          margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
          line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .article-body p {
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.6rem;
          line-height: 1.8;
          color: var(--sonic-silver);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          text-align: justify;
        }

        .article-body ul, .article-body ol {
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.6rem;
          line-height: 1.8;
          color: var(--sonic-silver);
          margin: 20px 0;
          padding-left: 30px;
        }

        .article-body li {
          margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .highlight-box {
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1), rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.05));
          border-left: 5px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
          padding: 25px;
          margin: 30px 0;
          border-radius: 0 15px 15px 0;
          position: relative;
        }

        .highlight-box::before {
          content: "💡";
          position: absolute;
          top: -10px;
          left: 20px;
          background: var(--white);
          font-size: 2rem;
          padding: 5px 10px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .highlight-box p {
          margin-bottom: 0;
          font-weight: var(--fw-500);
          color: var(--eerie-black);
        }

        .article-image {
          margin: 30px 0;
          text-align: center;
        }

        .article-image img {
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 600px;
          height: auto;
          border-radius: 15px;
          box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
          transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .article-image .caption {
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.4rem;
          color: var(--sonic-silver);
          font-style: italic;
          margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* Navigation Buttons */
      .article-navigation {
          display: flex;
          justify-content: space-between;
          align-items: center;
          margin-top: 50px;
          padding-top: 30px;
          border-top: 2px solid rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.2);
          gap: 20px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .nav-btn {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          padding: 15px 25px;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--oxford-blue-2), var(--space-cadet));
          color: var(--white);
          text-decoration: none;
          border-radius: 50px;
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.4rem;
          font-weight: var(--fw-600);
          transition: all 0.3s ease;
          box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.3);
        }

        .nav-btn:hover {
          transform: translateY(-3px);
          box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.4);
        }

        .nav-btn.back-btn {
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.9), rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.9));
        }

        /* Related Articles */
        .related-articles {
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9f6 0%, #f8fffe 100%);
          padding: 60px 0;
          margin-top: 60px;
        }

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

        .related-articles h3 {
          font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
          font-size: 2.5rem;
          font-weight: var(--fw-700);
          color: var(--space-cadet);
          text-align: center;
          margin-bottom: 40px;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .related-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
          gap: 30px;
        }

        .related-card {
          background: var(--white);
          border-radius: 15px;
          overflow: hidden;
          box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
          transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .related-card img {
          width: 100%;
          height: 200px;
          object-fit: cover;
        }

        .related-card-content {
          padding: 20px;
        }

        .related-card h4 {
          font-family: var(--ff-chakra-petch);
          font-size: 1.6rem;
          font-weight: var(--fw-600);
          color: var(--space-cadet);
          margin-bottom: 10px;
          line-height: 1.3;
        }

      .related-card p {
          font-family: var(--ff-mulish);
          font-size: 1.4rem;
          color: var(--sonic-silver);
          line-height: 1.6;
          margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
      @media (max-width: 768px) {
          .article-hero {
            min-height: 50vh;
            padding-block: calc(var(--section-padding) + 100px) 40px;
          }

          .article-hero .article-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
          }

          .article-meta {
            gap: 20px;
          }

          .meta-item {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
          }

          .breadcrumb {
            padding: 12px 20px;
          }

          .article-body {
            padding: 30px 25px;
          }

          .article-body h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
          }

        .article-body h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
          }

          .article-body p,
          .article-body ul,
          .article-body ol {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
          }

          .article-navigation {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
          }

          .nav-btn {
            width: 100%;
            justify-content: center;
        }

          .related-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
          }
      }

        @media (max-width: 575px) {
          .article-container {
            padding: 0 15px;
          }

          .article-body {
            padding: 25px 20px;
          }

          .article-hero .article-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
          }

          .breadcrumb {
            padding: 10px 15px;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
          }
        }



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #ABOUT PAGE STYLES (FULL MATCH)
\*-----------------------------------*/

.about-us-hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 75vh;
      min-height: 400px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: left;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: url('../images/airplane\ over\ african\ skies.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      margin-top: -120px;
      padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .about-us-hero-content {
      text-align: left;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 800px;
      padding: 0 20px;
      margin-left: 80px;
    }

    .about-us-hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .about-us-hero p {
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* About Us Story Section */
    .about-us-story {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

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

    .about-us-story-content {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .about-us-story h2 {
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-us-story h2::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -10px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 80px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .about-us-story p {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: black;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      text-align: justify;
    }

    /* About Us Values - Repurposed Why Choose Section */
    .about-us-values {
      position: relative;
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: ghostwhite;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

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

    .about-us-values-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .about-us-values h2 {
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .about-us-values-description {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .about-us-values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
      gap: 30px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .about-us-value-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 15px;
      padding: 30px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-us-value-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.1), transparent);
      transition: left 0.6s ease;
    }

    .about-us-value-card:hover::before {
      left: 100%;
    }

    .about-us-value-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      border-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .about-us-value-card h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-4);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .about-us-value-card p {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-3);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* About Us Partners Section */
    .about-us-partners {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

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

    .about-us-partners-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .about-us-partners h2 {
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-us-partners h2::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 80px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--space-cadet);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    

    .about-us-partners-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--sonic-silver);
    }

    .about-us-partners-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
      align-items: center;
      justify-items: center;
      }

    .about-us-partner-item {
      background: #f8f9fa;
      padding: 20px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 200px;
      height: 100px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-us-partner-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .about-us-partner-logo {
      max-width: 120px;
      max-height: 60px;
      object-fit: contain;
      transition: filter 0.3s ease;
    }

    .about-us-partner-item:hover .about-us-partner-logo {
      filter: grayscale(0%);
    }


    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-us-hero {
        height: 40vh;
        min-height: 300px;
        background-attachment: scroll;
      }

      .about-us-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .about-us-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .about-us-hero {
        height: 35vh;
        min-height: 250px;
      }

      .about-us-contact-form {
        padding: 25px;
      }
    }


/* Global fade-in (not scoped) */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Global animations */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}


/* Improved submenu contrast */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .submenu a {
    color: var(--white); /* Improved contrast */
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Optional for better readability */
  }

  .submenu a:hover {
    background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2); /* Uses your brand's greenish color */
    color: var(--white);
    border-left-color: var(--space-cadet);
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }
}


/* Hiding the submenu on mobile */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .submenu {
    display: none;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  }

  .has-submenu.submenu-open .submenu {
    display: block;
    max-height: 500px; /* Enough height for content */
  }

  .submenu-icon {
    float: right;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .has-submenu.submenu-open .submenu-icon {
    content: "-";
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}



/* Hide submenu icon on desktop */
.submenu-icon {
  display: none;
}

/* Show submenu icon only on mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .submenu-icon {
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

/* or adjust based on content */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .has-submenu .submenu {
    display: none;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  }

  .has-submenu.submenu-active .submenu {
    display: block;
    max-height: 500px; /* or adjust based on content */
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
}




@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .submenu {
    padding-left: 20px; /* adds left spacing for submenu items */
    padding-right: 10px;
  }

  .submenu li a {
    display: block;
    color: white; /* optional: to match the main links */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* optional: light dividers */
  }

  .submenu li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}



.decoration-circle {
  display: none;
}

/* Removing spacing in the footer*/

.footer-top {
  padding-top: 30px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}


/* WHY CHOOSE US */

.why-choose {
            position: relative;
            padding: 80px 0;
            min-height: 100vh;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: var(--gradient-secondary);
        }

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

        .why-choose-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Dynamic Background with Africa Map */g
        .background-image {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: url('../images/EAC-Branded-Map-Of-Africa..png');
            background-size: contain;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: center;
            opacity: 0.12;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: floatingBg 25s ease-in-out infinite;
            filter: sepia(20%) saturate(150%) hue-rotate(15deg) brightness(1.1);
        }

        @keyframes floatingBg {
            0%, 100% { 
                transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.12;
            }
            25% { 
                transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1deg) scale(1.03);
                opacity: 0.15;
            }
            50% { 
                transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
                opacity: 0.1;
            }
            75% { 
                transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-1deg) scale(0.98);
                opacity: 0.14;
            }
        }

        /* Header Section */
        .why-text {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .h2 {
            font-size: clamp(var(--fs-3), 5vw, var(--fs-1));
            font-weight: var(--fw-700);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .typewriter-text {
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
        }

        .across, .africa {
            display: inline-block;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #562427; /* Clear solid color instead of transparent */
            animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
          }

        .across {
            animation: showAcross 6s infinite, pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            color: #562427;
        }

        .africa {
            animation: showAfrica 6s infinite, pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
            color: #2b8238;
        }
        
        @keyframes showAcross {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
            10%, 45% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        @keyframes showAfrica {
            0%, 45% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
            55%, 90% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
            100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
        }

        @keyframes pulseGlow {
            0%, 100% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.3); }
            50% { text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(43, 130, 56, 0.5); }
        }

        .section-description {
            font-size: var(--fs-4);
            color: black;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-weight: var(--fw-400);
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.5s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* Grid Section */
        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 40px 30px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(50px);
            animation: cardSlideIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
        }

        .why-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .why-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .why-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .why-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .why-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .why-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

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

        .why-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        }

        .h3 {
            font-size: var(--fs-5);
            font-weight: var(--fw-700);
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .why-card:hover .h3::after {
            width: 50px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: black;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-weight: var(--fw-400);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Floating Animation Elements */
        .floating-element {
            position: absolute;
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 0.1;
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .floating-element:nth-child(1) {
            top: 20%;
            left: 10%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

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

        .floating-element:nth-child(3) {
            bottom: 20%;
            left: 20%;
            animation-delay: 4s;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .why-choose {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

            .why-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
                margin-top: 40px;
            }

            .why-card {
                padding: 30px 25px;
            }

            .h2 {
                font-size: var(--fs-2);
            }

            .section-description {
                font-size: var(--fs-5);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 15px;
            }

            .why-card {
                padding: 25px 20px;
            }

            .h3 {
                font-size: var(--fs-6);
            }
        }

        /* Scroll Animation Trigger */
        .scroll-trigger {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(50px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
        }

        .scroll-trigger.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }



  /* SECTION STYLES - OUR SERVICES */
        .services-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
            background-color: rgba(247, 234, 234, 0.986);
        }

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

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

        .section-subtitle {
            display: none;
            background-color: var(--international-orange-engineering);
            height: 4px;
            width: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: var(--fs-2);
            font-weight: var(--fw-700);
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.2;
            font-family: var(--ff-primary);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 0;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .service-card {
            position: relative;
            height: 350px;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: default;
        }

        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 5px;
            bottom: 0;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .card-background {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .card-content {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 30px 25px;
            z-index: 3;
            color: white;
        }

        .card-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        }

        .card-title {
            font-size: var(--fs-4);
            font-weight: var(--fw-600);
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.3;
            font-family: var(--ff-primary);
        }

        /* Specific background colors for each card */
        .service-card:nth-child(1) {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--oxford-blue-1) 0%, var(--oxford-blue-3) 100%);
        }

        .service-card:nth-child(2) {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--international-orange-engineering) 0%, var(--space-cadet) 100%);
        }

        .service-card:nth-child(3) {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--international-orange-engineering) 0%, #8B0000 100%);
        }

        .service-card:nth-child(4) {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--oxford-blue-2) 0%, var(--space-cadet) 100%);
        }

        /* Special styling for clickable last service card */
        .service-card.clickable-card {
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .service-card.clickable-card .card-background {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .service-card.clickable-card:hover .card-background {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* Green overlay for the clickable card */
        .card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.9); /* Green overlay */
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 4;
        }

        .service-card.clickable-card:hover .card-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .overlay-text {
            color: white;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: var(--fw-600);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 0 20px;
            font-family: var(--ff-primary);
        }

        /* Hide original content when overlay is visible */
        .service-card.clickable-card:hover .card-content {
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Responsive design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .services-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: var(--fs-3);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .services-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: var(--fs-4);
            }
            
            .services-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

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

/* PARTNERS SECTION STYLING - SCOPED TO AVOID CONFLICTS */

.partners-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating background objects - scoped to partners section only */
.partners-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #7CC58C, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.3));
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: partners-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

.partners-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #562427, rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.2));
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    animation: partners-float 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Renamed keyframes to be section-specific */
@keyframes partners-float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* SCOPED container styles - only affects containers inside partners section */
.partners-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.partners-section .container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: -30px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #562427, rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.3));
    border-radius: 20% 80% 20% 80%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    animation: partners-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

.partners-section .container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7CC58C, rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.4));
    border-radius: 30% 70% 30% 70%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    animation: partners-float 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Section header styles - scoped */
.partners-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

/*.partners-section .section-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #562427;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
*/
.partners-section .section-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #562427;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.1);
}

.partners-section .section-subtitle {
    display: none; /* Hide subtitle for cleaner look */
}

/* Partners grid - scoped */
.partners-section .partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 30px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.partners-section .partner-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.partners-section .partner-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(124, 197, 140, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(86, 36, 39, 0.15);
}

.partners-section .partner-logo {
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partners-section .partner-item:hover .partner-logo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Section-specific entrance animation */
@keyframes partners-fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.partners-section {
    animation: partners-fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.partners-section .partner-item {
    animation: partners-fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
    animation-fill-mode: both;
}

.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.partners-section .partner-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Responsive Design - all scoped to partners section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partners-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .partners-section .section-header::after {
        width: 50px;
        height: 3px;
    }
    
    .partners-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .partners-section .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px 20px;
        max-width: 500px;
    }
    
    .partners-section .partner-logo {
        max-width: 120px;
        max-height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .partners-section .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .partners-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .partners-section .section-header::after {
        width: 40px;
    }
    
    .partners-section .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px 15px;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .partners-section .partner-logo {
        max-width: 100px;
        max-height: 50px;
    }
}



/*-----------------------------------*\
  #CONTACT US PAGE STYLING
\*-----------------------------------*/

/**
 * Contact Us Page - EAC Logistics
 * Integrates with existing style.css
 */
* {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--ff-primary);
            background-color: #f5f5f5;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* CONTACT US PAGE HERO SECTION ONLY */
        .contact-hero-section {
          position: relative;
          height: 75vh;
          min-height: 400px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: left;
          overflow: hidden;
          background: url('../images/airplane\ over\ african\ skies.png');
          background-size: cover;
          background-position: center;
          background-attachment: fixed;
          margin-top: -120px;
          padding-top: 120px;
        }
        

        .contact-hero-content {
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
            max-width: 600px;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        .contact-hero-content h1 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-hero-content p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .contact-hero-breadcrumb {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .contact-hero-breadcrumb a {
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }

        .contact-hero-breadcrumb a:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .contact-hero-breadcrumb span {
            opacity: 0.7;
        }


/* MAIN CONTACT SECTION */
        .contact-section {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 80px;
        }

/* FORM SECTION */
.form-section {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.form-header {
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-header h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: var(--fw-700);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.form-header p {
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    font-size: var(--fw-400);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* FORM GRID LAYOUT */
.contact-form {
    flex: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto auto;
    gap: 20px;
}

.name-field {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.message-field {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 4; /* Spans 3 rows */
}

.phone-field {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 2;
}

.email-field {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 3;
}

.country-field {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 4;
}

.submit-field {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 5;
    justify-self: end;
    align-self: end;
}

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

.form-label {
    display: none; /* Labels are shown as placeholders */
}

.form-input, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: #c0c0c0;
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    font-weight: 500;
    box-sizing: border-box; /* Ensures padding doesn't add to width */
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    opacity: 1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: #b8b8b8;
}

.form-textarea {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
    resize: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.submit-btn {
    background: var(--space-cadet);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR FORM SECTION */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .form-section {
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .form-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
    
    .form-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .form-header p {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .contact-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: repeat(6, auto);
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .name-field,
    .phone-field,
    .email-field,
    .country-field,
    .message-field,
    .submit-field {
        grid-column: 1;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .name-field { 
        grid-row: 1; 
    }
    
    .phone-field { 
        grid-row: 2; 
    }
    
    .email-field { 
        grid-row: 3; 
    }
    
    .country-field { 
        grid-row: 4; 
    }
    
    .message-field { 
        grid-row: 5; 
    }
    
    .submit-field { 
        grid-row: 6;
    }
    
    .form-input,
    .form-textarea,
    .submit-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-textarea {
        min-height: 120px;
    }
    
    .submit-btn {
        padding: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form-section {
        padding: 20px 10px;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .form-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .contact-form {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .form-input, .form-textarea {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .form-textarea {
        min-height: 100px;
    }
    
    .submit-btn {
        padding: 15px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* Office Info */
        .office-info {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            z-index: 100;
            background: white;
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            max-width: 350px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .office-info h3 {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .office-info p {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: black;
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .office-info p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }



/* Modified Map Section */
        .map-container {
            height: 750px;
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background-image: url('../images/Modified\ African\ Map.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: cover;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
          }

/* Optional: Add subtle overlay for visual effect */
.map-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {            
    .map-container {
        height: 500px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {            
    .map-container {
        height: 400px;
        border-radius: 4px; /* Smaller border radius for mobile */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {            
    .map-container {
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 4px;
    }
}