/* ===========================
   CORE VARIABLES (Your System)
=========================== */
:root {
  --spacing: 1rem;
  --font-heading: "IBM Plex Serif", serif; /* More heritage, still modern */
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;

  /* Kendal-inspired palette */
  --color-bg: #F2EFE8;          /* Warm off‑white like limestone dust */
  --color-bg-alt: #e7e5dd;      /* Soft stone */
  --color-text: #2f2f2c;        /* Deep slate */
  --color-text-muted: #6b6b63;  /* Mossy grey */
  --color-accent: #2B2B2B;      /* River Kent blue‑green */
  --color-accent-soft: #8fb3b9; /* Misty water tone */
  --color-highlight: #cfae74;   /* Warm wood / brass detail */

  --radius: 6px; /* Softer, more organic */

  /* Typography scale (unchanged structure, softer feel) */
  --fs-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7vw, 0.85rem);
  --fs-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8vw, 1rem);
  --fs-md: clamp(1rem, 1vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-lg: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw, 1.75rem);
  --fs-xl: clamp(1.75rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
  --fs-xxl: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);

  /* Spacing (unchanged) */
  --space-1: 0.5rem;
  --space-2: 1rem;
  --space-3: 1.5rem;
  --space-4: 2rem;
  --space-5: 3rem;
  --space-6: 4rem;
  --space-7: 6rem;
  --space-8: 8rem;

  /* Shadows: softer, diffused, like Kendal’s natural light */
  --shadow-soft: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-hard: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);

  --transition: 250ms ease;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ===========================
   BASE RESET + TYPOGRAPHY
=========================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;

  /* Softer, more natural rendering */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600; /* Slightly softer than bold */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ===========================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
=========================== */
.container {
  width: min(1200px, 90%);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
  color: #2f2f2c;
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.center {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

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

/* ===========================
   COMPONENTS (Empty for now)
   We'll fill these per section.
=========================== */

/* ===========================
   BASE NAV WRAPPER
=========================== */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: rgba(60, 60, 55, 0.75);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
  transition: opacity 0.35s, transform 0.35 ease;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

/* ===========================
   LOGO
=========================== */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.45s, ease;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 10px;
  color: white;
}

/* ===========================
   NAV LINKS (TOP MODE)
=========================== */
.nav-links ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a,
.dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #e7e5dd;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.dropdown-toggle:hover {
  color: #e7e5dd;
}

/* ===========================
   ICONS (Glow-Ready)
=========================== */
.icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.stroke-main {
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.25px;
}

.stroke-glow {
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 3px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===========================
   RESET LISTS (GLOBAL)
=========================== */
.nav-links ul,
.nav-links li,
.dropdown-panel,
.dropdown-panel a {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   DROPDOWN PANEL (TOP MODE)
=========================== */
.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 110%;
    left: 0;
    background: #F2EFE8;
    border: 2px inset #cfae74;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
	text-align: center;
    min-width: 200px;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform 1s ease, opacity 1.25s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-panel {
    display: flex;
    transform: translateX(6px);
    opacity: 1;
}

.dropdown-panel a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
	margin: 1rem;
    color: #2f2f2c;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-panel a:hover {
    background: rgba(207, 174, 116, 0.25);
    color: #2f2f2c;
}

/* Fix white background on dropdown toggles */
.dropdown-toggle {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: inherit;
    font: inherit;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Remove bullets everywhere */
.nav-links ul,
.nav-links li,
.dropdown-panel,
.dropdown-panel a {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   MOBILE MENU
=========================== */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none; /* hidden by default */
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9999;

  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.55);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

body.menu-open .nav-hamburger{
	transform: translateY(-40px);
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 10vh;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.55);
    padding: 2rem;
	z-index: 9998;
	
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	
	justify-content: center;
	
	transition: bottom 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
	opacity 0.45s ease-out;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
	bottom: 0;
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-menu ul {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between; /* spreads items evenly */
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mobile-menu li {
    flex: 1; /* each item takes equal width */
    text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu a {
    display: block; /* makes the link fill the li */
    width: 100%;
    color: #A8A6A3;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.has-submenu {
	position: relative;
}

.submenu {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 100%;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.55);
	padding: 1rem 0;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
	transform: translateY(10px);
}

.has-submenu.open .submenu {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.submenu a {
	font-size: 1rem;
	display: block;
}

.nav-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Tooltip base */
.nav-icon .tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 120%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: white;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.nav-icon.tapped .tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
	

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .site-nav.compact {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
	
	.has-submenu:hover .submenu {
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		pointer-events: auto;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
	
	.nav-icon:hover .tooltip {
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: 6rem var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 4px outset #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 10px #2f2f2c;
  border-radius: 2%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.hero-image-container {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 50%;
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-text-container {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start; /* ensures h2 stays at the top */
  padding: var(--space-2);
  text-align: left;
}

.innerContainer {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2.5rem;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-around;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3); /* spacing between h2 and paragraph */
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  }

  .hero-image-container,
  .hero-text-container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-text-container {
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }
}


/* ===========================
   HERO (Cinematic Left-Aligned)
=========================== */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #F7F5EF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: #F7F5EF;
  filter: blur(140px);
  animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  from { opacity: 0.4; }
  to { opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 700px;
  text-align: left;
  animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

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

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xxl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: #A8A6A3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-accent {
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}


/* ===========================
   HERO SECTION COMPONENTS
=========================== */


.hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F7F5EF;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

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

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #A8A6A3;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-accent {
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #2B2B2B;
  margin: 1rem auto 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-btn {
  background: #2f2f2c;	
  color: #cfae74;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px #cfae74;  
  color: #cfae74;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

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

.hsection-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.hsection-accent {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent);
}

.hsection-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  color: #A8A6A3;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.hservices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* CARD STRUCTURE */
.hservices-preview .hservice-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74; /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* TAPPABLE FEEL */
.hservice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* CARD TEXT */
.hservice-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.hservice-card p {
  color: #A8A6A3;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

/* CTA LINK */
.service-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* ===========================
   FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
=========================== */

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

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.section-accent {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.hprojects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* CARD STRUCTURE */
.hproject-card {
  background: #F2EFE8;
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* TAPPABLE FEEL */
.hproject-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

/* THUMBNAIL */
.hproject-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

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

/* TEXT */
.hproject-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.hproject-summary {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* CTA LINK */
.project-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.project-link:hover {
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* ===========================
   MODAL OVERLAY
=========================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* When visible */
.modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ===========================
   MODAL DIALOG
=========================== */
.modal-dialog {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 25, 0.98);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.4);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 90%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* HEADER */
.modal-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #cfae74;
}

.modal-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #A8A6A3;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* BODY (scrollable) */
.modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  color: #E5E3DF;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* FOOTER */
.modal-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.modal-action {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border: none;
  color: #0b0b10;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Disable background scroll */
body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ===========================
   MODAL TYPOGRAPHY
=========================== */

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 70vh;
  color: #E5E3DF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Main title inside modal (your h2) */
.modal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Section headers (your h3) */
.modal-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.modal-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

/* Lists */
.modal-body ul {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.modal-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

/* Optional: highlight key phrases */
.modal-body strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT PREVIEW SECTION
=========================== */

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

.about-preview .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.about-preview .section-accent {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-intro {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: #A8A6A3;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA LINK */
.about-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-link:hover {
  color: #7F5AF0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px #7F5AF0;
}

.dWYL {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: row;
	justify-content: space-around;
}

.dWYLImg {
	width: 33%;
	margin: 1rem;
	height: auto;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
	object-fit: cover;
	transform: scale(1);
	transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
	will-change: transform;
}

.dWYLImg:hover {
	transform: scale(1.06);
	box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dWYL {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 5rem var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .dWYLImg {
	width: 100%;
	margin: 1rem;
	height: auto;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
	object-fit: cover;
}
}

/* ===========================
   HYBRID PACKAGES SECTION
=========================== */

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

.hybrid-preview .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.hybrid-preview .section-accent {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-intro {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: #2f2f2c;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.hybrid-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* CARD STRUCTURE */
.hybrid-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px inset #cfae74; /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* TAPPABLE FEEL */
.hybrid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

/* TITLE */
.hybrid-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

/* BULLET LIST */
.hybrid-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.hybrid-list li {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* CTA LINK */
.hybrid-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.hybrid-link:hover {
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* ===========================
   FINAL CTA SECTION
=========================== */

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

.cta-final .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.cta-final .section-accent {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.cta-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA BUTTON */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	
	.cta-intro {
		max-width: 50%;
		margin: auto;
		padding: 1rem;
		text-align: center;
	}
}
/* ===========================
   SERVICES HERO SECTION
=========================== */

.service-hero-img {
	background-image:('../assets/projImgs/servePg.jpg');
}

/* ===========================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW SECTION
=========================== */
.services-overview {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Intro Block */
.services-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.services-accent {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.services-intro-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Service Cards Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

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


/* Individual Card */
.service-card {
	background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 4px outset #cfae74;
    border-radius: 5%;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA Button */
.service-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.service-btn:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

/* ===========================
   WHY CHOOSE REQUIEM DIGITAL
=========================== */
.why-choose {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-choose-inner {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-accent {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1rem auto 3rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===========================
   DICE-5 GRID LAYOUT (DESKTOP)
=========================== */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  justify-items: center;
}

/* ===========================
   CARD STYLING
=========================== */
.why-item {
	background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.why-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.why-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.why-item p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE (MOBILE)
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Reset manual placement */
  .why-item:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   HOW IT WORKS SECTION
=========================== */
.how-it-works {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.how-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.how-accent {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1rem auto 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.how-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.how-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* Steps List */
.how-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  counter-reset: step-counter;
}

.how-step {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.how-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.how-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.how-step p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .how-it-works {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   SERVICES CTA SECTION
=========================== */
.services-cta {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-accent {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent);
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-cta {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   PORTFOLIO HERO SECTION
=========================== */
.portfolio-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

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

/* Headline */
.portfolio-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Accent Divider */
.portfolio-hero-accent {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent);
}

/* Subheadline */
.portfolio-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive spacing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   PORTFOLIO PHILOSOPHY
=========================== */
.portfolio-philosophy {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.philosophy-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.philosophy-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}



/* ===========================
   PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
=========================== */
.portfolio-projects {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Project Card */
.project-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.project-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.project-desc {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA Button */
.project-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.project-btn:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-philosophy,
  .portfolio-projects {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   THE MADNESS (PHILOSOPHY)
=========================== */
.portfolio-madness {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.madness-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.madness-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.madness-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   PILLARS GRID (2x2)
=========================== */
.madness-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

/* ===========================
   CARD STYLING
=========================== */
.madness-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect: scale + purple glow */
.madness-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.madness-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.madness-item p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}


/* ===========================
   THE METHOD (WORKFLOW)
=========================== */
.portfolio-method {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.method-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.method-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   STEPS WRAPPER
=========================== */
.method-steps-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   STEPS LIST
=========================== */
.method-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   STEP CARD
=========================== */
.method-step {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center; /* centered text */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect: lift + glow */
.method-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.method-step strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-madness,
  .portfolio-method {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }

  .method-step {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT HERO SECTION
=========================== */
.about-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

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

/* Headline */
.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Subheadline */
.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* Accent Divider */
.about-hero-accent {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent);
}

/* Responsive spacing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT — OUR STORY
=========================== */
.about-story {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.story-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.story-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}



/* ===========================
   ABOUT — AWARENESS & SUPPORT
=========================== */
.about-awareness {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.awareness-inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
	gap: 1rem;
	align-items: center;
}

.awareness-inner img{
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
}

.awareness-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.awareness-note-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.awareness-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Dual accent container */
.awareness-accents {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

/* Cyan bar */
.accent-cyan {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent); /* cyan */
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-accent);
}

/* Royal purple bar */
.accent-purple {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #7F5AF0; /* royal purple */
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #7F5AF0;
}

.awareness-image {
	border-radius: 100%;
}

.personalNote {
	width: 50%;
	text-align: center;
	margin: auto;
	padding: 1rem;
	
	border-top: 4px inset #cfae74;
	border-bottom: 4px outset #cfae74;
	
}


/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-story,
  .about-awareness {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
  
  .awareness-inner {
	  display: flex;
	  flex-direction: column;
	  justify-items: center;
	  align-items: center;
  }
  
  .personalNote {
	  width: 100%;
	  padding: 1rem;
	  margin: auto;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT — MY PHILOSOPHY
=========================== */
.about-philosophy {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.philosophy-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Grid */
.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Card styling */
.philosophy-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.philosophy-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.philosophy-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.philosophy-item p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-philosophy {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
}/* ===========================
   ABOUT — MY APPROACH
=========================== */
.about-approach {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.approach-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.approach-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.approach-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   STEPS LIST
=========================== */
.approach-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   STEP CARD
=========================== */
.approach-step {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center; /* centered text */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect: lift + glow */
.approach-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.approach-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.approach-step p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-philosophy,
  .about-approach {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }

  .approach-step {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   SKILLS SECTION
=========================== */
.skills-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.skills-intro {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.skills-section ul {
	list-style: none;
}

/* ===========================
   GRID
=========================== */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   SKILL CARD
=========================== */
.skill-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;               /* ensures equal height cards */
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.skill-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ===========================
   EXPANDABLE SKILL ROWS
=========================== */
.skill-row {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Toggle button */
.skill-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  background: #cfae74;
  border: 2px outset #2f2f2c;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  transition: 0.3s ease;

  /* Equalised height */
  min-height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
}

.skill-toggle:hover {
  border-color: #cfae74;
  color: #e7e5dd;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

/* Hidden details */
.skill-details {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Expanded state */
.skill-row.active .skill-details {
  display: block;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.skill-toggle {
  text-align: center;        /* ensures text is centered */
  justify-content: center;   /* centers flex children */
}

.skill-toggle::after {
  display: none;             /* removes any hidden pseudo-elements that offset centering */
}

/* ===========================
   MOBILE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .skill-toggle {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT — GUIDING PRINCIPLES
=========================== */
.about-guiding {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.guiding-inner {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3-1-3 GRID LAYOUT */
.guiding-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  justify-items: center;
}

/* Card styling */
.guiding-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 7%;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.guiding-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.guiding-item strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* 3-1-3 explicit placement */
.guiding-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
.guiding-item:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.guiding-item:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }

.guiding-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; } /* centered */

.guiding-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
.guiding-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 3; }
.guiding-item:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 3; }

/* Medium screens: 2-column layout */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .guiding-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .guiding-item:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
}

/* Mobile: 1-column layout */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .guiding-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT — BEHIND THE STUDIO
=========================== */
.about-behind {
	width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
	margin: 2rem;
}

.abtBehindItem {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
	gap: 1rem;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 1rem;
	margin: 1rem;
}

.abtBehindItem img {
	width: 25%;
	margin: auto;
	border-radius: 7%;
}



.behind-text {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	
	.about-behind {
		width: 100%;
		margin: auto;
	}
	
	
}

/* ===========================
   CONTACT — HERO
=========================== */
.contact-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 6rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}



/* ===========================
   CONTACT — METHODS
=========================== */
.contact-methods {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 8rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-intro {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grid */
.contact-methods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Card styling */
.contact-method {
  background: var(--color-surface); /* charcoal surface */
  border: 4px inset #cfae74; /* subtle purple border */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center; /* centered for consistency */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.contact-method:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.contact-method-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-method-text {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-email {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}



/* ===========================
   CONTACT — FORM WRAPPER
=========================== */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  width: 100%;
}



/* ===========================
   CONTACT — FORM SECTION
=========================== */
#contact {
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

#contact h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

#contact .hero-accent {
  width: 100px;
  margin: 1rem auto 2rem;
}



/* ===========================
   INTRO TEXT
=========================== */
.form-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.form-reassurance {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-weight: 500;
}



/* ===========================
   FORM CONTAINER
=========================== */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 2%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}



/* ===========================
   FORM GROUPS
=========================== */
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.4rem;
}

label {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2f2f2c;
}

.helper-text {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-group label + .helper-text {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}



/* ===========================
   NEEDS GROUP
=========================== */
.form-group.needs-group {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.needs-group .checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.needs-group .checkbox-group label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.needs-group .checkbox-group input {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}



/* ===========================
   INPUTS / TEXTAREAS / SELECTS
=========================== */
input,
textarea,
select {
  background: #e7e5dd;
  border: 1px solid #cfae74;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
  border-color: #2f2f2c;
  box-shadow: 0 0px 6px #cfae74;
  outline: none;
}

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



/* ===========================
   ERROR + SUCCESS
=========================== */
.error-message {
  color: #FF4F4F;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  height: 1rem;
}

.success-message {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #2DE2E6;
  font-weight: bold;
}

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

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}



/* ===========================
   CHECKBOX GROUP (GLOBAL)
=========================== */
.checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.checkbox-group label {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #CFCFCF;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.checkbox-group input {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}



/* ===========================
   COLLAPSIBLES
=========================== */
.collapsible {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #e7e5dd;
}

.collapse-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  background: #e7e5dd;
  color: #2f2f2c;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease
}

.collapse-toggle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 5px 5px 5px #2f2f2c;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
}

.collapse-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #2A2725;
}

.collapse-content.open {
  display: block;
}



/* ===========================
   SUBMIT BUTTON
=========================== */
.btn-primary {
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}



/* ===========================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
=========================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}



/* ===========================
   NETLIFY HONEYPOT
=========================== */
.honeypot {
  display: none !important;
}



/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  }

  .contact-methods {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   CONTACT — WHAT TO EXPECT
=========================== */
.contact-expect {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 4rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.expect-intro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* List */
.expect-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Card styling */
.expect-step {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 7%;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.expect-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.expect-step h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.expect-step p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}



/* ===========================
   CONTACT — FAQ
=========================== */
.contact-faq {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 4rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===========================
   CONTACT — FINAL CTA
=========================== */
.contact-final {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta-text {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Matches your existing CTA button style */
.cta-btn {
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ===========================
   SERVICE CHILD PAGE — HERO
=========================== */
.service-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.service-hero-cta {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.service-hero-btn {
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.service-hero-btn:hover {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}

/* Optional: service-specific theming */
.cybersecurity-hero .service-hero-btn:first-child {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}

.cybersecurity-hero .service-hero-btn:first-child:hover {
  background: #7F5AF0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — VALUE SECTION
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-value {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.value-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 1.5rem;
}

.value-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.value-item {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.value-item h3 {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-item p {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
}



/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — TIERS
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-tiers {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.tiers-intro {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

.tiers-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.tier-card {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.tier-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
}

.tier-title {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tier-price {
  color: #2DE2E6;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tier-description {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tier-subtitle {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tier-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tier-list li {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.tier-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: #7F5AF0;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — PRICING
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-pricing {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-intro {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2rem;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.pricing-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  text-align: left;
}

.pricing-list li {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #CFCFCF;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.pricing-list li:hover {
  border-color: #7F5AF0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
}

.pricing-note {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
}



/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — STRUCTURED APPROACH
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-approach {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.approach-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

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

.approach-step {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.approach-step:hover {
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.approach-step h3 {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.approach-step p {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — WORKFLOW
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-workflow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}



/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — FEATURED PROJECTS
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-projects {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.projects-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border: 1px solid #2A2725;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: #7F5AF0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
}

.project-title {
  color: #6b6b63;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-description {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-btn {
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.project-btn:hover {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}

/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — FAQ
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-faq {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}


/* ===========================
   CYBERSECURITY — FINAL CTA
=========================== */
.cybersecurity-final {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta-text {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btn {
  background: #2f2f2c;	
  color: #cfae74;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 5px #cfae74;  
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* ===========================
   SERVICE CHILD PAGE — HERO
=========================== */
.service-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.service-hero-btn {
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.service-hero-btn:hover {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}

/* Optional: WebDev-specific accent */
.webdev-hero .service-hero-btn:first-child {
  background: #2DE2E6;
}

.webdev-hero .service-hero-btn:first-child:hover {
  background: #7F5AF0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   WEBDEV — VALUE SECTION
=========================== */

.webdev-value {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.value-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

/* 2-COLUMN GRID */
.value-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* fixed 2 columns */
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

/* Card styling */
.value-item {
  background: var(--color-surface); 
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover motion */
.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.value-item h3 {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.value-item p {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Responsive collapse */
@media (max-width: 750px) {
  .value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   UNIVERSAL PACKAGE GUIDE
=========================== */
  .package-guide {
	  width: 100%;
      margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
      padding: 0 1rem;
      text-align: center;
  }
  
  .package-grid {
	  display: grid;
	  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
	  gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .package-grid li {
	  list-style: none;
	  border: 3px inset #cfae74;
	  border-radius: 7%;
	  padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .package-grid img {
	  width: 100%;
	  height: auto;
	  border: 1px solid black;
	  border-radius: 50%;
  }
  
  .package-item {
	  display: flex;
	  flex-direction: column;
	  gap: 1rem;
	  align-items: center;
	  justify-items: center;
	  transition: 200ms ease;
  }
  
  
  .package-item:hover {
	  transform: translateX(-3px)scale(1.02);
	  box-shadow: 10px 5px 2px #2f2f2c;
  }
  
  #tree {
	  height: 75%;
	  width: 75%;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 750px) {
	  #tree{
		  width: 100%;
		  height: auto;
	  }
	  
	  
  }
  
/* ===========================
   WEBDEV — TIERS (Refined Premium)
=========================== */

.webdev-tiers {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.tiers-intro {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 3rem;
}

/* 3-COLUMN GRID */
.tiers-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch; /* equal height */
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .tiers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Tier card */
.tier-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

/* Typography */
.tier-title {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Softer cyan */
.tier-price {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.tier-description {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.tier-subtitle {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* List */
.tier-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1; /* pushes button down */
}

.tier-list li {
  color: #2B2B2B;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.tier-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: #2B2B2B;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Button */
.tier-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #cfae74;
  background: #2f2f2c;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 250;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.tier-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 5px #cfae74;  
  color: #cfae74;
}

/* ===========================
   RECOMMENDED HIGHLIGHT
=========================== */

.recommended {
  position: relative;
  border-color: #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #cfae74;
}

.recommended::before {
  content: "Recommended";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #0f0f14;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cfae74;
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;

}

/* ===========================
   WEBDEV — PRICING (Refined Premium)
=========================== */

.webdev-pricing {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-intro {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.75rem;
}

/* Subtitles */
.pricing-subtitle {
  color: #E8E6E3;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pricing list container */
.pricing-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Pricing list items (premium cards) */
.pricing-list li {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #CFCFCF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hover motion */
.pricing-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

/* Pricing note */
.pricing-note {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}


/* ===========================
   WEBDEV — WORKFLOW (Refined)
=========================== */

.webdev-workflow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===========================
   HYBRID PACKAGES — INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS
=========================== */
.hybrid-independent {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto 6rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.independent-intro,
.independent-outro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2rem;
}

.independent-subtitle {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.independent-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.independent-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.independent-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}

.independent-item h3 {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.independent-item p {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* HYBRID — CUSTOM GRID LAYOUT */
#hybrid-tiers .tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Make the 4th card span the full width */
#hybrid-tiers .tiers-grid .tier-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 850px;          /* prevents over-stretching */
  margin: 0 auto;            /* centers the card */
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;      /* more breathing room */
  }

/* Mobile collapse */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  #hybrid-tiers .tiers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  #hybrid-tiers  .tiers-grid .tier-card:nth-child(4) > * {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — HOW THE ACADEMY WORKS
=========================== */

.academy-overview {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.academy-accent {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0.5rem auto 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.academy-overview-intro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   2×2 GRID LAYOUT
=========================== */
.academy-platform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* fixed 2-column layout */
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   CARD STYLING
=========================== */
.academy-platform-card {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.academy-platform-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.academy-platform-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.academy-platform-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .academy-platform-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* stack on mobile */
  }
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — FUNDAMENTAL TIER
=========================== */

.academy-tier {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-tier-intro,
.academy-tier-description {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 1.75rem;
}

/* ===========================
   LIST OF FEATURES
=========================== */
.academy-tier-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 3.5rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.academy-tier-item {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.academy-tier-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.checkmark {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ===========================
   BADGE BLOCK
=========================== */
.academy-badge {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.academy-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.academy-badge-title {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-badge-description {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — CHOOSE YOUR PATH
=========================== */

.academy-paths {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-paths-intro,
.academy-paths-outro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   GRID — 2-COLUMN CINEMATIC
=========================== */
.academy-paths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 750px) {
  .academy-paths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   PATH CARDS
=========================== */
.academy-path-card {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.academy-path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.academy-path-title {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-path-description {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   INNER LIST (FEATURES)
=========================== */
.academy-path-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.academy-path-list li {
  background: #141218; /* deeper charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.academy-path-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
}

/* ===========================
   BADGE — CINEMATIC REWARD
=========================== */
.academy-path-badge {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.45); /* subtle purple border */
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;

  /* cinematic glow */
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);

  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.academy-path-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.45);
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
=========================== */

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
=========================== */

.academy-structure {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-structure-intro,
.academy-structure-outro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   STEPS LIST
=========================== */
.academy-structure-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  max-width: 750px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* ===========================
   STEP CARD
=========================== */
.academy-structure-step {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hover motion */
.academy-structure-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

/* Step title */
.academy-structure-step h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Step description */
.academy-structure-step p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — WHY LEARN HERE
=========================== */

.academy-why {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-why-intro,
.academy-why-outro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   GRID — PREMIUM LAYOUT
=========================== */
.academy-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   CARD — CINEMATIC IDENTITY
=========================== */
.academy-why-card {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover motion */
.academy-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

/* ===========================
   TYPOGRAPHY
=========================== */
.academy-why-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-why-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — POLICIES & GUIDELINES
=========================== */

.academy-policies {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-policies-intro,
.academy-policies-outro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   LIST LAYOUT
=========================== */
.academy-policies-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  max-width: 800px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* ===========================
   POLICY CARD
=========================== */
.academy-policies-item {
  background: #0f0f14; /* charcoal */
  border: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35); /* purple border */
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hover motion */
.academy-policies-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

/* ===========================
   TYPOGRAPHY
=========================== */
.academy-policies-item h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-policies-item p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   ACADEMY — FINAL CTA
=========================== */

.academy-final {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 6rem auto 5rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-final-text {
  color: #CFCFCF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 1rem auto 2.5rem;
}

.academy-final-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.academy-final-btn {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
  background: #7F5AF0;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-final-btn:hover {
  background: #6A48D9;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.35);
}

.academy-final-btn.secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #7F5AF0;
  color: #E8E6E3;
}

.academy-final-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  border-color: #9C7BFF;
}
/* ===========================
   FOOTER SECTION
=========================== */

.site-footer {
  background: #2f2f2c;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.25);
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);

  /* NEW: center the entire grid */
  justify-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* COLUMN STRUCTURE */
.footer-col {
  /* NEW: center column content */
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* LINKS */
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);

  /* NEW: center link list */
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #A8A6A3;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-highlight);
}

/* CREDENTIALS */
.footer-credentials {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: #7A7A7A;
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(127, 90, 240, 0.15);
}

/*Universal FAQ Code */

.faq-intro {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* FAQ list */
.faq-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* FAQ card */
.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hover effect */
.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-highlight);
}

/* FAQ question button */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-highlight);
}

/* FAQ answer (smooth transition) */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px inset #cfae74;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Open state */
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* large enough to fit any answer */
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}


.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Open state */
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Universal Workflow */

.workflow-intro {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 2.75rem;
}

/* Steps container */
.workflow-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Step card */
.workflow-step {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 4px outset #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover motion */
.workflow-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 10px 20px 5px #2f2f2c;
}


.workflow-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #cfae74;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

/* Typography */
.workflow-step h3 {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.workflow-step p {
  color: #2f2f2c;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ===========================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
=========================== */

.privacy-policy {
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
}

.page-header {
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xxl);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.last-updated {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ===========================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   (Cinematic, Purple/Cyan Theme)
=========================== */

.privacy-policy {
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-7);
}

/* ===========================
   PAGE HEADER
=========================== */

.page-header {
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xxl);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 234, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.last-updated {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  opacity: 0.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ===========================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS (2 columns)
=========================== */

.toc {
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.toc .container {
	width: 50%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1ft;
  text-align: center;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 4px inset #cfae74;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 1px #2f2f2c;
  border-radius: 5%;
}

.tocItem {
	padding: 1rem;
}

.toc h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.toc ol {
	list-style: none;
}

.toc li {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.toc a:hover {
  color: #cfae74;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #2f2f2c;
}

/* ===========================
   SECTION LAYOUT
=========================== */

.policy-section {
	margin: auto;
	padding: 1rem;
}

.policy-intro {
	margin: 1rem;
}



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

.policy-collect {
	margin: 1rem;
	padding: 1rem;
}

.collectItem {
	border: 4px inset #cfae74;
	border-radius: 10%;
	padding: 1rem;
	list-style: none;
}

.policy-section ul {
	padding: 1rem;
}

.policy-usage {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
	width: 100%;
	margin: auto;
	padding: 1rem;
	text-align: center;
}

.usageContainer {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1rem;
	padding: 1rem;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-content: center;
	height: 100%;
	border: 4px inset #cfae74;
	border-radius: 10%;
}

.policy-usage ul {
	list-style: none;
}

.changesP {
	width: 100%;
	margin: auto;
	padding: 1rem;
	text-align: center;
}

.policy-ip {
	margin: 1rem;
	padding: 1rem;
}

.ipContainer {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
	align-content: center;
}

.ipItem {
	border: 4px inset #cfae74;
	border-radius: 10%;
	padding: 1rem;
	margin: 1rem;
}

.policy-acceptable ul, .policy-communications ul, .policy-payment ul, .policy-acceptable p, .policy-communications p, .policy-payment p {
	list-style: none;
	text-align: center;
}

/* ===========================
   LINKS
=========================== */

.policy-section a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: #2f2f2c;
}

.policy-section p {
	text-align: center;
}

.policy-section ul {
	margin: auto;
}

.policy-section a:hover {
	color: #cfae74;
}