/* ------------------------ */
/*-----Default--------------*/
/*--------------------------*/
:root {
    --primary-blue: #0b2b4f;
    --accent-gold: #f5b01e;
    --light-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --dark-text: #2c3e50;
    --gray-text: #6c757d;
}
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
        /* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.content-section{
    padding-top:80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

/*-----------------------*/
/*-----SECTION CSS-------*/
/*-----------------------*/
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: lineGrow 0.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes lineGrow{
    from{
        width:0;
    }
    to{
        width:80px;
    }
}
.text-center .section-title:after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
/*----------------------------------*/
/*------------- Top Bar ------------*/
/*----------------------------------*/
.top-bar {
    background: #0b2b4f;
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.top-bar-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-info span i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.top-bar-social a {
    color: white;
    margin-left: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}
/*----------------------------------*/
/*------------ Navbar ------------- */
/*----------------------------------*/
.navbar {
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

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

.logo {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-blue {
    color: #0b2b4f;
}

.logo-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: block;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px; 
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 25px;
    display: none;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
    display: block;
}

.mega-menu .mega-menu-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

.mega-menu .mega-menu-col {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.mega-menu[style*="display: block"] {
    display: grid !important;
}


/* Column Headings */
.mega-menu-col h6 {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left:5px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
        
.mega-menu-col a {
    display: block;
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 5px;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
        
.mega-menu-col a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.mega-menu-col i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 18px;
    margin-right: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.nav-item.dropdown {
    position: static !important;
}

.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    width: 800px !important;
    max-width: 90vw !important; /* Responsive */
    background: white !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important;
    padding: 25px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    display: none;
}

/* Show on hover */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important;
}

/* Grid layout for mega menu */
.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu .dropdown-mega-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

/* Column headings */
.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu h6 {
    color: #0b2b4f !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 5px !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

/* Menu items */
.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    padding: 5px 0 !important;
    color: #555 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding-left: 5px !important;
}

.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    width: 18px !important;
    margin-right: 5px !important;
}

.enquiry-btn {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 15px;
}

.enquiry-btn:hover {
    background: #0b2b4f;
    color: white;
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Menu - with scroll */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: white;
    z-index: 2000;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px;
}

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.close-menu {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.mobile-nav-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-dropdown-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.mobile-dropdown-icon.rotated {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
    display: none;
    padding-left: 15px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    max-height: 300px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-submenu.show {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-submenu-category {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mobile-submenu-category h6 {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.mobile-submenu a {
    display: block;
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 6px 0 6px 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.mobile-submenu a i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 20px;
}

.mobile-enquiry {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Enquiry Form */
.enquiry-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.enquiry-card h3 {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

textarea.form-control {
    border-radius: 15px;
    min-height: 100px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.btn-submit {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: #0b2b4f;
    color: white;
}


/* Hero Section  */

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge,.service-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color:var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-title,.service-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--light-bg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-features {
    margin: 30px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.hero-features span {
    background: white;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-features i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 30px 0;
}
.btn-primary-custom {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11,43,79,0.2);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 12px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.user-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.avatar-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: -10px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-section {
    /*background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);*/
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom:10px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
    border-bottom-right-radius:15%;
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B4D, #1E3A5F);*/
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B4D, #F5A623);*/
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16213E, #0F3460);*/
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A5F, #3A6EA5);*/
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B4D, #2A9D8F);*/
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B4D, #3F51B5);
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/hero-bg.jpg'); /* Replace with your image path */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.5; /* Adjust this value for image transparency */
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Add primary blue overlay */
.hero-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: #0b2b4f; /* Your primary blue color */
    opacity: 0.6; /* 0.5 overlay as requested */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure content appears above overlay */
.hero-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* If you want text to be white for better contrast with dark overlay */
.hero-section .hero-badge,
.hero-section .hero-title,
.hero-section .hero-features span,
.hero-section p,
.hero-section .trust-badge span {
    /* Optional: add text shadow for better readability */
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Adjust colors for better visibility on dark overlay */
.hero-section .hero-title {
    color: white; /* Make title white */
}

.hero-section .hero-highlight {
    color: var(--accent-gold); /* Keep gold highlight */
}

.hero-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important; /* Make paragraph text white */
}

.hero-section .hero-features span {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Semi-transparent white background */
    color: #0b2b4f; /* Dark text */
}

.hero-section .trust-badge span {
    color: white !important;
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* university section */

.universities-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.universities-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.universities-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: slideInfinite 25s linear infinite;
}

.university-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.university-logo {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.university-name {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

@keyframes slideInfinite {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.universities-slider-container:hover .universities-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Gradient overlay for fading edges */
.universities-slider-container::before,
.universities-slider-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.universities-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
}

.universities-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
}
/* home Services Section */

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

.service-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(11,43,79,0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: #fff3e0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: white;
}

.service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-link {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Why Choose Us */
.whychoose-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: white;
}

.feature-card {
    padding: 30px;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-title,
.feature-card:hover .feature-text {
    color: white;
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-text {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ceo-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.ceo-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ceo-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ceo-title {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ceo-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

        /* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, #1a3f62 100%);
    color: white;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
    color: white;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-info h6 {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-info p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

 /* Blog Section */
.blog-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

.blog-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(11,43,79,0.1);
}

.blog-image {
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--accent-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-meta i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

        /* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0; /* Increased padding for better image visibility */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    background: none; /* Remove solid background */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Image */
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/cta-bg.jpg'); /* Replace with your image path */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: rgba(11, 43, 79, 0.7); /* Primary blue with opacity */
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}


/* Gold Overlay - using your accent-gold color */
.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--accent-gold); /* Your gold color */
    opacity: 0.5; /* Adjust this value: 0.7-0.9 works well */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content should appear above overlay */
.cta-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}




/* Optional: Gradient overlay */

.cta-section::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    opacity: 0.4;
}


/* Your existing styles - keep these */
/*.cta-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}*/

.cta-title {
    color: white;
}

.cta-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /*color: var(--primary-blue);*/
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-button {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11,43,79,0.2);
}

/* Optional: Add subtle animation */
@keyframes zoomEffect {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.cta-section::before {
    animation: zoomEffect 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}
/* Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: white;
}

.portfolio-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #0b2b4f;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
}

.portfolio-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(11,43,79,0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.portfolio-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.portfolio-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff3e0;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.portfolio-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #0b2b4f;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portfolio-subject {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.portfolio-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
}

.portfolio-stats i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 3px;
}

.portfolio-preview {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.portfolio-link {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.portfolio-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* How It Works Section */
.howitworks-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}
.howitworks-section .process-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.howitworks-section .step-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0; /* Prevents overflow */
}
/*.howitworks-section .step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}*/
.howitworks-section .step-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    margin:0px 20px;
    gap:20px;
}
.howitworks-section .step-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #0b2b4f;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.howitworks-section .step-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


.howitworks-section .step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(11,43,79,0.1);
    border-color: #f5b01e;
}

.howitworks-section .step-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff3e0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #f5b01e;
}
.howitworks-section .step-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top:50%;
    /*top: 50px;*/
    /*right: -20px;*/
    right: -20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #f5b01e;
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Hide arrow on last step */
.howitworks-section .step-wrapper:last-child .step-arrow {
    display: none;
}

/* Mobile Arrows (hidden on desktop) */
.howitworks-section .step-arrow-down {
    display: none;
}

.trust-badges{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.trust-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-item span {
    color: #0b2b4f;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
}

.footer h5 {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 25px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
        }
.footer-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
    min-width: 18px;
}

.contact-item a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.contact-item span {
    display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px){
        .mega-menu{
            width:800px;
        }  
}