/* CSS Reset - Basic normalization */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        /* Root variables for easy theming */
        :root {
            --primary-color: #3498db;
            --secondary-color: #2980b9;
            --text-color: #333;
            --text-light: #fff;
            --transition-speed: 0.3s;
            --nav-height: 60px;
            --border-color:#ddd;
            --bg-light: #f9f9f9;
            --shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            --section-padding: 80px 20px;
        }
        html{
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }
        /* Utility style */
        .underline-bar{
            text-align: center;
        }
        .underline-bar::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--secondary-color);
            margin: 15px auto;
        }
        .section-padding{
            padding:3rem 1rem ;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
        .section-padding {
            padding: 4rem 2rem; /* 64px top/bottom, 32px sides */
        }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
        .section-padding {
            padding: 5rem 3rem; /* 80px top/bottom, 48px sides */
        }
        }
        /* Base styles - MOBILE FIRST */
        body {
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
            padding-top: var(--nav-height); /* Space for fixed nav */
        }

        /* Navigation container - always visible */
        .nav-container {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--text-light);
            height: var(--nav-height);
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0 1rem;
        }

        /* Logo styles */
        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center; /* vertically centers image and text */
            gap: 0.5rem; /* space between logo image and text */
            text-decoration: none; /* remove link underline */
            color: inherit; /* match nav text color */
        }

        .logo img {
            height: 50px;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .logo span {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1; /* prevents extra vertical space */
            font-weight: 490;
        }


        /* Mobile menu button - visible by default */
        .mobile-nav-btn {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0.5rem;
            display: block; /* Visible on mobile */
        }

        /* Mobile navigation sidebar - hidden by default */
        .mobile-nav {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 80%;
            max-width: 300px;
            height: 100vh;
            background-color: var(--secondary-color);
            transition: left var(--transition-speed);
            z-index: 1001;
            padding: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .mobile-nav.active {
            left: 0;
        }

        .mobile-nav-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            height: var(--nav-height);
        }

        .mobile-nav-links {
            list-style: none;
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }

        .mobile-nav-links li {
            margin: 1rem 0;
        }

        .mobile-nav-links a {
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            display: block;
            padding: 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: background-color var(--transition-speed);
        }

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

        /* Overlay for mobile menu */
        .overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            z-index: 1000;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity var(--transition-speed), visibility var(--transition-speed);
        }

        .overlay.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        /* Desktop navigation - hidden by default */
        .desktop-nav {
            display: none;
        }

        .nav-links {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: color var(--transition-speed);
            padding: 0.5rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        
        .nav-links a:not(.nav-bar-cta):hover {
            color: #ffffff;
            text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
                 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
                 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        }

        .nav-links a:not(.nav-bar-cta)::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            transition: width var(--transition-speed);
        }
        .nav-links .nav-bar-cta{
            background: #2d6ebf;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.3s ease;
            border: 3px solid #fff;
        }
        .nav-links .nav-bar-cta:hover{
            background: #fff;
            color:#2d6ebf;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* MEDIA QUERIES - Desktop styles (enhancements) */
        @media (min-width: 769px) {
            /* Hide mobile elements */
            .mobile-nav-btn,
            .mobile-nav,
            .overlay {
                display: none;
            }
            
            /* Show desktop navigation */
            .desktop-nav {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 2rem;
            }
            
            /* Adjust logo size for desktop */
            /* .logo {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            } */
            
            /* Adjust container padding for desktop */
            .nav-container {
                padding: 0 2rem;
            }
        }

        /* ========HERO STYLES BEGINS======= */
/* Hero Component */
        .hero {
            width: 100%;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 2rem 1rem;
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
        }
        
        .hero__container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column-reverse;
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        
        .hero__content {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        
        .hero__title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1e293b;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        
        .hero__subtitle {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: #475569;
            max-width: 90%;
        }
        
        .hero__buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        
        .hero__button {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .hero__button--primary {
            background-color: #2563eb;
            color: white;
        }
        
        .hero__button--primary:hover {
            background-color: #1d4ed8;
            transform: translateY(-0.125rem);
        }
        
        .hero__button--secondary {
            background-color: white;
            color: #2563eb;
            border: 1px solid #2563eb;
        }
        
        .hero__button--secondary:hover {
            background-color: #f1f5f9;
        }
        
        .hero__image-container {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        
        .hero__image {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            max-height: 50vh;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Tablet Layout (768px and up) */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .hero__container {
                flex-direction: row;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 3rem;
            }
            
            .hero__image {
                max-height: 60vh;
            }
        }
        
        /* Desktop Layout (1024px and up) */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            /* .hero {
                padding: 3rem 2rem;
            }
             */
            .hero__title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
            
            .hero__subtitle {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .hero__image {
                max-height: 70vh;
            }
        }


         /* Grid Component */
        /* Grid Container */
        .portfolio {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .portfolio__title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        /* Uniform Grid */
        .portfolio__grid {
            display: grid;
            gap: 1rem;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        
        .portfolio__item {
            aspect-ratio: 1/1; /* Perfect squares */
            background: white;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .portfolio__item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.03);
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .portfolio__image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .portfolio__overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            color: white;
        }
        
        .portfolio__item-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .portfolio__link {
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Tablet (2 columns) */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .portfolio__grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .portfolio__title {
                font-size: 2.25rem;
            }
        }
        
        /* Laptop (3 columns) */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            .portfolio__grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }
        
        /* Desktop (4 columns) */
        @media (min-width: 80rem) {
            .portfolio__grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }
            
            .portfolio__title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }


         /* About Component */
        .about {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 2rem 0;
        }
        
        .about__container {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        
        .about__image-container {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .about__image {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .about__image:hover {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }
        
        .about__content {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
            padding: 0 1rem;
        }
        
        .about__title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #222;
        }
        
        .about__subtitle {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: #555;
            font-weight: 400;
        }
        
        .about__text {
            color: #444;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* Tablet Layout */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .about__container {
                flex-direction: row;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 3rem;
            }
            
            .about__image-container {
                flex: 1;
            }
            
            .about__content {
                flex: 1;
            }
            
            .about__title {
                font-size: 2.25rem;
            }
        }
        
        /* Desktop Layout */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            .about__stats {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }
            
            .about__title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

         /* ===== CONTACT SECTION STYLES ===== */
        .contact-section {
            padding: var(--section-padding);
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .contact-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        /* Section header styling */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--text-color);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 80px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Contact content grid - switches from column to row on larger screens */
        .contact-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 30px;
            background-color: var(--text-light);
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        /* Contact information column */
        .contact-info {
            padding: 40px 30px;
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .info-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .info-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .info-text {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Contact details list */
        .contact-details {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .contact-details li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-right: 15px;
            color: var(--text-light);
            min-width: 20px;
        }

        /* Social media links */
        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .social-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-link:hover {
            background-color: var(--text-light);
            color: var(--primary-color);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /*========= Contact form styling ===========*/
        .contact-form {
            padding: 40px 30px;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-color);
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--primary-color);
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
        }

        textarea.form-control {
            min-height: 150px;
            resize: vertical;
        }
        .contact-details a{
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        /* Submit button */
        .submit-btn {
            background-color: var(--primary-color);
            color: var(--text-light);
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            border-radius: 4px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 100%;
        }
        /* @media (min-width:) {
            
        } */
        .submit-btn:hover {
            background-color: #2b81bb;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        /* Form status message */
        .form-status {
            margin-top: 20px;
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            display: none;
        }

        .form-status.success {
            background-color: #d4edda;
            color: #155724;
            display: block;
        }

        .form-status.error {
            background-color: #f8d7da;
            color: #721c24;
            display: block;
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS ===== */
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .contact-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .contact-container {
                gap: 60px;
            }
        }

         /* Alternating grid starts here*/
            
        /* Grid container - the main block */
        .alternating-grid {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px; /* Maximum width for large screens */
            margin: 0 auto; /* Center the grid */
        }

        /* Each row in the grid - contains text and image */
        .alternating-grid__row {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column; /* Stack on mobile */
            gap: 2rem; /* Space between text and image */
            margin-bottom: 3rem; /* Space between rows */
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Content container - holds text and CTA */
        .alternating-grid__content {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        /* Image container - ensures proper sizing */
        .alternating-grid__image-container {
            flex: 1;
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        /* Image styling - responsive and maintains aspect ratio */
        .alternating-grid__image {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Hover effect for images */
        .alternating-grid__image:hover {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }

        /* Title styling */
        .alternating-grid__title {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #222;
        }

        /* Subtitle styling */
        .alternating-grid__subtitle {
            font-size: 1.125rem;
            color: #555;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Text paragraph styling */
        .alternating-grid__text {
            color: #444;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* Button styling */
        .alternating-grid__button {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            background-color: #2563eb;
            color: white;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
            align-self: flex-start; /* Align button to left */
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
        }

        /* Button hover state */
        .alternating-grid__button:hover {
            background-color: #1d4ed8;
        }

        /* Tablet breakpoint (768px and up) */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .alternating-grid__row {
                flex-direction: row; /* Side by side layout */
                gap: 3rem; /* More space between columns */
                margin-bottom: 4rem; /* More space between rows */
            }

            /* Alternate row directions */
            .alternating-grid__row--reverse {
                flex-direction: row-reverse; /* Image on right */
            }

            .alternating-grid__title {
                font-size: 2rem; /* Larger title on bigger screens */
            }
        }

        /* Desktop breakpoint (1024px and up) */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            .alternating-grid__title {
                font-size: 2.25rem;
            }

            .alternating-grid__subtitle {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
            }
        }


        /* ==========FOOTER STYLES========= */

         .content {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        /* Footer container */
        .footer {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 -5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        }
        
        /* Inner container for content */
        .footer__container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        /* Footer grid layout */
        .footer__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Footer brand section */
        .footer__brand {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__logo {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer__tagline {
            color: #666;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 25rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        /* Footer social links */
        .footer__social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer__social-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 2.5rem;
            height: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f5f5f5;
            color: #555;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__social-link:hover {
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-0.25rem);
        }
        
        /* Footer links section */
        .footer__links {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .footer__links-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__links-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            color: #222;
        }
        
        .footer__link {
            color: #666;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .footer__link:hover {
            color: #4e54c8;
            transform: translateX(0.25rem);
        }
        
        /* Footer newsletter */
        .footer__newsletter {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__newsletter-text {
            color: #666;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .footer__form {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 25rem;
        }
        
        .footer__input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 0.25rem 0 0 0.25rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #4e54c8;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 84, 200, 0.1);
        }
        
        .footer__button {
            padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 0 0.25rem 0.25rem 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        
        .footer__button:hover {
            background: #3f45b8;
        }
        
        /* Footer bottom bar */
        .footer__bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .footer__copyright {
            color: #888;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.25rem;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-link {
            color: #666;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-link:hover {
            color: #4e54c8;
        }
         .content {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        /* Footer container */
        .footer {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 -5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        }
        
        /* Inner container for content */
        .footer__container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        /* Footer grid layout */
        .footer__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Footer brand section */
        .footer__brand {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__logo {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .footer__tagline {
            color: #666;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 25rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        /* Footer social links */
        .footer__social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer__social-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 2.5rem;
            height: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f5f5f5;
            color: #555;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__social-link:hover {
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-0.25rem);
        }
        
        /* Footer links section */
        .footer__links {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .footer__links-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__links-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            color: #222;
        }
        
        .footer__link {
            color: #666;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .footer__link:hover {
            color: #4e54c8;
            transform: translateX(0.25rem);
        }
        
        /* Footer newsletter */
        .footer__newsletter {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .footer__newsletter-text {
            color: #666;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .footer__form {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 25rem;
        }
        
        .footer__input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 0.25rem 0 0 0.25rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #4e54c8;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 84, 200, 0.1);
        }
        
        .footer__button {
            padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 0 0.25rem 0.25rem 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        
        .footer__button:hover {
            background: #3f45b8;
        }
        
        /* Footer bottom bar */
        .footer__bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .footer__copyright {
            color: #888;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.25rem;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-link {
            color: #666;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer__legal-link:hover {
            color: #4e54c8;
        }
        
        /* Tablet and above */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .footer__grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .footer__bottom {
                flex-direction: row;
                justify-content: space-between;
                text-align: left;
            }
            
            .footer__copyright {
                margin-bottom: 0;
            }
        }
        
        /* Desktop */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            .footer__grid {
                grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            }
            
            .footer__links {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* Blog styles */
         /* Blog preview card container */
        .blog-preview {
            max-width: 48rem;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 1.25rem 2.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }
        blog-section{
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
            justify-content:center ;
        }
        .blog-preview:hover {
            transform: translateY(-0.5rem);
            box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }
        
        /* Blog image container */
        .blog-preview__image-container {
            position: relative;
            height: 0;
            padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__image {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .blog-preview:hover .blog-preview__image {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        /* Category badge */
        .blog-preview__category {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1.25rem;
            right: 1.25rem;
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: white;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05rem;
        }
        
        /* Content container */
        .blog-preview__content {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Blog metadata */
        .blog-preview__meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: #666;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__author-avatar {
            width: 2rem;
            height: 2rem;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__date {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Blog title */
        .blog-preview__title {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: #222;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__title:hover {
            color: #4e54c8;
        }
        
        /* Blog excerpt */
        .blog-preview__excerpt {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        /* Read time and tags */
        .blog-preview__info {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__read-time,
        .blog-preview__tags {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            color: #666;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__tags-list {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__tag {
            background: #f0f4ff;
            padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            color: #4e54c8;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
        }
        
        /* CTA Button */
        .blog-preview__cta {
            display: inline-block;
            background: #4e54c8;
            color: white;
            padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
            border-radius: 0.5rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
        }
        
        .blog-preview__cta:hover {
            background: transparent;
            color: #4e54c8;
            border-color: #4e54c8;
            transform: translateY(-0.125rem);
        }
        
        .blog-preview__cta:active {
            transform: translateY(0.0625rem);
        }
        
        /* Tablet and above */
        @media (min-width: 48rem) {
            .blog-preview {
                display: grid;
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
            
            .blog-preview__content {
                padding: 2rem;
            }
            
            .blog-preview__title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }
        
        /* Desktop */
        @media (min-width: 64rem) {
            .blog-preview {
                max-width: 64rem;
            }
            
            .blog-preview__title {
                font-size: 2.25rem;
            }
        }

        /* quote estimator  */
        /* quote estimator end */
         
        /* WhatsApp Button Styles */
        .whatsapp-float {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-end;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: #25d366;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            transform: scale(0);
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn:hover::before {
            transform: scale(1.5);
            opacity: 0;
        }
        
        .whatsapp-icon {
            font-size: 32px;
            color: white;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .tooltip {
            background: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.95);
            color: white;
            padding: 12px 18px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 500;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
            max-width: 220px;
            text-align: center;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }
        
        .whatsapp-float:hover .tooltip {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        
        .pulse-ring {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid #25d366;
            animation: pulse 2s infinite;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        @keyframes pulse {
            0% {
                transform: scale(0.8);
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
            70% {
                transform: scale(1.2);
                opacity: 0;
            }
            100% {
                transform: scale(1.3);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }
        
        @keyframes ripple {
            to {
                transform: scale(2);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }
        
        /* Responsive design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .whatsapp-float {
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 20px;
            }
            
            .whatsapp-btn {
                width: 55px;
                height: 55px;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .whatsapp-btn {
                width: 50px;
                height: 50px;
            }
            
            .tooltip {
                padding: 10px 15px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }
        }
        /* WhatsApp floating button ends here */

        /* Preloader Wrapper - full screen */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark background for contrast */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

/* Loader Container */
.loader {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Loader Dots */
.loader span {
  display: block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Translucent white */
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Delay each dot so they pulse sequentially */
.loader span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.loader span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.loader span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.loader span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Animation - expand/shrink */
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.8);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Hide preloader when loaded */
#preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}