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

:root {

  /**
   * colors
   */

  --international-orange-engineering: hsl(1, 91%, 37%);
  --cadet-blue-creyola: hsl(222, 14%, 69%);
  --oxford-blue-1: hsl(222, 47%, 15%);
  --oxford-blue-2: #2B2F88;
  --oxford-blue-3: hsl(222, 50%, 11%);
  --sonic-silver: hsl(0, 0%, 44%);
  --space-cadet: #E98B1A;
  --pastel-pink: hsl(1, 53%, 75%);
  --eerie-black: hsl(0, 0%, 15%);
  --light-gray: hsl(0, 0%, 80%);
  --white: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);

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

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

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

  /**
   * spacing
   */

  --section-padding: 5px;

  /**
   * box shadow
   */

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

  /**
   * border radius
   */

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

  /**
   * transition
   */

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

}

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

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

li { list-style: none; }

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

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

img { height: auto; }

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

address { font-style: normal; }

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

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

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

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background-color: var(--white); }

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background-color: var(--space-cadet); }

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2); }


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

.container { padding-inline: 16px; }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.h1,
.h2,
.h3,
.display-1 {
  font-weight: var(--fw-700);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.w-100 { width: 100%; }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

.header .btn { display: none; }

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

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

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

.logo img { 
  width: 100px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.navbar-link:is(:hover, :focus-visible) {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: #E98B1A;
  text-shadow: none;
}


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

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

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

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

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

        .slide:nth-child(2) {
            background-image: url('../images/security-officer-holding-back-angry-eager-shoppers-waiting-black-friday-sales-launch-diverse-people-customers-lined-up-store-entrance-seasonal-sales-screaming-yelling.jpg');
            animation-delay: 5s;
        }

        .slide:nth-child(3) {
            background-image: url('../images/CCTV\ Control\ Room.jpg');
            animation-delay: 10s;
        }

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

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

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

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

        .hero .section-subtitle { 
            text-transform: unset;
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
            color: #E98B1A !important;
        }

        .hero .section-title {
            color: #E98B1A !important;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 6rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .hero .section-text {
            color: #E98B1A;
            margin-block: 14px 18px;
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }


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

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

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

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

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



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

.service-banner { display: none; }

.service { text-align: center; }

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

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

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

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


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

/* ===== FOOTER STYLES ===== */
.footer {
  background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 25px 0 15px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== LOGO SECTION WITH LINES ===== */
.footer-logo-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.logo-with-lines {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  width: 100%;
}

.logo-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 15px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: 60px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ===== SOCIAL MEDIA SECTION ===== */
.social-section {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-list {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.social-link {
  background: var(--space-cadet);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.social-link img {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Vertical divider below center social icon */
.social-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== FOOTER LINKS SECTION ===== */
.footer-links-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.links-left,
.links-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.links-left {
  text-align: left;
}

.links-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.footer-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-6, 0.95rem);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 4px 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER SECTION ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 350px;
  border: 1px solid var(--space-cadet);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: var(--fs-6, 0.9rem);
  outline: none;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--space-cadet);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-600, 600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: var(--fs-6, 0.9rem);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 20px 0 12px;
  }
  
  .logo-with-lines {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .footer-brand {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .footer-links-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .links-left,
  .links-right {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .newsletter-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    /* Keep horizontal layout on mobile */
  }
  
  .newsletter-input {
    min-width: 120px; /* Reduce minimum width for mobile */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 18px 0 10px;
  }
  
  .logo-with-lines {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .logo-line {
    min-width: 30px;
  }
  
  .social-list {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .social-link {
    padding: 8px;
  }
  
  .social-link img {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  
  .footer-link {
    font-size: var(--fs-7, 0.85rem);
  }
}


/*-----------------------------------*\
  #MEDIA QUERIES
\*-----------------------------------*/

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

@media (min-width: 575px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */
   

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

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

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

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

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

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



  /**
   * HERO
   */

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

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

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



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

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

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

  


  /**
   * WORK
   */

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


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

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

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

}





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

@media (min-width: 768px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

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

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

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

  .btn { padding: 16px 32px; }

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

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



  /**
   * HERO
   */

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

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



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

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

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

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




  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

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

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

}


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

@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

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

    /**
     * spacing
     */

    --section-padding: 40px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

  .container { max-width: 960px; }

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



/**
 * HEADER GENERAL STYLING
 */

  .header { padding-block: 2px; }

  .logo img {
    width: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%; /* Make it circular */
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensure proper scaling */
}

  .header .btn {
    font-size: unset;
    padding-block: 5px;
  }

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



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

.header .container { gap: 30px; }

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

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

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

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

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

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

.header .btn {
  display: flex;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: var(--fs-6);
}

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  .navbar-item {
    position: relative;
  }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  /**
   * HERO
   */

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

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

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

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

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



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

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

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

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

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

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



 


  /**
   * WORK
   */

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

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

}

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

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

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

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

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

  .btn { padding: 18px 36px; }

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




  /**
   * HERO
   */

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

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

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

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



  /**
   * SERVICE
   */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



  /**
   * WORK
   */

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



  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

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

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

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

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

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

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

}





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

@media (min-width: 1400px) {

  /**
   * CUSTOM PROPERTY
   */

  :root {

    /**
     * typography
     */

    --fs-2: 6rem;

    /**
     * spacing
     */

    --section-padding: 140px;

  }



  /**
   * REUSED STYLE
   */

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

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


  /**
   * HERO
   */

  .hero { padding-block: 280px; }

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

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



  

  /**
   * FOOTER
   */

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

}


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



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

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

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

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

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

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

        

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

        .feature-text {
            font-weight: var(--fw-700);
            color: var(--eerie-black);
        }

        .vision-mission {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    .services-page .hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 75vh;
      min-height: 400px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: left;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: url('../images/tech-security.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-attachment: fixed;
      margin-top: -150px;
      padding-top: 120px;
    }  
   


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

     .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      color: var(--space-cadet)
    }

    .hero-content h1 .highlight {
      color: var(--space-cadet);
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: var(--fs-5);
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      color: var(--white);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto 40px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .search-box {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 500px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .search-input {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 15px 50px 15px 20px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border: 2px solid var(--space-cadet);
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: var(--fs-6);
      outline: none;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .search-input::placeholder {
      color: var(--space-cadet);
    }

    .search-input:focus {
      border-color: var(--red-accent);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .search-btn {
      position: absolute;
      right: 5px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: var(--space-cadet);
      border: none;
      padding: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      color: var(--white);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s ease;
    }

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

    /* Featured Articles Section */
    .featured-articles {
      padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .article-card {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 30px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 80px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 0px;
      padding: 20px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .article-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .article-card.reverse {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .article-card.reverse .article-image {
      order: 2;
    }

    .article-card.reverse .article-content {
      order: 1;
    }

    .article-image {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 5px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .article-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 300px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .article-card:hover .article-image img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .article-content h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-3);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--space-cadet) !important;
    }

    .article-description {
      color: var(--eerie-black);
      font-size: var(--fs-6);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .article-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--eerie-black);
    }

    .meta-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
      background: var(--space-cadet);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 12px 25px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .read-more-btn:hover {
      background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Recent Posts Section */
    .recent-posts {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: var(--fs-2);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
    }

    .posts-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .post-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 15px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .post-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .post-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 180px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .post-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

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

    .post-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .post-card .meta {
      font-size: var(--fs-7);
      color: var(--eerie-black);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .post-card .excerpt {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: #94a3b8;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .view-more-btn {
      display: block;
      margin: 0 auto;
      background: transparent;
      border: 2px solid var(--space-cadet);
      color: var(--space-cadet);
      padding: 15px 40px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: var(--fw-600);
      font-size: var(--fs-6);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .view-more-btn:hover {
      background: var(--space-cadet);
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Weekly Reads Section */
    .weekly-reads {
      padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .weekly-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 50px;
    }

    .weekly-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .weekly-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .weekly-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 250px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .weekly-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .weekly-card-content {
      padding: 30px;
    }

    .weekly-card h3 {
      font-size: var(--fs-4);
      font-weight: var(--fw-700);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      font-family: var(--ff-primary);
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--space-cadet);
    }

    .weekly-card .description {
      color: var(--eerie-black);
      font-size: var(--fs-6);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .weekly-card .meta {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: #64748b;
    }


    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .navbar-list {
        gap: 20px;
      }
      
      .article-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      
      .article-card.reverse .article-image,
      .article-card.reverse .article-content {
        order: initial;
      }
      
      .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      
      .weekly-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .blog-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
      }
      
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
      }
      
      .article-card {
        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
      }
      
      .featured-articles,
      .recent-posts,
      .weekly-reads {
        padding: 60px 0;
      }
      
      .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
      }
      
      .article-card {
        padding: 15px;
      }
      
      .article-content h3 {
        font-size: var(--fs-4);
      }
      
      .weekly-card-content {
        padding: 20px;
      }
    }
    
/*-----------------------------------*\
  #ABOUT PAGE STYLES
\*-----------------------------------*/

/* Hero Section */
.about-us-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 75vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url('../images/smart-city-security-background-digital-transformation-digital-remix.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    margin-top: -120px;
    padding-top: 120px;
}

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

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

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

/*-----------------------------------*\
#ABOUT US STORY SECTION
\*-----------------------------------*/
        .about-us-story {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E98B1A 0%, #2B2F88 100%);;
        }

        .about-us-story-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 40px;
        }

        .about-us-story-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .text-content {
            padding-right: 20px;
        }

        .text-content h2 {
            font-size: var(--fs-4);
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .text-content p {
            font-size: var(--fs-7);
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            text-align: justify;
        }

        .images-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            grid-template-rows: 2fr 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
            height: 600px;
        }

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

        .bottom-images {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
            height: 100%;
        }

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

        .certification-text {
            background: var(--dark-gray);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .certification-text p {
            font-size: var(--fs-7);
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

/*-----------------------------------*\
#BUSINESS SECTION
\*-----------------------------------*/

.business-sectors {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.business-sectors-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

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

.sectors-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: var(--fs-3);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.sectors-main-heading {
    font-size: var(--fs-2);
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    font-weight: var(--fw-700);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.sectors-description {
    font-size: var(--fs-6);
    color: var(--eerie-black);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Content Grid */
.sectors-content {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.sectors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.sector-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sector-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.sector-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sector-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sector-item:hover .sector-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sector-info {
    padding: 30px;
}

.sector-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sector-text {
    font-size: var(--fs-6);
    color: var(--eerie-black);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .sectors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .business-sectors {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .business-sectors-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .sectors-header {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .sectors-label {
        font-size: var(--fs-1);
        padding: 6px 16px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .sectors-main-heading {
        font-size: var(--fs-4);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .sectors-description {
        font-size: var(--fs-7);
    }
    
    .sectors-content {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    
    .sectors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .sector-image-container {
        height: 220px;
    }
    
    .sector-info {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .sector-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    .sector-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .business-sectors {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .business-sectors-container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .sectors-main-heading {
        font-size: var(--fs-1);
    }
    
    .sector-image-container {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .sector-info {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .sector-title {
        font-size: var(--fs-2);
    }
    
    .sector-text {
        font-size: var(--fs-4);
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}

  
/*-----------------------------------*\
#MISSION & VISION HERO SECTION
\*-----------------------------------*/

        .mission-vision-hero {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E98B1A 0%, #2B2F88 100%);
            color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .mission-vision-hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .mission-vision-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 40px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .mission-vision-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .mission-section,
        .vision-section {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 5px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .mission-section:hover,
        .vision-section:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .mission-section {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--space-cadet);
        }

        .vision-section {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .mission-icon,
        .vision-icon {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .mission-icon {
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .vision-icon {
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: var(--fs-1);
            font-weight: bold;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .section-text {
            font-size: var(--fs-7);
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--white);
        }

/*-----------------------------------*\
#CORE VALUES SECTION
\*-----------------------------------*/
.core-values {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.core-values-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.values-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.values-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--fs-1);
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.values-header p {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
    color: var(--eerie-black);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.values-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.values-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    animation: scrollValues 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.values-grid:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Smooth infinite scroll animation */
@keyframes scrollValues {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 40px)); /* Account for gap */
    }
}

.value-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--space-cadet);
    position: relative;
    min-width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.value-item:nth-child(odd) {
    border-top-color: var(--space-cadet);
}

.value-item:nth-child(even) {
    border-top-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--space-cadet), var(--oxford-blue-2));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
}

.value-icon svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.value-item:nth-child(odd) .value-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--space-cadet), #e55a2b);
}

.value-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-4);
    color: var(--space-cadet);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.value-description {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .core-values {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .core-values-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .values-header {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .values-header h2 {
        font-size: var(--fs-3);
    }
    
    .values-header p {
        font-size: var(--fs-1);
    }
    
    .value-item {
        min-width: 280px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .value-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }
    
    .value-icon svg {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    
    .value-title {
        font-size: var(--fs-7);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    .value-description {
        font-size: var(--fs-7);
    }
}

/*-----------------------------------*\
#RESPONSIVE
\*-----------------------------------*/

        /* Tablet Styles */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .about-us-story-container,
            .mission-vision-container,
            .core-values-container {
                padding: 0 30px;
            }

            .about-us-story-content {
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .mission-vision-grid {
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .images-grid {
                height: 500px;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile Styles */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about-us-story {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

            .about-us-story-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .text-content {
                padding-right: 0;
                order: 2;
            }

            .images-grid {
                order: 1;
                height: 350px;
            }

            .mission-vision-hero {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }

            .mission-vision-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .mission-section,
            .vision-section {
                padding: 30px;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .core-values {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }

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

            .values-grid {
                flex-direction: column;
                animation: none;
                width: auto;
            }

            .values-container {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .values-container .values-grid:last-child {
                display: none;
            }

            .certification-text {
                padding: 25px;
                margin-top: 25px;
            }
        }

        /* Small Mobile */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .about-us-story-container,
            .mission-vision-container,
            .core-values-container {
                padding: 0 20px;
            }

            .mission-section,
            .vision-section {
                padding: 25px;
            }

            .value-item {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }

            .images-grid {
                height: 280px;
            }

            .bottom-images {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 15px;
            }
        }

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

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

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


/* Improved submenu contrast */

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

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


/* Hiding the submenu on mobile */

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

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

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

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



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

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

/* or adjust based on content */

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

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




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

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

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


/* OUR SOLUTIONS SECTION - FULLY RESPONSIVE IMAGE */

.solutions-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

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

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-2);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Solutions Layout */
.solutions-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Left and Right Columns */
.solutions-left,
.solutions-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.solutions-right {
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.solutions-right .solution-item {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Center Image - FULLY RESPONSIVE */
.solutions-center {
    flex: 0 0 auto; /* Changed from fixed width */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 20px; /* Added padding for better spacing */
}

.security-officer-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px; /* Maximum size on large screens */
    height: auto; /* Changed from fixed height */
    aspect-ratio: 4/5; /* Maintain 4:5 aspect ratio (400px:500px) */
    border-radius: 0px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.security-officer-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.officer-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

/* Solution Items */
.solution-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
}

.solution-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Solution Icons */
.solution-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Icon Colors */
.green-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8bc34a, #689f38); }
.blue-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2196f3, #1976d2); }
.pink-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e91e63, #c2185b); }
.teal-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bcd4, #0097a7); }
.light-green-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4caf50, #388e3c); }
.turquoise-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e676, #00c853); }
.orange-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722, #d84315); }
.purple-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c27b0, #7b1fa2); }
.violet-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #673ab7, #512da8); }
.gold-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #f57c00); }

/* Solution Content */
.solution-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.solution-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.solution-description {
    font-size: var(--fs-7);
    color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* IMPROVED RESPONSIVE DESIGN WITH BETTER IMAGE SCALING */

/* Large Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .solutions-section .container {
        max-width: 1400px;
    }
    
    .solutions-layout {
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 450px; /* Slightly larger on big screens */
    }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .solutions-layout {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 350px; /* Scales down smoothly */
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 18px;
    }
}

/* Tablet Landscape & Small Desktop */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .solutions-layout {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 300px; /* Continue scaling down */
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .solution-icon {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .solutions-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .solutions-left,
    .solutions-right {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .solutions-right {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .solutions-center {
        flex: none;
        order: -1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 320px; /* Good size for tablets */
        aspect-ratio: 3/4; /* Slightly different ratio for tablets */
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Large Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .solutions-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: var(--fs-3);
    }
    
    .solutions-layout {
        gap: 35px;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 280px;
        aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .solution-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .solution-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .solution-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .solutions-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: var(--fs-4);
    }
    
    .solutions-layout {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .solutions-left,
    .solutions-right {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 250px;
        aspect-ratio: 2/3; /* Different ratio for mobile */
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        padding: 18px 15px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .solution-icon {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .solution-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    
    .solution-description {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 220px;
        aspect-ratio: 2/3;
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        padding: 15px 12px;
    }
    
    .solution-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .solution-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .solution-description {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .security-officer-image {
        max-width: 200px;
    }
    
    .solution-item {
        padding: 12px 10px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .solution-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/* JOIN US */
/*JOIN US*/
        .logistics-carousel-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

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

        /* Section Header */
        .carousel-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .carousel-title {
            font-size: var(--fs-2);
            font-weight: 700;
            color:var(--space-cadet);
            margin: 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        /* Scrolling Container */
        .carousel-track-container {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .carousel-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            animation: scroll-left 25s linear infinite;
            width: max-content;
        }

        .carousel-track:hover {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

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

        /* Service Cards */
        .logistics-card {
            position: relative;
            width: 350px;
            height: 250px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .logistics-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .logistics-card-bg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .logistics-card:hover .logistics-card-bg {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .logistics-card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(
                to bottom,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)
            );
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            padding: 25px;
        }

        .logistics-card-text {
            color: white;
        }

        .logistics-card-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }

        /* Special clickable card */
        .logistics-card.special-card {
            border: 3px solid #3498db;
        }

        .logistics-card.special-card .logistics-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(
                135deg,
                rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.8),
                rgba(41, 128, 185, 0.9)
            );
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .special-card-content {
            color: white;
        }

        .special-card-title {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0 0 10px 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .special-card-link {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            background: white;
            color: #3498db;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .special-card-link:hover {
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            color: var(--space-cadet);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

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

            .carousel-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .logistics-card {
                width: 300px;
                height: 220px;
            }

            .carousel-track {
                gap: 20px;
                animation-duration: 20s;
            }

            .logistics-card-name {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .logistics-card {
                width: 280px;
                height: 200px;
            }

            .logistics-card-overlay {
                padding: 20px;
            }

            .logistics-card-name {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
        }

/*-----------------------------------*\
          #CONTACT US PAGE STYLING
\*-----------------------------------*/
        body {
            font-family: var(--ff-primary);
            background-color: #f5f5f5;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* CONTACT US PAGE HERO SECTION ONLY */
        .contact-hero-section {
          position: relative;
          height: 75vh;
          min-height: 400px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: left;
          overflow: hidden;
          background: url('../images/happy-call-center-agent-providing-step-by-step-guidance-customers.jpg');
          background-size: cover;
          background-position: center;
          background-attachment: fixed;
          margin-top: -120px;
          padding-top: 120px;
        }

        /* MAIN CONTACT SECTION - NOW FULL WIDTH */
        .contact-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: #f8f9fa;
        }

        .contact-container {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: none;
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            border-radius: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            min-height: 600px;
        }

        .contact-info {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 60px 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E98B1A 0%, #2B2F88 100%);
            color: white;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            margin-right: 20px;
            margin-top: 5px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .contact-icon svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            fill: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        .contact-details h3 {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: white;
        }

        .contact-details p {
            color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .form-section {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 60px 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E98B1A 0%, #2B2F88 100%);;
        }

        .contact-form {
            max-width: 400px;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .form-input, .form-textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 15px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid #333;
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: white;
            font-size: 16px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            outline: none;
        }

        .form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--space-cadet);
        }

        .form-textarea {
            min-height: 120px;
            resize: vertical;
            font-family: inherit;
        }

        .submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 15px;
            background: var(--space-cadet);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .submit-btn:hover {
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--oxford-blue-2);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .contact-container {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            
            .contact-info, .form-section {
                padding: 40px 30px;
            }
        }


 /*  - #WHY PARTNER WITH US */
        .partnership-benefits-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E98B1A 0%, #2B2F88 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

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

        .partnership-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Left Content */
        .partnership-left {
            padding-right: 40px;
        }

        .partnership-main-title {
            font-size: var(--fs-2);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0 0 15px 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .partnership-subtitle {
            font-size: var(--fs-7);
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0 0 40px 0;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .benefits-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 35px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .benefit-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .benefit-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border: 2px solid var(--space-cadet);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .benefit-icon i {
            font-size: 24px;
            color: var(--space-cadet);
        }

        .benefit-content {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .benefit-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0 0 8px 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .benefit-description {
            font-size: var(--fs-7);
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .partnership-cta {
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .read-more-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: var(--space-cadet);
            color: white;
            padding: 15px 30px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .read-more-btn:hover {
            background:var(--oxford-blue-2);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .read-more-btn i {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        /* Right Content - Image with Stats */
        .partnership-right {
            position: relative;
        }

        .stats-image-container {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 5px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .partnership-hero-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 500px;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center;
        }

        .stats-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0 0 5px 0;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0;
            color: #e2e8f0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .partnership-content {
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .partnership-left {
                padding-right: 20px;
            }

            .partnership-main-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .partnership-benefits-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

            .partnership-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .partnership-left {
                padding-right: 0;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .partnership-main-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .partnership-hero-img {
                height: 400px;
            }

            .stats-overlay {
                padding: 25px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .benefits-list {
                gap: 25px;
            }

            .benefit-item {
                text-align: left;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .partnership-main-title {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

            .partnership-hero-img {
                height: 350px;
            }

            .stats-overlay {
                padding: 20px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .stat-item {
                padding: 15px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .benefit-icon {
                width: 50px;
                height: 50px;
            }

            .benefit-icon i {
                font-size: 20px;
            }

            .benefit-title {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
        }

/* Blog Article */
/* Article Hero Section */
   .article-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 60vh;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: -100px;
  padding-top: 100px;
}

    .hero-image {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

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

    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
    }

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

    .hero-content .container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
    }

    .hero-content .breadcrumb {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .hero-content .breadcrumb a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

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

    .hero-content .breadcrumb .separator {
      margin: 0 0.5rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .hero-content .breadcrumb .current {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--white);
      text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .hero-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .hero-meta .meta-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-meta .material-symbols-rounded {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .article-layout {
      display: flex;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 2rem;
      gap: 3rem;
    }

    .main-content {
      flex: 2;
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .sidebar {
      flex: 1;
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      height: fit-content;
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: #666;
    }

    .breadcrumb a {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .breadcrumb .separator {
      margin: 0 0.5rem;
      color: #999;
    }

    .article-title {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      color: #1a1a1a;
    }

    .article-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: #666;
    }

    .meta-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .meta-item .material-symbols-rounded {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .article-body {
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: #333;
    }

    .article-body h2 {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem 0;
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .article-body h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
      color: #374151;
    }

    .article-body p {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .article-body ul {
      margin: 1.5rem 0;
      padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .article-body li {
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .highlight-box {
      background: var(--white);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      margin: 2rem 0;
      border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    }

    .article-image {
      margin: 2.5rem 0;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .article-image img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .article-image .caption {
      font-style: italic;
      color: #666;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .sidebar-section {
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .sidebar-title {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--oxford-blue-2);
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .recent-post {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--white);
    }

    .recent-post:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .recent-post-image {
      width: 80px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .recent-post-content h4 {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .recent-post-content h4 a {
      color: #333;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .recent-post-content h4 a:hover {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .recent-post-meta {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: #999;
    }

    .category-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .category-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0.8rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }

    .category-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .category-item a {
      color: #333;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .category-item a:hover {
      color: var(--oxford-blue-2);
    }

    .category-count {
      background: var(--oxford-blue-2);
      color: white;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .article-navigation {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: 3rem;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    }

    .nav-btn {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
      border: 2px solid #1e40af;
      border-radius: 6px;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: #1e40af;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-btn:hover {
      background: #1e40af;
      color: white;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .article-hero {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 400px;
      }

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

      .hero-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .hero-content .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
      }

      .article-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .article-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }

      .article-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
      }
    }


/*-----------------------------------*\
  #LOGO RESPONSIVE FIX - CIRCULAR BACKGROUND
\*-----------------------------------*/

/* Base logo styles that will work on all screens */
.logo img { 
  width: 100px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 50%; /* Changed to circular for circular logos */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Ensure logo styles aren't overridden by other rules */
.header .logo img,
nav .logo img {
  width: 100px !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important; /* Circular background */
}

/* Responsive logo scaling - maintaining circular shape */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .logo img {
    width: 90px !important;
    padding: 7px 11px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .logo img {
    width: 80px !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo img {
    width: 70px !important;
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo img {
    width: 60px !important;
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
  }
}

/* Override the problematic 992px rule in your existing CSS */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .logo img {
    width: 100px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important; /* Keep it circular */
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}