/* Fonts */
:root { 
  /* Global Fonts */
  --default-font: "Lato", sans-serif; /* For body text */
  --heading-font: "Bungee", sans-serif; /* For headings */
  --nav-font: "Bungee", sans-serif; /* Navigation matches headings */

  /* Global Colors */
  --background-color: #0A0F0D; /* Deep twilight background color */
  --default-color: #E6F7FF; /* Light desaturated blue for text content */
  --heading-color: #C8E1FF; /* Soft, readable light blue for headings */
  --accent-color: #00A3FF; /* Electric blue for accents */
  --surface-color: #1A241F; /* Slightly lighter deep green for card or boxed elements */
  --contrast-color: #FFFFFF; /* White text for high readability on dark backgrounds */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: #3a3939;  /* The default color of the main navmenu links */
  --nav-hover-color: #e84545; /* Applied to main navmenu links when they are hovered over or active */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for mobile navigation menu */
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for dropdown items that appear when hovering over primary navigation items */
  --nav-dropdown-color: #3a3939; /* Used for navigation links of the dropdown items in the navigation menu. */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #e84545; /* Similar to --nav-hover-color, this color is applied to dropdown navigation links when they are hovered over. */
}

/* Color Presets - These classes override global colors when applied to any section or element, providing reuse of the sam color scheme. */

.light-background {
  --background-color: #1B1B1B; /* Softer dark neutral background */
  --surface-color: #2B2B2B; /* Slightly lighter for boxed elements */
  --default-color: #E6E6E6; /* Light gray text for readability */
  --heading-color: #FFFFFF; /* Crisp white for headings */
  --contrast-color: #FFFFFF; /* High-contrast white for critical text elements */
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #060606; /* Deep black for dark sections */
  --surface-color: #111111; /* Slightly lighter black for boxed elements */
  --default-color: #C8E1FF; /* Soft blue for body text */
  --heading-color: #E6F7FF; /* Gentle white-blue for headings */
  --contrast-color: #FFDA66; /* Warm yellow for accents and highlights */
}


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


.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font);
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* PHP Email Form Messages
------------------------------*/
.php-email-form .error-message {
  display: none;
  background: #df1529;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .sent-message {
  display: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #059652;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .loading {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.php-email-form .loading:before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0 10px -6px 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-top-color: var(--surface-color);
  animation: php-email-form-loading 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes php-email-form-loading {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

.header .logo img {
  max-height: 50px;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.header .logo h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.header .logo span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-left: 3px;
}

.header .btn-getstarted,
.header .btn-getstarted:focus {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 26px;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.header .btn-getstarted:hover,
.header .btn-getstarted:focus:hover {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header .logo {
    order: 1;
  }

  .header .btn-getstarted {
    order: 2;
    margin: 0 15px 0 0;
    padding: 6px 20px;
  }

  .header .navmenu {
    order: 3;
  }
}

.scrolled .header {
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Index Page Header
------------------------------*/
.index-page .header {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  --nav-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  --nav-hover-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Index Page Header on Scroll */
.index-page.scrolled .header {
  --background-color: #1A1A1A; /* Dark charcoal gray */
  --heading-color: #E6E6E6; /* Soft light gray for readability */
  --nav-color: #C8C8C8; /* Light gray for navigation text */
  --nav-hover-color: #FFD700; /* Gold to match the firefly glow effect */
  background-color: var(--background-color); /* Apply the dark background */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    padding: 18px 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu li:last-child a {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu li:hover>a,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    visibility: hidden;
    left: 14px;
    top: 130%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul li {
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a i {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul .active:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul li:hover>a {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown:hover>ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown ul {
    top: 0;
    left: -90%;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown:hover>ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

/* Navmenu - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 9997;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px 20px 20px 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu a i:hover,
  .navmenu a:focus i:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .active i,
  .navmenu .active:focus i {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul ul {
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown>.dropdown-active {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.03);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 32px;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    margin-right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu>ul {
    display: block;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer .footer-top {
  padding-top: 50px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo img {
  max-height: 40px;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo span {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer .footer-about p {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--default-font);
}

.footer .social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin-right: 10px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer .footer-links {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

.footer .footer-links ul i {
  padding-right: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

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

.footer .footer-contact p {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer .copyright {
  padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 25px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
}

.footer .copyright p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer .credits {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Footer Social Media Buttons */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  margin: 0 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important; /* Circular buttons */
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White icons */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
}

/* Base Colors for Each Button */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.facebook {
  background: #FF66CC !important; /* Pinky (Pink) */
  border-color: #FF66CC !important;
}

.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.instagram {
  background: #008B8B !important; /* Darker Cyan */
  border-color: #008B8B !important;
}

.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.youtube {
  background: #FF0000 !important; /* Blinky (Red) */
  border-color: #FF0000 !important;
}

.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.tiktok {
  background: #FF9900 !important; /* Clyde (Orange) */
  border-color: #FF9900 !important;
}

/* Hover Effect: Neon Glow */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* Ensure the icon stays visible */
  background: transparent !important; /* Transparent background for glow effect */
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px currentColor !important,
              0 0 30px currentColor !important,
              0 0 45px currentColor !important;
  transform: scale(1.1) !important; /* Slightly larger on hover */
}

/* Facebook (Pink) Hover Glow */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.facebook:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF66CC !important,
              0 0 30px #FF66CC !important,
              0 0 45px #FF66CC !important;
}

/* Instagram (Cyan) Hover Glow */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.instagram:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00FFFF !important,
              0 0 30px #00FFFF !important,
              0 0 45px #00FFFF !important;
}

/* YouTube (Red) Hover Glow */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.youtube:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF0000 !important,
              0 0 30px #FF0000 !important,
              0 0 45px #FF0000 !important;
}

/* TikTok (Orange) Hover Glow */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social.tiktok:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF9900 !important,
              0 0 30px #FF9900 !important,
              0 0 45px #FF9900 !important;
}

/* Active State (Optional) */
.footer .footer-social-links .btn-social:active {
  transform: scale(1) !important; /* Reset size */
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px currentColor !important; /* Dimmed glow */
}

/* Adjustments for Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer .footer-social-links .btn-social {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Scale down for smaller devices */
  }
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(50% - 30px);
  left: calc(50% - 30px);
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color) transparent var(--accent-color) transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  position: relative;
}

.page-title .heading {
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.page-title .heading h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-title nav {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.page-title nav ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.page-title nav ol li+li {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.page-title nav ol li+li::before {
  content: "/";
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 98px;
  overflow: clip;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  section,
  .section {
    scroll-margin-top: 64px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}



.section-title h2:before {
  margin: 0 15px 10px 0;
}

.section-title h2:after {
  margin: 0 0 10px 15px;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero:before {
  content: "";
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 90%);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Enhanced Gradient Fade-Out Effect */
.hero:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 70%; /* Covers the bottom half of the hero section */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%, /* Transparent at the start */
    rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.5) 30%, /* Subtle fade at midpoint */
    #1A241F 100% /* Fully matches the divider color */
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none; /* Ensures this doesn't block interactions */
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 3.125rem; /* 50px -> 3.125rem */
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem; /* 20px -> 1.25rem */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Subtle shadow for readability */
}

/* Media Query for Tablets and Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* 35px -> 2.1875rem */
    line-height: 1.2 !important; /* Adjust line height for readability */
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem !important; /* 17px -> 1.0625rem */
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* Media Query for Ultra-Small Screens (e.g., phones <576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* 28px -> 1.75rem, smaller on tiny screens */
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1rem !important; /* 16px -> 1rem */
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
}


.hero .pricing-p {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600; /* Slightly bolder text for emphasis */
  color: #FFD700; /* Warm firefly yellow */
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8), 
               0 0 12px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.6), 
               0 0 18px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.4); /* Glowing effect */
  margin-top: 15px; /* Space above */
  animation: fireflyGlow 3s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* Firefly Glow Animation */
@keyframes fireflyGlow {
  0% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7), 
                 0 0 10px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.5), 
                 0 0 15px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.3);
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 1), 
                 0 0 18px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.8), 
                 0 0 24px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.6);
  }
}

/* Media Query for Phones */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .pricing-p {
    font-size: 18px !important; /* Adjust font size */
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7), 
                 0 0 10px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.5); /* Softer glow for smaller screens */
  }
}

/* Media Query for Ultra-Small Screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .pricing-p {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Further reduce paragraph size */
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6), 
                 0 0 8px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.4); /* Subtler glow */
  }
}







/* Enhanced Gradient Fade-Out Effect */
.hero:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 100% !important; /* Covers the bottom half of the hero section */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%,
    rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.5) 30%,
    #1A241F 100%
  ) !important; /* Fully matches the divider color */
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important; /* Prevents blocking interactions */
}

/* Responsive Styles for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero:after {
    height: 100% !important; /* Adjust height for smaller screens */
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%,
      rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.7) 50%, /* Slightly stronger fade at midpoint */
      #1A241F 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}




.hero .sign-up-form {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color) 5%, white 90%);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px; /* Space between input and button */
}

.hero .sign-up-form input[type=email] {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 128, 0.7); /* Black with a hint of blue and transparency */
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero .sign-up-form input[type=email]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 128, 0.5); /* Slightly lighter and transparent placeholder text */
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero .sign-up-form input[type=email]:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.5); /* Glow effect on focus */
}

.hero .sign-up-form input[type=submit] {
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  height: 40px; /* Matches the email input height */
  border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: auto; /* Flushes the button to the right */
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.hero .sign-up-form input[type=submit]:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Subtle hover effect */
}

.hero .preorder-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; /* Align the button flush left */
  justify-content: flex-start; /* Align container content to the left */
  margin-top: 20px; /* Add spacing above the container */
}

.hero .preorder-btn {
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 10px 20px; /* Adjust padding for a larger button */
  height: auto; /* Allow height to adjust based on content */
  border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 15px; /* Slightly larger font size */
  font-weight: 700; /* Bold text */
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block; /* Makes it a standalone button */
  text-align: center; /* Center text inside the button */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Optional: Makes text all caps */
}

.hero .preorder-btn:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Subtle hover effect */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Add shadow on hover */
}

.hero-button-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem!important; /* Controls spacing between buttons */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* Optional: allows wrap on mobile */
  margin-top: 1.5rem; /* Optional: spacing above the buttons */
}

.hero .preorder-btn {
  margin: 0; /* Reset previous margin if necessary */
}


/* Default col-md-8 styles with background */
.col-md-8 {
  position: relative;
 
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners for desktop */
  padding: 3px; /* Top and bottom padding for spacing */
  width: 50%; /* Keep the width responsive within the grid */
  
  text-align: left; /* Ensure text stays left-aligned */
}

/* Styles for no-background class */
.col-md-8.no-background {
  position: relative;
  background: none !important; /* Remove background */
  backdrop-filter: none !important; /* Remove backdrop blur */
  border-radius: 0 !important; /* Remove rounded corners */
  box-shadow: none !important; /* Remove shadow */
  padding: 20px !important; /* Match padding with the first col-md-8 */
  width: 50%; /* Keep the width responsive within the grid */
}

/* Mobile and Tablet Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .col-md-8 {
    background: none !important; /* Remove background for mobile */
    backdrop-filter: none !important; /* Remove backdrop blur */
    box-shadow: none !important; /* Remove shadow */
    width: 100% !important; /* Full width for tablets and smaller screens */
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Remove rounded corners */
    padding: 10px !important; /* Ensure consistent padding */
  }

  .col-md-8.no-background {
    width: 100% !important; /* Full width for tablets and smaller screens */
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Remove rounded corners */
    padding: 10px !important; /* Ensure consistent padding */
  }
}




.new-release-banner {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #b34000; /* Rust color */
  color: white;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: bold;
  padding: 4px 12px 4px 24px; /* Adjust for text spacing */
  border-top-right-radius: 8px; /* Rounded top-right corner */
  border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; /* Rounded bottom-right corner */

  line-height: 1;
}

.new-release-banner:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 16px;
  background-color: #b34000; /* Match banner color */
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%); /* Creates the pointed end */
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .new-release-banner {
    font-size: 10px; /* Reduce font size for smaller screens */
    padding: 3px 10px 3px 20px; /* Adjust padding for smaller text */
    border-top-right-radius: 6px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 6px;
  }

  .new-release-banner:before {
    width: 12px; /* Reduce the size of the triangle */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%); /* Retain the shape */
  }
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Fireflies for Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#hero-firefly {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1; /* Ensure fireflies are behind main content but above the background */
}

.hero-firefly {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 231, 65, 1) 30%, rgba(255, 231, 65, 0.4) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  opacity: 0; /* Initially hidden */
  pointer-events: none; /* Ensures they don't block interactions with content */
}

/* Gentle and Random Twinkle Animation */
@keyframes heroTwinkle {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.8; /* Subtle brightness at peak */
  }
}

/* Short and Random Movement */
@keyframes heroMoveFirefly {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * 0.01), calc(100vh * -0.02)); /* Small upward drift */
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * -0.02), calc(100vh * 0.01)); /* Small downward drift */
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * 0.01), calc(100vh * -0.015)); /* Subtle upward drift */
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0); /* Return to the starting point */
  }
}

/* Firefly Properties for Hero Section */
.hero-firefly {
  width: 1px; /* Default size for distant fireflies */
  height: 1px;
  animation: 
    heroTwinkle 5s infinite ease-in-out, /* Twinkle with a moderate speed */
    heroMoveFirefly 10s infinite ease-in-out; /* Short random movements */
}

/* Randomized Properties for Size and Speed */
.hero-firefly:nth-child(odd) {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  animation-duration: 6s, 12s; /* Slightly faster animations */
}

.hero-firefly:nth-child(even) {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  animation-duration: 8s, 14s; /* Slightly slower animations */
}

/* Bright yellow stars in the hero-firefly section */
.hero-firefly .bi-star-fill {
  color: #FFD700; /* Bright yellow color for stars */
  font-size: 24px; /* Adjust size if needed */
  margin-right: 4px; /* Add spacing between stars */
}


/* Firefly Divider Section */
.firefly-divider {
  min-height: 250px; /* Ensures consistent height */
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F); /* Matches firefly surroundings */
  position: relative; /* Fireflies are positioned relative to this container */
  overflow: hidden; /* Keeps fireflies within the bounds */
}

/* Firefly Divider Section */
.firefly-divider {
  min-height: 250px; /* Ensures consistent height */
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F); /* Matches firefly surroundings */
  position: relative; /* Fireflies are positioned relative to this container */
  overflow: hidden; /* Keeps fireflies within the bounds */
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 10px 0px;
 
}

/* Firefly Styling */
.firefly {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 231, 65, 1) 30%,
    rgba(255, 231, 65, 0.4) 60%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0; /* Starts invisible */
}

/* Twinkle Animation */
@keyframes twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}







/*----------------------------------------------
# Hero-New Section Styling
----------------------------------------------*/

.hero-new {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 100vh !important; /* Full section height */
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important; /* Prevents unexpected scrolling */
}

/* Ensures the hero image behaves as a background */
.hero-new picture {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensures the hero image covers the full section */
.hero-new .hero-image {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important; /* Ensures full coverage without distortion */
}

/* Background Overlay for Better Text Readability */
.hero-new-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important; /* Dark overlay */
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Ensure content is properly placed over the background */
.hero-new .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important; /* Ensures text appears above background */
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
}

/* Base styles (Desktop) */
.hero-new-book-cover {
  width: 60rem !important; /* 650px converted to rem */
  max-width: 100% !important; /* Ensures it doesn't overflow */
  height: auto !important; /* Maintains aspect ratio */
  object-fit: contain !important; /* Prevents stretching */
 
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Mobile: Smaller Image */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-new-book-cover {
    width: 18.75rem !important; /* 300px converted to rem */
  }
}










/* Right Column: Text */
.text-container {
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  color: white !important; /* Ensure text is readable */
}

/* Responsive Fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new .row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .text-container {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-new-book-cover {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    width: 200px !important; /* Smaller on mobile */
  }
}


/* Background Overlay for Better Text Readability */
.hero-new:before {
  content: "" !important;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 90%) !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}


/* Enhanced Gradient Fade-Out Effect */
.hero-new:after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 70% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%,
    rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.5) 30%,
    #1A241F 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}


/* Ensure content is properly placed over the background */
.hero-new .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important; /* Ensures text appears above background */
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
}


/* Typography & Text Styling */
.hero-new h2 {
  font-size: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.hero-new p {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)) !important;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}


.hero h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 3rem; /* 50px -> 3.125rem */
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem; /* 20px -> 1.25rem */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Subtle shadow for readability */
}

/* Media Query for Tablets and Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important; /* 35px -> 2.1875rem */
    line-height: 1.2 !important; /* Adjust line height for readability */
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem !important; /* 17px -> 1.0625rem */
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* Media Query for Ultra-Small Screens (e.g., phones <576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* 28px -> 1.75rem, smaller on tiny screens */
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 1rem !important; /* 16px -> 1rem */
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
}



/* Left Column: Book Cover */
.hero-new-book-cover {
  width: 600px !important; /* Fixed width */
  max-width: 100% !important; /* Ensures responsiveness */
  height: auto !important; /* Maintains aspect ratio */
  object-fit: contain !important; /* Prevents stretching */
  
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Right Column: Text */
.text-container {
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
}





/* Default styling for the hero-new section */
.hero-new .hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem; /* 50px for desktops */
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* For Tablets and Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* 32px */
  }
}

/* For Ultra-Small Phones */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-new .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* 24px */
  }
}



/*----------------------------------------------
# Pricing & Call-to-Action Styling (Hero-New)
----------------------------------------------*/
.hero-new .pricing-p {
  font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* Adjusted size (20px) */
  font-weight: 300 !important; /* Slightly bolder text for emphasis */
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White text for better readability */
  text-shadow: 0 0 0.3rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 
               0 0 0.5rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 
               0 0 0.75rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important; /* Softer glow */
  margin-top: 1rem !important; /* Space above */
  animation: subtleGlow 3s infinite alternate ease-in-out !important;
}

/* Subtle Glow Animation */
@keyframes subtleGlow {
  0% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 0.2rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 
                 0 0 0.3rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), 
                 0 0 0.5rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 0.4rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 
                 0 0 0.6rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), 
                 0 0 0.8rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  }
}


/*----------------------------------------------
# CTA Button Styling for Hero-New Section (Updated)
----------------------------------------------*/

.hero-new .preorder-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 1rem !important; /* Consistent spacing between buttons */
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important; /* 20px converted to rem */
  flex-wrap: wrap !important; /* Ensures proper wrapping on smaller screens */
}

/* Base (Desktop) Preorder Button */
.hero-new .preorder-btn {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important; /* Using rem values */
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--default-color) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border-radius: 0.25rem !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0.125rem 0.1875rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  min-width: 10rem !important; /* Ensures buttons have equal width */
}

/* Hover Effect */
.hero-new .preorder-btn:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%) !important;
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0.375rem 0.75rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new .preorder-container {
    flex-direction: column !important; /* Stack buttons on smaller screens */
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .hero-new .preorder-btn {
    width: 100% !important; /* Full width on smaller screens */
    max-width: 14rem !important; /* Prevents excessive stretching */
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Devices (Under 480px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-new .preorder-btn {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/*----------------------------------------------
# New Release Banner
----------------------------------------------*/
.new-release-banner {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #b34000; /* Rust color */
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important; /* 12px */
  font-weight: bold;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem 0.25rem 1.5rem !important; /* Adjust for text spacing */
  border-top-right-radius: 0.5rem !important; /* Rounded top-right corner */
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0.5rem !important; /* Rounded bottom-right corner */
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.new-release-banner:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1rem !important; /* 16px */
  background-color: #b34000; /* Match banner color */
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%);
}

/*----------------------------------------------
# Responsive Styles for Mobile
----------------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new .preorder-btn {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important; /* 14px */
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem !important; /* 10px 20px */
  }

  .new-release-banner {
    font-size: 0.625rem !important; /* 10px */
    padding: 0.1875rem 0.625rem 0.1875rem 1.25rem !important; /* Adjust padding */
    border-top-right-radius: 0.375rem !important; /* 6px */
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0.375rem !important; /* 6px */
  }

  .new-release-banner:before {
    width: 0.75rem !important; /* 12px */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-new .preorder-btn {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important; /* 14px */
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important; /* 8px 16px */
  }

  .new-release-banner {
    font-size: 0.625rem !important; /* 10px */
    padding: 0.1875rem 0.625rem 0.1875rem 1rem !important; /* Adjust padding */
    border-top-right-radius: 0.375rem !important; /* 6px */
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0.375rem !important; /* 6px */
  }

  .new-release-banner:before {
    width: 0.625rem !important; /* 10px */
  }
}

/*----------------------------------------------
# Quote Styling for Hero-New Section
----------------------------------------------*/
/*----------------------------------------------
# Quote Styling for Hero-New Section (Responsive with REMs)
----------------------------------------------*/
.hero-new .quote {
  margin-top: 1rem !important; /* Scales with font size */
  font-size: 1.5rem !important; /* 24px equivalent for readability */
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: var(--default-color) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 43.75rem !important; /* 700px equivalent */
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

/* Ensure quote link styling matches theme */
.hero-new .quote a {
  font-weight: bold !important;
  color: var(--accent-color) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out !important;
}

/* Hover effect for quote link */
.hero-new .quote a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%) !important;
}

/*----------------------------------------------
# Mobile Adjustments (smaller screens)
----------------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new .quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important; /* Adjusts to 19px for smaller screens */
    max-width: 90% !important; /* Keeps text readable within container */
    line-height: 1.4 !important; /* Adjusts spacing */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-new .quote {
    font-size: 1rem !important; /* Further reduces to 16px on very small screens */
    max-width: 95% !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
}
/*----------------------------------------------
# Book Cover Wrapper (Preserves Layout)
----------------------------------------------*/
.book-cover-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Clickable Book Cover */
.hero-new-book-cover {
  width: 250px !important; /* Fixed width */
  max-width: 100% !important; /* Ensures responsiveness */
  height: auto !important; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
  object-fit: contain !important; /* Prevents distortion */
  
  display: block !important;
 
}

/* Hover Effect: Lifts the Book Cover */
.book-cover-wrapper a:hover .hero-new-book-cover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important; /* Elegant lift effect */
 
}






/* Firefly Glow Animation */
@keyframes fireflyGlow {
  0% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7), 
                 0 0 10px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.5), 
                 0 0 15px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.3) !important;
  }
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 1), 
                 0 0 18px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.8), 
                 0 0 24px rgba(255, 223, 100, 0.6) !important;
  }
}












/* Intro Text Styles for the Firefly Divider */
.firefly-divider .intro-text {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; /* Larger font size for readability */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Brighter, softer white */
  line-height: 2; /* Increased line height for better spacing */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the text */
  max-width: 800px; /* Constrain width for readability */
  text-align: center; /* Center-align text */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Subtle shadow */
}

.firefly-divider .intro-text p {
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* Space between paragraphs */
}

.firefly-divider h1.intro-headline {
  font-family: 'Bungee', sans-serif; /* Retro aesthetic */
  font-size: 40px; /* Strong presence */
  color: #00A3FF; /* Electric blue */
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* Space below headline */
  text-align: center; /* Center-align for focus */
  letter-spacing: 1px; /* Slightly spaced letters for readability */
  text-shadow: 0px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
}


@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .firefly-divider .intro-text {
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px !important; /* Smaller font size for compact screens */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Retain soft white color */
    line-height: 1.3 !important; /* Adjust line height for tighter spacing */
    margin: 0 3px !important; /* Reduce margin to fit narrower screens */
    max-width: 100% !important; /* Allow more flexible text wrapping */
    text-align: center !important; /* Keep text centered */
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important; /* Subtle shadow for clarity */
  }

  .firefly-divider .intro-text p {
    margin-bottom: 15px !important; /* Reduce spacing between paragraphs */
  }

  .firefly-divider h1.intro-headline {
    font-family: 'Bungee', sans-serif; /* Keep the retro look */
    font-size: 24px !important; /* Scale down for mobile screens */
    color: #00A3FF !important; /* Retain electric blue color */
    margin-bottom: 15px !important; /* Adjust spacing below headline */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center-align for focus */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important; /* Narrow letter spacing for smaller text */
    text-shadow: 0px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important; /* Adjust shadow depth */
  }
}


.text-section {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 20px auto;
  padding: 20px;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 2;
  text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 223, 150, 0.6), 
               0 0 12px rgba(255, 223, 150, 0.4), 
               1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hidden-text {
  display: none; /* Initially hidden */
}

.read-more-btn {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .text-section {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .read-more-btn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }
}








/* Enhanced Gradient Fade-Out Effect */
.hero:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 100% !important; /* Covers the bottom half of the hero section */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%,
    rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.5) 30%,
    #1A241F 100%
  ) !important; /* Fully matches the divider color */
  z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important; /* Prevents blocking interactions */
}

/* Responsive Styles for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero:after {
    height: 100% !important; /* Adjust height for smaller screens */
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(10, 15, 13, 0) 0%,
      rgba(17, 24, 20, 0.7) 50%, /* Slightly stronger fade at midpoint */
      #1A241F 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}



















/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Praise Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.praise .info h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
}

.praise .swiper {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
}

.praise .praise-carousel,
.praise .praise-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.praise .praise-item {
  box-sizing: content-box;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 30px;
}

.praise .praise-item .praise-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid #E6F7FF;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.praise .praise-item h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 10px 0 5px 0;
}

.praise .praise-item h4 {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0;
}

.praise .praise-item .stars {
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.praise .praise-item .stars i {
  color: #ffc107;
  margin: 0 1px;
}

.praise .praise-item .quote-icon-left,
.praise .praise-item .quote-icon-right {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.praise .praise-item .quote-icon-left {
  display: inline-block;
  left: -5px;
  position: relative;
}

.praise .praise-item .quote-icon-right {
  display: inline-block;
  right: -5px;
  position: relative;
  top: 10px;
  transform: scale(-1, -1);
}

.praise .praise-item p {
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 15px auto 15px auto;
  font-size: 1.5rem!important;
}

.praise .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto;
}

.praise .swiper-pagination {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.praise .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  opacity: 1;
  border: none;
}

.praise .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .praise .praise-carousel,
  .praise .praise-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .praise .praise-item {
    margin: 15px;
  }
}


.praise .button-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; /* Align the button to the left */
  justify-content: flex-start; /* Align the container's content to the left */
  margin-top: 20px; /* Add spacing above the container */
}

.praise .action-btn {
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 10px 20px; /* Adjust padding for a comfortable button size */
  height: auto; /* Allow the height to adapt to content */
  border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 15px; /* Slightly larger font size for readability */
  font-weight: 700; /* Bold text for emphasis */
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block; /* Standalone button styling */
  text-align: center; /* Center-align the text inside the button */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Optional: All uppercase text */
}

.praise .action-btn:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight enlargement on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow effect */
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .praise .action-btn {
    margin-bottom: 15px; /* Add extra space below the button */
  }
}



/* Featured Text Section */
.featured-text {
  min-height: 250px; /* Ensures consistent height */
 
  position: relative; /* Fireflies are positioned relative to this container */
  overflow: hidden; /* Keeps fireflies within the bounds */
}




/* Intro Text Styles for the Featured Text Section */
.featured-text .intro-text {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; /* Larger font size for readability */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Brighter, softer white */
  line-height: 2; /* Increased line height for better spacing */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center the text */
  
  text-align: center; /* Center-align text */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Subtle shadow */
}



.featured-text h1.intro-headline {
  font-family: 'Bungee', sans-serif; /* Retro aesthetic */
  font-size: 40px; /* Strong presence */
  color: #00A3FF; /* Electric blue */
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* Space below headline */
  text-align: center; /* Center-align for focus */
  letter-spacing: 1px; /* Slightly spaced letters for readability */
  text-shadow: 0px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
}




#featured-text-1 .text-section {
  width: 100%; /* Ensure it spans the full width of its container */
  margin: 0; /* Remove margin to allow full container width usage */
  padding: 20px; /* Keep padding for spacing inside the section */
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 2;
  text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 223, 150, 0.6), 
               0 0 12px rgba(255, 223, 150, 0.4), 
               1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .featured-text h1.intro-headline {
    font-family: 'Bungee', sans-serif; /* Keep the retro look */
    font-size: 24px !important; /* Scale down for mobile screens */
    color: #00A3FF !important; /* Retain electric blue color */
    margin-bottom: 15px !important; /* Adjust spacing below headline */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center-align for focus */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important; /* Narrow letter spacing for smaller text */
    text-shadow: 0px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important; /* Adjust shadow depth */
  }


}

#featured-text-1 .hidden-text {
  display: none; /* Initially hidden */
}

#featured-text-1 .read-more-btn {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

#featured-text-1 .read-more-btn:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  #featured-text-1 .text-section {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  #featured-text-1 .read-more-btn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }
}




/* Firefly Styling */
.firefly {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 231, 65, 1) 30%, /* Bright yellow center */
    rgba(255, 231, 65, 0.4) 60%, /* Soft glow */
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% /* Transparent edge */
  );
  opacity: 0; /* Starts invisible */
  pointer-events: none; /* Ensures no interference with user interactions */
}

/* Twinkle Animation */
@keyframes twinkle {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Movement Animation */
@keyframes moveFirefly {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * 0.2), calc(100vh * -0.1)); /* Medium distance */
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * -0.3), calc(100vh * 0.3)); /* Long distance */
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(calc(100vw * 0.15), calc(100vh * -0.2)); /* Shorter distance */
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}

/* Bio Section */
.bio {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F);
  color: var(--default-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.bio .bio-image-container {
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border: 5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Light white border */
}

.bio .bio-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
}


.bio .bio-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font); /* Use your existing font */
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Optional for retro styling */
  color: #00A3FF; /* Richer Electric Blue */
 
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth transitions */
}


@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .bio .bio-content h2 {
    padding-top: 20px !important; /* Add padding above the font */
    font-size: 35px !important; /* Scale down font size for mobile */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center the heading text */
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px #0088CC, /* Adjust shadow for smaller screens */
                 0 0 12px #00A3FF, 
                 0 0 18px #00BFFF;
    margin: 0 auto !important; /* Ensure centering within the parent container */
  }
}


/* Optional Hover Effect */
.bio .bio-content h2:hover {
  color: #00D4FF; /* Brighter blue on hover */
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px #00D4FF, 
               0 0 20px #00D4FF, 
               0 0 30px #00FFFF; /* Extra bright outer glow */
}



.bio .bio-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}


@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .bio .bio-content p {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Slightly smaller font size for mobile */
    line-height: 1.6 !important; /* Adjust line spacing for readability */
    
    margin-bottom: 15px !important; /* Reduce spacing between paragraphs */
    padding: 10px 10px !important; /* Add horizontal padding for better spacing */

  }
}


/* Polaroid Image Container */
.bio .bio-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: fit-content;
  background: #FFFFFF; /* White border for Polaroid */
  padding: 10px 10px 14px 10px; /* Extra space at the bottom for the Polaroid caption */
  border-radius: 5px; /* Slightly rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), /* Subtle shadow for depth */
              0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Gentle white glow */
  margin: 0 auto; /* Center align the Polaroid */
  transform: rotate(-1.8deg); /* Slight tilt for Polaroid effect */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; /* Smooth interaction */
}

/* Hover Effect for Polaroid */
.bio .bio-image-container:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05); /* Straighten and enlarge on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
              0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Enhanced glow on hover */
}

/* Remove Tilt on Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bio .bio-image-container {
    transform: none; /* Remove tilt */
  }
}

/* Polaroid Image */
.bio .bio-image {
  width: 100%; /* Ensure it scales properly */
  height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
  display: block; /* Remove inline spacing issues */
  border-radius: 2px; /* Slightly soften edges */
}


@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .bio .bio-image {
    margin-bottom: 15px !important; /* Add spacing below the image */
  }
}


/* Polaroid Caption */
.bio .bio-image-caption {
  font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; /* Typewriter-style font */
  font-size: 14px; /* Smaller text for the caption */
  color: #333333; /* Dark gray for readability */
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Optional for a retro feel */
  letter-spacing: 1px; /* Slight spacing for a classic look */
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Emphasized Book Title */
.bio .bio-image-caption em {
  font-style: italic; /* Keep italic for emphasis */
  font-size: 15px; /* Increase font size for stronger emphasis */
  font-weight: bold; /* Add bold weight for better visibility */
  
  letter-spacing: 1px; /* Slightly increased spacing for emphasis */

}


.bio .bio-social-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}


/* Social Media Buttons */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  margin: 0 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important; /* Circular buttons */
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White icons */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
}







/* Base Colors for Each Button */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.facebook {
  background: #FF66CC !important; /* Pinky (Pink) */
  border-color: #FF66CC !important;
}

.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.instagram {
  background: #008B8B !important; /* Darker Cyan */
  border-color: #008B8B !important;

}

.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.youtube {
  background: #FF0000 !important; /* Blinky (Red) */
  border-color: #FF0000 !important;
}

.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.email {
  background: #FF0000 !important; /* Neutral dark gray for email */
  border-color: #FF0000 !important;
}

.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.tiktok {
  background: #FF9900 !important; /* Clyde (Orange) */
  border-color: #FF9900 !important;
}

/* Hover Effect: Neon Glow */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* Ensure the icon stays visible */
  background: transparent !important; /* Transparent background for glow effect */
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px currentColor !important,
              0 0 30px currentColor !important,
              0 0 45px currentColor !important;
  transform: scale(1.1) !important; /* Slightly larger on hover */
}

/* Facebook (Pink) Hover Glow */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.facebook:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF66CC !important,
              0 0 30px #FF66CC !important,
              0 0 45px #FF66CC !important;
}

/* Instagram (Cyan) Hover Glow */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.instagram:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00FFFF !important,
              0 0 30px #00FFFF !important,
              0 0 45px #00FFFF !important;
}

/* YouTube (Red) Hover Glow */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.youtube:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF0000 !important,
              0 0 30px #FF0000 !important,
              0 0 45px #FF0000 !important;
}

/* TikTok (Orange) Hover Glow */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social.tiktok:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FF9900 !important,
              0 0 30px #FF9900 !important,
              0 0 45px #FF9900 !important;
}

/* Active State (Optional) */
.bio .bio-social-links .btn-social:active {
  transform: scale(1) !important; /* Reset size */
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px currentColor !important; /* Dimmed glow */
}

/* Adjustments for Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bio .bio-social-links .btn-social {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Scale down for smaller devices */
  }
}


.bio {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bio-fireflies-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bio-firefly {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.9) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 220, 0.15) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Softest twinkle + gentle floating */
@keyframes bioTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
  40% { opacity: 0.6; }
  60% { opacity: 0.2; }
}

@keyframes bioDrift {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  25% { transform: translate(0.5vw, -0.5vh); }
  50% { transform: translate(-1vw, 1vh); }
  75% { transform: translate(1vw, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}



/* Video Section */
.video {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F); /* Matches other sections */
  color: var(--default-color); /* Use consistent text color */
  padding: 60px 0; /* Spacious padding for balance */
}

/* Section Title */
.video .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Section Title */
.video .section-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font); /* Consistent heading font */
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #00A3FF; /* Electric Blue */
  
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth transitions */
}

@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .video .section-title h2 {
    padding-top: 20px !important; /* Add padding above the font */
    font-size: 35px !important; /* Scale down font size for mobile */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center the heading text */
   
    margin: 0 auto !important; /* Ensure centering within the parent container */
  }
}










/* Subhead */
.video .section-title .subhead {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #66C7FF; /* Slightly lighter electric blue for contrast */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: none; /* Removed text-shadow for better readability */
  font-weight: 300; /* Optional for a lighter, cleaner look */
}



/* Video Container */
.video .video-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio for video */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px; /* Slight rounding for modern aesthetics */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Subtle shadow */
  margin-bottom: 30px; /* Space below the video */
}

.video .video-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0; /* Remove default border */
}

/* Descriptive Text */
.video .video-description {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.video .video-description em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--heading-color); /* Subtle emphasis */
}

/* Video Description Paragraph */
.video .video-description p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important; /* Light, soft white for readability */
  font-size: 16px !important; /* Maintain comfortable reading size */
  line-height: 1.8 !important; /* Improve readability with spacing */
  margin-top: 20px !important; /* Optional spacing above the paragraph */
}








/* Events Section */
.events {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F); /* Matches other sections */
  color: var(--default-color); /* Use consistent text color */
  padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Section Title */
.events .section-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font); /* Use your heading font */
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Capitalize for emphasis */
  color: #00A3FF; /* Electric Blue */

  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth transitions */
}

@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .events .section-title h2 {
    padding-top: 20px !important; /* Add spacing above the heading */
    font-size: 35px !important; /* Reduce font size for mobile readability */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center the text */

    margin: 0 auto !important; /* Ensure centering within the parent container */
  }
}



.events .section-title .subhead {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #66C7FF; /* Slightly lighter electric blue */
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Description Text */
.events .events-description {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Light color for readability */
}

/* Events Table */
.events-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Light text for table content */
}



/* Events Table Headers */
.events-table thead th {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle blue tint for headers */
  color: #66C7FF; /* Lighter shade of electric blue */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; /* Slightly stronger font weight */
  padding: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #66C7FF; /* Match header text color */
  text-align: center; /* Center-align the table headers */
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(102, 199, 255, 0.5); /* Soft glow for emphasis */
}








.events-table tbody tr {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Subtle dark overlay for rows */
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.events-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1); /* Highlight row on hover */
}

.events-table td {
  padding: 12px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Light separator line */
}

.events-table td:last-child {
  text-align: left; /* Align event information to the left */
  font-style: italic; /* Optional for differentiation */
}

.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto; /* Ensure the table is scrollable on smaller screens */
}


.firefly-glow-icon {
  animation: pulse-glow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px #FFD700,
    0 0 16px #FFD700,
    0 0 24px #FFEB3B;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 4px #FFD700,
      0 0 8px #FFD700,
      0 0 12px #FFEB3B;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 12px #FFD700,
      0 0 24px #FFD700,
      0 0 36px #FFEB3B;
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}








/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about .content h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 19px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 7px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about .content h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about .content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about .content .read-more {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about .content .read-more i {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-left: 5px;
  line-height: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.about .content .read-more:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  padding-right: 19px;
}

.about .content .read-more:hover i {
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.about .icon-box {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0px 10px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-out 0s;
}

.about .icon-box i {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-out 0s;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .icon-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about .icon-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about .icon-box:hover i {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about .icon-boxes .col-md-6:nth-child(2) .icon-box,
.about .icon-boxes .col-md-6:nth-child(4) .icon-box {
  margin-top: -40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about .icon-boxes .col-md-6:nth-child(2) .icon-box,
  .about .icon-boxes .col-md-6:nth-child(4) .icon-box {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}




/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Book Details Section (renamed from .about)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.book-details {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-details .book-details-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.book-details .book-details-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), transparent 10%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta .detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta .detail-item i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta .detail-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta .detail-item div span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.book-details .book-details-img .book-details-meta .detail-item div p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.book-details .book-details-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-details .book-details-img {
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

.book-details .book-details-content h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-category {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-category span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-category span i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.book-details .book-details-content p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights {
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights ul li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .highlights ul li span {
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-details-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-details-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-details-cta:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.book-details .book-details-content .book-details-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .book-details .book-details-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-details .book-details-content {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .book-details .book-details-content .book-category {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .book-details .book-details-content .highlights ul li {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.book-details .editorial-reviews {
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.book-details .editorial-reviews h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.book-details .review-block {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.book-details .review-block .quote {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.book-details .review-block .reviewer {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.book-details {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.book-fireflies-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.book-firefly {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 245, 180, 0.9) 40%, rgba(255, 245, 180, 0.2) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Firefly animations */
@keyframes bookTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
  40% { opacity: 0.9; }
  60% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

@keyframes bookDrift {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  25% { transform: translate(-1vw, 1vh); }
  50% { transform: translate(1.5vw, -1vh); }
  75% { transform: translate(-0.5vw, 0.5vh); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}



.book-summary-mobile {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.book-summary-mobile h2,
.book-summary-mobile h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.book-summary-mobile .book-category {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.book-summary-mobile .book-category span {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.book-summary-mobile .mobile-hook {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.book-summary-mobile .editorial-snippets p {
  margin: 0.6rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.book-summary-mobile .editorial-snippets span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

/* Mobile only */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-details-content > *:not(.book-summary-mobile) {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .book-summary-mobile {
    display: block;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hide-on-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
/* Hide on desktop, show on mobile */
.show-on-mobile {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .show-on-mobile {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .book-details-mobile {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    background-color: var(--surface-color, #111) !important;
    color: var(--default-color, #eee) !important;
  }

  .book-details-mobile h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .book-details-mobile .book-category {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .book-details-mobile .book-category span {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .mobile-hook {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .mobile-blurb {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .editorial-snippets h3 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--heading-color) !important;
  }

  .editorial-snippets p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  .editorial-snippets span {
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%) !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
}





/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Excerpt Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.excerpt {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.excerpt .book-excerpt-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-purchase-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .excerpt .book-page-design {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
}

.excerpt .book-page-design:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%) 100%);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 30%);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content {
  font-family: "Georgia", serif;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .first-letter:first-letter {
  font-size: 3.5em;
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .dialogue {
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  font-style: italic;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-decoration:after {
  content: "✦";
  font-size: 18px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 30%);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .excerpt .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

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

  .excerpt .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .first-letter:first-letter {
    font-size: 3em;
  }
}








.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content {
  font-family: "Lora", serif; /* More readable and modern than Georgia */
  font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px base */
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--default-color);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: left;

}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: justify;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Toggle behavior */
.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .hidden-text {
  display: none;
}

/* Button styling */
.excerpt .book-page-design .read-more-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-family: "Lato", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .read-more-btn:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

/* Mobile enhancements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .excerpt .book-page-design .read-more-btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  }
}




/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Stats Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.stats {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.stats img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats:before {
  content: "";
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 40%);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stats .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stats .stats-item {
  padding: 30px;
  width: 100%;
}

.stats .stats-item span {
  font-size: 48px;
  display: block;
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stats .stats-item p {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Services Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.services .service-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 40px;
}

.services .service-item:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.services .service-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-right: 5px solid var(--background-color);
}

.services .service-item .icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  position: relative;
  margin-right: 50px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.services .service-item .icon i {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 56px;
  transition: ease-in-out 0.3s;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.services .service-item .icon:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 30px;
  width: 30px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 1;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.services .service-item .title {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.services .service-item .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.services .service-item .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.services .service-item .description {
  line-height: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
}










/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Features Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.features .features-item {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.features .features-item+.features-item {
  margin-top: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .features .features-item+.features-item {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
}

.features .features-item h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 26px;
}

.features .features-item .btn-get-started {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 8px 30px 10px 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.features .features-item .btn-get-started:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 10%);
}

.features .features-item ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.features .features-item ul li {
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.features .features-item ul li:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.features .features-item ul i {
  font-size: 20px;
  padding-right: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.features .features-item img {
  border: 6px solid var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.features .features-item .features-img-bg {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .features .features-item .features-img-bg {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

.features .features-item .features-img-bg img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.features .features-item .image-stack {
  display: grid;
  position: relative;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
}

.features .features-item .image-stack .stack-back {
  grid-column: 4/-1;
  grid-row: 1;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.features .features-item .image-stack .stack-front {
  grid-row: 1;
  grid-column: 1/span 8;
  margin-top: 20%;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio .portfolio-filters {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 20px 10px 20px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li:hover,
.portfolio .portfolio-filters li.filter-active {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-filters li:last-child {
  margin-right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .portfolio .portfolio-filters li {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  }
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info {
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: -100%;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all ease-in-out 0.5s;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 10%);
  padding: 15px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info .preview-link,
.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info .details-link {
  position: absolute;
  right: 50px;
  font-size: 24px;
  top: calc(50% - 14px);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  transition: 0.3s;
  line-height: 0;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info .preview-link:hover,
.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info .details-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item .portfolio-info .details-link {
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-info {
  opacity: 1;
  bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Pricing Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.pricing {
  padding: 60px 0 5px 0;
}

.pricing .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pricing .pricing-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 15px;
}

.pricing h3 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing .icon {
  margin: 30px auto 20px auto;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.pricing .icon i {
  color: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: ease-in-out 0.3s;
  line-height: 0;
}

.pricing .icon::before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 86px;
  width: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease-out 0s;
  transform: translateZ(-1px);
}

.pricing .icon::after {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 102px;
  width: 102px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease-out 0s;
  transform: translateZ(-2px);
}

.pricing h4 {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing h4 sup {
  font-size: 28px;
}

.pricing h4 span {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing ul {
  padding: 20px 0;
  list-style: none;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 20px;
}

.pricing ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.pricing ul i {
  color: #059652;
  font-size: 24px;
  padding-right: 3px;
}

.pricing ul .na {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.pricing ul .na i {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.pricing ul .na span {
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.pricing .buy-btn {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 40px 10px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  transition: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.pricing .buy-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.pricing .featured {
  z-index: 10;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pricing .featured {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Faq Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.faq .content h3 {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 34px;
}

.faq .content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0px 5px 25px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item h3 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 24px;
  margin: 0 30px 0 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item h3 .num {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-right: 5px;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item h3:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item .faq-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item .faq-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item .faq-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-item .faq-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-active h3 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-active .faq-content {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.faq .faq-container .faq-active .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Team Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.team .member {
  position: relative;
}

.team .member .member-img {
  margin: 0 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 4px solid var(--background-color);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team .member .member-img {
    margin: 0 60px;
  }
}

.team .member .member-img img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team .member .member-img .social {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

.team .member .member-img .social a {
  transition: 0.3s;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 0 8px;
}

.team .member .member-img .social a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.team .member .member-info {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.team .member .member-info h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.team .member .member-info span {
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team .member .member-info p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.team .member:hover .member-img .social {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Call To Action Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.call-to-action {
  padding: 100px 0; /* Adjusted for more vertical spacing */
  min-height: 300px; /* Added to set a larger minimum height */
  position: relative;
  clip-path: inset(0);
}

.call-to-action img {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%; /* Ensures the background image covers the container */
  object-fit: cover; /* Maintains aspect ratio and fills the area */
  z-index: 1;
}

.call-to-action:before {
  content: "";
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 50%);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.call-to-action .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.call-to-action h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.call-to-action p {
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.call-to-action .cta-btn {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 40px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: 0.5s;
  margin: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--contrast-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.call-to-action .cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Testimonials Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.testimonials .info h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 32px;
}

.testimonials .swiper {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
}

.testimonials .testimonials-carousel,
.testimonials .testimonials-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item {
  box-sizing: content-box;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 30px;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 6px solid var(--background-color);
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 10px 0 5px 0;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item h4 {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .stars {
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .stars i {
  color: #ffc107;
  margin: 0 1px;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left,
.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left {
  display: inline-block;
  left: -5px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  display: inline-block;
  right: -5px;
  position: relative;
  top: 10px;
  transform: scale(-1, -1);
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item p {
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 15px auto 15px auto;
}

.testimonials .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  opacity: 1;
  border: none;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .testimonials .testimonials-carousel,
  .testimonials .testimonials-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .testimonials .testimonial-item {
    margin: 15px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Recent Posts Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.recent-posts article {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recent-posts .post-img {
  max-height: 240px;
  margin: -30px -30px 15px -30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recent-posts .post-category {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.recent-posts .title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.recent-posts .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.recent-posts .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.recent-posts .post-author-img {
  width: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.recent-posts .post-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.recent-posts .post-date {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Section Styling */
.contact {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0A0F0D, #111814, #1A241F); /* Matches other sections */
  color: var(--default-color); /* Consistent text color */
  padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Section Title */
.contact .section-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font); /* Consistent heading font */
  font-size: 40px;
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Capitalize for emphasis */
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #00A3FF; /* Electric Blue */
   transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth transitions */
}

@media (max-width: 576px) { /* Targets small mobile devices */
  .contact .section-title h2 {
    padding-top: 20px !important; /* Add spacing above the heading */
    font-size: 35px !important; /* Reduce font size for mobile readability */
    text-align: center !important; /* Center the text */

    margin: 0 auto !important; /* Ensure centering within the parent container */
  }
}


.contact .section-title .subhead {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #66C7FF; /* Slightly lighter electric blue */
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Info Item (Optional: Remove if not used) */
.contact .info-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Light background for info blocks */
  padding: 30px;
}

.contact .info-item i {
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 0;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.contact .info-item h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
}

.contact .info-item p {
  line-height: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact Form Container */
.contact .php-email-form {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Subtle dark overlay */
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Soft shadow */
}

/* Input Fields and Textarea */
.contact .php-email-form input,
.contact .php-email-form textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Muted white for input fields */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Soft border color */
  color: #FFFFFF; /* White text */
  border-radius: 4px; /* Slight rounding for modern look */
  padding: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.contact .php-email-form input::placeholder,
.contact .php-email-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Subtle placeholder color */
}

.contact .php-email-form input:focus,
.contact .php-email-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #00A3FF; /* Electric Blue focus border */
  outline: none; /* Remove default outline */
}

/* Submit Button */
.contact .php-email-form button[type="submit"] {
  background: #00A3FF; /* Electric Blue Button */
  color: #FFFFFF; /* White text */
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .php-email-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: #66C7FF; /* Slightly lighter on hover */
}

/* Contact Form Input Fields and Textarea */
.contact .php-email-form input,
.contact .php-email-form textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important; /* Muted white for input fields */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important; /* Soft border color */
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White text */
  border-radius: 4px !important; /* Slight rounding for modern look */
  padding: 10px !important;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.contact .php-email-form input::placeholder,
.contact .php-email-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; /* Lighter placeholder color */
}

.contact .php-email-form input:focus,
.contact .php-email-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #00A3FF !important; /* Focus border color */
  outline: none !important; /* Remove default outline on focus */
}

.contact .php-email-form .row .col-12 {
  margin-top: 20px; /* Ensure spacing between rows remains consistent */
}

/* Organization Field Styling */
.contact .php-email-form input[name="organization"] {
  font-size: 16px; /* Same as other inputs */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Matches the design */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Consistent border */
  color: #FFFFFF; /* White text */
  border-radius: 4px; /* Slight rounding */
  padding: 10px; /* Same padding as other inputs */
}

.contact .php-email-form input[name="organization"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Placeholder matches other inputs */
  font-style: italic; /* Add a subtle italic style to emphasize "Optional" */
}



/* Dropdown Styling */
.contact .php-email-form select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.contact .php-email-form select:focus {
  border-color: #00A3FF;
  outline: none;
}

/* Dynamic Input Field Styling */
#other-field-container {
  margin-top: 15px;
}



/* Checkbox Styling */
.form-check {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important; /* Align checkbox and label vertically */
}

.form-check-label {
  color: var(--default-color) !important; /* Matches the text color of other elements */
  font-size: 16px !important; /* Consistent font size */
  margin-left: 10px !important; /* Space between checkbox and label */
}

.form-check-input {
  appearance: checkbox !important; /* Ensure checkboxes are visible */
  width: 1.2em !important; /* Adjust checkbox size */
  height: 1.2em !important; /* Adjust checkbox size */
  accent-color: var(--accent-color) !important; /* Uses custom color */
  cursor: pointer !important; /* Ensure pointer style on hover */
}

/* Dynamic Input Field Styling */
#action-other-field-container {
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

/* Dropdown Styling */
.contact .php-email-form select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

.contact .php-email-form select:focus {
  border-color: #00A3FF !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Input Fields and Textarea */
.contact .php-email-form input:not([type="checkbox"]),
.contact .php-email-form textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

.contact .php-email-form input::placeholder,
.contact .php-email-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; /* Lighter placeholder color */
  font-style: italic !important; /* Add emphasis to placeholders */
}

.contact .php-email-form input:focus,
.contact .php-email-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #00A3FF !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Organization Field Styling */
.contact .php-email-form input[name="organization"] {
  font-size: 16px !important; /* Same as other inputs */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important; /* Matches the design */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important; /* Consistent border */
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White text */
  border-radius: 4px !important; /* Slight rounding */
  padding: 10px !important; /* Same padding as other inputs */
}

.contact .php-email-form input[name="organization"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; /* Placeholder matches other inputs */
  font-style: italic !important; /* Add emphasis to placeholder */
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio-details .portfolio-details-slider img {
  width: 100%;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-button-prev,
.portfolio-details .swiper-button-next {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-button-prev:after,
.portfolio-details .swiper-button-next:after {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  font-size: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-button-prev:hover:after,
.portfolio-details .swiper-button-next:hover:after {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .portfolio-details .swiper-button-prev,
  .portfolio-details .swiper-button-next {
    display: none;
  }
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-pagination {
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-details .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info h3:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info ul li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info ul strong {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info .btn-visit {
  padding: 8px 40px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info .btn-visit:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description p {
  padding: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item {
  padding: 30px 30px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 97%);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item .testimonial-img {
  width: 90px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 6px solid var(--background-color);
  float: left;
  margin: 0 10px 0 0;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 15px 0 5px 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6c757d;
  margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left,
.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left {
  display: inline-block;
  left: -5px;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  display: inline-block;
  right: -5px;
  position: relative;
  top: 10px;
  transform: scale(-1, -1);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description .testimonial-item p {
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 15px 0 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Service Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.service-details .service-box {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0px 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-details .service-box+.service-box {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.service-details .service-box h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-details .services-list {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
}

.service-details .services-list a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 96%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.service-details .services-list a:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.service-details .services-list a i {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .services-list a.active {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .services-list a.active i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.service-details .services-list a:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .download-catalog a {
  color: var(--default-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.service-details .download-catalog a:first-child {
  border-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.service-details .download-catalog a:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.service-details .download-catalog a i {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .download-catalog a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.service-details .help-box {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 30px 15px;
}

.service-details .help-box .help-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
}

.service-details .help-box h4,
.service-details .help-box a {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.service-details .services-img {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-details h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-details p {
  font-size: 15px;
}

.service-details ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.service-details ul li {
  padding: 5px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-details ul i {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Posts Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-posts article {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-posts .post-img {
  max-height: 240px;
  margin: -30px -30px 15px -30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-posts .post-category {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-posts .title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.blog-posts .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.blog-posts .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-posts .post-author-img {
  width: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.blog-posts .post-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.blog-posts .post-date {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Pagination Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-pagination {
  padding-top: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.blog-pagination ul {
  display: flex;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.blog-pagination li {
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.blog-pagination li a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination li a.active,
.blog-pagination li a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.blog-pagination li a.active a,
.blog-pagination li a:hover a {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-details {
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-details .article {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-details .post-img {
  margin: -30px -30px 20px -30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-details .title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.blog-details .content {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.blog-details .content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.blog-details .content blockquote {
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
  padding: 60px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.blog-details .content blockquote p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.blog-details .content blockquote:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-details .meta-top {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.blog-details .meta-top ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-details .meta-top ul li+li {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.blog-details .meta-top i {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  line-height: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.blog-details .meta-top a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom {
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom i {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  display: inline;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .cats {
  list-style: none;
  display: inline;
  padding: 0 20px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .cats li {
  display: inline-block;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .tags {
  list-style: none;
  display: inline;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .tags li {
  display: inline-block;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .tags li+li::before {
  padding-right: 6px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  content: ",";
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .share {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.blog-details .meta-bottom .share i {
  padding-left: 5px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Author Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-author {
  padding: 10px 0 40px 0;
}

.blog-author .author-container {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-author img {
  max-width: 120px;
  margin-right: 20px;
}

.blog-author h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  padding: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.blog-author .social-links {
  margin: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.blog-author .social-links a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-author p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}




/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Comments Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-comments {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.blog-comments .comments-count {
  font-weight: bold;
}

.blog-comments .comment {
  margin-top: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-comments .comment .comment-img {
  margin-right: 14px;
}

.blog-comments .comment .comment-img img {
  width: 60px;
}

.blog-comments .comment h5 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.blog-comments .comment h5 a {
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.blog-comments .comment h5 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-comments .comment h5 .reply {
  padding-left: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.blog-comments .comment h5 .reply i {
  font-size: 20px;
}

.blog-comments .comment time {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.blog-comments .comment.comment-reply {
  padding-left: 40px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Comment Form Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.comment-form {
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.comment-form form {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.comment-form form h4 {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.comment-form form p {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.comment-form form input {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
}

.comment-form form input:focus {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.comment-form form input::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.comment-form form textarea {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  height: 120px;
}

.comment-form form textarea:focus {
  color: var(--default-color);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
}

.comment-form form textarea::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

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

.comment-form form .btn-primary {
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.comment-form form .btn-primary:hover {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Starter Section Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.starter-section {
  /* Add your styles here */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Widgets
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.widgets-container {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 30px;
  margin: 60px 0 30px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.widget-title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.widget-item {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.widget-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.search-widget form {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.search-widget form input[type=text] {
  border: 0;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.search-widget form input[type=text]:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.search-widget form button {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  margin: -1px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  line-height: 0;
}

.search-widget form button i {
  line-height: 0;
}

.search-widget form button:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

.search-widget form:is(:focus-within) {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.categories-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.categories-widget ul li {
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.categories-widget ul li:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.categories-widget ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.categories-widget ul a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.categories-widget ul a span {
  padding-left: 5px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item img {
  width: 80px;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 a {
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item time {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.tags-widget {
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}

.tags-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.tags-widget ul li {
  display: inline-block;
}

.tags-widget ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  margin: 0 6px 8px 0;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.tags-widget ul a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.tags-widget ul a span {
  padding-left: 5px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  font-size: 14px;
}






/* Base styles for the quote */
.hero .quote {
  font-family: var(--default-font) !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--default-color) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}


/* Decorative horizontal rule above the quote */
.hero .quote::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 100%; /* Adjust width as needed */
  height: 4px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px auto; /* Centered with spacing */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF00FF, #00FFFF, #FFD700); /* Neon gradient */
  border-radius: 5px; /* Smooth corners */
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Glowing effect */
}


/* Styling for links in the quote */
.hero .quote a {
  color: var(--accent-color) !important; /* Use the accent color for the initial state */
  font-weight: bold !important; /* Make the text bold */
  text-transform: uppercase; /* Optional for retro styling */
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out !important; /* Smooth transitions for hover effects */
   text-shadow: 0 0 3px #0088CC, /* Adjust shadow for smaller screens */
                 0 0 12px #00A3FF, 
                 0 0 18px #00BFFF;
}

.hero .quote a:hover {
  color: var(--contrast-color) !important; /* Change color on hover */
  text-decoration: none !important; /* Remove underline on hover */
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slightly enlarge the text for a dynamic effect */
}


/* Dedicated Image Section */
.hero-image-container {
  text-align: center; /* Center the image horizontally */
  padding: 40px 0; /* Add vertical padding to ensure separation */
  margin-top: 40px; /* Add spacing between the previous content */
  position: relative; /* Ensures it doesn't overlap */
  z-index: 0; /* Keeps it in the background or on the same layer */
}

.hero-bottom-image {
  max-width: 400px; /* Restrict maximum size */
  width: 50%; /* Make it responsive */
  height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
  border-radius: 10px; /* Add modern rounded corners */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* Add a subtle shadow for depth */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; /* Add hover effects */
}

/* Hover Effect */
.hero-bottom-image:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight zoom effect on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Enhance shadow on hover */
}


/* Responsive: Hide the quote section on mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .quote {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Book Cover */
.hero-new-book-cover {
  width: 25rem !important; /* Desktop width (340px) */
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  
}


/* Prevent default link styling */
.hero-new-book-cover,
.hero-new-book-cover:hover {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Ensure div is styled correctly */
.hero-new-book-cover-container {
  display: block !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}





/* Mobile adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-new-book-cover {
    width: 12rem !important; /* Half of 21.25rem */
  }
}

.hero-new {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-new-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
  z-index: 2;
}

#hero-new .container,
#hero-new .text-container,
#hero-new .hero-new-book-cover,
#hero-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* 🔊 Sound Icon Styling */
.sound-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #FFD700;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sound-icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 1);
}


.sound-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffeb3b; /* neon yellow */
  background: #111; /* dark base for contrast */
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 5px #ffff00,
    0 0 10px #ffff33,
    0 0 20px #ffee00,
    0 0 30px #ffff66;
  
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sound-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px #ffff33,
    0 0 20px #ffee00,
    0 0 35px #ffff66,
    0 0 50px #ffff99;
}


.sound-controls {
  position: fixed; /* changed from absolute */
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .sound-controls {
    display: none !important;
  }
}