:root {
  --accent: #0077b6;
  --dark: #0a2540;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --card-bg: #fff;
  --light-bg: #f5f7fb;
  --text: #111827;
}

/* RESET & GLOBAL */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
body {
  font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* HEADER & NAVIGATION */
header {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

nav h1 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

/* NAV MENU */
nav ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
nav ul li a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
nav ul li a:visited {
  color: #fff;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.gradient-bg-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/hero-banner-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.hero {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #004e66);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero h2 {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.hero p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* FEATURE CARDS */
section {
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}
.container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Card styling */
.card {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  text-align: left;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* HOMEPAGE SERVICE CARDS (smaller image variant) */
.services.homepage .service-card img {
  height: 120px;
}

/* If you prefer smaller still */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services.homepage .service-card img {
    height: 100px;
  }
}
/* END FEATURE CARDS */

/* HOME PAGE ENHANCEMENTS */

.about-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.about-preview img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-preview .about-text h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-preview .about-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* CLIENT LOGOS */
.clients {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.client-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.client-logos img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.client-logos img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial h4 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA SECTION */
.cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.cta .btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
/* END HOME PAGE ENHANCEMENTS */
/* ============================= */
/* HOME PAGE */
/* ============================= */

/* Hero section with blue gradient + background image */
.gradient-bg-services {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/services-banner-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
}

.gradient-bg-services h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gradient-bg-services p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #eaf6ff;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.gradient-bg-services .btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gradient-bg-services .btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Featured service cards section */
.services.homepage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.services.homepage .service-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.services.homepage .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.services.homepage .service-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services.homepage .service-card h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.services.homepage .service-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Add optional 'Why Choose Us' section styling (if added later) */
.why-choose {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.why-choose h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why-choose .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-choose .grid div {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.why-choose .grid div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gradient-bg-services {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
  }

  .gradient-bg-services h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .services.homepage {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .services.homepage .service-card img {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .why-choose .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ============================= */
/* END HOME PAGE */
/* ============================= */

/* ABOUT PAGE */
.gradient-bg-about {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/about-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.about-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.about-text h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Mission and Vision Section */
.mission-vision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mission-vision h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mission-vision p {
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .gradient-bg-about {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ABOUT PAGE EXTENSION – CORE VALUES */
.core-values {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.core-values h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.value-card img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.value-card h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .core-values {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
  .value-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* Gradient hero (same look as services page) */
.gradient-bg-about {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/about-banner-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.gradient-bg-about h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.gradient-bg-about p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #eaf6ff;
}

/* About section layout */
.about-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.about-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.about-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-image {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: right;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mission-vision {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.mission, .vision {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mission h3, .vision h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

/* Core Values Section */
.core-values {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f5f7fb;
}

.core-values h2 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.value-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.value-card img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.value-card h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Layouts */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .about-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .mission-vision {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .value-card img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }
}
/* END ABOUT PAGE */

/* SERVICES PAGE */
.gradient-bg-services {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
  /* background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.92), rgba(0, 40, 60, 0.92)), */
              url('../images/services-banner-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;  /*services-banner.jpg*/
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  text-align: left;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.service-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card p {
  color: #eaf6ff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .service-card img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}
/* END SERVICES PAGE */

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .service-card img {
    height: 160px;
  }
}
/* Gradient background for section headers */ /* Consistent gradient section header */
.gradient-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #004e66);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}
.gradient-bg h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.gradient-bg p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e0ecf5;
}

/*add subtle imagery behind the gradient header, you can update the .gradient-bg*/
.gradient-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
  /* background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.92), rgba(0, 40, 60, 0.92)), */
              url('../images/work-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

/* SERVICES PAGE ENDS */

/* OUR WORK PAGE (matching modern style) */
.gradient-bg-work {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/work-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.projects {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.card {
  /* background: var(--card-bg, #ffffff); */
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  /* box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  font-family: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; */
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  text-align: left;
}

.card:hover {
  /* transform: translateY(-6px); */
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  /* box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); */
}

.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px; /* Smaller, cleaner look */
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.card h3 {
  /* margin: 1rem 1rem 0.5rem; */
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  /* color: var(--dark, #0f172a); */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.card p {
  margin: 0 1rem 1.2rem;
  /* color: var(--muted, #475569); */
  color: #eaf6ff;
  /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gradient-bg-work {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }

  .projects {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .card img {
    height: 120px;
  }
}
/* OUR WORK PAGE ENDS */

/* Responsive for smaller devices */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .about {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }

  .about-content,
  .about-image {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-content p {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* PAGE SECTIONS */
.page-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.services,
.projects,
.blogs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* BLOGS PAGE */
/* gradient background with blogs-banner imagery */
.blogs-header {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/blog-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

/* blog card grid layout similar to projects */
.blogs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.blogs .card {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  text-align: left;
}

.blogs .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.blogs .card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.blogs .card p {
  color: #eaf6ff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blogs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
}
/* BLOGS PAGE ENDS */

/* BLOG SINGLE PAGE */
.blog-single {
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-single img.feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.blog-single .meta {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-single h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.blog-single p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-single blockquote {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #003f5e;
}

.blog-single .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-single .btn:hover {
  background: #005f86;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-single {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
}
/* BLOG SINGLE PAGE ENDS */

/* CONTACT FORM */
.gradient-bg-contact {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.9), rgba(0, 78, 102, 0.9)),
              url('../images/contact-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
}

.contact-form label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 119, 182, 0.2);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form .btn:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
}

#formStatus {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.info {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.info p {
  margin: 0.4rem 0;
}

/* Responsive form layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-form {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* .contact-form {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
input,
textarea {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #e6e9ef;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
button.btn {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
} */

/* FOOTER */
footer {
  background: #0b1220;
  color: #cdd6e0;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .projects,
  .blogs,
  .services {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  nav ul {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  nav.active ul {
    display: flex;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .features,
  .services,
  .projects,
  .blogs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
  }
}