/* ====================================
   1. ROOT VARIABLES
   ==================================== */
:root {
    /* Colors: Beige, Brown, with Gold and Blue accents */
    --color-primary: #4a3b2e; /* A rich, deep brown for major elements */
    --color-secondary: #a37a3c; /* Muted gold for accents and highlights */
    --color-background: #f0e9d6; /* A soft beige, a modern alternative to pure white */
    --color-background-soft: #fff; /* A softer white for card backgrounds */
    --color-text: #3d352b; /* Dark gray-brown for body text */
    --color-heading: #2b251e; /* A darker brown for headings */
    --color-button: #0b4d7c; /* A professional, deep blue for buttons */
    --color-primary-blue: #003366; /* Deep, authoritative blue */
    --color-primary-gold: #ffbf00; /* Elegant, trusted gold accent */
    --color-text-dark: #2c3e50;
    --color-text-light: #6c757d;
    --color-background-soft: #f8f9fa;
    --color-border: #e9ecef;
    
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --space-sm: 1.5rem;
    --space-md: 3rem;
    --space-lg: 5rem;
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
}

/* ====================================
   2. BASE STYLES & UTILITIES
   ==================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Background Image */
  background: url("WCU-background.jpg") no-repeat center center fixed;
  background-size: cover;

  /* Optional: add an overlay to improve text readability */
  position: relative;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

section {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
}

/* Ensure images never overflow their container */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}



.btn--cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-button);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn--cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.card-base {
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card-base:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

section, .container, .content {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ====================================
   3. LAYOUT & COMPONENTS
   ==================================== */

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

/* .logo {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.logo span { color: #fff; } */

.logo a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo img:first-child {
  height: 90px;   /* make the first logo bigger */
  margin-right: 8px; /* space between logos */
}

.logo img:last-child {
  height: 60px;   /* make second logo smaller */
}



.nav-links a {
    margin: 0 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    

}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 20px;   /* ✅ This moves it under the hamburger */
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1000;
  }
}


/* HERO SECTION STYLING */
/* HERO SECTION */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: url("imageshero-bg.jpg") center center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;  /* centers horizontally */
  padding: 120px 20px;      /* adds spacing from top/bottom */
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; 
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.6), rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px; /* fade height */
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #f8f6f2 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* text above overlay */
  color: #FFFFFF;
}


.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;  /* makes image+text block centered */
  gap: 50px;                /* space between image and text */
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


.hero-image img {
  width: 380px;
  border-radius: 15px;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.hero-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
     color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #333;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
  background: #d4af37;
}


/* Responsive for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}



/* Highlights Section */
.values-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: -100px; /* overlap with hero */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.value-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* soft white overlay effect */
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px);
  max-width: 320px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); /* glassmorphism effect */
}



/* On scroll (fade in) */
.value-card.animate-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

/* Subtle animated shine */
.value-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
}

/* Hover Animation */
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.value-card:hover::before {
  animation: shine 1s forwards;
}

@keyframes shine {
  100% {
    left: 150%;
  }
}

.value-card h3 {
  margin-top: 15px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b8860b; /* gold tone */
}

.value-card p {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .value-card {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .value-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}




/* About Me Section */
.about-me-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, transform 1s ease-in-out;
}

#about {
  scroll-margin-top: 120vh; /* pushes section lower so it looks centered */
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.profile-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.profile-picture-container {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-gold);
    padding: 5px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .profile-picture-container {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.profile-picture {
    margin-top: 8;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-name,
.profile-title,
.company-name {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .profile-name {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .profile-title {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .company-name {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Bio text */
.bio-text {
  font-size: 1rem;         /* base size for mobile */
  line-height: 1.7;        /* improves readability */
  color: #333;             /* ensures good contrast */
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: justify;     /* neat block formatting */
}

.bio-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;     /* spacing between paragraphs */
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .bio-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Services inside About Me */
.service-sections {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card {
    flex: 1 1 45%; /* Flex-grow, flex-shrink, basis */
    min-width: 300px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .service-card:nth-child(1) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.8s;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .service-card:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 1.0s;
}

/* Social links */
.social-links {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out 1.2s;
}

.about-me-section.animate-visible .social-links {
    opacity: 1;
}

.social-links a {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

/* Larger text for desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .bio-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;   /* slightly bigger text for easier reading */
    line-height: 1.8;   /* add more breathing room between lines */
  }
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-me-section {
        margin: 2rem 1rem;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .profile-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .profile-name {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .company-name {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .service-sections {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .service-card {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }
}


/* Core Values Section */
.core-values {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--color-background);
}

.core-values__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.values-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.value-box {
    text-align: center;
    width: 240px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-box:hover .icon-circle {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.icon-circle i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.value-box:hover .icon-circle i {
    color: #fff;
}


/* === PRACTICE AREAS === */
.practice-areas {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  scroll-margin-top: 10vh;
}

#practice-title {
    color: #FFF;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #c9a227; /* gold accent */
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}


.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #c9a227;
  display: block;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.practice-item {
  background: #3a2e1f; /* elegant brown */
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-item {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.85); /* dark overlay to match background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.6); /* subtle gold border */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.practice-item h3 {
  color: #c9a227; /* gold brand color */
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.practice-item .icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #c9a227; /* gold icons */
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.practice-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #ddd; /* softer white */
}

/* Hover Effect */
.practice-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #e0b84d; /* brighter gold */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}



/* Services Offered Section */
.services {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
    background: var(--color-background);
}

#services {
    scroll-margin-top: 10vh;
}

.services__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-item.reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.service-item__text {
    flex: 1;
}

.service-item__image {
    flex: 1;
}

.service-item__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.learn-more {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-primary); /* Use your primary text color */
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.learn-more:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary); /* A highlight color on hover */
    transform: translateX(5px);

}
/* Affiliated Company Section */
.affiliated-companies {
  background: #f9f7f2;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2b2b2b;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #c5a356; /* gold accent */
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.company-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.company-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #c5a356;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.company-logo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.company-logo img {
  max-width: 90px;
  height: auto;
}

.company-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2b2b2b;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.company-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .affiliate {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .affiliate img {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
}




/* === WHY CHOOSE ME SECTION === */
.why-choose-me {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--color-primary); /* dark brown background */
  color: #fff;
}


.why-choose-me__container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-choose-me__left,
.why-choose-me__right {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.why-choose-me .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-primary-gold); /* gold for subtitle */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-choose-me .section-title {
  color: #fff; /* strong white for title */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}


.feature {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}


.feature h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-gold); /* gold for feature headings */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}


.feature p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* lighter text for better readability */
  line-height: 1.6;
}


.feature span {
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}


.why-choose-me__right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-me__right img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-choose-me__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-choose-me .section-subtitle,
  .why-choose-me .section-title {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .feature h3 {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* === GALLERY CAROUSEL (Refined) === */
/* === Gallery Section === */
.gallery-section {
  background: #111; /* dark theme background */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Section Titles */
.gallery-header .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #d4af37; /* gold accent */
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gallery-header .section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-header .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #d4af37;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
}

/* Swiper slides */
.swiper-slide {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.swiper-slide-active {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.swiper-slide-next,
.swiper-slide-prev {
  transform: scale(0.9);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.swiper-pagination {
  display: none;
  ;
}

/* Gallery card */
.gallery-card {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-caption {
  padding: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #d4af37;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #111;
}





/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--color-background);
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
}

#faq {
    scroll-margin-top: 20vh;
}
.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 20px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: #f1f7fc;
}

.faq-question.active {
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.faq-question.active + .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px; /* adjust based on content length */
  padding: 10px;
}


/* Animation keyframe */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
}
/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm);
}

.contact-container {
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
}

.contact-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-info, .contact-form {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.contact-info h4 {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-info ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.contact-info ul li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info ul li i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.contact-form .form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #a37a3c50;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(163, 122, 60, 0.3);
}

.contact-form button {
    background: var(--color-button);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
    background: #083e65;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Footer */
/* FOOTER BASE STYLES */
.site-footer {
  background: #2b1c0f; /* Dark brown */
  color: #f4d47c; /* Gold accent */
  padding: 40px 20px 20px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
}

.footer-about .brand {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #f4d47c;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-about .tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ddd;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-icons {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #f4d47c;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 5px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #ccc;
}

.footer-bottom .disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #aaa;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* FADE-UP ANIMATION */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.fade-up.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Social Icons */
.social-icons a {
  color: #f4d47c;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  40% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  60% {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* Apply on Hover */
.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  animation: bounce 0.6s;
}




/* ====================================
   4. ANIMATIONS & MEDIA QUERIES
   ==================================== */
/* Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes scrollLoop {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 70px;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--color-primary);
        width: 200px;
        text-align: right;
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 0 0 0 10px;
    }
    
    .nav-links a { display: block; margin: 10px 0; }
    .hamburger { display: block; }
    .nav-links.active { display: flex; }
    
    .service-item,
    .why-choose-us__container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .service-item.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .why-choose-us__left .section-title,
    .why-choose-us__left .section-subtitle {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-container, 
  .service-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-item img {
    max-width: 90%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}