body {
    padding-top: 80px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    color: #0a0a23;
    background: #f6f8fb;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Navbar */
.custom-navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}


.brand-logo {
    max-height: 110px; /* adjust between 36–48 */
    width: auto;
}


.icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000048, #09275f);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.navbar .nav-link {
    color: #1d2340;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
    transition: color .18s ease;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: #0d6efd;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar .navbar-brand {
    color: #000048 !important;
}

.btn-cta {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #000048;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.14);
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-cta:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.12);
}

/* Button gradient */
.btn-gradient {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000048 0%, #09275f 100%);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(2, 13, 60, 0.20);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background .22s ease;
}

.btn-gradient:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(2, 13, 60, 0.22);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000048 0%, #12306f 100%);
}


/* Hero */
.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #e8f6d8 0%, #92e3de 25%, #9bc8f2 60%, #6b96f0 100%);
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #07203a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2));
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Ensure hero buttons sit above the overlay so text remains visible on hover */
.hero-section .btn-gradient {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Explicitly keep button text white on hover (prevent blending side effects) */
.btn-gradient:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 92%;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 23, 70, 0.08);
}

/* Headline styling when on lighter gradient */
.hero-section .display-4 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #07203a;
    text-shadow: none;
}


.page-header {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}


.service-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}

.card {
    border: none;
    transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(11, 23, 70, 0.06);
}

.card h5 {
    color: #0d3a7a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Commitment section highlight */
.commitment-section {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #eef6ff 0%, #e8f6d8 100%);
}

.commitment-section .container {
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.commitment-section .card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 23, 70, 0.06);
}

.commitment-section h2 {
    color: #000048;
}

.commitment-section p {
    color: #0a1a44;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.commitment-section .card h5 {
    color: #000048;
}



.footer {
    background: #000048;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.12);
}

.footer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.footer .text-light-50 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.footer .footer-links-list {
    padding: 0 0 0 12px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer .footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer .footer-links-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transition: color .18s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 2px 0;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.footer .footer-links-list a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .22s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), background .18s ease;
}

.footer .footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #dbe9ff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer .footer-links-list a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}


/* Navbar / Footer brand icon sizing */
.navbar .brand-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer .brand-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000048, #09275f);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.22);
}

.footer .footer-brand h5 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .footer .footer-brand h5 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin-right: 8px;
    transition: transform .18s, background .18s;
}

.social-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: #fff;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

    .footer .footer-brand,
    .footer .footer-links,
    .footer .social-links {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .social-icon {
        margin-right: 10px;
    }

    /* Center the links list in mobile view */
    .footer .footer-links-list {
        display: block;
        padding-left: 0;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .footer .footer-links-list li {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer .footer-links-list a {
        display: inline-block;
    }

    /* Mobile spacing & subtle separators between footer columns */
    .footer .row>.col-md-4 {
        padding: 14px 0;
    }

    .footer .row>.col-md-4+.col-md-4 {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    /* Slight adjustments for clearer separation */
    .footer .footer-brand {
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .footer .footer-links {
        margin-top: 6px;
    }

    .footer .social-links {
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* Slightly increase gap between social icons for tap targets */
    .social-icon {
        margin-right: 14px;
    }
}

/* Background gradient section */
.talent-section {
    min-height: 60vh;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            #e8f6d8 0%,
            #92e3de 25%,
            #9bc8f2 60%,
            #6b96f0 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* White card */
.talent-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Heading */
.talent-box h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0a1a44;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Text */
.talent-box p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Button */
.talent-btn {
    background-color: #00bcd4;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.talent-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0097a7;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    /* Give hero button breathing room when stacked and push the image down a bit */
    .hero-section .btn-gradient {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-image {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 92%;
    }

    /* Community section: spacing between image and content when stacked */
    .community-section .img-fluid {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .community-section .community-text {
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    /* Footer stacks cleanly on small screens */
    .footer .row>.col-md-4 {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .footer .footer-links-list {
        display: block;
        padding-left: 12px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .footer .footer-brand {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .footer .social-links {
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .talent-box {
        padding: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .talent-box h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .community-text {
        padding-left: 70px;
    }
}

/* Cognizant-like background */
.services-section {
    background-color: #f4f6fa;
}

/* Titles */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000048;
    /* Cognizant deep blue */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a4a68;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Card */
.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Icon */
.service-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
    color: #00bcd4;
    /* Cognizant teal */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Card title */
.service-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000048;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Card text */
.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #5c5c7a;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hover */
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.15);
}

/* CTA Button */
.explore-btn {
    background-color: #00bcd4;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.explore-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0097a7;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Alternate Approach Section */
.approach-alt-section {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f7fbff 0%, #eef6ff 50%, #e8f6d8 100%);
    padding: 64px 0;
}

/* Description text */
.approach-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #0a1a44;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Vertical line */
.timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    top: 8px;
    width: 3px;
    height: calc(100% - 16px);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.08), rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.03));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Timeline item */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-left: 12px;
}

/* Icon */
.timeline-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 6px;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: #000048;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.12);
}

.timeline-icon i {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Content */
.timeline-content {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-left: 78px;
    color: #133049;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 23, 70, 0.06);
}

.timeline-content h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000048;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: rgba(7, 32, 58, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .timeline {
        padding-left: 22px;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 18px;
    }

    .timeline-icon {
        left: 8px;
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        top: 8px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        margin-left: 64px;
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline {
        padding-left: 16px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .timeline-icon {
        left: 6px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        top: 6px;
        font-size: 16px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        margin-left: 56px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }
}

/* small improvements */
.approach-alt-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000048;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-alt-section .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(7, 32, 58, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
}



/* About Hero */
.about-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #e8f6d8 0%, #eef6ff 60%);
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.about-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000048;
}

.about-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(7, 32, 58, 0.85);
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #133049;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Float animation for about image */
@keyframes floatY {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.about-hero .img-fluid {
    animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Themed CTA */
.explore-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000048 0%, #09275f 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(2, 13, 60, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
}

.explore-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000048 0%, #12306f 100%);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(2, 13, 60, 0.2);
}


/* Who we are */

.who-alt-section {
    background: #f4f6fa;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* prevents layout issues */
}

/* Left Panel */
.who-alt-left {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000048, #001a72);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.who-alt-left h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.who-alt-left p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 420px;
    /* prevents wide text */
}

/* Right Card */
.who-alt-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    margin-left: -60px;
    /* reduced overlap */
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* ensures it sits above background, not text */
}

/* Text */
.who-alt-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #5c5c7a;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .who-alt-left {
        padding: 60px 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .who-alt-card {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .who-alt-left p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}




/* Mission Vision Values */

.mvv-alt-section {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.mvv-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e8f0;
}

.mvv-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.mvv-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
    color: #00bcd4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.mvv-row h5 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000048;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mvv-row p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #5c5c7a;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Why choose */
.why-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.06);
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.why-box i {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #000048;
}

.why-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.08);
}

/* Services Hero */
.services-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000048, #001a72);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 120px 20px;
}

.services-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.services-hero p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* SERVICES OVERVIEW */
.service-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
}

.service-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e9f0;
}

.service-item i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #00bcd4;
}

.service-item h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000048;
}

.service-item p {
    color: #5c5c7a;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Detailed Services */
.service-details {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f6d8 0%, #eef6ff 50%, #9bc8f2 100%);
    padding: 48px 0;
}

.service-details h3 {
    color: #000048;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.service-details ul {
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.service-details li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #5c5c7a;
}

.service-placeholder {
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8ecf7, #f4f6fa);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 18, 55, 0.04);
}

/* make placeholder images fill and maintain rounded corners */
.service-placeholder img,
.service-placeholder .placeholder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}



/* DELIVERY MODEL (vertical layout) */
.delivery-steps {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    padding-left: 110px;
    /* space for badges and connector */
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* vertical connector */
.delivery-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 48px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.06), rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.02));
    z-index: 0;
}

.step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(3, 18, 55, 0.06);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(3, 18, 55, 0.10);
}

.step-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000048, #12306f);
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 13, 60, 0.14);
    margin-left: -72px;
    /* pull left into the gutter */
}

.step-body h5 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #0a1a44;
}

.step-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6b7280;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .delivery-steps {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .delivery-steps::before {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Stack steps and center content on small screens */
    .step {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 14px;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-items: center;
        /* center grid items */
    }

    /* Center badges above the step card */
    .step-badge {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Center the step text for better mobile legibility */
    .delivery-model .step-body,
    .delivery-steps .step-body {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .step-body h5 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* TECHNOLOGIES */
.tech-grid .tech-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(3, 18, 55, 0.06);
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.tech-grid .tech-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(3, 18, 55, 0.1);
}

.tech-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f6d8, #9bc8f2);
    color: #000048;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 23, 70, 0.06);
}

.tech-grid h6 {
    margin: 8px 0 4px 0;
    color: #0a1a44;
}

.tech-grid p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6b7280;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tech-grid .tech-item {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* contact hero */

.contact-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #000048 60%, #f4f6fa 40%);
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 520px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-hero-shape {
    height: 260px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bcd4, #00e5ff);
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-hero-shape img,
.contact-hero-shape .contact-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: inherit;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Responsive: tablet and smaller — keep natural aspect and avoid horizontal stretching */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .contact-hero {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .contact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-hero p {
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto 12px;
    }

    .contact-hero-shape {
        height: auto;
        /* let height follow aspect-ratio */
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 420px;
        /* avoid overly wide images on tablets */
        margin: 16px auto 0;
        aspect-ratio: 16/10;
        /* ensures image keeps natural proportions */
        border-radius: 22px;
    }

    .contact-hero-shape img {
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .contact-hero {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .contact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .contact-hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-hero-shape {
        max-width: 360px;
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
}

/* Contact form section themed background */
.contact-form-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f6d8 0%, #eef6ff 50%, #9bc8f2 100%);
    padding: 48px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .contact-form-box {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/* CONTACT INFORMATION */
.contact-map-section {
    background: #f4f6fa;
}

.contact-map-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.15);
    background: #fff;
}

/* LEFT PANEL */
.contact-details {
    width: 50%;
    padding: 50px;
}

.contact-details h3 {
    color: #000048;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Contact Items */
.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-item i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #00bcd4;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-item strong {
    color: #000048;
}

.contact-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #5c5c7a;
}

/* RIGHT MAP */
.contact-map {
    width: 50%;
}

.contact-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    min-height: 420px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-map-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .contact-details,
    .contact-map {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .contact-details {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .contact-map iframe {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

/* CONTACT FORM */

.contact-form-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 72, 0.15);
}

.contact-form-box h3 {
    color: #000048;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* WHY CONNECT WITH US */
.benefit-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.benefit-list li {
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e9f0;
    color: #5c5c7a;
    font-weight: 500;
}