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

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* ————————————————————— */
/* GLOBAL OVERFLOW & BOX-SIZING FIXES */
html, body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;      /* hide horizontal overflow on mobile */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: inherit;
}

span{
  color: #007bff;
}


/*=== topbar ===*/
.topbar {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;  
  width: 100%;
}


/*=== header ===*/
.header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #007bff;
}
.header .logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.header .logo img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}
.header .logo h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}
.header .contact {
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 30px;
}
.header .contact .contact1{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 30px;
}
.header .contact .contact1>p{
    margin: 0;
    line-height:1px;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.header .contact .time>p{
    margin: 0;
    font-size:11px;
    line-height:1px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    /* color:white; */
    color:white;
     /* Animation */
    animation: pulse-effect 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-effect {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.10);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.header .contact a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.header .contact a:hover {
  color:black;
}
.header .contact .time>p:hover{
    color: black;
}


/*=== navbar ===*/
.navBar {
  display: block;
  background: #007bff;
  border-top: 1px solid white;
  padding: 10px;
}
.navBar .navLinks {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 80px;
}
.navBar .linkRight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.linkRight li {
  position: relative;
}
.linkRight li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: bold;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.linkRight li a:hover {
  /* background:white; */
  color:black;
}
.linkRight li.sign button {
  background: red;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  font-weight: bold;
  box-sizing: border-box;
    /* Pulse animation */
  animation: pulse-btn 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* @keyframes for pulse */
@keyframes pulse-btn {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.linkRight li.sign button:hover {
    background-color: white;
    color: red;
}


/*=== Dropdown menu ===*/
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-5);
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  color:black;
  margin-top:-22px;
  font-size:1rem;
}
/* Hamburger button styling */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  font-size:2rem;
  color:white;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

/* Mobile / small-screen styles */
@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .header{
    height: 150px;
  }
  .header .contact {
    text-align: center;
    /* font-size: 0.8rem; */
    /* margin-top: 0.5rem; */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .header .contact .contact1{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .navBar {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .navBar.active {
    display: block;
    background:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  }
  .navBar .navLinks {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .navBar .linkRight {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .linkRight li {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .linkRight li a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    color:#007bff;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .linkRight li.sign button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #007bff;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
    /* Ensure last items appear correctly */
  .linkRight li.sign,
  .linkRight li:last-child {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Make Contact Us button visible and spaced */
  .linkRight li.sign button {
    background: red;
    color: white;
    margin: 10px 0;
    width: 90%;
  }

  /* Style Log In link for better visibility */
  .linkRight li a[href*='Log In'] {
    color: white;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  }

  /* Allow scrolling if list is long */
  .navBar.active .linkRight {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 80vh;
    padding-bottom: 100px; /* space for button visibility */
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
  }
  /* .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    visibility: visible;
  } */
  .dropdown-menu li a {
    color:black;
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }
  .hamburger{
    display: block;
  }
}







/*=== Hero section ===*/
.hero-consulting {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  background-color: rgb(208, 205, 205);
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden; /* prevents animation overflow */
}

.hero-consulting .hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;   /* ✅ replaces fixed width */
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-consulting h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: black;
}

.hero-consulting p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: #555;
}

.hero-consulting .hero-cta .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  background: #007bff;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: red;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: black;
  border: 2px solid black;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border: 2px solid red;
  color: red;
}

/*=== Image animation ===*/
.animated-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin-right: 50px; /* reduced so no overflow */
  max-width: 100%;    /* ✅ important */
}

.animated-image img {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: rotateOne 8s linear infinite;
}
/* Animation 2: pulse (scale up & down) */
@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.animated-image img.anim-pulse {
  animation: pulseAnim 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* .animated-image img:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.animated-image img:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2s; }
.animated-image img:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4s; }
.animated-image img:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 6s; }


@keyframes rotateOne {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
  25% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); opacity: 0; }
} */

/* ✅ Mobile responsive version */
@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .hero-consulting {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-consulting .hero-inner {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .hero-consulting h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .hero-consulting p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-consulting .hero-cta .btn {
    display: block;
    width: 90%;
    margin: 10px auto;
  }

  .animated-image {
    margin-right: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .animated-image img {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }
}







/*=== process section ===*/
.process-section {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #333;
}
.process-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4.5rem;
}
.process-step {
  background-color:#007bff;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 20px 20px 2px 20px rgb(208, 205, 205);
  border-top-right-radius: 100px;
  max-width: 300px;
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.process-section .container .process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2){
  background:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  box-shadow: 20px 20px 2px 20px #007bff;
}
.process-section .container .process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2):hover{
  box-shadow: none;
}
.process-section .container .process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2) .step-icon{
   background-color: #007bff;
   color: rgb(208, 205, 205);
}
.process-section .container .process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2) .step-heading {
  color: #007bff;
}
.process-section .container .process-steps .process-step:nth-child(2) .step-text{
  color: #007bff;
}
.process-step:hover {
  /* transform:rotate(20deg); */
  transform: translateY(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.step-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background-color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  color:black;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  line-height: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.step-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:white;
  
}
.step-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color:white;
}

@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .process-section {
    padding: 3rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .process-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    gap: 70px;
  }

  .process-step {
    max-width: 80%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    margin-left: 20px;
  }

  .step-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 50px;
  }

  .step-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .step-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}










.business-lines-alt-section {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background-color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #333;
}
.business-lines-alt-section .container{
    margin: 40px 40px 40px 140px;
}
.business-lines-alt-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.business-line-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.business-line-row.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.business-line-img {
  flex: 1 1 20%;
}
.business-line-img img {
  width: 80%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
    /* Pulse animation */
  animation: pulse-img 4s ease infinite;
}
/* Define the keyframes for the pulse */
@keyframes pulse-img {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.business-line-content {
  flex: 1 1 50%;
}
.business-line-heading {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #007bff;
}
.business-line-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  /* color: #555; */
  color: black;
}
.business-line-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  /* color: #ff6600; */
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #007bff;
  color:  #007bff;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.business-line-link:hover {
  background-color: red;
  color: white;
  border:none;
}
.business-line-link:hover + .business-line-heading{
    color: red;
}
/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .business-lines-alt-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .business-lines-alt-section .container {
    margin: 10px;
  }

  .business-lines-alt-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .business-line-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .business-line-row.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .business-line-img {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .business-line-img img {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }

  .business-line-content {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .business-line-heading {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .business-line-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .business-line-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
}









.highlight-split-section {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  /* background-color: rgb(208, 205, 205); */
  background-color: #062f5b;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  /* color: #333; */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-split-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:#007bff;
}

.slide-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
  animation: slideLoop 20s linear infinite;
}

.highlight-split-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 1rem;
  /* background:rgb(208, 205, 205); */
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.highlight-split-left,
.highlight-split-right {
  flex: 1;
}

.highlight-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  margin:-0 0 0.5rem;
}

.highlight-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
}

.highlight-split-text {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color:#007bff;
}

/* Keyframes for slide loop */
@keyframes slideLoop {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Disable animation on mobile for readability */
@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .slide-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .highlight-split-row {
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .highlight-split-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}










.why-choose-us-multi {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  background:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  /* color: #333; */
}

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

.why-multi-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin:-0 0 3rem;
  color:black;
}

.why-multi-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  /* justify-center: center; */
}

.why-multi-card {
  position: relative;        /* needed for overlay */
  overflow: hidden;          /* ensure overlay doesn’t spill out */
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1 1 260px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  /* box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
/* Overlay pseudo-element */
.why-multi-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background:#007bff;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 12px; /* match card’s radius so overlay aligns */
}
/* Ensure content sits above overlay */
.why-multi-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-multi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  /* box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); */
}
.why-multi-card:hover .why-multi-heading{
  color: white;
}
.why-multi-card:hover .why-multi-text{
  color: white;
}
.why-multi-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;  /* overlay covers entire card from bottom up */
}

.why-multi-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  /* color: #ff6600; */
  margin:-0 0 1rem;
}

.why-multi-heading {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin:-0 0 0.75rem;
  color: #022f6c;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.why-multi-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

@media (max-width: 450px) {

  .why-choose-us-multi {
    padding: 3rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .why-multi-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .why-multi-cards {
    flex-direction: column;      /* cards will stack one below another */
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .why-multi-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .why-multi-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .why-multi-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .why-multi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}










.why-choose-alt-section {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  /* background-color:white; */
  background-color: #062f5b;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066ff 0%, #00ccff 100%); */
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #333;
}

.why-alt-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color:#007bff;
}

.why-alt-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
}

.why-alt-item {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.why-alt-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgb(208, 205, 205); 
  margin:-0 0 0.5rem;
}

.why-alt-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
}

.why-alt-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color:rgb(208, 205, 205);
}

@media (max-width:450px) {
  .why-alt-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .why-alt-items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-alt-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}








.testimonials-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background:rgb(208, 205, 205);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.testimonials-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: auto;
  height: 260px; /* fix height so items fade inside */
}

.testimonial-item {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: slideFade 12s infinite;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Animation timing for 3 testimonials */
.testimonial-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.testimonial-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 4s; }
.testimonial-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 8s; }

/* Photo Style */
.testimonial-photo img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #007bff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Text */
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight:bold;
  color: #007bff;
}

.testimonial-company {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #007bff;
  font-weight:bold;
}


/* Main fade / slide animation */
@keyframes slideFade {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  10% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  30% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  40% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30px); }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Responsive */
/* ✅ Mobile Responsive (max-width: 450px) */
@media (max-width: 450px) {

  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .testimonials-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 230px; /* shorter height for small screens */
  }

  .testimonial-item {
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .testimonial-photo img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width:420px;
  }

  .testimonial-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-company {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}










.cta-section {
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066ff 0%, #00ccff 100%); */
  background-color: rgb(208, 205, 205);
  color:#007bff;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 120%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-headline {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  animation: pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-subhead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color:#007bff;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:white;
  background:red;
  /* border-radius: 50px; */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Pulse animation keyframes */
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cta-button:hover,
.cta-button:focus {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  background: #f0faff;
  color:red;
}

@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .cta-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .cta-subhead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .cta-button {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  }
}









/* ================= Footer – Consulting Business Style ================= */

.footer-consulting {
  background-color:#007bff;   /* dark navy background */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 1rem 2rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.footer-consulting a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-consulting a:hover,
.footer-consulting a:focus {
  color:black;  /* lighter highlight on hover */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap:4rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col h4 {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color:white;
    /* ensure space for underline */
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-consulting .footer-col h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 4px;                /* thickness of the underline */
  width: 0;
  background-color:white;  /* underline color */
  animation: underlineLoop 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes underlineLoop {
  0%   { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { width: 23%; opacity: 1; }
  50%  { width: 23%; opacity: 1; }
  70%  { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
  100% { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
}


.footer-consulting .footer-col.about p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col.services ul,
.footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-left: -40px;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col.services ul li,
.footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col.services ul li a,
.footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul li a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col.contact p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-col.contact p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.footer-consulting .footer-bottom .legal {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-bottom .legal li {
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-consulting .footer-bottom .legal li a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 450px) {
  .footer-consulting {
    padding: 3rem 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-consulting .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-consulting .footer-col {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* .footer-consulting .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  } */
  .footer-consulting .footer-col h4 {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color:white;
    
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .footer-consulting .footer-col h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left:38%;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 4px;                /* thickness of the underline */
    width: 0;
    background-color:white;  /* underline color */
    animation: underlineLoop 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .footer-consulting .footer-col.about p,
  .footer-consulting .footer-col.services ul li,
  .footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul li,
  .footer-consulting .footer-col.contact p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .footer-consulting .footer-col.follow ul {
  margin-left: 110px;
  }

  .footer-consulting .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-consulting .footer-bottom .legal {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}