@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap');
/* common css */

* {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
}

a {
    all: unset;
}

:root {
    --primary_color: #1D2130;
    --secoundary_text: #525560;
    --background-white: #ffffff;
    --background-yellow: #F2C94C;
    --background-gray: #d9d9d9;
    --goal-text-color-headings: #2c3e50;
    --goal-text-color-paragraphs: #34495e;
    --goal-card-border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --goal-card-background-color: #ffffff;
    --goal-standard-border-radius: 8px;
    --goal-soft-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --goal-hover-shadow: 0 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.container {
    max-width: 80%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: auto;
}

.sub_heading {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.075em;
    padding-left: 55px;
}

.sub_heading::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary_color);
}

/* setting up the page layout */
body {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto main auto;
    position: relative;
}

.main_header {
    grid-area: 1/2/1/12;
    z-index: 100;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

main {
    grid-area: 1/1/11/13;
}

footer {
    grid-area: 12/1/13/13;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Header section Style */

.main_header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--background-white);
    border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;
    position: fixed;
    width: 83.4%;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    /* Added padding */
}

.main_header>div {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Prevent logo from shrinking */
}

.main_header>div>a>img {
    height: 80px;
    /* Adjusted height */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.main_header>nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.main_header>nav>ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    /* Use gap for spacing */
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* Slightly smaller font for better fit */
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secoundary_text);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s linear;
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li:nth-last-child(1)::after {
    display: none;
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    /* Position underline below text */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    /* Thinner underline */
    background-color: black;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    /* Animate width */
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li:hover {
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li button {
    all: unset;
    background-color: var(--primary_color);
    color: var(--background-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: .6em .8em;
    /* Adjusted padding */
    border-radius: 7px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.main_header>nav>ul>li button:hover {
    background-color: #333;
}


/* ... (rest of your original CSS like hero, about us, etc.) ... */


/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Responsive Header Styles (NEW) */
/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Hamburger Menu Icon Styling */
.nav-toggle-label {
    display: none;
    /* Hidden on desktop */
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    /* Ensure it's above other content */
}

.nav-toggle-label span,
.nav-toggle-label span::before,
.nav-toggle-label span::after {
    display: block;
    background: var(--primary_color);
    height: 3px;
    width: 25px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.nav-toggle-label span::before,
.nav-toggle-label span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
}

.nav-toggle-label span::before {
    top: -8px;
}

.nav-toggle-label span::after {
    top: 8px;
}

/* Hide the checkbox that controls the menu */
#nav-toggle {
    display: none;
}

/* --- Media Query for Tablet and Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {


    /* Adjust header for responsiveness */
    .main_header {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        width: 100%;
        /* Full width on smaller screens */
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
        /* Add some padding */
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .main_header>div>img {
        height: 50px;
        /* smaller logo */
    }

    /* Show the hamburger menu icon */
    .nav-toggle-label {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Style the navigation menu for mobile */
    .main_header>nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: rgba(29, 33, 48, 0.95);
        /* Semi-transparent dark background */
        backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        z-index: 1000;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        /* Space for logo/close button */
    }

    .main_header>nav>ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .main_header>nav>ul>li {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Make nav links white on mobile */
    .main_header>nav>ul>li a,
    .main_header>nav>ul>li {
        color: var(--background-white);
    }

    /* Highlight color for mobile nav */
    .main_header>nav>ul>li:hover a,
    .main_header>nav>ul>li:hover {
        color: var(--background-yellow);
    }

    .main_header>nav>ul>li::after {
        display: none;
        /* Remove underline effect on mobile nav */
    }

    .main_header>nav>ul>li>button {
        background-color: var(--background-yellow);
        color: var(--primary_color);
        padding: .8em 1.5em;
    }

    /* Toggle mobile navigation visibility */
    #nav-toggle:checked~nav {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Animate hamburger icon to an "X" when nav is open */
    #nav-toggle:checked~.nav-toggle-label {
        position: fixed;
        /* Keep it in place when menu is open */
        right: 1.5rem;
        top: 20px;
        /* Adjust vertical position */
    }

    #nav-toggle:checked~.nav-toggle-label span {
        background: transparent;
        /* Middle bar disappears */
    }

    #nav-toggle:checked~.nav-toggle-label span::before {
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        top: 0;
        background: var(--background-white);
    }

    #nav-toggle:checked~.nav-toggle-label span::after {
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
        top: 0;
        background: var(--background-white);
    }
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive Landing Page Hero Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_hero_section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Aligned left on desktop */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 5%;
    /* Horizontal padding */

    /* Optimized background properties */
    background-image: url(../../assets/img/hero/BG_Image.png);
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    /* Parallax effect on desktop */
}

/* Dark overlay for text readability */
.landing_page_hero_section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    /* Slightly darker for better contrast */
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Container for the h1, sits above the overlay */
.landing_page_hero_section>div {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 8;
    cursor: default;
    width: 100%;
}

.landing_page_hero_section>div>h1 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: var(--background-white);

    /* Using clamp() for a fluid font size */
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.landing_page_hero_section>div>h1>span:last-of-type {
    /* Fluid font size for the subtitle */
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-indent: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    /* Responsive text indent */
}


/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for Hero Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .landing_page_hero_section {
        align-items: center;
        /* Center content on smaller screens */
        text-align: center;
        background-attachment: scroll;
        /* Disable fixed attachment on mobile for performance */
    }

    .landing_page_hero_section>div>h1 {
        align-items: center;
        /* Center the flex items (spans) */
    }

    .landing_page_hero_section>div>h1>span:last-of-type {
        text-indent: 0;
        /* Remove indent on smaller screens */
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */


/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive About Us Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_about_us_section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    /* Add vertical padding */
}

.landing_page_about_us_section>.container {
    /* Targeting the container directly */
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 3rem;
    /* Add gap for spacing */
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* Prevent wrapping on desktop */
}

/* Container for the text content */
.landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
    /* Space between text elements */
    cursor: default;
    flex: 1 1 55%;
    /* Allow content to grow and shrink */
}

.landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_content h2 {
    /* Use clamp() for fluid font size */
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    /* Reset letter spacing for better readability */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_content p {
    /* Use clamp() for fluid font size */
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Video element styling */
.landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_video {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    /* Allow video to grow and shrink */
    max-width: 500px;
    /* Max width to prevent it from getting too large */
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for About Us Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .landing_page_about_us_section>.container {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack items vertically */
        min-height: auto;
        /* Let content define height */
        text-align: center;
        /* Center align text for a better look */
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_content {
        align-items: center;
        /* Center the sub-heading line */
    }

    .landing_page_about_us_section .about_us_video {
        max-width: 80%;
        /* Allow video to be a bit larger on tablets */
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive Our Mission & Vision Section (Corrected)
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_our_mission {
    /* This section is a container for positioning the elements within it. */
    /* It should not have its own background color. */
    padding-top: 5rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* The figure element containing the top image */
.landing_page_our_mission>figure {
    max-width: 80%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Ensures the image sits on top of the yellow background */
    /* The negative margin pulls the yellow background up behind the image */
    margin-bottom: -120px;
}

.landing_page_our_mission>figure>img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* This is the main div that has the yellow background */
.landing_page_our_mission>div {
    background-color: var(--background-yellow);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* This padding is crucial: it pushes the text content down so it doesn't hide behind the image */
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* This is the container for the two text blocks */
.landing_page_our_mission>div>.container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Aligns items to the top */
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* This targets the individual Mission and Vision text blocks */
.landing_page_our_mission>div>.container>div {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 40%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Typography styles for Mission/Vision sections */
.landing_page_our_mission h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.landing_page_our_mission h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.landing_page_our_mission p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--secoundary_text);
    max-width: 90%;
    /* Keeps lines from getting too long */
}


/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for Mission & Vision Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .landing_page_our_mission>figure {
        max-width: 90%;
        margin-bottom: -90px;
    }

    .landing_page_our_mission>div {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .landing_page_our_mission>div>.container>div {
        max-width: 90%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .landing_page_our_mission {
        padding-top: 3rem;
    }

    .landing_page_our_mission>div {
        /* Adjust padding since there's no more overlap */
        /* margin-top: 3rem; */
        /* padding-top: 3rem; */
        padding-bottom: 3rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .landing_page_our_mission>div>.container {
        /* Stack the text cards vertically */
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center the content */
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .landing_page_our_mission p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */


/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive Our Goal Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_our_goal {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background-color: var(--background-white);
    cursor: default;
}

.landing_page_our_goal .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    /* Increased gap for better spacing */
}

/* Left column: Textual Introduction */
.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_intro {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
    /* Flex properties for responsiveness */
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--goal-text-color-headings);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right column: Grid of Articles */
.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid {
    flex: 1 1 60%;
    /* Flex properties for responsiveness */
    display: grid;
    /* Use auto-fit to make the grid itself responsive */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    /* Increased gap */
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid article {
    border: 1px solid var(--goal-card-border-color);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    /* Adjusted padding */
    border-radius: var(--goal-standard-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--goal-soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--goal-card-background-color);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease-out, box-shadow 0.25s ease-out;
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--goal-hover-shadow);
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid article img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid article h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /* Adjusted font size */
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--goal-text-color-headings);
    margin: 0;
}

.landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid article p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--goal-text-color-paragraphs);
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* Ensures cards have equal height */
}

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for Our Goal Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .landing_page_our_goal .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack the intro text on top of the grid */
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
        /* Center the intro text */
    }

    .landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_intro {
        flex-basis: auto;
        /* Reset flex-basis */
        width: 100%;
    }

    .landing_page_our_goal .our_goal_articles_grid {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Our Services Section Styles
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_services {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    /* A light background to separate the section */
}

.landing_page_services .container {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Header of the services section */
.services-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


.services-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--secoundary_text);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

/* List of team experts */
.team-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.team-list span {
    background-color: var(--background-yellow);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Grid for the two service cards */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Individual service card styling */
.service-card {
    background-color: var(--background-white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--goal-standard-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--goal-soft-shadow);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary_color);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--goal-hover-shadow);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-card li {
    color: var(--secoundary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Custom bullet point for list items */
.service-card li::before {
    content: '✔';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--background-yellow);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer of the services section */
.services-footer p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    background-color: #e9ecef;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--goal-standard-border-radius);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for the Services Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .services-grid {
        /* Stack the cards on top of each other on smaller screens */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .service-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .service-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}




/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive Our Footprints Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

.landing_page_footprints {
    background-color: var(--background-yellow);
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.landing_page_footprints .container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    /* Increased gap */
}

/* Left column: Text content */
.landing_page_footprints .container>div:first-child {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    /* Adjusted flex-basis */
    max-width: 580px;
}

.landing_page_footprints h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.landing_page_footprints p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    max-width: 500px;
}

/* Right column: Map image */
.landing_page_footprints .container figure {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    /* Adjusted flex-basis */
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    /* Adjusted max-width */
}

.landing_page_footprints .container figure svg>path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #333;
    stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

/*
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 * Responsive adjustments for Footprints Section
 * -----------------------------------------------------------------
 */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .landing_page_footprints .container {
        /* Stack the columns vertically */
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        /* Center align the text for a better mobile view */
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .landing_page_footprints .container>div:first-child {
        /* Allow text container to take full width */
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .landing_page_footprints p {
        /* Center the paragraph text by removing max-width and using auto margins */
        max-width: 600px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .landing_page_footprints .container figure {
        /* On mobile, place the map image below the text */
        order: 2;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }
}


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/* footer styles*/
footer {
    grid-area: 12/1/13/13;
    /* From your existing layout */
    background-color: var(--primary_color);
    /* Dark background */
    color: #EAEAEA;
    /* Light text color for contrast */
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Vertical padding */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Base font size for footer */
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 80%;
    /* Matches your .container */
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    /* Horizontal padding for smaller screens */
}

.footer-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #4A4E5B;
}

.footer-column {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    max-width: 250px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #B0B3B8;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--background-white);
    /* Brighter white for headings */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links ul,
.footer-contact-social p {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-contact-social a {
    color: #EAEAEA;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-contact-social a:hover {
    color: var(--background-yellow);
    /* Highlight color on hover */
    padding-left: 5px;
    /* Slight indent on hover */
}

.footer-contact-social p {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    /* Space between social icons */
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social-icons a svg {
    width: 22px;
    /* Size of social icons */
    height: 22px;
    fill: #EAEAEA;
    /* Icon color */
    transition: fill 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social-icons a:hover svg {
    fill: var(--background-yellow);
    /* Icon color on hover */
    transform: scale(1.1);
    /* Slight zoom effect on hover */
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #A0A3A8;
    /* Dimmer color for copyright */
}

/* Responsive adjustments for the footer */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack columns */
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Align items to the start when stacked */
        border-bottom: none;
        /* Remove border when stacked as sections are more distinct */
    }

    .footer-column {
        min-width: 100%;
        /* Full width for columns when stacked */
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        /* Increase space between stacked columns */
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        /* Add padding for separation */
        border-bottom: 1px solid #4A4E5B;
        /* Add border between stacked columns */
    }

    .footer-column:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        /* No border for the last stacked column */
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }


    .footer-logo {
        margin-left: 0;
        /* Align logo to start */
    }

    .footer-tagline,
    .footer-column h4 {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-container {
        max-width: 95%;
        /* Slightly more width on very small screens */
    }

    .footer-column h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        max-width: 120px;
    }
}


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