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/*          TABLE OF CONTENTS         */
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/* 
  1.  :root - CSS Variables
  2.  Global Styles & Resets
  3.  Utility Classes (Container, Buttons)
  4.  Header & Navigation (Mobile-First)
  5.  Main Content Sections
      - Hero Section
      - Support Section
      - Testimonials Section
      - CTA Section
  6.  Footer
  7.  Responsive Design (Desktop Styles)
*/


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/*      1. :root - CSS Variables      */
/* ---------------------------------- */
:root {
    --primary-text: #131416;
    --secondary-text: #6b7580;
    --light-text: #ffffff;

/* UPDATED: Modern, clean color palette options */
    
    /* Option 1: Modern Teal (Clean & Fresh) */
    --accent-color: #14b8a6; /* Modern teal */
    --accent-hover: #0d9488; /* Darker teal for hover */
    --accent-light: #ccfbf1; /* Light teal for backgrounds */
    
    /* Option 2: Soft Purple (Modern & Elegant) 
    --accent-color: #a78bfa; 
    --accent-hover: #8b5cf6; 
    --accent-light: #ede9fe; */
    
    /* Option 3: Coral/Salmon (Warm & Modern)
    --accent-color: #fb923c; 
    --accent-hover: #f97316; 
    --accent-light: #fed7aa; */
    
    /* Option 4: Soft Green (Fresh & Clean)
    --accent-color: #34d399; 
    --accent-hover: #10b981; 
    --accent-light: #d1fae5; */
   
   
  /* original color 
   
   --accent-color: #b8cee4;*/

    --background-color: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #dee0e3;
  
    --font-primary: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: 'Noto Sans', sans-serif;
  
    --container-width: 960px;
    --container-padding: 20px; /* Mobile-first padding */
  }
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*      2. Global Styles & Resets     */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  *, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  html, body {
    height: 100%;
  }
  
  body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }
  
  /* Class to prevent scrolling when mobile menu is open */
  body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  
  h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; } /* Mobile first font-size */
  h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  
  p {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*  3. Utility Classes (Container, Buttons) */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  .container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
  }
  
  .btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  
  .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--light-text);  /* White text for better contrast */
  }

  .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}
  
  .btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*  4. Header & Navigation (Mobile-First) */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  .main-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f2f3;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;  /* Was 1rem */
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
  }
  
  .header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  .logo-icon {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Menu Styles */
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* This moves items to the top */
    padding-top: 6rem; /* Add some space from the very top */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  .main-nav.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  .nav-btn-mobile {
    display: block; /* Show consult button in mobile nav */
  }
  
  /* Desktop consultation button hidden on mobile */
  .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Hamburger Menu Button Styles */
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 101; /* Above the nav panel */
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-text);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  /* Hamburger to 'X' animation */
  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
  }
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*      5. Main Content Sections    */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  
  /* Hero Section */
/* ---------------------------------- */
/*      5. Main Content Sections    */
/* ---------------------------------- */

/* UPDATED: Reduced padding for hero section */
.hero-section {
  /* Reduced from 2rem to 0.5rem to minimize white space */
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
  
  .hero-card {
    /* This is the main visual element, styled like the original design */
    min-height: 480px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)), url('../images/hero-background.png');
    background-size: cover;
    
    /* 
      KEY CHANGE FOR IMAGE POSITIONING:
      'center 25%' means: Horizontally center the image. Vertically, position the image so that
      the 25% mark from the top of the image aligns with the top of the container. 
      This effectively "moves the image up" inside the container, revealing more of the person's face.
    */
    background-position: center 25%;
    
    color: var(--light-text);
    border-radius: 0.75rem; /* The rounded corners */
    overflow: hidden; /* Important for border-radius to apply to background images */
    
    /* Use flexbox to push the content to the bottom */
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    /* Provides padding for the text inside the card */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-content p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  /* (The rest of your CSS for Support Section, Testimonials, etc. remains the same) */
  
  .support-section {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;  /* Just 4px - almost no space */
}

.testimonials-section {
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.25rem 0;  /* Minimal all around */
}

.cta-section {
  padding: 0.25rem 0 1rem 0;  /* Was 2rem bottom - now 1rem */
}

  .section-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;  /* Was 2rem */
    text-align: center; /* Center on mobile */
  }
  .section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .section-header p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .section-header .btn { margin-top: 1rem; }
  
  .support-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Mobile-first: single column */
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .support-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .support-card .card-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  .support-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
  
  /* Testimonials Section */
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Mobile-first: single column */
    gap: 2rem; /* More space on mobile for testimonials */
  }
  .testimonial-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
  }
  .testimonial-content h4 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .testimonial-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
  

  /* ---------------------------------- */
/*   Services Page - New Clean Design */
/* ---------------------------------- */

.services-list-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
}

.services-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-category {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.service-category:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.service-category h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Style for emoji in headings */
.service-category h2 {
  /* Emojis are already in the HTML, this ensures proper spacing */
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

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

.service-items li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-items li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Custom bullet point using CSS */
.service-items li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Hover effect for list items */
.service-items li:hover {
  color: var(--primary-text);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}


  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*            6. Footer               */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  .main-footer {
    padding: 1rem 0;  /* Was 2rem - 50% reduction */
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
  }
  .main-footer .container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .social-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .social-links a:hover { color: var(--primary-text); }
  .copyright-text { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
  
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  /*  7. Responsive Design (Desktop Styles) */
  /* ---------------------------------- */
  @media (min-width: 769px) {
    :root {
        --container-padding: 40px; /* Restore desktop padding */
    }

    .how-it-works-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .process-content {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 3rem;
  }

    .hero-section {
      padding-top: 0.75rem;  /* Tighter hero too */
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .support-section {
      padding: 0.75rem 0;  /* Was 1.5rem - 50% reduction */
  }

  .testimonials-section {
      padding: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;  /* Was 1.5rem */
  }

  .cta-section {
      padding: 0.5rem 0 2rem 0;  /* Was 0.75rem top */
  }
  
  .main-footer {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;  /* Slightly more than mobile, but still tight */
}

.services-list-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.service-category {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.service-category h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.service-items li {
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

    h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  
    /* Restore Desktop Header & Nav */
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
      display: none; /* Hide hamburger on desktop */
    }
    
    .main-nav {
      position: static;
      flex-direction: row;
      height: auto;
      width: auto;
      background: transparent;
      transform: none;
      justify-content: flex-start; /* Reset for desktop */
      padding-top: 0; /* Reset padding */
      gap: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--accent-color);
    }
  
    .nav-btn-mobile {
        display: none; /* Hide mobile-specific button */
    }
  
    .header-actions {
        display: block; /* Show desktop consult button */
    }
  
    /* Restore Section Layouts for Desktop */
    .section-header {
        text-align: left;
    }
    .cta-section {
        text-align: center;
    }
  
    .support-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .testimonials-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
  
    /* Restore Footer Layout */
    .footer-links {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 3rem;
    }


  
  /* Fix the incomplete how-it-works-grid rule */
  .how-it-works-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); /* 4 columns for the 4 steps */
  }

  /* Optional: Make service panels show 2 columns on smaller desktops, 3 on larger */
  .service-panels-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    }
/* Featured Resources Grid */
.featured-resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  /* Resources Grid */
  .resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  /* Industry Insights Grid */
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  /* Tools Grid */
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  /* Newsletter Section */
  .newsletter-content {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .newsletter-text {
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .newsletter-form {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 400px;
  }
  
  .email-signup-form {
    flex-direction: row;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .email-signup-form input {
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .email-signup-form button {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Founders Grid - Side by side layout */
  .founders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  
  .founder-image {
    justify-self: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .founder-image img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .founder-content {
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  /* Mission Stats - Horizontal layout */
  .mission-content {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  
  .mission-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Values Grid - 2 columns */
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Approach Content - Side by side */
  .approach-content {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

    /* Contact Content - Side by side layout */
    .contact-content {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
      gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    /* Form Rows - Two columns */
    .form-row {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Contact Form */
    .contact-form {
      padding: 2.5rem;
    }

  }

  @media (min-width: 1200px) {
  /* Values Grid - 4 columns on large screens */
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  
  /* Mission Stats - Horizontal layout */
  .mission-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

   /* Larger contact form */
   .contact-form {
    padding: 3rem;
  }
  
  /* Contact details horizontal layout */
  .contact-details {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .contact-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  }

/* ---------------------------------- */
/*   Services Page Specific Styles    */
/* ---------------------------------- */

.page-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* A very light grey for subtle contrast */
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
  
  .page-hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .page-hero .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
  }
  
  .detailed-services-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  /* NEW: This is the container for the 3 service panels */
  .service-panels-container {
      display: grid;
      gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  
  .service-panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  }
  
  /* How It Works Section */
  .how-it-works-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .how-it-works-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Mobile-first */
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .step-card {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .step-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .step-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .step-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* ---------------------------------- */
/*   Resources Page Specific Styles   */
/* ---------------------------------- */

/* Featured Resources Section */
.featured-resources-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .featured-resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .resource-card {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  }
  
  .resource-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  }
  
  .resource-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .resource-card h3, .resource-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .resource-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .resource-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .resource-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
  }
  
  .resource-link span {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .resource-link:hover span {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  
  /* Resources by Career Stage Section */
  .resources-by-stage-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .career-stage-block {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  
  .career-stage-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .stage-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
  
  .stage-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .stage-header p {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  /* Industry Insights Section */
  .industry-insights-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .insight-card {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }
  
  .insight-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .insight-category, .insight-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  
  .insight-category {
    color: var(--accent-color);
  }
  
  .insight-date {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
  }
  
  .insight-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .insight-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  /* Tools Section */
  .tools-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .tool-card {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .tool-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  }
  
  .tool-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .tool-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .tool-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .tool-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  
  .tool-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: #a5bdd6;
  }
  
  /* Newsletter Section */
  .newsletter-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, #a5bdd6 100%);
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .newsletter-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .newsletter-text h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .newsletter-text p {
    color: var(--primary-text);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  
  .email-signup-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .email-signup-form input {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .email-signup-form input::placeholder {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
  }
  
  .email-signup-form button {
    background-color: var(--primary-text);
    color: var(--background-color);
  }
  
  .email-signup-form button:hover {
    background-color: #2a2d30;
  }


  /* ---------------------------------- */
/*   How It Works Page Styles         */
/* ---------------------------------- */

.how-it-works-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
}

.how-it-works-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15);
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--light-text);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Process Details Section */
.process-details-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.process-details-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
}

.process-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.process-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.process-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------------------------------- */
/*     About Page Specific Styles     */
/* ---------------------------------- */

/* Founders Intro Section */
.founders-intro-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .intro-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .intro-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .intro-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .intro-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  /* Founders Section */
  .founders-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  
  .founders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .founder-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  
  .founder-image {
    justify-self: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .founder-image img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .founder-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .founder-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .founder-credentials {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  
  .founder-bio p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  
  .founder-expertise {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  }
  
  .founder-expertise h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .founder-expertise ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .founder-expertise li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .founder-expertise li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .founder-expertise li::before {
    content: "→";
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  /* Mission Section */
  .mission-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .mission-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .mission-text h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .mission-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .mission-text p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .mission-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .stat-item p {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  /* Values Section */
  .values-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  
  .values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  
  .value-card {
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  }
  
  .value-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-text);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .value-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .value-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  /* Approach Section */
  .approach-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
  
  .approach-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .approach-text h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .approach-text > p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .approach-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .approach-point h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-text);
  }
  
  .approach-point p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .approach-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }
  
  /* ---------------------------------- */
/*    Contact Page Specific Styles    */
/* ---------------------------------- */

/* Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.contact-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Contact Information */
.contact-info h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.contact-info > p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.contact-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-form {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--primary-text);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 206, 228, 0.1);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.form-group select {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* Button Styles */
.btn-large {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-large svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-large:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Message Styles */
.message {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.success-message {
  background-color: #d4edda;
  border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
  color: #155724;
}

.error-message {
  background-color: #f8d7da;
  border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
  color: #721c24;
}

.message svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form Note */
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary-text);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}