/* ========================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Variables)
   ======================================== */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --ast-global-color-0: #14213D;  /* Dark Blue - Primary */
    --ast-global-color-1: #ffffff;  /* White */
    --ast-global-color-2: #14213D;  /* Dark Blue - Text */
    --ast-global-color-3: #666666;  /* Gray - Secondary Text */
    --ast-global-color-4: #f8f9fa;  /* Light Gray - Background */
    --ast-global-color-5: #ffc03d;  /* Golden Yellow - Accent */
    --ast-global-color-6: #f1f3f4;  /* Light Gray - Borders */
    --ast-global-color-7: #e8f4f8;  /* Very Light Blue - Background */
    --ast-global-color-8: #212d45;  /* Footer's backgound color */
    
    /* Typography */
    --ast-font-family-primary: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    --ast-font-family-secondary: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --ast-container-default-xlg-padding: 6.67em; /* Reduced from 6.67em for less white space */
    --ast-container-default-lg-padding: 5.67em; /* Reduced from 5.67em */
    --ast-container-default-slg-padding: 4.34em; /* Reduced from 4.34em */
    --ast-container-default-md-padding: 4.34em; /* Reduced from 3.34em */
    --ast-container-default-sm-padding: 6.67em; /* Reduced from 6.67em */
    --ast-container-default-xs-padding: 2.4em; /* Reduced from 2.4em */
    --ast-container-default-xxs-padding: 1.4em; /* Reduced from 1.4em */
    
    /* Layout */
    --ast-normal-container-width: 1200px; /* Increased from 1400px for wider layout */
    --ast-narrow-container-width: 750px;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --ast-shadow-style-guide: 0px 0px 4px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --ast-transition-duration: 0.3s;
    --ast-transition-timing: ease;
}

/* ========================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ======================================== */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ========================================
   Typography
   ======================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
}

h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
h3 { font-size: 2rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3);
}

a {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
}

/* ========================================
   Layout Components
   ======================================== */
.container {
    max-width: var(--ast-normal-container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--ast-container-default-xs-padding); 
    width: 86%; /* Ensure container takes full available width */
}

.site-wrapper {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.site-main {
    flex: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   Header Styles
   ======================================== */
.site-header {
    background: transparent;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Desktop Header */
.desktop-header {
    display: block;
}

.header-top {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    min-height: 60px;
}

.header-top-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-left {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.header-center {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.header-right {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.header-bottom {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.header-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Logo */
.site-branding {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* Logo Text Styling for Urban Nest */
.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.logo-text .urban {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
}

.logo-text .nest {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
}

/* Contact Info */
.contact-info p {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* White text for better visibility */
}

/* Social Links */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-link.facebook:hover { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-link.twitter:hover { background-color: #1da1f2; }
.social-link.instagram:hover { background-color: #e4405f; }
.social-link.linkedin:hover { background-color: #0077b5; }

.social-link svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow icons */
    transition: fill var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.social-link:hover svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White on hover */
}

/* Navigation */
.main-navigation {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.menu-item a {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Lighter white for inactive menu items */
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.menu-item a:hover {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow on hover */
}

.menu-item.current a {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow for current page */
}

.menu-item a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);
    transition: width var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.menu-item a:hover::after,
.menu-item.current a::after {
    width: 100%;
}
/* Header CTA */
.header-cta {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.header-cta .btn {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
}

.header-cta .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
}

/* ========================================
   Mobile Header
   ======================================== */
.mobile-header {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-header-top {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    background-color: rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.7); /* More transparent dark blue */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Safari support */
    min-height: 70px; /* Match desktop header height */
}

.mobile-header-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 192, 61, 0.1); /* Light golden yellow background on hover */
}

.hamburger {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow for better visibility */
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    background-color: rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.8); /* More transparent dark blue */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Safari support */
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-menu .menu-item {
    margin: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-menu .menu-item a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Lighter white for inactive menu items */
    transition: color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.mobile-nav-menu .menu-item a:hover,
.mobile-nav-menu .menu-item.current a {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
}

.mobile-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ========================================
   Button Styles
   ======================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 45px;
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White border */
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
}

.btn-tertiary {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
}

.btn-tertiary:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
}

/* ========================================
   Section Styles
   ======================================== */
section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Hero Section
   ======================================== */
.hero-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Fallback dark blue */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.6), rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.75)), url('../images/landing-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left; /* Left aligned */
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px; /* Increased from 600px */
    margin: 0; /* Remove auto centering for left alignment */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 12rem 0 4rem 0; /* Increased top padding to account for header overlay */
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Left aligned */
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-buttons .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ========================================
   Stats Section
   ======================================== */
.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -5rem; /* Overlay the hero section */
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0;
}

.stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stats-cta {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue text */
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.stat-heading {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-subheading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stats-cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.stats-grid {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Left border to separate from yellow section */
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Right border for each cell */
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Bottom border for each cell */
    position: relative;
}

/* Remove right border from last column */
.stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
}

/* Remove bottom border from last row */
.stat-item:nth-child(n+3) {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ========================================
   Services Grid Section
   ======================================== */
.services-grid-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.services-grid-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.services-grid-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.services-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.service-grid-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-item-image {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-item-image img {
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.service-item-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-item-content .blue-description {
    max-width: 400px;
}

/* ========================================
   Info Section
   ======================================== */
.info-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Fallback dark blue */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.6), rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.75)), url('../images/landing-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    padding-top: 16rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* Hide overflow from pseudo-element */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 85%, 0 100%); /* Create diagonal bottom edge */
}

.info-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -86px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px; /* Height of the slanted area */
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background below the slant */
    transform: skewY(-3deg); /* Create the diagonal slant */
    transform-origin: bottom left;
    z-index: 0;
}

.info-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px; /* Position just above the white background */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px; /* Thickness of the golden line */
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    transform: skewY(-3deg); /* Match the slant of the section */
    transform-origin: bottom left;
    z-index: 1;
}

.info-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: end;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Ensure content is above pseudo-elements */
}

.info-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.info-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.info-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

.info-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* Light Gray */
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Blue-Yellow Section
   ======================================== */
.blue-yellow-section {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.blue-yellow-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.blue-column {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.8), rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.8)), url('../images/east-africa.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 10rem;
    position: relative;
}

.yellow-column {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    background: linear-gradient(rgb(255 192 61 / 82%), rgb(255 192 61 / 78%)), url('../images/study-in-usa.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 12rem;
    position: relative;
}

.blue-yellow-content {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.yellow-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.yellow-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.yellow-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-7); /* White */
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.blue-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.blue-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-icon svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.feature-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
}

/* ========================================
   Our Services Section
   ======================================== */
.services-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.services-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.services-header-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.services-header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;   /* vertical alignment */
    height: 90px;
}

.services-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2); /* Dark Blue */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.services-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

.services-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.services-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    border: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Light gray border */
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

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

.service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.service-card-address {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.service-card-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
}

.services-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.services-cta .btn {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.services-cta .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
}

/* ========================================
   Request Quote Form Section
   ======================================== */
.request-quote-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4); /* Light gray background */
    padding: 2rem 6rem;;
}

.quote-form-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue background */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Contact page form styling */
.contact-page-right .quote-form-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.quote-form-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quote-form-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Blue */
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.quote-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

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

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

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Light gray border */
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue text */
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: border-color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray placeholder text */
    opacity: 1;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden yellow border on focus */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 192, 61, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
}

.form-actions {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-submit {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden yellow background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue text */
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue background */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden yellow text */
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-submit:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Additional form styles for contact page */
.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2C2C54; /* Dark blue/purple color */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.name-fields {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ========================================
   Call to Action (CTA) Section
   ======================================== */
.cta-section {
    background-color: #F8F8F8; /* Light gray background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.cta-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2C2C54; /* Dark blue/purple color */
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #333333; /* Dark gray/black color */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #EEEEEE; /* Light gray background */
    color: #333333; /* Dark gray/black text */
    border: 2px solid #333333; /* Dark gray/black border */
    padding: 20px 50px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Pill-shaped button */
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #333333; /* Dark gray/black background on hover */
    color: #EEEEEE; /* Light gray text on hover */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.2);
}

/* ========================================
   FAQ Section
   ======================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4); /* Light gray background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Light gray border */
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.faq-number {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue */
    margin-right: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-text {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue */
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-icon-minus,
.faq-icon-plus {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark blue */
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-icon-plus {
    display: block;
}

.faq-icon-minus {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-plus {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-minus {
    display: block;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ast-global-color-6);
    margin-top: -1px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
    padding-left: 3.5rem; /* Align with question text (after number) */
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ========================================
   Contact Page Section
   ======================================== */
.contact-page-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.contact-page-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-page-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 6rem 0 0 6rem;
}

.contact-page-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ========================================
   Contact Details Section
   ======================================== */
.contact-details-section {
    padding: 0;
}

.contact-details-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-details-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2C2C54; /* Dark blue/purple color */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2C2C54; /* Dark blue/purple color */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #2C2C54; /* Dark blue/purple color */
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-icon svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.service-content {
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.service-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ========================================
   Two-Parts Section
   ======================================== */
.two-parts-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White background */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.two-parts-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.two-parts-left .two-parts-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.two-parts-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.two-parts-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.two-parts-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}


/* ========================================
   Testimonials Section
   ======================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4); /* Light */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.testimonials-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.testimonials-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3); /* Gray */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 6px solid var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow border */
    transition: transform var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.testimonials-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-slider {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-wrapper {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
}

.testimonial-image {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-image img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 0.9;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Swiper Navigation Buttons */
.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-next,
.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-prev {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-next:after,
.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-prev:after {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-next {
    right: 20px;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-next:hover,
.testimonials-slider .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Swiper Pagination */
.testimonials-slider .swiper-pagination {
    bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-6); /* Light Gray */
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 0 6px;
    transition: all var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.testimonials-slider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ========================================
   Footer Section
   ======================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-main {
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-hours {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-contact p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-address {
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.footer-copyright p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White */
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-social .social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); /* Golden Yellow */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.footer-social .social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social .social-link svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-0); /* Dark Blue */
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}


/* ========================================
   Projects Section
   ======================================== */
.projects-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr)); /* Increased from 350px */
    gap: 2rem;
}

.project-item {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--ast-shadow-style-guide);
    transition: transform var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.project-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.project-image {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.project-item:hover .project-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-info {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.project-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-location {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3);
    margin: 0;
}


/* ========================================
   Contact Section
   ======================================== */
.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.contact-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-3);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
}

.contact-item strong {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-0);
}

/* ========================================
   Form Styles
   ======================================== */
.quote-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--ast-global-color-6);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--ast-font-family-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* ========================================
   Footer Styles
   ======================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-8); /* Dark Blue */
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1); /* White text */
}

.footer-main {
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); /* Increased from 250px */
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-widget {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.widget-content {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

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

.footer-menu a {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity var(--ast-transition-duration) var(--ast-transition-timing);
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social .social-link {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);
}

.footer-social .social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
}

.footer-social .social-link:hover svg {
    fill: var(--ast-global-color-2);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   Utility Classes
   ======================================== */
.screen-reader-text {
    position: absolute !important;
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
    background-color: var(--ast-global-color-1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 2px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    clip: auto !important;
    color: var(--ast-global-color-2);
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
    height: auto;
    left: 5px;
    line-height: normal;
    padding: 15px 23px 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    top: 5px;
    width: auto;
    z-index: 100000;
}
