:root {
  --accent-color: #327fa8;
  --dark-bg: #121212;
  --dark-text: #d6e0e6;
  --light-bg: #f5f5f5;
  --light-text: #111;
  --black-text: #333;

  --blend-height: 150px;

  --blend-hero: #265f7e;
  --blend-section-2: #52a1cb;
  --blend-section-3: #1c475e;
  --blend-section-4: #6fadcf;

  --footer-color: #327fa8;
}

body.dark-mode {
  --blend-hero: #0f1f27; /* Dark hero gradient color */
  --blend-section: #0f1f27; /* Dark section transition */
  --footer-color: #0f1f27; /* Dark footer gradient */
}

body.dark-mode {
  --blend-hero: #0f1f27;
  --blend-section: #0f1f27;
  --footer-color: #0f1f27;
  background-color: #0f1f27;
  color: #e6e6e6;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}

body.dark-mode header {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); /* Dark background */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Keep the blur effect */
  color: #e6e6e6; /* Light text color for dark mode */
}
/* ================= DARK MODE GRADIENTS ================= */

/* HERO β†’ SECTION 1 */
body.dark-mode #container1::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-hero), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* BANNER 2 */
body.dark-mode .banner2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-hero), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* BANNER 3 */
body.dark-mode .banner3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* BANNER 4 */
body.dark-mode .banner4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner4::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* BANNER FOOTER */
body.dark-mode .bannerfooter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* FOOTER */
body.dark-mode footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--footer-color));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Dark mode navigation links */
body.dark-mode .desktop-nav ul li a,
body.dark-mode .mobile-nav ul li a {
  color: #e6e6e6; /* White text for dark mode */
}
body.dark-mode .hero-slider .slide {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark background for hero slides */
}

/* Make sure the text in the glass-box is visible in dark mode */
body.dark-mode .glass-box {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); /* Dark background with blur */
  color: #fff; /* Light text in dark mode */
}

/* ================= SECTION COLOURS FOR DARK MODE ================= */

body.dark-mode .section-1 {
  background-color: #0f1f27; /* Dark mode color for section 1 */
}

body.dark-mode .section-2 {
  background-color: #0f1f27; /* Dark mode color for section 2 */
}

body.dark-mode .section-3 {
  background-color: #0f1f27; /* Dark mode color for section 3 */
}

body.dark-mode .section-4 {
  background-color: #0f1f27; /* Dark mode color for section 4 */
}
body.dark-mode footer .footer-bottom {
  background-color: #1a2d3a; /* Darker blue for footer-bottom in dark mode */
}
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--light-text);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

body.dark-mode {
  background-color: #0f1f27;
  color: #e6e6e6;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}
a {
  color: #ffffff;
}
/* ================= HEADER ================= */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 50px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

header .container {
  width: 90%;
  margin: 0 5%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.logo img {
  height: 70px;
  width: 70px;
}
/* ================= DESKTOP NAV ================= */

.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
}

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

.desktop-nav ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.desktop-nav ul li a:hover {
  color: #327fa8;
}

.desktop-nav ul li a.active {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #4a96bd 0%,
    /* lighter top */ #327fa8 50%,
    /* main color */ #276a8d 100% /* slightly darker bottom */
  );
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 10px rgba(50, 127, 168, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

body.dark-mode .desktop-nav ul li a {
  color: #fff;
}
.textdark {
  color: #333;
}
.flag {
  font-size: 3em;
}
.font-weight-500 {
  font-weight: 500;
}
.font-weight-600 {
  font-weight: 600;
}
.larger-font {
  font-size: 1.5em;
}
/* ================= MOBILE MENU ================= */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #327fa8; /* Make the hamburger bars blue */
}

/* Mobile navigation (off-screen by default) */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #327fa8;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.mobile-nav.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* THIS is what makes them horizontal */
.mobile-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row; /* horizontal */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* wraps if too many */
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav ul li {
  margin: 0; /* Remove default margin */
}

.mobile-nav ul li a {
  color: #fff; /* White text */
  font-size: 2rem; /* Larger font size for mobile */
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav ul li a.active {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #4a96bd 0%,
    /* lighter top */ #327fa8 50%,
    /* main color */ #276a8d 100% /* slightly darker bottom */
  );
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 10px rgba(50, 127, 168, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Close button for the mobile menu */
.close-btn {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1100; /* Ensure it's above the menu */
}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
/* ================= HERO SLIDER ================= */
.hero-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 85vh; /* Full height of the viewport */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevent any image overflow */
}

/* Slide setup for background images */
.hero-slider .slide {
  display: none; /* Hide all slides by default */
  height: 100%; /* Full height */
  width: 100%; /* Full width */
  position: absolute; /* Positioned relative to .hero-slider */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-size: cover; /* Ensure image covers the entire area */
  background-position: center; /* Ensure the image is centered */
  background-repeat: no-repeat; /* Prevent tiling */
}

/* Make sure active slide is displayed */
.hero-slider .slide.active {
  display: block; /* Only show active slide */
}

/* For Dark Mode: Ensure background and images behave the same */
body.dark-mode .hero-slider .slide {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Darker overlay for contrast */
  background-size: cover; /* Ensure image fills the space */
  background-position: center; /* Center the background image */
  background-repeat: no-repeat; /* Prevent tiling */
}

/* Hero text container (glass-box) */
/* ================= HERO TEXT (Glassmorphism Box) ================= */
.glass-box,
.hero-static .glass-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; /* Center it vertically */
  left: 50%; /* Center it horizontally */
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); /* Offset it to center the box */
  max-width: 80%; /* Limit the width */
  text-align: center;
  color: #333; /* Light text color */
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 10; /* Ensure it's above the image */
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(
    255,
    255,
    255,
    0.3
  ); /* Slight dark background for contrast */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Apply blur effect for glassmorphism */
  border-radius: 15px; /* Rounded corners */
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Optional: Soft border for extra glass effect */
}

.glass-box .btn,
.hero-static .glass-box .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ================= CONTENT SECTIONS ================= */
.content-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 3rem 5rem;
  gap: 4rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1em;
}

.content-section .image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-position: center;
}

.content-section.image-left {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.content-section .text,
.content-section .image {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
}
/* Remove list bullets inside content sections (forum page) */
.nolist {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* ================= TESTIMONIALS ================= */

/* ================= TESTIMONIAL SECTION ================= */



.testimonial-section {
  background-color: #1c475e;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-section h2 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.testimonial-section p {
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

/* ================= SLIDER STRUCTURE ================= */

.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

/* ================= FADE SLIDES ================= */

.testimonial {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;   /* πŸ‘ˆ ADD THIS */
}

.testimonial.active {
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
  pointer-events: auto;   /* πŸ‘ˆ ADD THIS */
}

/* ================= CARD STYLE ================= */

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 90%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ================= IMAGE STYLING ================= */

.testimonial-card img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* Optional slight hover polish */
.testimonial-card img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ================= TEXT ================= */

.testimonial-card p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonial-card h3 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-weight: normal;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ================= DOTS ================= */

.testimonial-dots {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: 0 5px;
  background: #ccc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-color);
}

/*==================Buttons====================================*/
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1),
    0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.button::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1),
    0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
}

.button:hover::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.button:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.button.secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d946ef 0%, #a21caf 100%);
}

.button.outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #0284c7;
  border: 2px solid #0284c7;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.button.outline:hover {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: white;
}
/* ================= SECTIONS GRADIENT SYSTEM ================= */
.section-1 {
  background-color: #265f7e;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-2 {
  background-color: #52a1cb;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-3 {
  background-color: #1c475e;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-4 {
  background-color: #6fadcf;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ================= IMAGE BANNERS ================= */
.image-banner {
  height: 50vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.image-banner img {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.image-banner::before,
.image-banner::after {
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ================= GRADIENT SYSTEM ================= */

/* HERO β†’ SECTION 1 */
#container1 {
  position: relative;
}

#container1::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; /* IMPORTANT */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height); /* 150px */
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-hero), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  font-size: 30px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.slider-btn.prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.slider-btn.next {
  right: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .slider-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* BANNER 2 */
.banner2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-hero), transparent);
}

.banner2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section-2), transparent);
}

/* BANNER 3 */
.banner3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section-2), transparent);
}

.banner3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section-3), transparent);
}

/* BANNER 4 */
.banner4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section-3), transparent);
}

.banner4::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section-4), transparent);
}

/* BANNER FOOTER */
.bannerfooter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section-4), transparent);
}
/* Remove list bullets from footer menu */
footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */

/* Light mode Footer */
footer {
  background: var(--footer-color); /* Light mode color */
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

/* Dark mode Footer */
body.dark-mode footer {
  background: var(--footer-color); /* Dark mode color */
}
.footer-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: 90%;
  margin: 20px auto;
}
.footer-column {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  text-align: center;
}

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

.footer-column ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-column a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  color: #f0f0f0;
}
.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #1a3e5c; /* Darker blue for footer bottom */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%; /* Full width */
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}
/* Footer Gradient */
footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--footer-color));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #327fa8; /* Make the hamburger bars blue */
  }

  .mobile-nav.active {
    /*responsive*/
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  /* Stack menu items in one column on mobile */
  .mobile-nav ul {
    /*responsive*/
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack items vertically */
    align-items: center; /* Center the items horizontally */
    gap: 1rem; /* Add space between the items */
  }
  /* Mobile menu items */ /*responsive*/
  .mobile-nav ul li {
    margin: 0; /* Remove default margin */
  }

  .mobile-nav ul li a {
    color: #fff; /* White text */ /*responsive*/
    font-size: 1.8rem; /* Larger font size for mobile */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    padding: 10px 20px; /* Add some padding for better clickable area */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  /* Change background color on hover */
  .mobile-nav ul li a:hover {
    /*responsive*/
    background-color: #265f7e;
    border-radius: 20px; /* Darker background color on hover */
  }

  /* Close button for the mobile menu */
  .close-btn {
    /*responsive*/
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 1100; /* Ensure it's above the menu */
  }
  .hero-slider {
    /*responsive*/
    width: 100%;
    height: 65vh; /* Full height of the viewport */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* Prevent any image overflow */
  }
  .content-section,  /*responsive*/
  .content-section .image-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .content-section {
    /*responsive*/
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1em;
  }

  .content-section .image img {
    /*responsive*/
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: block;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-position: center;
  }
  .glass-box {
    /*responsive*/
    font-size: 1rem; /* Smaller font size on mobile */
    width: 90%; /* Make the text box wider on mobile */
    padding: 0.5rem; /* Less padding on mobile */
  }
  .glass-box h1 {
    /*responsive*/
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .image-banner {
    /*responsive*/
    height: 50vh;
  }
  footer {
    /*responsive*/
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .footer-container {
    /*responsive*/
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    /*responsive*/
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack the columns vertically on smaller screens */
    text-align: left; /* Align text to the left on mobile */
  }
  .footer-column {
    /*responsive*/
    min-width: 100%; /* Each column will take full width on mobile */
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ================= DARK MODE TOGGLE ================= */
.dark-mode-toggle {
  position: relative;
}

.dark-mode-toggle input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  position: absolute;
}

/* ===== TOGGLE TRACK ===== */
.switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

  width: 72px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 9px;

  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;

  /* Light mode track with soft glass */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
    0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ===== SLIDER (KNOB) ===== */
.switch .slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 2;

  /* 3D look */
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #e0e0e0 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
    /* outer shadow */ inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    /* top highlight */ inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* bottom shadow */
}

/* ===== ICONS ===== */
.switch .sun,
.switch .moon {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Moon showing in light mode */
.switch .moon {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 2px rgba(255, 190, 90, 0.9),
    0 0 5px rgba(255, 220, 150, 0.75);
}

/* Sun showing in dark mode */
.dark-mode-toggle input:checked + .switch .sun {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 2px rgba(255, 220, 50, 1),
    0 0 6px rgba(255, 200, 40, 0.95);
}
/* ===== ACTIVE STATE ===== */
.dark-mode-toggle input:checked + .switch {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a96bd, #327fa8, #276a8d);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 20px rgba(50, 127, 168, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Move knob */
.dark-mode-toggle input:checked + .switch .slider {
  transform: translateX(34px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d0d0d0 0%, #b8b8b8 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
    inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Hover effect */
.switch:hover .slider {
  transform: translateY(-1px) translateX(var(--translate-x, 0));
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    inset 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
/* Images inside content-section should be slightly dimmed */
body.dark-mode .content-section .image img {
  filter: brightness(0.7);
}

/* Banner images */
body.dark-mode .image-banner img {
  filter: brightness(0.5);
}
/* =====================================================
   CHAT PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */

.hero-static {
  height: 85vh;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero1 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img11.jpg");
}

/* =====================================================
   CHAT PAGE SECTIONS (5–7)
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-5 {
  background-color: #613f75;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-6 {
  background-color: #4e4187;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-7 {
  background-color: #9593d9;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   CHAT PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
#container2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #613f75, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner5::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #613f75, transparent);
}

.banner5::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4e4187, transparent);
}

.banner6::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4e4187, transparent);
}

.banner6::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #9593d9, transparent);
}

.foot2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #9593d9, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   CHAT PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode #container2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-5 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-6 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-7 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .banner5::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner5::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner6::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner6::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .foot2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   ABOUT PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero2 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img33.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   ABOUT PAGE SECTIONS (8–11)
===================================================== */

.section-8 {
  background-color: #197bbb;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-9 {
  background-color: #125d88;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-10 {
  background-color: #444e89;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-11 {
  background-color: #204a56;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT PAGE LIGHT MODE
===================================================== */
.hero2 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #197bbb, transparent); /* section-8 */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner7::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #197bbb, transparent);
}

.banner7::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #125d88, transparent);
}
.banner8::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #125d88, transparent);
}

.banner8::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #444e89, transparent);
}
.banner9::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #444e89, transparent);
}

.banner9::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #204a56, transparent);
}
.foot3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #204a56, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   ABOUT PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
body.dark-mode .banner7::before,
body.dark-mode .banner8::before,
body.dark-mode .banner9::before,
body.dark-mode .banner10::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner7::after,
body.dark-mode .banner8::after,
body.dark-mode .banner9::after,
body.dark-mode .banner10::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-8 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-9 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-10 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-11 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

/* =====================================================
   FORUM PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero3 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img15.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   FORUM PAGE SECTIONS (8–11)
===================================================== */

.section-12 {
  background-color: #337256;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-13 {
  background-color: #6d9f71;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   FORUM PAGE LIGHT MODE
===================================================== */
.hero3 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #337256, transparent); /* section-8 */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner10::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #337256, transparent);
}

.banner10::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #6d9f71, transparent);
}

.foot5::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #6d9f71, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   FORUM PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .banner10::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner10::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-12 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

/* =====================================================
   INFORMATION PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero4 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img18.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   INFORMATION PAGE SECTIONS (14–19)
===================================================== */
.section-14 {
  background: #ea8f7d;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-15 {
  background: #704b6a;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-16 {
  background: #4b4a22;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-17 {
  background: #337257;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-18 {
  background: #2f5d62;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-19 {
  background: #6ba3b0;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   INFORMATION PAGE LIGHT MODE
===================================================== */
.hero4::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #ea8f7d, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner11::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ea8f7d, transparent); /* section-14 */
}

.banner11::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #704b6a, transparent); /* section-15 */
}
.banner12::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #704b6a, transparent); /* section-15 */
}

.banner12::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4b4a22, transparent); /* section-16 */
}
.banner13::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4b4a22, transparent); /* section-16 */
}

.banner13::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #337257, transparent); /* section-17 */
}
.banner14::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #337257, transparent); /* section-17 */
}

.banner14::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #2f5d62, transparent); /* section-17 */
}

.banner15::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #2f5d62, transparent); /* section-18 */
}

.banner15::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #6ba3b0, transparent); /* section-19 */
}

.foot4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #6ba3b0, transparent); /* section-18 */
}
/* =====================================================
   INFORMATION PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero4::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .banner11::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner11::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner12::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner12::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner13::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner13::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner14::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner14::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner15::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner15::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-12 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-13 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-14 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-15 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-16 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-17 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-18 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-19 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

/* =====================================================
   CRISIS PAGE (20–23)
===================================================== */

.hero5 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img25.jpg");
}

/* SECTION COLOURS */
.section-20 {
  background-color: #7ea3c8;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-21 {
  background-color: #7ea3c8;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-22 {
  background-color: #a59c8b;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-23 {
  background-color: #636574;
  color: #fff;
}

/* RED CRISIS BOX */
.crisis-box {
  background: #e22f2f;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.2em;
  text-align: center;
}

.emergency-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
body.dark-mode .crisis-box {
  background: #8b0000;
}
body.dark-mode .crisis-box h2,
body.dark-mode .crisis-box p {
  color: #fff;
}
body.dark-mode .crisis-box .emergency-grid p {
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   LIGHT MODE GRADIENTS
===================================================== */

.hero5::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #7ea5ca, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner17::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7ea3c8, transparent);
}

.banner17::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #a59c8b, transparent);
}

.banner18::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #a59c8b, transparent);
}

.banner18::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #636574, transparent);
}

.foot6::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #636574, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   DARK MODE
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero5::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
body.dark-mode .banner17::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner17::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner18::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner18::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-20,
body.dark-mode .section-21,
body.dark-mode .section-22,
body.dark-mode .section-23 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

/* =====================================================
   SOCIALS PAGE HERO
===================================================== */
.hero6 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img28.jpg");
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero6::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #53a8c8, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* =====================================================
   SOCIALS PAGE SECTIONS
===================================================== */

.section-24 {
  background: #5ca6c8;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-25 {
  background: #ef9f59;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   SOCIALS PAGE BANNERS
===================================================== */

.banner19::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #53a8c8, transparent);
}

.banner19::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #ef9f59, transparent);
}

.foot7::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ef9f59, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   SOCIALS DARK MODE
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .foot7::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .hero6::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
body.dark-mode .banner19::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner19::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .section-24,
body.dark-mode .section-25 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

/* =====================================================
   HELP PAGE HERO
===================================================== */
.hero7 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img34.jpg");
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero7::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #53a8c8, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* =====================================================
   HELP PAGE SECTIONS
===================================================== */

.section-26 {
  background: #33604e;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-27 {
  background: #506c3c;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-28 {
  background: #54bfe6;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-29 {
  background: #0ea5e9;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-30 {
  background: #a4cddc;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-31 {
  background: #4476a5;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-32 {
  background: #88a357;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   HELP PAGE BANNERS
===================================================== */

.hero7::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #33604e, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner20::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #33604e, transparent); /* section-14 */
}

.banner20::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #506c3c, transparent); /* section-15 */
}
.banner21::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #506c3c, transparent); /* section-15 */
}

.banner21::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #54bfe6, transparent); /* section-16 */
}
.banner22::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #54bfe6, transparent); /* section-16 */
}

.banner22::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0ea5e9, transparent); /* section-17 */
}
.banner23::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0ea5e9, transparent); /* section-17 */
}

.banner23::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #a4cddc, transparent); /* section-17 */
}

.banner24::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #a4cddc, transparent); /* section-18 */
}

.banner24::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4476a5, transparent); /* section-19 */
}
.banner25::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4476a5, transparent); /* section-18 */
}

.banner25::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #88a357, transparent); /* section-19 */
}

.foot8::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #88a357, transparent); /* section-18 */
}

/* =====================================================
   HELP DARK MODE
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero7::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
body.dark-mode .banner20::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner20::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner21::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner21::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner22::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner22::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner23::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner23::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner24::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner24::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner25::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner25::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-26,
body.dark-mode .section-27,
body.dark-mode .section-28,
body.dark-mode .section-29,
body.dark-mode .section-30,
body.dark-mode .section-31,
body.dark-mode .section-32 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot8::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
/* Cards */
body.dark-mode .card {
  background-color: #1e1e1e; /* Dark card background */
  border-color: #555555; /* Optional: slightly lighter border */
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Lists inside cards */
body.dark-mode .card ul li {
  color: #fff;
}
/* Glass boxes (hero section or CTA) */
body.dark-mode .glass-box,
body.dark-mode .section-32-glass {
  background-color: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.8);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Links in dark mode */
body.dark-mode a {
  color: #fff;
}

body.dark-mode a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
/* Make all headings and paragraphs white */
body.dark-mode h2,
body.dark-mode h3,
body.dark-mode h4,
body.dark-mode p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/*=================================================================*/

/* ================= CARDS SECTIONS ================= */
.cards-section {
  padding: 3rem 2rem; /* reduce padding to tighten spacing */
  margin: 0; /* remove any default section margin */
  text-align: center; /* center titles and cards container */
}

/* Center all h2 headings in card sections */
.cards-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #333;
  text-align: center; /* center the text */
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
/* Volunteer Stories h2 */
.section-31 h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #222 !important; /* dark text for visibility on light blue */
  text-align: center !important; /* force center alignment */
  margin: 0 auto 0rem auto; /* auto left/right margin for centering block */
  display: block; /* ensure it’s block-level */
}
/* ================= CARDS CONTAINER ================= */
.cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; /* center cards horizontally */
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================= CARD STYLING ================= */
.cards-container .card {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  flex: 1 1 300px;
  max-width: 350px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* center content inside cards */
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center; /* center text inside cards */
}

.cards-container .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.cards-container .card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #063184;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.section-31 .cards-container .card i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.cards-container .card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #222;
}

.cards-container .card h4 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cards-container .card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

.cards-container .card p.italic {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #444;
}

.cards-container .card ul {
  list-style-type: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  text-align: left; /* keep list items left-aligned */
}

.cards-container .card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cards-container {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cards-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .cards-container .card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .section-32 .buttons-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .section-32 .buttons-container .button {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 350px;
  }
}

/* ===================== SECTION 32: READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - GLASS EFFECT ===================== */
.section-32 {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* center the glass section horizontally */
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.section-32-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); /* semi-transparent glass */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); /* frosted glass effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); /* Safari support */
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  color: #262626; /* dark text */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.section-32 h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-32 p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ===================== SECTION 32 BUTTONS - ORIGINAL BLUE MATCH ===================== */
.section-32 .buttons-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.section-32 .button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px; /* pill shape */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 200px;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

/* Primary button - gold fill */
.section-32 .button.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24, #f59e0b);
  color: #262626;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
}

/* Primary hover */
.section-32 .button.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5);
}

/* Outline buttons - transparent with original blue border */
.section-32 .button.outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #0284c7; /* original blue text */
  border: 2px solid #0284c7; /* original blue border */
}

/* Outline hover - becomes solid original blue with white text */
.section-32 .button.outline:hover {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.4);
}

/* Icon inside button */
.section-32 .button i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-32 .buttons-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .section-32 .button {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
/* Responsive */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-32 h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .section-32 .buttons-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .section-32 .button {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}
/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero8 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img89.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SECTIONS (8–11)
===================================================== */

.section-33 {
  background-color: #617bac;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-34 {
  background-color: #235e82;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE LIGHT MODE
===================================================== */
.hero8 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero8::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #617bac, transparent); /* section-8 */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner26::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #617bac, transparent);
}

.banner26::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #235e82, transparent);
}

.foot9::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #235e82, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode .hero8::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .banner26::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner26::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0f1f27, transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .section-33 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-34 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
iframe {
  width: 80%;
  height: 90vh;
  margin-left: 10%;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#contactForm {
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-left: 0;
}
/* =====================================================
   DONATE PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero9 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img89.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   DONATE PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-35 {
  background-color: #4895cd;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-36 {
  background-color: #74a3c7;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-37 {
  background-color: #debd90;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   DONATE PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero9::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4895cd, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner27::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4895cd, transparent);
}

.banner27::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #74a3c7, transparent);
}

.banner28::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #74a3c7, transparent);
}

.banner28::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #debd90, transparent);
}

.foot10::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #debd90, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   DONATE PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero9::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-35 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-36 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-37 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .banner27::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner27::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner28::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner28::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .foot10::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

.section-38 h2,
.section-38 p {
  color: var(--black-text);
}
/* =====================================================
   SUBSCRIPTION PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero10 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img32.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   SUBSCRIPTION PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-38 {
  background-color: #fbec85;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-39 {
  background-color: #cbb294;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-40 {
  background-color: #71978d;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   SUBSCRIPTION PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero10::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #fbec85, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner29::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fbec85, transparent);
}

.banner29::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #cbb294, transparent);
}

.banner30::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #cbb294, transparent);
}

.banner30::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #71978d, transparent);
}

.foot11::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #71978d, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   SUBSCRIPTION PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero10::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-38 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-39 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-40 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .banner29::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner29::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner30::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner30::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .foot11::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT1 PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero11 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img3.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT1 PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-41 {
  background-color: #004999;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT1 PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero11::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #004999, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot12::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #004999, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT1 PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero11::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-41 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot12::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* ================= IFRAME SECTION ================= */
.iframe-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* center horizontally */
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center; /* ensure text is centered */
}

.iframe-section .text {
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE IFRAME */
.iframe-section .iframe-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding-bottom: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto; /* center container */
}

.iframe-section .iframe-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80vh;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto; /* center iframe */
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .iframe-section .iframe-container {
    height: 75vh;
    padding-bottom: 5%; /* slightly taller on mobile */
  }
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT2 PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero12 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img3.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT2 PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-42 {
  background-color: #0083cd;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT2 PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero12::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0083cd, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot13::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0083cd, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   MAINCHAT2 PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero12::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-42 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot13::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   PRIVACY PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero13 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img400.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   PRIVACY PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-43 {
  background-color: #0b2545;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   PRIVACY PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero13::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0b2545, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot14::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0b2545, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   PRIVACY PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero13::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-43 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot14::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   T&C PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero14 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img76.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   T&C PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-44 {
  background-color: #6ea6f7;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   T&C PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero14::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #6ea6f7, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot15::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #6ea6f7, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   T&C PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero14::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-44 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot15::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   COOKIES PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero15 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img27.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   COOKIES PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-45 {
  background-color: #428769;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   COOKIES PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero15::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #428769, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot16::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #428769, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   COOKIES PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero15::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-45 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot16::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   DISCLAIMER PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero16 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img260.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   DISCLAIMER PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-46 {
  background-color: #633f83;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   DISCLAIMER PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero16::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #633f83, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot17::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #633f83, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   DISCLAIMER PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero16::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-46 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot17::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero17 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img31.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE SECTIONS
===================================================== */

.section-47 {
  background-color: #4c6885;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero17::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4c6885, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot18::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4c6885, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero17::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-47 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot18::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/*==================faq accordion=====================*/
/* Accordion Wrapper */
.expand {
  margin-top: 5%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* centers accordion */
}

/* Accordion Button */
.collapsible {
  background-color: #212d3a;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 18px;
  width: 80vw;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover + Active */
.collapsible:hover,
.collapsible.active {
  background-color: #327fa8;
}

/* Plus / Minus Icons */
.collapsible::after {
  content: "\002B"; /* plus sign */
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.collapsible.active::after {
  content: "\2212"; /* minus sign */
}

/* Accordion Content */
.contentc {
  width: 80vw;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto; /* center horizontally */
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  background-color: #f1f1f1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 18px; /* horizontal padding */
}

/* Inner content padding */
.contentc .textc {
  padding: 15px 0; /* default vertical padding */
}
.contentc.open .textc {
  padding: 25px 0; /* extra padding when open */
}

/* Paragraphs */
.contentc p {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #404040;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* <a> */
.contentc a {
  color: #404040;
}

/* Dark Mode */
body.dark-mode .collapsible.active {
  background-color: #1b2c3a;
  color: #ffffff;
}
body.dark-mode .contentc.open {
  background-color: #0f1f27;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero18 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img2.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-48 {
  background-color: #4c6885;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero18::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4c6885, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot19::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4c6885, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero18::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-48 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot19::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   TROUBLESHOOT PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero19 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img2.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   TROUBLESHOOT PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-49 {
  background-color: #4c6885;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   TROUBLESHOOT PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero19::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4c6885, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot20::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4c6885, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero19::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-49 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot20::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   RULES PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero20 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img52.jpg");
}

/* =====================================================
   RULES PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-50 {
  background-color: #4e8da0;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-51 {
  background-color: #317b22;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-52 {
  background-color: #7d693d;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   RULES PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero20::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4e8da0, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.banner31::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4e8da0, transparent);
}

.banner31::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #317b22, transparent);
}

.banner32::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #317b22, transparent);
}

.banner32::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #7d693d, transparent);
}

.foot21::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #7d693d, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   RULES PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero20::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-50 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-51 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}
body.dark-mode .section-52 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .banner31::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner31::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .banner32::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

body.dark-mode .banner32::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
body.dark-mode .foot21::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}
/*----SITEMAP----*/
.section-54 {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.section-54 .single-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 800px;
  gap: 35px; /* vertical spacing between boxes */
}

/* Box styling */
.section-54 .column129 {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px; /* rounded corners */
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-left: 6px solid; /* solid color left border */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.section-54 .column129:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Text styling */
.section-54 .column129 h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-54 .column129 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Column colors (solid left border) */
.section-54 .col1 {
  border-left-color: #448aff;
  color: #448aff;
}
.section-54 .col2 {
  border-left-color: #1565c0;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.section-54 .col3 {
  border-left-color: #009688;
  color: #009688;
}
.section-54 .col4 {
  border-left-color: #8bc34a;
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.section-54 .col5 {
  border-left-color: #ffc107;
  color: #ffc107;
}
.section-54 .col6 {
  border-left-color: #ff9800;
  color: #ff9800;
}
.section-54 .col7 {
  border-left-color: #f44336;
  color: #f44336;
}
.section-54 .col8 {
  border-left-color: #ad1457;
  color: #ad1457;
}
.section-54 .col9 {
  border-left-color: #448aff;
  color: #448aff;
}
.section-54 .col10 {
  border-left-color: #1565c0;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.section-54 .col11 {
  border-left-color: #009688;
  color: #009688;
}
.section-54 .col12 {
  border-left-color: #8bc34a;
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.section-54 .col13 {
  border-left-color: #ffc107;
  color: #ffc107;
}
.section-54 .col14 {
  border-left-color: #ff9800;
  color: #ff9800;
}
.section-54 .col15 {
  border-left-color: #f44336;
  color: #f44336;
}
.section-54 .col16 {
  border-left-color: #ad1457;
  color: #ad1457;
}
.section-54 .col17 {
  border-left-color: #448aff;
  color: #448aff;
}
.section-54 .col18 {
  border-left-color: #1565c0;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.section-54 .col19 {
  border-left-color: #009688;
  color: #009688;
}
.section-54 .col20 {
  border-left-color: #8bc34a;
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.section-54 .col21 {
  border-left-color: #ffc107;
  color: #ffc107;
}
.section-54 .col22 {
  border-left-color: #ff9800;
  color: #ff9800;
}

/* Dark mode */
body.dark-mode .section-54 .column129 {
  background-color: #222;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

body.dark-mode .section-54 .column129 a {
  color: inherit;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-54 .single-column {
    width: 95%;
  }
}
/* =====================================================
   SITEMAP PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero22 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img35.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   SITEMAP PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-54 {
  background-color: #354c9f;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   SITEMAP PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero22::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #354c9f, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot23::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #354c9f, transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   SITEMAP PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero22::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-54 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot23::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   CRISISHELP PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero21 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img111.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   CRISISHELP PAGE SECTIONS
   Change these colours whenever you want
===================================================== */

.section-53 {
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   CRISISHELP PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero21::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #f5f5f5, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot22::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f5f5f5, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   CRISISHELP PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero21::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-53 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot22::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

.texth {
  margin: 0px; /* bigger vertical spacing */
  width: 90vw;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.section-53 {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.section-53 .single-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 800px;
  gap: 35px; /* vertical spacing between boxes */
}

/* Box styling */
.section-53 .column129 {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px; /* rounded corners */
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-left: 6px solid; /* solid color left border */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.section-53 .column129:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Text styling */
.section-53 .column129 h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.section-53 .column129 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-53 .col1 {
  border-left-color: #448aff;
  color: #448aff;
}
.section-53 .col2 {
  border-left-color: #1565c0;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.section-53 .col3 {
  border-left-color: #009688;
  color: #009688;
}
.section-53 .col4 {
  border-left-color: #8bc34a;
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.section-53 .col5 {
  border-left-color: #ffc107;
  color: #ffc107;
}
.section-53 .col6 {
  border-left-color: #ff9800;
  color: #ff9800;
}
.section-53 .col7 {
  border-left-color: #f44336;
  color: #f44336;
}
.section-53 .col8 {
  border-left-color: #ad1457;
  color: #ad1457;
}
.section-53 .col9 {
  border-left-color: #448aff;
  color: #448aff;
}
.section-53 .col10 {
  border-left-color: #1565c0;
  color: #1565c0;
}
.section-53 .col11 {
  border-left-color: #009688;
  color: #009688;
}
.section-53 .col12 {
  border-left-color: #8bc34a;
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.section-53 .col13 {
  border-left-color: #ffc107;
  color: #ffc107;
}
.section-53 .col14 {
  border-left-color: #ff9800;
  color: #ff9800;
}
.section-53 .col15 {
  border-left-color: #f44336;
  color: #f44336;
}
.section-53 .col16 {
  border-left-color: #ad1457;
  color: #ad1457;
}

/* Dark mode */
body.dark-mode .section-53 .column129 {
  background-color: #222;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-53 .single-column {
    width: 95%;
  }
}
/* ================= SCROLL ANIMATIONS ================= */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delay utility */
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Optional scale animation */
.scale-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.scale-in.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
/* Gradient reveal animation */
.banner2::before,
.banner2::after,
.banner3::before,
.banner3::after,
.banner4::before,
.banner4::after,
.banner5::before,
.banner5::after,
.banner6::before,
.banner6::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 1.2s ease;
}

.banner-visible::before,
.banner-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Make gradient start hidden */
.image-banner::before,
.image-banner::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}

/* When visible, fade in */
.image-banner.banner-visible::before,
.image-banner.banner-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/*==============how-to accordian===================*/
/* 60 / 40 accordion layout (safe β€” does NOT affect other accordions) */
.content-split {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.content-split .image-side {
  flex: 0 0 55%;
}

.content-split .text-side {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
}

.content-split img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .content-split {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .content-split .image-side,
  .content-split .text-side {
    flex: 100%;
  }
}

/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero23 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img38.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE SECTIONS
===================================================== */

.section-55 {
  background-color: #4c6885;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero23::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #4c6885, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot24::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #4c6885, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   FAQ PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero23::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-55 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot24::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

/* =====================================================
   COLOURING PAGE HERO (STATIC IMAGE - NO SLIDER)
===================================================== */
.hero24 {
  background-image: url("images/header/img255.jpg");
}
/* =====================================================
   COLOURING PAGE SECTIONS
===================================================== */

.section-56 {
  background-color: #41904E;
  color: #fff;
}
/* =====================================================
   COLOURING PAGE BANNER GRADIENTS
===================================================== */
.hero24::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #41904E, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.foot25::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #41904E, transparent);
}
/* =====================================================
   COLOURING PAGE DARK MODE 
===================================================== */
body.dark-mode .hero24::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f1f27, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

body.dark-mode .section-56 {
  background: #0f1f27;
}

body.dark-mode .foot25::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--blend-height);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blend-section), transparent);
}

.pdf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1200px; /* limits container width */
  margin: auto;      /* centers the whole grid */
  padding: 20px;
  justify-items: center; /* centers each image in its column */
}

.pdf-grid a img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px;  /* desktop size */
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.pdf-grid a img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pdf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .pdf-grid a img {
    max-width: 90%;   /* images expand more on tablets */
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pdf-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pdf-grid a img {
    width: 90%;       /* fills most of mobile screen */
    max-width: 300px; /* caps size so they’re not too big */
    margin: auto;     /* centers the image */
    display: block;
  }
}
/* =====================================================
   CONTACT FORM STYLING
===================================================== */
#fsc_form1 {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;

  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(38, 110, 98, 0.30) 0%,
    rgba(52, 140, 122, 0.20) 45%,
    rgba(28, 78, 70, 0.26) 100%
  );

  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  border-radius: 20px;

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  font-family: inherit;
}
#fsc_form1 * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
}

#fsc_form1 label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 20px;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-label {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-input-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

#fsc_form1 input,
#fsc_form1 textarea,
#fsc_form1 select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #333;
  background: #fff;
}

#fsc_form1 textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

#fsc_form1 span[style*="x-small"] {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-required {
  color: #ffd166;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-error {
  color: #ffdddd;
  background: rgba(120, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* =====================================================
   FILE UPLOAD
===================================================== */

#fsc_form1 input[type="file"] {
  padding: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #333;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#fsc_form1 input[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

#fsc_form1 input[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* =====================================================
   CAPTCHA
===================================================== */

#fsc_form1 .contact-captcha-small {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

#fsc_form1 img.ctf-captcha {
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: auto !important;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

#fsc_form1 #si_refresh_ctf1 {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-captcha-input {
  max-width: 180px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-label:has(label[for="fsc_captcha_code1"]) {
  text-align: center;
}

#fsc_form1 .contact-input-wrap:has(.contact-captcha-input) {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   SUBMIT / RESET
===================================================== */

#fsc_form1 .contact-submit-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

#fsc_form1 input[type="submit"],
#fsc_form1 .contact-submit {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

#fsc_form1 input[type="submit"]:hover,
#fsc_form1 .contact-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

#fsc_form1 input[type="reset"],
#fsc_form1 .contact-reset {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #d9d9d9;
  color: #333;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* =====================================================
   DARK MODE
===================================================== */

body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 {
  background: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.75);
}

body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 input:not([type="submit"]):not([type="reset"]),
body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 textarea,
body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 select {
  background: #272d31 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #71838c !important;
}

body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 input:focus,
body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 textarea:focus,
body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 select:focus {
  background: #3d3d3d;
  border-color: #52a1cb;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(82, 161, 203, 0.2);
}

body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 input::placeholder,
body.dark-mode #fsc_form1 textarea::placeholder {
  color: #c2c2c2;
}
/* =====================================================
   MOBILE
===================================================== */

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {

  #fsc_form1 {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  #fsc_form1 label {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  #fsc_form1 input,
  #fsc_form1 textarea,
  #fsc_form1 select,
  #fsc_form1 input[type="submit"],
  #fsc_form1 .contact-submit {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  #fsc_form1 img.ctf-captcha {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  #fsc_form1 .contact-captcha-input {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}