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

h1, h2, h3 {
    text-align: center;
}

body {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: #fff4e1;
  color: #1c3d5a; /* darker blue for text */
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* Header and Navigation */
header {
  background-color: #f57c00; /* deeper orange */
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e06b00;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0px;
}

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

.logo {
  height: 150px;
}

.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nav-links li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-bottom 0.3s ease;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}

.nav-links li a:hover {
  color: #cce6ff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #cce6ff;
}

/* Hero Section (Home Page) */
.hero {
  background: url('../StyleSheets/banner_image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #003366;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #ffd699; /* fallback */
  background-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.hero h3 {
  color: #003366;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.custom-hr {
  border: none;
  height: 3px;          /* Makes it appear bold */
  width: 60%;           /* Controls left/right spacing */
  background-color: #003366; /* Dark blue or any color you prefer */
  margin: 20px auto;        /* Centers it with vertical spacing */
  border-radius: 2px; 
}

/* Main Content */
main {
  padding: 0px;
}

/* Vending Machine Gallery Section */
.machine-gallery {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 30px;
}

.machine {
  flex: 1 1 30%;      /* each takes ~30% of row */
  max-width: 350px;   /* prevents over-expansion */
  text-align: center;
}

.machine img {
  width: 100%;        /* fill container */
  height: 400px;      /* taller for presence */
  object-fit: cover;  /* crop instead of stretch */
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 4px solid #4da6ff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.machine img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);        
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  cursor: pointer;
;  
}


.machine p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

/* Features Section */
.features {
  background-color: #fff4e1;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.features h2 {
  color: #003366;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Horizontal box layout */
.features ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Feature box */
.features li {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  width: 250px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: left;
  border-left: 5px solid #3399ff; 
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
}

/* Hover effect on box */
.features li:hover {
  background-color: #f2f9ff;
}

.div-main {
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  min-height: 48px; 
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.feature-detail {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: #eaf4ff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid #4da6ff;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.features li:hover .feature-detail {
  background-color: #dcefff;
}

/* Request Form Section */
.request-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 20px auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: #f5faff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-form label {
  font-weight: bold;
}

.request-form input,
.request-form textarea {
  padding: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #aaccee;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-form button {
  padding: 12px;
  background-color: #3399ff;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.request-form button:hover {
  background-color: #267acc;
}

/* Contact Info Section */
.contact-info {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.contact-info li a {
  color: #267acc;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Request Button Section */
.request-button-section {
  background-color: #ffd699;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.request-button-section h3 {
  color: #003366;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.request-button-section p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-btn {
  background-color: #3399ff;
  color: white;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.request-btn:hover {
  background-color: #267acc;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background-color: #f57c00;
  padding: 15px 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-container,
  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .logo {
    height: 70px;
  }

  header,
  main,
  footer,
  .request-form,
  .features ul,
  .machine-gallery {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .machine-gallery {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .request-btn {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .request-button-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
	/* === Request Page Additions === */

}

.request-hero {
  background: url('../Graphics/hero-vending.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-color: #ffe6cc; /* fallback color */
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-hero h2 {
  font-size: 2.0rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.request-hero p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
}
.request-hero .request-btn {
  background-color: #ffb84d;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.request-hero .request-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ffa733;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* About Page Hero */
.about-hero {
  background: url('../Graphics/about-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  background-color: #ffd699;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #1c3d5a;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* About Content Section */
.about-content {
  background-color: #fff4e1;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.about-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #003366;
}

.about-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-img {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-img img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Fade In From Left Animation */
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.fade-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease-out forwards;
}

.text-box {
  background-color: #ffd699; /* white with soft transparency */
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 4px solid #1c3d5a;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.request-hero {
  background: url('../Graphics/request-bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  position: relative;
  border: 4px solid #1c3d5a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 3rem;

}
/* --- Home Page Professional Polish --- */

/* Hero Section Enhancements */
.hero {
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(28, 61, 90, 0.65), rgba(28, 61, 90, 0.65)),
              url('../Graphics/banner_image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f57c00;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #ffdd99;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #eaf4ff;
}

/* Services (Machine Gallery) spacing and captions */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}
.services h2 {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #003366;
}
.machine p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: #003366;
}

/* Features Section Styling */
.features {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff4e1 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.features h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.features ul {
  gap: 2rem;
}
.features li {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.features li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* CTA Section */
.request-button-section {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f57c00 0%, #ff9800 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.request-button-section h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.request-button-section p {
  color: #fdfdfd;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.request-button-section .request-btn {
  background-color: #1c3d5a;
  color: #fff;
}
.request-button-section .request-btn:hover {
  background-color: #162f44;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Footer polish */
footer {
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Professional Home Polish (non-destructive) --- */

/* Hero: darker overlay, stronger typography, dual button styles */
.hero {
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(28,61,90,0.65), rgba(28,61,90,0.65)),
    url('../StyleSheets/banner_image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f57c00;
}
.hero-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #eaf4ff;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0.25rem auto 1.75rem;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ghost-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ghost-btn:hover { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Machine gallery: better captions and containment */
.machine { overflow: hidden; }
.machine figcaption, .machine p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: #003366;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Features: subtle card lift + icons */
.features { padding: 4rem 1rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff4e1 0%, #ffffff 100%); }
.features-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.75rem; justify-content: center; }
.feature-card {
  width: 260px; max-width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 10px;
  background-color: #eaf4ff; border: 2px solid #4da6ff; color: #1c3d5a;
}

/* CTA: gradient, stronger contrast button */
.request-button-section {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f57c00 0%, #ff9800 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.request-button-section h3, .request-button-section p { color: #fff; }
.request-button-section .request-btn {
  background-color: #1c3d5a;
  color: #fff;
}
.request-button-section .request-btn:hover {
  background-color: #162f44;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Footer: slight polish */
footer { margin-top: 60px; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
/* --- Professional Home Polish (non-destructive) --- */

/* Sticky header polish + focus states + skip link */
header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; transition: box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease; }
.header-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #f57c00; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 8px; background:#1c3d5a; color:#fff;
  padding:.5rem .75rem; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; }
.nav-links a:focus, .request-btn:focus, .ghost-btn:focus { outline: 3px solid #ffdd99; outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Hero: darker overlay, stronger typography, dual buttons */
.hero {
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(28,61,90,0.65), rgba(28,61,90,0.65)),
    url('../StyleSheets/banner_image.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f57c00;
}
.hero-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: #fff; text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem); color: #eaf4ff; max-width: 760px; margin: 0.25rem auto 1.75rem; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ghost-btn { display: inline-block; padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; transition: background-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
.ghost-btn:hover { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Machine gallery: subtle lift + containment */
.machine { overflow: hidden; transform: translateZ(0); transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.machine:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
.machine figcaption, .machine p { margin-top: 12px; color: #003366; font-weight: 600; }

/* Features: card lift + icons + spacing */
.features { padding: 4rem 1rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff4e1 0%, #ffffff 100%); }
.features-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.75rem; justify-content: center; }
.feature-card { width: 260px; max-width: 100%; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background-color .25s ease; }
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.feature-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #eaf4ff; border: 2px solid #4da6ff; color: #1c3d5a; }

/* Social proof spacing (uses inline minimal styles for logos) */
.social-proof { background: #fff; }

/* FAQ accordions */
.faq details { background:#fff; border-left:4px solid #3399ff; border-radius:8px; padding:1rem 1rem; margin:12px 0;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.faq summary { cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; color:#1c3d5a; }
.faq details[open] { background:#f5faff; }

/* CTA: gradient + button contrast */
.request-button-section { margin-top: 3rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f57c00 0%, #ff9800 100%); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.request-button-section h3, .request-button-section p { color: #fff; }
.request-button-section .request-btn { background-color: #1c3d5a; color: #fff; }
.request-button-section .request-btn:hover { background-color: #162f44; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Desktop-only gentle parallax on hero */
@media (min-width: 769px) { .hero { background-attachment: fixed; } }

/* Footer polish */
footer { margin-top: 60px; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
/* How It Works section */
.how-it-works h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.how-it-works div > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}
/* === How It Works — Premium Section === */
.how-it-works {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff4e1 100%);
}
.hiw-title {
  text-align: center;
  color: #003366;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Steps layout */
.hiw-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr 80px 1fr; /* step, connector, step, connector, step */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* On small screens, stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hiw-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* stack */
  }
  .hiw-connector { display: none !important; }
}

/* Cards */
.hiw-step { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hiw-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid #eaf2fb;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.hiw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-color: #4da6ff;
}

/* Step number badge */
.hiw-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: -14px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f57c00;
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Icon circle */
.hiw-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  background: #eaf4ff;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  border: 2px solid #4da6ff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px #ffffff;
}

/* Headline + text */
.hiw-head {
  margin: 6px 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #003366;
}
.hiw-text {
  color: #1c3d5a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Connectors between cards (only visible on wide screens) */
.hiw-connector {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4da6ff 0%, #3399ff 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-connector::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -6px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #3399ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51,153,255,0.12);
}

/* Section CTA */
.hiw-cta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.hiw-cta .request-btn {
  background-color: #1c3d5a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}
.hiw-cta .request-btn:hover {
  background-color: #162f44;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === Premium Machines Grid === */
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.vm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e9eef7;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Media area with controlled crop & overlay */
.vm-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; /* graceful crop for mixed source photos */
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eaf4ff;
}
.vm-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}
.vm-card:hover .vm-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.98) contrast(1.05);
}
.vm-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Badges */
.vm-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: #f57c00; color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 10px; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245,124,0,.3);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.vm-badge-blue { background: #3399ff; box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(51,153,255,.3); }
.vm-badge-dark { background: #1c3d5a; box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(28,61,90,.35); }

/* Body */
.vm-body { padding: 1rem 1rem 1.25rem; }
.vm-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem; color: #003366; text-align: left;
  margin: .25rem 0 .25rem;
}
.vm-sub {
  margin: 0 0 .75rem; color: #4a6a86; font-size: .98rem; text-align: left;
}

/* Feature chips */
.vm-chips {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.vm-chips li {
  background: #f5faff;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  border: 1px solid #cfe5ff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA button (card-level) */
.vm-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #1c3d5a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: .65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform .18s ease, background-color .18s ease;
}
.vm-cta:hover { background:#162f44; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Nice alignment with your existing section rhythm */
.services { padding: 4rem 1rem; }
.services h2 { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: #003366; }

/* === Premium Contact Page === */
.contact-hero {
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(28,61,90,0.70), rgba(28,61,90,0.70)),
    url('../Graphics/about-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f57c00;
}
.contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.contact-sub {
  color: #eaf4ff;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-section { padding: 3rem 1rem; background: #fff; }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.contact-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e9eef7;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  text-align: left;
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-color: #4da6ff;
}
.contact-card h3 {
  margin: .5rem 0 .25rem;
  color: #003366;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-card p { margin: 0 0 .6rem; color: #4a6a86; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 26px;
  background: #eaf4ff; color: #1c3d5a; border: 2px solid #4da6ff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px #fff;
}
.contact-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1c3d5a;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #cfe5ff;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.contact-link:hover { color: #162f44; border-color: #4da6ff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact-link.is-static { cursor: default; border-bottom-color: transparent; }

/* CTA reuse with small tweaks */
.contact-cta { margin-top: 0; }