/* Reset & Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --primary: #2c5aa0;
    --primary-dark: #1e3a6f;
    --secondary: #4CAF50;
    --light: #f8f9fa;
    --dark: #333;
    --gray: #666;
    --light-gray: #e9ecef;
    --border: #ddd;
    --microbiology: #040e80;
    --biochemistry: #2b1f30;
    --chemistry: #15ab07;
    --genomics: #9b59b6;
    --career: #ccfe76;
    --lab: #e74c3c;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dark);
    background-color: white;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}



/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.contact-main {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.contact-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-title {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Contact Info Grid */
.contact-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.email-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    background-color: #25D366;
}

.contact-details h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-details p {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.email-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.email-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.whatsapp-link {
    color: #25D366;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.whatsapp-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-response-time {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gray);
}

/* Service Banner */
.service-banner {
    background-color: #e3f2fd;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.service-banner h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-banner p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.banner-or {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.contact-form-section h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.1);
}

/* ===== FIXED SUBMIT BUTTON ===== */
.contact-form-section .submit-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-form-section .submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.form-security {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    text-align: center;
}

.form-security i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Form Message */
.form-message {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-message.loading {
    background-color: #e3f2fd;
    color: #1565c0;
}

.form-message.success {
    background-color: #e8f5e9;
    color: #2e7d32;
}

.form-message.error {
    background-color: #ffebee;
    color: #c62828;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .banner-or {
        text-align: center;
    }
}




/*  ==== Sciencegix Footer ==== */
.footer {
    background-color: #2c3e50;
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-col h3,
.footer-col h4 {
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-col h3 span {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-col p {
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Footer Social Media ICONS --- */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;  /* Prevents extra height */
    font-size: 1rem; /* Consistent icon size */
}

.footer-social a i {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* --- Quick links --- */
.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    color: #ddd;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}






/* ===== ADVISORY SERVICES ===== */
.advisory-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.advisory-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.offer-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: white;
}

.offer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.offer-card {
    background: var(--light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.offer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.offer-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-advisory {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
    text-align: center;
}

.why-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-content h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}


/* ===== ANALYTICAL SERVICES PAGE ===== */
.analytical-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.analytical-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.model-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.model-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.model-intro {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin: 2rem 0 4rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.workflow {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.workflow-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-content h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.offerings-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.offerings-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem 0;
}

.offering-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.offering-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.offering-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* COA Section */
.coa-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #f9f9f9;
}

.coa-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.coa-box i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.coa-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 500px;
    
}

.coa-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.coa-list li i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Labs Section (For Laboratories) */
.labs-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.labs-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.labs-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.labs-content .btn {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.labs-section .btn.primary {
    background: white;
    color: #2c5aa0;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid white;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.labs-section .btn.primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
}

/* CTA Button */
.analytical-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #2c5aa0;
}


.analytical-cta p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.analytical-cta .btn.cta-button {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.analytical-cta .btn.cta-button:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .analytical-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .workflow-step {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .coa-box {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .offerings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ===== DROPDOWN NAVIGATION ===== */
.navbar {
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 20px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

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

.nav-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: white;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 100;
    list-style: none;
}

.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: var(--light);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Submenu */
.dropdown-submenu {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-submenu-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    background: white;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-submenu:hover > .dropdown-submenu-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .nav-menu a {
        padding: 1rem;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    
    /* Mobile dropdowns */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        display: none;
    }
    
    .dropdown.active > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .dropdown-submenu-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        display: none;
    }
    
    .dropdown-submenu.active > .dropdown-submenu-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* ===== FAQS PAGE ===== */
.faqs-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.faq-categories {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

.faq-category-btn {
    padding: 0.7rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.faq-category-btn.active,
.faq-category-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.faq-item {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: white;
}

.faq-question h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-toggle {
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    display: none;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-categories {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .faq-category-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}
/* ===== GENERAl CTA Button ===== */

.general-cta {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.general-cta h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #2c5aa0;
}

.general-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #2c5aa0;
}

.general-cta p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.btn.primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn.primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .btn.primary {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ===== INDEX SECTION ===== */
/* ---- VERTICAL social media icon ---- */

.hero-social-vertical {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;  /* Moved further left */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-social-vertical a {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);  /* Darker background for contrast */
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.5 ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-social-vertical a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.social-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 15px;  /* Shorter lines */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive - hide on mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-social-vertical {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        margin-left: 0;  /* Reset margin on mobile */
    }
}

/* ---- HERO BANNER WITH OVERLAY ---- */
.hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    max-height: 900px;
    display: flex;
     align-items: flex-start;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.banner-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Changed from center to flex-start */
}

.banner-content {
    position: absolute;
    left: 5%;  /* Add this */
    top: 0.1vh; /* Add this - controls vertical position */
    z-index: 3;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 60px; /* Optional: add some left margin */
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    text-align: left; /* Force left alignment */
}

.banner-description {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: left; /* Force left alignment */
}

.banner-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align buttons to left */
}

.banner-btn-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #008080;
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.banner-btn-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.banner-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid white;
}

.banner-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: white;
    color: #333;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- HERO RESPONSIVE DESIGN ----- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .banner-description {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-banner {
        height: 80vh;
        min-height: 500px;
    }
     
    .banner-overlay {
        padding-top: 20vh; /* Adjust for mobile */
    }
    .banner-content {
        text-align: left;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .banner-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .banner-buttons {
        justify-content: flex-start;;
    }
    
    .banner-btn-primary,
    .banner-btn-secondary {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-banner {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 450px;
    }
    
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .banner-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .banner-btn-primary,
    .banner-btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .hero-banner {
        height: 80vh;
        max-height: 1000px;
    }
    
    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 4rem;
        
    }
    
    .banner-description {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .banner-content {
        left: 5%; /* Position from left edge */
        top: 20vh; /* Adjust vertical position */
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .banner-content {
        left: 10%; /* More left margin on large screens */
        top: 18vh;
    }
}

/* ---- HOW IT WORKS (HOME) ---- */
.how-it-works-home {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
    text-align: center;
}

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

.hiw-step {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.hiw-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.hiw-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.hiw-step h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hiw-step p {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hiw-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.hiw-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hiw-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ---- 3-PILLAR SECTION ---- */
.pillars-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

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

.pillar-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44,90,160,0.1);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(44,90,160,0.15);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

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

.pillar-card p {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.pillar-link:hover {
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

/* ===== TRUST BADGES ===== */
.trust-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

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

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: white;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.trust-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.trust-item span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* ===== ANALYTICAL CTA BANNER ===== */
.analytical-cta {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: white;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.analytical-cta .btn.cta-button {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.analytical-cta .btn.cta-button:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== Analytical RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .trust-item {
        justify-content: left;
    }
    
    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}




/* ===== ARTICLES / ARTICLES SECTION ===== */

/* ===== articles page & pagination ===== */
.category-filter {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: right;
}

.category-filter select {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    min-width: 200px;
    background-color: white;
}

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pagination .btn {
    min-width: 100px;
}

.pagination .btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

#page-info {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* No articles message */
.no-articles {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

/*=== Article single page ===*/
.single-article {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.article-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-meta-large {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-meta-large i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.article-content-full {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-content-full p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Articles Section */
.articles-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

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

.article-category {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.microbiology { background-color: var(--microbiology); }
.biochemistry { background-color: var(--biochemistry); }
.chemistry { background-color: var(--chemistry); }
.genomics { background-color: var(--genomics); }
.career-tips { background-color: var(--career-tips); }
.lab-techniques { background-color: var(--lab-techniques ); }

.article-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content h3 a {
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.article-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin: 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.article-meta i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.view-all {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ===== ARTICLE / STORY COMMENTS ===== */
.article-comments {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    max-width: 800px;           /* Match story width */
    margin: 3rem auto 0;         /* Center it */
}

.article-comments h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form-wrapper {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.comment-form-wrapper h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.comment-form-wrapper .btn.primary {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: auto;
    min-width: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
}

.comment-form-wrapper form {
    text-align: center;
}

.comment-form-wrapper .form-group {
    text-align: left;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.comment-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comment-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

.comment-note {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
}

.comment-message {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

/* Reply Form */
.reply-form {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.reply-form h5 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.reply-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Comments List */
.comments-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.no-comments {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.comment-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.comment-replies {
    margin-left: 3rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.comment-replies .comment-item {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.comment-avatar {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.commenter-name {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.comment-date {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comment-text {
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.reply-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.reply-btn:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Admin Comments */
.comment-moderation-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-left: 4px solid #ffc107;
}

.comment-moderation-item.approved {
    border-left-color: #28a745;
}

.comment-moderation-item .comment-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comment-moderation-item .comment-text {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.comment-meta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .comment-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .comment-replies {
        margin-left: 1rem;
    }
    
    .comment-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.3rem;
    }

        .comment-form-wrapper .btn.primary {
        width: 100%;
    }

}




/* Why Section */
.why-section {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.feature {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.feature h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== REVIEWS SECTION ===== */
.reviews-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    width: 100%;
}

.reviews-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.reviews-section .section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.review-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.review-stars {
    color: #ffc107;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-text {
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.review-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.author-info h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.author-info p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* No reviews message */
.no-reviews {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    color: #666;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Share Your Experience Button */
.reviews-section .view-all {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.reviews-section .view-all .btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.reviews-section .view-all .btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reviews-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .reviews-section h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .reviews-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .review-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}


/* ===== CATEGORY PAGES ===== */
.category-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.category-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: white;
}

.category-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#category-articles {
    min-height: 300px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

/* Category label colors */
.article-category.microbiology {
    background-color: #040e80;
}

.article-category.biochemistry {
    background-color: #2b1f30;
    
}
.article-category.chemistry {
    background-color: #15ab07; /* Green for Chemistry */
}

.article-category.genomics {
    background-color: #9b59b6; /* Purple for Molecular Bio */
}

.article-category.lab-techniques {
    background-color: #e74c3c;
}

.article-category.career-tips {
    background-color: #ccfe76;
}

/* ===== JOBS PAGE ===== */
.jobs-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.jobs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.job-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.job-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.job-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.job-company {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.job-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.job-meta i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.job-source {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: var(--light);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.job-description {
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.job-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.job-date {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}


/* ===== LAB TESTS PAGE ===== */
.lab-tests-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.tests-grid-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.tests-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.test-category {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.test-category h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.test-category h2 i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

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

.test-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.test-list li:before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.lab-tests-cta {
    background: var(--light);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tests-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* ===== MISSION & VISION ===== */
/* ----- MISSION-VISION HEADER ----- */

/* Full-width header */
.about-header {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-header .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-header-content {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Image container - now uses max-height instead of fixed vh */
.about-header-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;        /* Limits height on very tall screens */
    min-height: 450px;       /* Ensures it's not too short */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0f0f0;     /* Fallback color while loading */
}

.about-header-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;            /* Changed from 100% to auto */
    min-height: 100%;        /* Ensures image covers at least the container */
    object-fit: cover;       /* Keeps image covering area without distortion */
    display: block;
}

/* Text overlay with fade-in animation */
.about-header-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: left;
    color: white;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Simple fade-in animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -40%);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }
}

.about-word {
    display: block;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.brand-word {
    display: block;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

/* Dark overlay for better text visibility */
.about-header-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Wide screen adjustments (over 1600px) */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .about-header-image {
        max-height: 60vh;     /* Slightly shorter on ultra-wide */
    }
    
    .about-word {
        font-size: 5rem;      /* Larger text for big screens */
    }
    
    .brand-word {
        font-size: 6rem;
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .about-word {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .brand-word {
        font-size: 4.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-word {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .brand-word {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-header-image {
        min-height: 350px;
        max-height: 50vh;
    }
    
    .about-word {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .brand-word {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-header-image {
        min-height: 280px;
        max-height: 40vh;
    }
    
    .about-word {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .brand-word {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}


.mission-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.mission-section,
.vision-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.mission-box,
.vision-box {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.mission-box i,
.vision-box i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.values-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
    text-align: center;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.value-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}


/* ===== OUR APPROACH ===== */
.approach-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}
/* ---- What We Do Sectio ---- */
.about-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: white;
}

.about-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;        /* Match "How we're different" size */
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-section h2:after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
}

.about-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;            /* Center the list */
    text-align: left;          /* Keep text left-aligned inside */
}

.about-list li {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 50px;       /* Pill-shaped background */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
    border: none;              /* Remove bottom border */
}

.about-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background: #e3f2fd;
}

.about-list li i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    width: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}


.philosophy {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.philosophy-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.approach-steps {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.steps-vertical {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.step-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.step-marker {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-desc h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}


/* ===== PARTNER LABS (UPDATED) ===== */
.partners-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.partners-intro {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.partner-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.partner-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.accreditation {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #008080;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.scope {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partners-note {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.partners-how {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.how-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.how-item {
    text-align: center;
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.how-item i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.partners-trust {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.partner-cta {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--light);
}


/* ===== RESULT INTERPRETATION ===== */
.interpretation-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a6fa5, #2c5aa0);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.what-we-do {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sample-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.sample-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.interpretation-cta {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}


/* ===== SAMPLE COORDINATION ===== */
.coordination-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.how-it-works {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.coverage-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.coverage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.coverage-item {
    text-align: center;
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.coverage-item i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.coordination-cta {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}



/* ===== STORIES PAGE ===== */
.stories-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c5aa0, #1e3a6f);
    color: white;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 4rem 0;
}

.story-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.story-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-badge.news {
    background: #ffecb3;
    color: #856404;
}

.story-badge.article {
    background: #e3f2fd;
    color: #0d47a1;
}

.story-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.story-card h3 a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.story-card h3 a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.story-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.story-meta {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-excerpt {
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.no-stories {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
}


/* ===== SINGLE STORY PAGE ===== */
.story-single {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.story-full {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.back-link {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.back-link a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.back-link a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.story-full h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-meta-full {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.story-meta-full i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-content {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.story-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .story-full h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .story-meta-full {
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}


/* ===== Updated LOGIN PAGE ===== */
.login-page {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--light);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.login-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.login-form {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.login-form h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.login-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.login-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.login-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.login-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(44,90,160,0.1);
}

.login-form .btn.primary {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.login-form .btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.login-form .alert.error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}


/* ===== previous ogin inside here ADMIN PAGE EXACT DESIGN ===== */
.admin-container {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    min-height: 60vh;
}

/* Login Page */
.admin-login {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
}

.login-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.login-box h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.login-box p {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.default-password {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

/* Admin Header */
.admin-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.welcome-text h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.welcome-text p {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.logout-btn {
    background-color: #dc3545;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.logout-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c82333;
}


/* ===== ADMIN TABS ===== */
.admin-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.admin-tabs .tab {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gray);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.admin-tabs .tab i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.admin-tabs .tab:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.05);
}

.admin-tabs .tab.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admin-tabs {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    
    .admin-tabs .tab {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        margin-bottom: 0;
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .admin-tabs .tab.active {
        border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
        background-color: rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.05);
    }
}




.divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    margin: 1rem 0 2rem 0;
}

/* Stats */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Admin Sections */
.admin-section {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.admin-section h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Form */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #999;
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 200px;
}

/* Button Group */
.button-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* admin login button */
.btn-width {
width: 100%;
}

.publish-btn {
    background-color: #28a745;
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid #1e7e34;
}

.publish-btn:hover {
    background-color: #218838;
}

.draft-btn {
    background-color: white;
    color: #007bff;
    border: 1px solid #007bff;
}

.draft-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e7f1ff;
}

.clear-btn {
    background-color: white;
    color: #007bff;
    border: 1px solid #007bff;
}

.clear-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e7f1ff;
}

/* Articles List */
.articles-list {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.article-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

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

.article-info h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.article-meta span {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.status-published {
    background-color: #28a745 !important;
    color: white !important;
}

.status-draft {
    background-color: #ffc107 !important;
    color: #333 !important;
}

.article-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn.small {
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: white;
}

.btn.small:hover {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
}

.delete-btn {
    color: #dc3545;
    border-color: #dc3545;
}

.delete-btn:hover {
    background-color: #dc3545;
    color: white;
}

.no-articles {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-style: italic;
}
/* ===== ADMIN SECTION ===== */
/* ===== ADMIN TABLES ===== */
.admin-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.admin-table th,
.admin-table td {
    padding: 0.8rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.admin-table th {
    background: var(--light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.alert.success {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ===== REVIEW MODERATION ===== */
.review-moderation-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-left: 4px solid #ffc107;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.review-moderation-item.approved {
    border-left-color: #28a745;
}

.review-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.review-date {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.review-text {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.review-title {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ===== ADMIN DASHBOARD ===== */
.admin-menu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.admin-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.admin-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.admin-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.admin-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.admin-card p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}