/*
 * style.css
 *
 * This file contains the main styles for HitekSoftware website.
 * It's consolidated from all previously generated HTML pages.
 */

/* ==================== 1. Base Styles & Utilities ==================== */
body {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: #f4f7f6; /* Light background for the whole site */
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: #2c3e50; /* Dark blue for headings */
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

h1 { font-size: 3.2em; font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: 2.5em; font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 2em; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 600; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1em;
}

a {
    color: #007bff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: #0056b3;
}

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

.section {
    padding: 80px 0; /* Default section padding */
}

.section-padded {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.bg-light-grey {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light grey background for sections */
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 2.8em;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}


/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #007bff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #0056b3;
    border-color: #0056b3;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: #28a745;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #28a745;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #218838;
    border-color: #218838;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #007bff;
    border: 2px solid #007bff;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Content Two Columns (Image + Text) */
.content-two-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px; /* Space between columns */
}

.content-two-col .text-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.content-two-col .text-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 2.5em; /* Specific size for inner h2 */
}

.content-two-col .text-content p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.content-two-col .image-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex; /* For centering image */
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.content-two-col .image-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.content-two-col.reverse-cols {
    flex-direction: row-reverse; /* Reverse order for alternating sections */
}

.content-two-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-two-col ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
    color: #333;
}

.content-two-col ul li::before {
    content: '✔'; /* Checkmark icon */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #28a745; /* Green checkmark */
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1em;
}


/* ==================== 2. Header & Navigation ==================== */
.main-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.main-header .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.logo img {
    height: 45px; /* Adjust as needed */
    width: auto;
}

.main-nav .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px; /* Increased gap for better spacing between new nav items */
}

.main-nav .nav-links li a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95em; /* Slightly smaller font size to fit more links */
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent nav items from wrapping */
}

.main-nav .nav-links li a:hover {
    color: #007bff; /* Primary blue on hover */
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.main-nav .nav-links li {
    position: relative;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    min-width: 200px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s;
}

.main-nav .nav-links li:hover > .dropdown {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.main-nav .nav-links .dropdown li {
    padding: 0;
}

.main-nav .nav-links .dropdown li a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9em; /* Slightly smaller for dropdown items */
    color: #555;
    display: block; /* Make dropdown links take full width */
}

.main-nav .nav-links .dropdown li a:hover {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: #007bff;
}

/* Specific styling for the "Contact Us" button in the nav */
.main-nav .nav-links li .btn-primary {
    padding: 10px 20px; /* Slightly smaller padding for nav button */
    font-size: 0.95em; /* Matches other nav items */
    margin-left: 10px; /* Adds a bit more space to separate it */
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default on desktop */
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #333;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==================== 3. Hero Sections (General & Page-Specific) ==================== */
.hero-section, .page-hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 550px; /* Default height */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0; /* No margin below hero */
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 50px; /* Space for sticky header */
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.8em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    color: #eee;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
    margin: 0 10px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    padding: 15px 35px;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline {
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #007bff;
}

/* Page Hero adjustments (e.g., for About, Contact, Products, Solutions, Industry, Careers) */
.page-hero {
    height: 350px; /* Shorter hero for inner pages */
}
.page-hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.2em;
}
.page-hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==================== 4. Index Page Sections ==================== */

/* Our Services (Featured Services) */
.service-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent; /* Accent border */
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-bottom-color: #28a745; /* Green accent on hover */
}

.service-card img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card .read-more {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #007bff;
    position: relative;
}

.service-card .read-more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light grey background */
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 3px solid #007bff; /* Primary blue border */
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

/* Partners Section */
.partners-section {
    background-color: #fff;
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    justify-items: center; /* Center logos in their grid cells */
    align-items: center; /* Vertically align logos */
}

.partner-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 80px; /* Max height for logos */
    filter: grayscale(100%); /* Grayscale by default */
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Call to Action Section */
.section-cta {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Darker overlay for CTA */
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.8em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    color: #eee;
}

.cta-content .btn {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    padding: 15px 35px;
}


/* ==================== 5. Contact Page Specific Styles ==================== */
.contact-section .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-section .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 60px; /* Consistent spacing */
}

.contact-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; /* Form takes more space than info block */
    gap: 50px; /* Space between form and info */
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align top elements */
    margin-bottom: 80px; /* Space before map */
}

.contact-form,
.contact-info-block {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.contact-form h3,
.contact-info-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Form Group Styling */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px; /* Space between form fields */
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #333;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input[type="text"]:focus,
.form-group input[type="email"]:focus,
.form-group input[type="tel"]:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #007bff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical; /* Allow vertical resizing */
    min-height: 120px;
}

.contact-form .btn-primary {
    width: auto; /* Allow button to size itself */
    padding: 15px 40px; /* Larger padding for form button */
    font-size: 1.1em;
    display: block; /* Make button full width if needed, or inline-block for auto */
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Contact Info Block Styling */
.contact-info-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Push social links to bottom if content is short */
}

.contact-info-block .info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
    color: #555;
}

.contact-info-block .info-item img {
    width: 35px; /* Slightly larger icons */
    height: 35px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent icon from shrinking */
    filter: drop-shadow(1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
}

.contact-info-block .info-item p a {
    color: #007bff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-info-block .info-item p a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-info-block .social-links {
    margin-top: 30px; /* Space from contact info */
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align social links to the left */
}

.contact-info-block .social-links h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    width: 100%; /* Ensure heading takes full width */
}

.contact-info-block .social-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 45px; /* Larger clickable area for social icons */
    height: 45px;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-block .social-links a:hover {
    background-color: #e2e6ea;
}

.contact-info-block .social-links img {
    width: 25px; /* Size of actual icon inside button */
    height: 25px;
    filter: none; /* Remove any grayscale filter from previous sections if applied */
}

/* Map Placeholder Styling */
.map-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px; /* Fixed height for the map */
    background-color: #e0e0e0; /* Light grey background */
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden; /* Important for embedded maps */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}


/* ==================== 6. About Page Specific Styles ==================== */

/* Team Section */
.team-section .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.team-section .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); /* Slightly wider min width */
    gap: 40px; /* Increased gap */
    justify-content: center;
}

.team-member-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.team-member-card img {
    width: 150px; /* Consistent avatar size */
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 4px solid #28a745; /* Green accent border */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1); /* Subtle outer glow */
}

.team-member-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-member-card .title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #007bff; /* Primary blue for title */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.team-member-card .bio {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ==================== 7. Products Page Specific Styles ==================== */

/* Product Cards Grid */
.product-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); /* Slightly wider product cards */
    gap: 30px;
}

.product-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent; /* Accent border */
}

.product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-bottom-color: #007bff; /* Primary blue accent on hover */
}

.product-card img {
    max-width: 100%; /* Ensure image fits */
    height: 200px; /* Fixed height for consistency */
    object-fit: cover; /* Cover the area, crop if necessary */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Slightly rounded images */
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.product-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.product-card p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.product-card .read-more {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #28a745;
    position: relative;
}

.product-card .read-more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}


/* ==================== 8. Solutions Page Specific Styles ==================== */

/* Solution Cards Grid */
.solution-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.solution-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 5px solid transparent; /* Accent border */
}

.solution-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-top-color: #28a745; /* Secondary green accent on hover */
}

.solution-card img {
    width: 70px; /* Consistent icon size */
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}

.solution-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.solution-card p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.solution-card .read-more {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #007bff; /* Primary blue for read more */
    position: relative;
}

.solution-card .read-more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}


/* ==================== 9. Industry Page Specific Styles ==================== */

/* Industry Cards Grid */
.industry-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.industry-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent; /* Accent border */
}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-bottom-color: #007bff; /* Primary blue accent on hover (can be customized) */
}

.industry-card img {
    width: 70px; /* Consistent icon size */
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}

.industry-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.industry-card p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.industry-card .read-more {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #28a745; /* Secondary green for read more (can be customized) */
    position: relative;
}

.industry-card .read-more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}


/* ==================== 10. Careers Page Specific Styles ==================== */

/* Why Join Us Section */
.why-join-us .content-two-col {
    margin-bottom: 60px; /* Space between text/image and benefits */
}

/* Benefits Grid */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px; /* Space from why-join-us text */
}

.benefit-item {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background for benefits */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.benefit-item img {
    width: 60px; /* Icon size */
    height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefit-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefit-item p {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    color: #666;
}

/* Job Listings Section */
.job-listings-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.job-listing-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Push button to bottom */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 5px solid #007bff; /* Accent color */
}

.job-listing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.job-listing-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.job-listing-card .job-meta {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.job-listing-card .job-description {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Allow description to take available space */
}

.job-listing-card .btn-outline {
    width: auto;
    align-self: flex-start; /* Align button to start */
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    border-width: 2px; /* Slightly thicker border */
    border-color: #007bff; /* Primary blue border */
    color: #007bff;
}

.job-listing-card .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
}


/* ==================== 11. Footer ==================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #2c3e50; /* Dark blue background */
    color: #ecf0f1; /* Light text color */
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: #bdc3c7; /* Lighter grey for links */
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-col.about-col img.footer-logo {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col.about-col p {
    color: #bdc3c7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Slightly transparent white */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: #007bff; /* Primary blue on hover */
}

.social-links img {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    filter: invert(100%); /* Make icons white */
}

.footer-col.contact-info p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #bdc3c7;
}

.footer-col.contact-info p a {
    color: #fff; /* White links for contact info */
}

.footer-col.contact-info p a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: #bdc3c7;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: #bdc3c7;
    margin: 0 10px;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}