body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background-color: #f4f7fc;
    color: #333;
}

/* Preloader Fullscreen */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    flex-direction: column;

    p {
        font-size: 20px;
        color: white;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* Spinner Animation */
.spinner {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-top: 5px solid #ffcc00;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Hide Preloader After Loading */
.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-out, visibility 0.5s ease-out;
}

.navbar {
    background: rgb(23 86 148 / 80%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: fixed;
    top: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 85%;
    /* max-width: 1200px; */
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.scrolled {
    background: rgb(41 109 177 / 70%);
    border-radius: 0px;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar-brand {
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.main-logo {
    width: 210px;
}

header .nav-link {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

header .nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD700, #FF8C00);
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -5px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #FFD700;
    /* background-color: #004080; */
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #FFD700 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 19px;
}

header .navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 10px;
}

header .navbar-toggler span {
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 6px auto;
    background: white;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Hamburger Animation - Turns into a Cross */
header .navbar-toggler.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

header .navbar-toggler.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

header .navbar-toggler.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---------------------------HERO SECTION----------------------------------*/
.hero {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hero .swiper-slide {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out, filter 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    /* Darker overlay for better readability */
}

.content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: white;
    max-width: 600px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFD700, #FF8C00);
    color: black;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FF8C00, #FFD700);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hero .swiper-slide:hover .content {
    /* transform: scale(1.05); */
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev,
.hero .swiper-button-next {
    color: white;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.hero .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8);
    color: black;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev {
    left: 40px;
}

.hero .swiper-button-next {
    right: 40px;
}


/* ----------------------------------- FOOTER-------------------------*/
footer {
    /* background: #001F3F; */
    background: rgb(23 86 148 / 80%);
    color: white;
    padding: 50px 0 10px 0;
}
.footer-logo{
    width: 250px;
}

.footer-btm {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #000;
}
.footer{
    .head-office,.footer-col,.mob-dev{
        h4 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: #FFD700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }
        p{
            color: #000;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        ul{
            li{
                color: #000;
                a{
                    font-size: 0.9rem;
                    text-decoration: none;
                    color: #000;
                }
            }
        }
    }
    .mob-dev{
        p{
            a{
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                text-decoration: none;
                color: #000;
            }
            a:hover{
                text-decoration: underline;
            }
        }
    }
    .footer-col ul li:hover{
        text-decoration: underline;
    }
   
}


/* footer .foot-btm{
    text-align: center;
} */

/* 🌟 GENERAL STYLES */
section {
    /* padding: 80px 0; */
    text-align: center;
}

/* 🌟 WHO WE ARE */
.who-we-are {
    padding: 100px 0 50px 0;
}

/* 🌟 WHO WE ARE */
.who-we-are .row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.who-we-are h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.who-we-are h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: gold;
}

.who-we-are p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.who-we-are img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 5px 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* 🌟 OUR JOURNEY SECTION */
.our-journey {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0 10px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.our-journey h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: gold;
}

/* TIMELINE */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* Vertical Line */
.timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    width: 5px;
    height: 100%;
    background: gold;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* TIMELINE ITEM */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    width: 45%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Left & Right Positioning */
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 55%;
}

/* YEAR STYLE */
.timeline-item .year {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: gold;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.timeline-item:hover {
    background: gold;
    color: black;
    transform: scale(1.05);

    .year {
        color: black;
    }
}

/* DOTS */
.timeline-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 100%;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background: gold;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Adjust Dots for Alternating Sides */
.timeline-item:nth-child(even)::before {
    left: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0 !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .timeline-item::before {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .footer-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-btm {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

/* 🌟 OUR STRENGTHS SECTION */
.our-strengths {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.our-strengths h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: gold;
}

/* STRENGTH BOXES */
.strength-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 31.5%;
}

/* ICON STYLING */
.strength-box .icon {
    font-size: 50px;
    color: gold;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.strength-box:hover {
    background: gold;
    color: black;
    transform: scale(1.05);

    .icon {
        color: black;
    }
}

.strength-box:hover .icon {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* 🌍 GLOBAL PRESENCE SECTION */
.global-presence {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: white;
}

/* MAP BACKGROUND USING ::BEFORE */
/* 🌍 GLOBAL PRESENCE SECTION */
.global-presence {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
    /* color: white; */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Image Using ::before */
.global-presence::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('/assets/images/world-map.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    filter: brightness(0.5);
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Optional Overlay for Better Text Visibility */
.global-presence .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.map-container {
    h2 {
        color: white;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        /* margin-bottom: 50px; */
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    p {
        color: white;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVENESS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .global-presence {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .global-presence {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .our-strengths{
        .row{
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            .strength-box{
                width: 90%;
            }
        }
    }

}


/* --------------------------------------------------------OUR COMPANY-------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Our Vision & Mission Section */
.vision-mission {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 0 0;
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(125, 125, 125, 0.7), rgba(42, 42, 42, 0.8)),
        url('/assets/images/global-impact.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Overlay Effect */
.vision-mission::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Dark Overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure Content is Above the Overlay */
.vision-mission .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Text Styling */
.vision-mission h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffcc00;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vision-mission p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Image Styling */
.image-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-container img {
    max-width: 80%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
    box-shadow: 0px 8px 20px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.4);
}

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

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vision-mission {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .image-container img {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .vision-mission h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* 2️⃣ Our Commitment (Swiper Slider) */
.commitment {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #eef5ff;
}

.commitmentSwiper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.commitment-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
    min-height: 245px;
}

.commitment-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #004080;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.commitment-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.commitment-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 3️⃣ Milestones & Achievements */
.milestones {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: url('/assets/images/milestones-bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    z-index: 3;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    .row {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

.milestones::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    z-index: -1;
}

.milestone-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 15px 0;
    width: 32%;
}

.milestone-box h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffcc00;
}

.milestone-box p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* 4️⃣ Global Impact Section */
.global-impact {
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.global-impact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('/assets/images/global-impact.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    filter: brightness(40%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.global-impact .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}



/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .commitment-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .milestones {
        .row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .milestone-box {
            width: 80%;
        }

        h3 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------SERVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 🌟 HERO SECTION */
.service-hero {
    background: url('/assets/images/service-hero.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 190px 0 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.service-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.service-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* 🎨 Service Tabs Section */
.service-tabs {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1329, #1e3a8a);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* 📌 Vertical Tab Navigation */
.service-tabs .nav-tabs {
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-tabs .nav-tabs .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-tabs .nav-tabs .nav-link {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    text-align: left;
}

.service-tabs .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover,
.service-tabs .nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: #fca311;
    color: #000 !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 🎭 Tab Content */
.service-tabs .tab-content {
    padding: 20px;
    animation: fadeSlide 0.5s ease-in-out;

    .tab-pane {
        .row {
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }
    }
}

@keyframes fadeSlide {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* 🚀 Service Cards */
.service-tabs .service-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.service-tabs .service-box:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* CALL TO ACTION */
.service-cta {
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007bff, #0056b3); */
    background: url("/assets/images/vission-mission.png");
    background-size: cover;
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;

    .container {
        z-index: 2;
        position: relative;
    }
}

.service-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    /* z-index: 1; */
}

.service-cta .btn {
    background: white;
    color: #007bff;
    font-weight: bold;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.service-cta .btn:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
    color: white;
}

/* 📌 Contact Page Styling */
.contact-page {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0f172a, #1e293b);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-page .contact-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-page .contact-description {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact-email {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-email h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-email a {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffcc00;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.contact-email a:hover {
    color: #ff9900;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 📌 About Section */
.contact-about,
.contact-commitment {
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-about {
    background: url('/assets/images/about.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-about::before {
    content: "";
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-about .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.contact-about h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-about p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 📌 Commitment Section */
.contact-commitment {
    /* background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e293b, #0f172a); */
    background: url('/assets/images/global-impact2.png') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    .container {
        z-index: 2;
        position: relative;
    }
}

.contact-commitment::before {
    content: "";
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-commitment h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-commitment p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* OUR PROCESS SECTION */
.our-process-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #ffffff);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Title */
.our-process-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: #333;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Animated Underline */
.our-process-title::after {
    content: "";
    width: 80px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600, #ffcc00);
    display: block;
    margin: 10px auto 0 auto;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Steps Container */
.our-process-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Individual Step */
.our-process-step {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px;
    width: 280px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0px 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #eeeeee;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.our-process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0px 15px 40px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid #ff6600;
}

/* Animated Background Effect on Hover */
.our-process-step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.1), rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.1));
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Expand Background on Hover */
.our-process-step:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Number Icon */
.our-process-icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6600, #ffcc00);
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    line-height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.5);
    position: relative;
}

/* Step Heading */
.our-process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ff6600;
}

/* Step Description */
.our-process-step p {
    font-size: 1em;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
}

/* Arrows Between Steps */
.our-process-arrow {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ff6600;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Arrow Hover Effect */
.our-process-step:hover+.our-process-arrow {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Background Shapes */
.our-process-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.15);
    top: 10%;
    left: -50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.our-process-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.15);
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .our-process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .our-process-title {
        font-size: 2.5em;
    }

    .our-process-step {
        width: 90%;
    }

    .our-process-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        /* Makes the arrows vertical on mobile */
    }
}

/* HOW WE WORK SECTION */
.how-we-work-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f8f9fa);
    padding: 0px 20px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Title */
.how-we-work-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: #333;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Animated Underline */
.how-we-work-title::after {
    content: "";
    width: 80px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600, #ffcc00);
    display: block;
    margin: 10px auto 0 auto;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Timeline Container */
.how-we-work-timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
}

/* Individual Step */
.how-we-work-step {
    padding: 20px;
    width: 220px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Step Hover Effect */
.how-we-work-step:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    .how-we-work-icon {
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6600, #ffcc00);
    }
}

/* Step Icon */
.how-we-work-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: white;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    line-height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Step Title */
.how-we-work-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ff6600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Step Description */
.how-we-work-step p {
    font-size: 0.95em;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
}

/* Arrows Between Steps */
.how-we-work-arrow {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ff6600;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Arrow Hover Effect */
.how-we-work-step:hover+.how-we-work-arrow {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-we-work-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .how-we-work-title {
        font-size: 2.5em;
    }

    .how-we-work-step {
        width: 90%;
    }

    .how-we-work-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        /* Makes the arrows vertical on mobile */
    }
}