:root {
    /* Colors */
    --primary: #003f80;
    --primary-light: #007BFF;
    --primary-dark: #0056b3;
    --text-dark: #2d3748;
    --text-light: #4a5568;
    --gray-50: #f7fafc;
    --gray-100: #edf2f7;
    --white: #ffffff;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    
    /* Font Families */
    --font-primary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-headings: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Logo Styles */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.large-logo {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
}

.logo img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.logo-text h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.logo-text p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem; /* Reduced from 2.5rem */
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap; /* Added this */
}


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

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Search Container */
.search-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 2rem;
}

.search-input {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-input:focus-within {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.search-input i {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.search-input input {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    width: 200px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.search-input input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.search-results {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Container */
/* Dropdown Menu Container */
.nav-item.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item.dropdown .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Dropdown Content */
.nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px; /* Increased width */
    display: none;
    padding: 2rem; /* Increased padding */
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem; /* Increased gap */
}

/* Dropdown Items */
.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem; /* Increased gap between icon and text */
    padding: 1.5rem; /* Increased padding */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 63, 128, 0.05); /* Subtle background on hover */
    transform: translateX(10px); /* Slight move on hover */
}

/* Icons */
.dropdown-item i {
    font-size: 2rem; /* Larger icons */
    width: 40px; /* Larger icon container */
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary); /* Icon color */
}

.dropdown-item:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-dark); /* Darker icon on hover */
}

/* Service Names */
.dropdown-item span {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* Larger text */
    color: var(--text-dark); /* Text color */
}

.dropdown-item:hover span {
    color: var(--primary); /* Text color on hover */
}

/* Add a subtle border */
.dropdown-content {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Hero Slider Section */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slider-container img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.slider-container img.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.slider-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Slider Navigation */
.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.slider-nav button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border: none;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-nav button:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.about-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

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

.highlight-item {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.highlight-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.highlight-label {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Services Section */
.services {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-icon i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-details {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-details li {
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-details li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--primary);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.service-link::after {
    content: '→';
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Category-specific colors */
.service-card.utilities .service-icon { background: #2563eb; }
.service-card.paving .service-icon { background: #7c3aed; }
.service-card.erosion .service-icon { background: #059669; }
.service-card.hydrology .service-icon { background: #0891b2; }
.service-card.permitting .service-icon { background: #7c3aed; }
.service-card.network .service-icon {
    background: #16a085; /* A distinct color for the Network Infrastructure service */
}

.service-card.network h3 {
    color: #333; /* Dark text for the service title */
}

.service-card.network p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-details.network li {
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-details.network li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: #16a085; /* Matching color for bullet points */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.service-link.network {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #16a085;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link.network:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.service-link.network::after {
    content: '→';
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}


/* CEO Section */
.ceo-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.ceo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.ceo-image {
    position: relative;
}

.image-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.founder-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.credentials-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.credentials-badge span {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ceo-info h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ceo-description {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.education,
.professional {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.education i,
.professional i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.education h4,
.professional h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.education p,
.professional p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.education small {
    color: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

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

.stat-item {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.location, 
.founder-contact {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.location h3, 
.founder-contact h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info p {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info i {
    color: var(--primary);
    width: 20px;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* Button Styles */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}


/* Projects Section */
.projects {
    padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8fafc, #f1f5f9);
}

.projects h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Tabs */
.tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tabs .tab {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: white;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tabs .tab:hover,
.tabs .tab.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 63, 128, 0.15);
}

/* Project Grid */
.project-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Project Cards */
.project-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.project-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.project-card h4 {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.project-card p {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hide projects that don't match the selected category */
.project-card.hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .project-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .projects h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .tabs {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .tabs .tab {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Apply this to your global styles to ensure footer positioning works across all pages */
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    display: flex; /* Flex layout for full-page layout */
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh; /* Ensure the body takes at least full height of viewport */
}

/* Main content area (flex-grow) will take up remaining space */
main {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    background-color: #333;
    color: white;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: auto; /* Push footer to the bottom */
}

footer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}



/* Burger Menu */
.burger {
    display: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.burger div {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .logo-text h1 {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .dropdown-content {
        min-width: 600px;
    }

    .ceo-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-container {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 1rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .burger {
        display: block;
        margin-left: 1rem;
    }

    .dropdown-content {
        position: static;
        min-width: 100%;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .simple-dropdown-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .search-container {
        margin-right: 1rem;
    }

    .search-input input {
        width: 150px;
    }

    .hero-slider {
        height: 400px;
        margin-top: 60px;
    }

    .contact-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .ceo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .education,
    .professional {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .education i,
    .professional i {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .project-info {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: 350px;
    }
    
    .logo-text h1 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* Welcome Section */
#welcome {
    text-align: center; /* Center the text */
    margin: 2rem 0; /* Add space above and below the welcome section */
}

#welcome h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem; /* Adjust font size */
    font-weight: bold; /* Make it bold */
    margin: 0; /* Remove default margins */
    white-space: nowrap; /* Ensure the text stays on one line */
    margin-left: -30px;
}
/* Utilities Page Specific Styles */
/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007bff, #0056b3);
    color: white;
    padding: 6rem 2rem; /* Increased padding for better spacing */
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Services Section */
.services {
    padding: 6rem 2rem; /* Added more padding for separation */
    background: #f9f9f9;
}

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

.grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem; /* Increased gap between cards */
}

.card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem; /* Larger icon size */
    color: #007bff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Extra spacing below icon */
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Slightly larger headings */
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Call to Action Section */
.cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056b3, #003a80);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem 2rem; /* Increased padding for separation */
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 4rem; /* Space above the CTA section */
}

.cta h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta .btn {
    background: #007bff;
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta .btn:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
}