/* --- Global Styles & Variables --- */
:root {
    --primary-blue: #00ADEF;
    --primary-dark-gray: #36454F;
    --background-light-gray: #F5F5F7;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --border-color: #E9ECEF;
    --text-color: #555;
    --heading-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    --font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    /* CHANGED: added modern width & support blue */
    --pluton-accent-blue: #11b6f7; /* new accent blue for hover and support button */
    --container-width: 1400px; /* increased from 1200px to modern width */
    --section-padding: 80px 0;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--white);
}

/* CHANGED: slightly wider container on desktop */
.container {
    width: 92%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--background-light-gray);
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title p {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
}


/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #0095c7;
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    border-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Header --- */
#main-header {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    width: 100%;
}

/* CHANGED: nav look & hover button */
.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 85px; /* ensure nav-bar height is 85px */
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.logo img {
    height: 60px;
}

.main-nav ul {
    display: flex;
}

.main-nav li {
    margin: 0 20px;
}

/* make nav links act like small pill buttons on hover */
.main-nav a {
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 10px; /* baseline small padding */
    display: inline-block; /* allow background on hover without layout shift */
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

/* Hover/active state: rounded-rectangle blue button */
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a:focus, .main-nav a.active {
    background-color: var(--pluton-accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(17,182,247,0.12);
}


.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown .drop-trigger i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

/* --- Default Dropdown --- */
.dropdown-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    min-width: 220px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-content a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
}

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

/* --- Mega Menu Styles (3x4 Grid) --- */
.mega-menu-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 750px;
    /* Slightly adjusted width for better spacing */
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.dropdown:hover .mega-menu-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    /* Arrange the columns horizontally */
}

.mega-menu-column {
    flex: 1;
    /* Make each of the 3 columns equal width */
    padding: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    /* Treat the column as a flex container... */
    flex-direction: column;
    /* ...and stack its items (the rows) vertically. THIS IS THE KEY FIX. */
}

.mega-menu-column a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-menu-column a:hover {
    background-color: var(--background-light-gray);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}


.header-social a {
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    margin-left: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.header-social a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* CHANGED: small header-call icon spacing */
.header-social .header-call {
    margin-right: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* CHANGED: Support button styling */
.btn-support {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--pluton-accent-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
    border: 0;
}
.btn-support:hover, .btn-support:focus {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(17,182,247,0.18);
    color: #fff;
}


#mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
}

/* FIXED: Hide the container for cloned mobile social icons by default (on desktop) */
.main-nav .mobile-socials {
    display: none;
}


/* --- Footer --- */
#main-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    color: #ccc;
    padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-col p {
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

.footer-col ul a {
    color: #ccc;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* CHANGED: separate footer logo */
.footer-col .footer-logo {
    max-width: 160px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* CHANGED: footer bottom color */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #080808;
    border-top: none; /* optional: remove old border */
    padding: 18px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom p, .footer-bottom a {
    color: #bfbfbf;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    margin-left: 20px;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* --- Home Page: Hero Carousel --- */
.hero-carousel-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 900px; /* UPDATED from 600px */
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.carousel-slide {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.carousel-slide.active-slide {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.carousel-slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.carousel-caption {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.carousel-caption h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.carousel-caption p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.carousel-nav button {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-nav button:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}


/* --- Services Grid --- */
.services-grid-section { background-color: var(--background-light-gray); }
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* UPDATED for 3 columns */
    gap: 30px;
}

/* CHANGED: service know-more button */
.service-item {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative; /* ensure CTA can be placed at bottom */
    padding-bottom: 64px; /* extra room for the Know more button */
}
.service-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.service-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-item .service-cta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--pluton-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(17,182,247,0.12);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.service-item .service-cta:hover { 
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px); 
    color: #fff;
}


/* --- About Snapshot Section --- */
.two-column-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-snapshot-section img {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.cta-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}
.cta-section .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-section .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--background-light-gray);
}

/* --- (The rest of your CSS is unchanged) --- */

/* --- Page Header --- */
.page-header {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.page-header h1 { color: var(--white); }
.page-header p { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #ccc; }

/* --- About Page --- */
.content-section p { max-width: 800px; }
.mission-vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* --- Contact Page --- */
.contact-layout .column-left {
    padding-right: 30px;
}
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.contact-info .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-info .contact-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-right: 20px;
    width: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}
.contact-info .contact-item p {
    margin: 0;
}
.map-container {
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Product/Service Pages --- */
.product-page img { border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.product-short-desc { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #666; }
.product-page ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 20px; }
.product-page ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tabs-container {
    width: 100%;
}
.tab-buttons {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tab-button {
    padding: 15px 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background-color: transparent;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    position: relative;
    top: 1px;
}
.tab-button.active {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
}
.tab-content {
    display: none;
}
.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.content-divider {
    border: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border-color);
    margin: 40px 0;
}
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.benefit-item { text-align: center; }
.benefit-item i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--primary-blue); margin-bottom: 15px; }


/* --- Blog Pages --- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}
.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.blog-card a {
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}
.blog-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.blog-card-content {
    padding: 25px;
}
.blog-card-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.read-more {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.blog-post { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-featured-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.author-bio {
    background-color: var(--background-light-gray);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* --- START: NEW STYLES --- */

/* Utility Classes */
.bg-light-alt { background:#f4f6f8; }
.bg-contrast { background:#061124; color:#fff; }
.bg-contrast h2, .bg-contrast p { color: #fff; }

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: start;
}
.why-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
}
.why-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    color: #ccc;
}
.testimonials h2, .testimonials p {
    color: var(--white);
}
.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.slides {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
.testimonial {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
}
.testimonial .quote {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.testimonial .client {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.testimonial-dots {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.testimonial-dots button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: 0;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-dots button.active {
    background: var(--white);
}
.testimonial-dots button:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Client Marquee Section */
.client-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: center;
    will-change: transform; /* Performance hint for browsers */
}
.marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px; /* Increased gap */
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 30px; /* Provides spacing at the loop point */
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-group img {
    height: 100px;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.marquee-group img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Brands Row Section */
.brands-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Center the logos */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping on smaller screens */
    padding: 12px 0;
}
.brands-row img {
    height: 80px;
    max-width: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.brands-row img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- END: NEW STYLES --- */


/* --- Responsive Styles --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .header-container { height: 80px; }
    .main-nav { 
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--white);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
    }
    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .main-nav li {
        margin: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .main-nav a {
        display: block;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    .dropdown-content, .mega-menu-content {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        background-color: #f9f9f9;
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        transform: none;
    }
    /* FIX: Prevents slow closing animation on mobile dropdowns */
    .dropdown-content, .mega-menu-content {
        transition: none !important;
    }
    /* CHANGED: mobile friendly dropdown open state */
        .dropdown.open .dropdown-content {
            display: block;
        }
    
        .dropdown.open .mega-menu-content {
            display: flex;
            /* This is the key change */
        }
        .mega-menu-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .mega-menu-column {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }
    #mobile-menu-toggle { display: block; }
    
    .hero-carousel-section { height: 700px; }
    .carousel-caption h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }

    .two-column-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-snapshot-section .column-left { order: 2; }
    .about-snapshot-section .column-right { order: 1; }
    .contact-layout .column-left { padding-right: 0; }
    
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }

    /* CHANGED: hide social icons in header on mobile; show in menu popup */
    .header-social { display: none; } /* hide in header on mobile */
        .main-nav .mobile-socials {
            display: flex;
            /* Changed from block */
            justify-content: center;
            /* Horizontally center the icons */
            align-items: center;
            /* Vertically align the icons */
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            /* Allows items to wrap if needed */
            padding: 14px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid #eee;
            margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .main-nav .mobile-socials a {
        margin: 0 10px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }

    .hero-carousel-section { height: 560px; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer-bottom-links { margin-top: 10px; }
    .footer-bottom-links a { margin: 0 10px; }
    .mission-vision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .marquee-group img { height: 70px; }
    .brands-row img { height: 60px; }
}
/* =========================
   Pluton Footer Modifications
   ========================= */

/* Main footer area with the dark gray-blue background */
#main-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    color: #ccc;
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    /* Remove bottom padding */
}

.footer-logo {
    max-width: 160px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* The full-width black bottom bar */
.pluton-footer-bottom {
    background: #080808;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    padding: 14px 0;
}

/* New flexbox layout for the content inside the bottom bar */
.pluton-footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.pluton-footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

.pluton-footer-bottom a {
    color: #a0a0a0;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.pluton-footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Hide original footer bottom just in case */
#main-footer>.footer-bottom {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive styles for the bottom bar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pluton-footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .pluton-footer-bottom .footer-bottom-links {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}
/* =========================================
Pluton Technologies - About Us Page Styles
Version: 1.99
Date: 2025-09-22
-----------------------------------------
- Added styles for the About Us page layout, including:
  - Hero banner with overlay and responsive images.
  - Breadcrumb navigation.
  - Two-column responsive grid for main content and sidebar.
  - Content section styling for text and images.
  - Sidebar widget styling.
=========================================
*/

/* --- About Us Page: Banner --- */
.about-banner {
    height: 500px;
    min-height: 300px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-banner-image-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-banner-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.about-banner .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0; /* a shorthand for top, right, bottom, left = 0 */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6));
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-banner h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-banner p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --- About Us Page: Breadcrumbs --- */
.breadcrumb-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--background-light-gray);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.breadcrumb li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb li+li::before {
    content: '/';
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    color: #888;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* --- About Us Page: Main Layout --- */
.about-page-wrapper.section-padding {
    padding-top: 60px; /* Reduced top padding */
}

.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-main-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.about-sidebar {
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px; /* Header height + some space */
}

/* --- About Us Page: Content Sections --- */
.about-content-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.about-content-section.bg-light {
    border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.about-content-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-section-image {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.about-section-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.about-content-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-content-section p, .about-content-section blockquote {
    max-width: 75ch; /* Improve readability */
}

.about-content-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.about-content-section ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-content-section ul li::before {
    content: '\f058'; /* Font Awesome check-circle */
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
}

.about-content-section blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- About Us Page: Sidebar Widget --- */
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-widget ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
}

.sidebar-widget ul li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 0;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.sidebar-widget ul li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.sidebar-widget ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- About Us Page: Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-sidebar {
        order: -1; /* Move sidebar to top on mobile */
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        position: static;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .about-banner {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .about-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-banner {
        height: 350px;
    }
    .about-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .about-banner p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .about-content-section {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}
/* =========================================
   Pluton Technologies - Contact Us Page Styles
   Version: 2.00
   Date: 2025-09-22
   -----------------------------------------
   - Styles for the Contact Us page layout, including:
     - Hero banner with overlay.
     - Two-column responsive grid for main content and sidebar.
     - Accessible contact form styling.
     - Sticky sidebar for desktop.
     - Office map and location details.
=========================================
*/

/* --- Contact Page: Banner --- */
.contact-banner {
    height: 450px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-banner-image-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-banner-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.contact-banner .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65));
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.contact-banner-content h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --- Contact Page: Main Layout --- */
.contact-page-wrapper.section-padding {
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-main-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-sidebar {
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

/* --- Contact Page: Form --- */
.contact-form-container, .office-location-container {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.contact-form-container h2, .office-location-container h2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-form-container p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-form .form-group label, .contact-form .form-group legend {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}
.contact-form .form-group .required {
    color: #e74c3c;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.contact-form input[type="text"],
.contact-form input[type="email"],
.contact-form input[type="tel"],
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 173, 239, 0.15);
}

.contact-form .radio-group, .contact-form .checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.contact-form .checkbox-group {
    gap: 10px;
}
.contact-form .radio-label, .contact-form .checkbox-group label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.contact-form input[type="radio"], .contact-form input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-right: 8px;
    accent-color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.contact-form .consent label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

.honeypot {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
}

/* --- Contact Page: Sidebar --- */
.sidebar-card {
    background: var(--background-light-gray);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.sidebar-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-links li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 0;
    color: var(--primary-dark-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.sidebar-links li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links li a:hover, .sidebar-links li a:focus {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 8px;
    outline: none;
}
.sidebar-contact-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sidebar-contact-info p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-contact-info a {
    color: var(--text-color);
}
.sidebar-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}


/* --- Contact Page: Map --- */
.map-container {
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.map-address {
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--background-light-gray);
}
.map-address p { margin: 0 0 10px 0; }
.map-address p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.map-address i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-right: 12px;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- Contact Page: Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-sidebar {
        position: static;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .contact-banner {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .contact-banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-banner {
        height: 350px;
    }
    .contact-banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .contact-banner-content p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .contact-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}