/* ============================================================
   VAspire Management Consultants — Main Stylesheet
   Light theme, professional, modern
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --va-blue:      #1AACDC;
  --va-dark:      #0d1b2a;
  --va-dark2:     #1a2f45;
  --va-text:      #2d3748;
  --va-muted:     #64748b;
  --va-light:     #f0f6fb;
  --va-white:     #ffffff;
  --va-border:    #dde6ef;
  --va-orange:    #f97316;
  --va-green:     #10b981;
  --font-head:    'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:    0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --radius:       10px;
  --radius-lg:    16px;
}

/* ── RESET & BASE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--va-text); background: #fff; line-height: 1.7; }
img  { max-width: 100%; }
a    { color: var(--va-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: #0d8fb8; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--va-dark); }

/* ── TOP BAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#topbar {
  background: var(--va-dark);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.topbar-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.topbar-contact { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.topbar-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.topbar-contact a:hover { color: var(--va-blue); }
.topbar-contact i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--va-blue); }
.topbar-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.topbar-social a {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .75rem;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.topbar-social a:hover { background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff; }

/* ── NAVBAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#mainNav {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 0;
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
  z-index: 999;
}
#mainNav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.nav-logo { height: 44px; }
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--va-dark);
  padding: 22px 12px; position: relative;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 3px; background: var(--va-blue); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .25s;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover, .navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--va-blue); }
.dropdown-menu { border: 1px solid var(--va-border); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 8px 0; }
.dropdown-item { font-size: .875rem; padding: 8px 18px; color: var(--va-text); }
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--va-light); color: var(--va-blue); }

.btn-nav-cta {
  background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff !important;
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover { background: #0d8fb8; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── SECTION COMMON ──────────────────────────────────────── */
section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--va-blue);
  background: rgba(26,172,220,.1); border-left: 3px solid var(--va-blue);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.4rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-sub { color: var(--va-muted); max-width: 560px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.divider-line { width: 50px; height: 3px; background: var(--va-blue); border-radius: 2px; margin: 16px 0 28px; }
.divider-line.center { margin: 16px auto 28px; }

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-va-primary {
  background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border: none; transition: all .2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,172,220,.3);
}
.btn-va-primary:hover { background: #0d8fb8; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,172,220,.4); }

.btn-va-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--va-blue);
  padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--va-blue); transition: all .2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-va-outline:hover { background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff; }

/* ── HERO ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ===== Hero Background Slider ===== */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #111; /* fallback */
}

/* Container that holds all background images */
.hero-bg-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Individual background slides */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.4s ease-in-out; /* smooth fade duration */
  will-change: opacity;
}

/* The currently visible slide */
.hero-bg.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay – sits above the images but below content */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Keep your existing decorative elements above the overlay */
.hero-pattern,
.hero-glow {
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Content must stay on top */
#hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

#hero0 {
  /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--va-dark) 0%, var(--va-dark2) 60%, #0a3d62 100%);*/
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/hero-home-l.jpg');
  
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 88vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(26,172,220,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px;
  width: min(600px, 120vw); max-width: 100%; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,172,220,.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(26,172,220,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(26,172,220,.3);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: #7dd3f0; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow span { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--va-blue); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(.7)} }
.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-headline .highlight { color: var(--va-blue); }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 48px;
}
.hero-stat { flex: 1; padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--va-blue); line-height: 1; }
.hero-stat .lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: .03em; }

/* Hero image side */
.hero-img-wrap { position: relative; padding: 20px; }
.hero-img-wrap img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 40px); z-index: 2;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-img-wrap {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 16px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}
.hero-badge .icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: rgba(26,172,220,.1); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--va-blue); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hero-badge .text strong { display: block; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--va-dark); }
.hero-badge .text span { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--va-muted); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-stat {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  }
  .hero-stat:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Prevent any absolute element from escaping */
  .hero-img-wrap,
  .process-step,
  .service-card {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

/* ── SERVICES ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#services { background: var(--va-white); }
.service-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--va-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 28px;
  height: 100%; transition: all .3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--va-blue); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .3s;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(26,172,220,.25); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(26,172,220,.1);
  border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--va-blue); margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff; }
.service-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p  { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--va-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-link { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--va-blue); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.service-link i { transition: transform .2s; }
.service-card:hover .service-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── ABOUT STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#about-strip { background: var(--va-light); }
.about-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.why-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.why-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--va-border); font-size: .92rem;
}
.why-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-list .icon { width: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--va-blue); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── INDUSTRIES ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
#industries { 
  /*background: var(--va-dark);*/
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111;   
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/industries-home-l.jpg');  
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
#industries .section-title { color: #fff; }
#industries .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
#industries .section-label { color: #7dd3f0; background: rgba(26,172,220,.15); }
.industry-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.industry-card:hover { background: rgba(26,172,220,.15); border-color: rgba(26,172,220,.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.industry-card i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--va-blue); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.industry-card h6 { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; margin: 0; }

/* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#process { background: var(--va-white); }
.process-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 20px;
}
.step-number {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,172,220,.3);
}
.process-connector {
  position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 50%; right: -50%;
  height: 2px; background: var(--va-border);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--va-muted); }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
#testimonials { background: var(--va-light); }
.testi-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--va-border); height: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
}
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testi-quote { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--va-blue); line-height: 1; font-family: Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testi-text  { font-size: .92rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--va-text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-stars { color: #f59e0b; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: .85rem; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,172,220,.12); color: var(--va-blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--va-dark); }
.testi-role { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--va-muted); }

/* ── COUNTER / STATS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#counters { background: var(--va-blue); }
.counter-item { text-align: center; padding: 20px; }
.counter-num  { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.counter-plus { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.counter-lbl  { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── CTA BANNER ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
#cta-banner {
  /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--va-dark) 0%, var(--va-dark2) 100%);*/
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111;   
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/cta-banner-home-l.jpg');  
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: bottom;
  padding: 72px 0; text-align: center;
}
#cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
#cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--va-dark); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 30px; height: 100%;
}
.contact-info-card h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(26,172,220,.2); color: var(--va-blue);
  border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem;
}
.contact-item strong { display: block; font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-item a, .contact-item span { color: #fff; font-size: .92rem; }

.enquiry-form { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.enquiry-form h4 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-label { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--va-dark); }
.form-control, .form-select {
  border-color: var(--va-border); border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .88rem; padding: 10px 14px;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--va-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,172,220,.15);
}

/* Hide Google reCAPTCHA badge */
.grecaptcha-badge {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--va-dark) 0%, var(--va-dark2) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item, .page-hero .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .85rem; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--va-blue); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.page-hero {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/cta-banner-home-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top;
}
.page-hero.about {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/about1-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-hero.services {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('../images/services-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-hero.verticals {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/verticals-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-hero.process {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), url('../images/process-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-hero.contact {
  /* High contrast background color as a fallback */
  background-color: #111; 
  /* The dark layer (rgba black at 60% opacity) sits on top of the image */
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)), url('../images/contact-l.jpg');
  /* Standard background positioning rules */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#footer .footer-top { 
  background: var(--va-dark); 
  padding: 64px 0 40px; 
}
.footer-logo     { height: 36px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-about    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-heading  { color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--va-blue); display: inline-block; }
.footer-links    { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-links a  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .875rem; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--va-blue); }
.footer-contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .875rem; }
.footer-contact-list i { color: var(--va-blue); width: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--va-blue); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .85rem;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  background: #060f1a; padding: 16px 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: .8rem;
}

/* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--va-blue); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s; z-index: 500;
}
#backToTop.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
#backToTop:hover   { transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; }

/* ── UTILITIES ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bg-light-blue { background: var(--va-light); }
.text-va-blue  { color: var(--va-blue) !important; }
.fw-500        { font-weight: 500; }
.fw-600        { font-weight: 600; }
.fw-700        { font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #topbar .topbar-contact { display: none; }
  section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stat  { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .hero-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  #backToTop { bottom: 58px; }
}

/* ── COOKIE NOTICE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #0d1b2a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none; /* Hidden by default */
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

body.cookie-visible {
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.cookie-content {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cookie-content a {
  /*color: #1AACDC;
  text-decoration: underline;*/
}

.cookie-btn {
  background: #1AACDC;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.cookie-btn:hover {
  background: #0d8fb8;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cookie-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  body.cookie-visible {
    padding-bottom: 150px; /* Slightly more space on mobile */
  }

  .btn-nav-cta {
    margin: 15px 0 15px 10px;
  }

  .nav-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--va-border); /*border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);*/
  }
}

/* When navbar becomes fixed */
#mainNav.is-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  animation: slideDown 0.25s ease;
}

/* Prevent content jump when navbar becomes fixed */
.navbar-placeholder {
  display: none;
}

.navbar-placeholder.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); }
}