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

body {
  font-family: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
  background: white;
  color: #2e3a1f;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =========================
   LAYOUT
========================= */
section,
header {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
}

/* =========================
   HERO
========================= */
.hero {
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  background:
    linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(252,234,187,0.7), rgba(212,252,121,0.7)), /* keep gradient */
    url('solar-plumes-hero.png') no-repeat center center,                   /* NEW image layer */
    url('hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center;                          /* base image */

  background-size: cover, cover, cover;
}

.hero .logo {
  width: 100px;
  height: auto;
}

.hero h1, .hero p {
  color: #2e3a1f;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero-btn {
  margin-bottom: 8px;   /* reduce space below button */
}
.hero-btn-container {
  margin-top: 60px; /* increase as needed */
}

/* Logo hover effects */
.logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 235, 59, 0.4));
}

.logo:focus,
.logo:hover {
  outline: 3px solid #cddc39;
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(205,220,57,0.5);
}

.hero-slogan h2 {
  font-family: 'Quicksand', serif;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero-slogan h2 {
    font-family: 'Quicksand', serif;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
}

/* Medium screens: 801px to 1280px */
@media screen and (min-width: 1000px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
  .hero-slogan h2 {
    font-family: 'Quicksand', serif;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
}


.hero-slogan {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 20px;
}

.slogan-text {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;

  /* initial solid color */
  color: #222;

  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}


.slogan-text::before {
  content: "|";
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  animation: blink 1s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
  0%, 50%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  25%, 75% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Gradient applied AFTER typing */
.slogan-text.gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #06968f,
    #39d7ff,
    #f77700,
    #7ED957
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;

  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;

  animation: gradientFlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}


.seo-digital .hero.hero {
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  background:                   /* NEW image layer */
    url('seo-hero.png') no-repeat center center;                          /* base image */

  background-size: cover;
}

.seo-digital p.tagline {
  font-size: 1.2rem;

  /* Gradient text (static) */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD500,
    #FFEA00,
    #C8F08B,
    #7ED957
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;

  /* Keep your text shadow */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}


.effective-writing .hero.hero {
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  background:                   /* NEW image layer */
    url('writing-hero.png') no-repeat center center;                          /* base image */

  background-size: cover;
}

.effective-writing p.tagline {
  font-size: 1.2rem;

  /* Gradient text (static) */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD500,
    #FFEA00,
    #C8F08B,
    #7ED957
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;

  /* Keep your text shadow */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}




/* =========================
   HEADINGS
========================= */
h1, h2, h3 {
  color: black;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* =========================
   TEXT
========================= */
p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  text-align: justify;
  text-align-last: center;
}

/* =========================
   BUTTONS
========================= */
.buttons {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #04a3ff;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}



.btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD93D,   /* beach yellow */
    #A8E6A3,   /* beach green */
    #B3E5FC,   /* ice blue */
    #00AEEF    /* ocean blue */
  );
  color: #000000;
}



@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .buttons .btn.outline {
    width: calc(100% - 40px); /* full width minus padding of menu */
    margin: 10px 20px;        /* match menu padding */
    box-sizing: border-box;    /* include border in width */
    font-size: 0.9rem;        /* optional: slightly smaller text */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .buttons .btn {
    width: calc(100% - 40px);  /* full width minus menu padding */
    margin: 10px 20px;         /* match menu padding */
    box-sizing: border-box;     /* include border & padding in width */
    font-size: 0.85rem;         /* slightly smaller for small screens */
    padding: 10px 16px;        /* optional: reduce padding for mobile */
  }
}
/* =========================
   WRITING SERVICES
========================= */
#writing-services {
  background: #f9fff0;
  border: 2px solid #228b22;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

#writing-services ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px auto;
}

#writing-services li {
  margin: 6px 0;
}

/* =========================
   PRODUCTS / GUIDES
========================= */
.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.product {
  border: 2px solid #228b22;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.product:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* =========================
   CONTACT
========================= */
.content-card.contact-info {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: 25px;
  border: 2px solid #228b22;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
  
  /* Start hidden for animation */


.content-card.contact-info h2 {
  color: #2e7d32;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.content-card.contact-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
 text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-card.contact-info .btn {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 12px 25px;
}

/* Animation keyframes */
@keyframes contact-appear {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
/* =========================
   SOCIAL ICONS
========================= */
.social-icons a {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.social-icons img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  max-width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icons img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* =========================
   SERVICES LIST
========================= */
.services-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 16px 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF) border-box;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.services-list li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-text {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.service-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: black;
}

.service-text p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .services-list li {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* CAROUSEL */

.insights-hero {
  width: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
   --slide-width: calc(100% + 14px);
}
.insights-hero .featured-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;      /* optional limit */
  overflow: hidden;      
}

/* TRACK */
.insights-hero .carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 30px;
  animation: slideOne 18s infinite ease-in-out;
  width: auto; /* 🔑 important */
}

/* CARD */
.insights-hero .featured-card {
  position: relative;           /* important for absolute children */
  flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 16px);
  min-width: calc(100% - 16px);
  padding: 0;                   /* remove top/bottom padding so overlay sits at bottom */
  min-height: 390px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;             /* ensures rounded corners clip overlay */
  padding-bottom: 24px; /* gives room for indicators */
}


.insights-hero .carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;       /* limits width on desktop */
  margin: 0 auto;         /* centers horizontally */
  overflow: hidden;       /* hide overflowing cards */
  padding: 0 16px;        /* optional spacing on small screens */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@keyframes slideOne {
  /* Slide 1 */
  0%, 20% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  /* Slide 2 */
  21%, 40% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--slide-width)));
  }

  /* Slide 3 */
  41%, 60% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-2 * var(--slide-width)));
  }

  /* Slide 4 */
  61%, 80% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-3 * var(--slide-width)));
  }

  /* Slide 5 */
  81%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-4 * var(--slide-width)));
  }
}




  .insights-hero .card-content {
  position: absolute;            /* place relative to card */
  bottom: 0;                     /* stick to bottom */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;                   /* full width of card */
  padding: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;  /* rounded only at bottom corners */
  text-align: left;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.insights-hero .card-content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.insights-hero .card-content .insight-date {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0 auto 8px auto;  /* top 0, horizontal auto, bottom 8px */
  text-align: center;        /* center the text */
  display: block;            /* ensures margin:auto works */
}

.insights-hero .card-content .description {
  margin: 0 auto;             /* centers block element horizontally */
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-align: center;         /* centers the text inside */
  display: block;             /* ensures it's treated as block for auto margins */
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  /* Carousel viewport stays clipped */
.insights-hero .featured-carousel {
  width: 900px;       /* full viewport width */
  max-width: 100%;  /* optional limit */
  overflow: hidden;
   padding-bottom: 24px; /* gives room for indicators */
}
  /* Track adjustments */
.insights-hero .carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 17px; /* spacing between cards */
  width: 100%;
  animation: slideMobile 18s infinite ease-in-out;
}

  /* Card adjustments */
.insights-hero .featured-card {
  position: relative;           /* important for absolute children */
  flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 16px);
  min-width: calc(100% - 16px);
  padding: 0;                   /* remove top/bottom padding so overlay sits at bottom */
  min-height: 240px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;             /* ensures rounded corners clip overlay */
}
  /* Text overlay */
  .insights-hero .card-content {
  position: absolute;            /* place relative to card */
  bottom: 0;                     /* stick to bottom */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;                   /* full width of card */
  padding: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;  /* rounded only at bottom corners */
  text-align: left;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.insights-hero .card-content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.insights-hero .card-content .description {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}
  .insights-hero .carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;       /* limits width on desktop */
  margin: 0 auto;         /* centers horizontally */
  overflow: hidden;       /* hide overflowing cards */
  padding: 0 16px;        /* optional spacing on small screens */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.insights-hero {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
   --slide-width: calc(100% + 14px);
}


  /* Mobile animation keyframes */
@keyframes slideMobile {
  0%, 20%   { transform: translateX(0%); }       /* Slide 1 */
  21%, 40%  { transform: translateX(-100%); }   /* Slide 2 */
  41%, 60%  { transform: translateX(-200%); }   /* Slide 3 */
  61%, 80%  { transform: translateX(-300%); }   /* Slide 4 */
  81%,100%  { transform: translateX(-400%); }   /* Slide 5 */
}
}

.insights-hero .carousel-indicators {
  position: relative;       /* not absolute, so it flows below */
  margin-top: 16px;         /* spacing below the carousel */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;  /* center the dots horizontally */
  gap: 8px;
}

.insights-hero .carousel-indicators .indicator {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.insights-hero .carousel-indicators .indicator.active {
  background-color: #000;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* =========================
   TRUST / TESTIMONIALS
========================= */
#trust {
  background: #ffffff; /* pure white for clarity */
  
  /* subtle gradient border for a premium feel */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF) border-box; /* yellow → blue gradient */
    
  border: 2px solid transparent; /* must be transparent for gradient border */
  border-radius: 12px;
  
  padding: 30px 25px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 50px auto;
  
  text-align: center;
  
  /* softer, more modern shadow */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  #trust {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    margin: 30px auto;
  }
}

#trust h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #2e7d32; /* you can keep this or switch to neutral dark #111827 */
}

#trust ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-block; /* shrink ul to fit content */
  text-align: left;      /* list items aligned nicely */
}

#trust ul li {
  margin: 10px 0;
  text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  #trust h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;       /* smaller heading on phones */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  #trust ul {
    display: block;          /* ul fills width */
    text-align: left;        /* keep items left-aligned */
    padding-left: 20px;      /* optional: space from left edge */
    max-width: 100%;         /* prevents overflow */
    margin: 0 auto;          /* center ul container */
  }

  #trust ul li {
    font-size: 0.80rem;      /* slightly smaller text */
    margin: 8px 0;           /* reduce spacing */
  }
}

/* =========================
   FOOTER
========================= */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 200px 20px 60px;
  color: #2e3a1f;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 1;
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 600px;
  background: url('/footer-bg.png') no-repeat top center;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  z-index: -1;
}

.content-card:last-child {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: -150px;
}

.footer-logo {
  width: 70px;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
========================= */
@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  section,
  header {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 56px 16px 64px; /* ↓ was 100px top/bottom */
  }

  .services-list li {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .service-text strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  .services-list li {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-icon {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.5vw, 1rem);
  }


  .hero-hook h2 {
    font-size: clamp(0.5rem, 4vw, 1.6rem); /* scales with viewport */
    line-height: 1.2;                     /* tighter line spacing */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .products-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .article-list .article {
    width: 95%;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding-top: 60px;
  }

  .hero .logo {
    width: 60px;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    width: 50px;
  }

  }



.content-card.contact-info,
.content-card.contact-info {
  max-width: 500px;        /* limit width */
  margin: 20px auto;       /* center horizontally */
  padding: 25px;           /* keep spacing inside */
  background: white; /* transparent if you want */
  border: 3px solid transparent; /* must be transparent */
  border-radius: 12px;            /* rounded corners */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, /* inner background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
  box-shadow: none;        /* remove shadow for clean look */
}


.content-card.contact-info .social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;         /* wrap on small screens */
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.content-card.contact-info .social-icons img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  max-width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.content-card.contact-info .social-icons img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Responsive tweak for very small screens */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .content-card.contact-info,
  .content-card.follow-us {
    width: 90%;            /* use most of screen but not full width */
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

#about {
  position: relative;   /* needed for z-index to work */
  z-index: 3;           /* higher than footer */
  margin-bottom: 60px;  /* space before footer */
  background: transparent; /* keep transparent if desired */
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

body.homepage .site-footer {
  position: relative;      /* ensure pseudo-element aligns */
  min-height: 100vh;       /* at least full viewport height */
  padding-bottom: 0;       /* remove extra padding if needed */
}

body.homepage .site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;            /* fill the entire footer container */
  background: url('footer-bg.png') no-repeat bottom center;
  background-size: cover;  /* ensures full coverage */
  z-index: -1;             /* behind content */
}




#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF); /* sunny yellow to ocean blue */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* Logo animation */
.preloader-logo {
  width: 80px; 
  height: 80px;
  transform-origin: center; /* keeps it spinning around center */
  animation: spinPulse 1.5s linear infinite;
}

/* Combined spin + pulse, counter-clockwise */
@keyframes spinPulse {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  25%  { transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(1.1); }
  50%  { transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(1.2); }
  75%  { transform: rotate(-270deg) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-360deg) scale(1); }
}
/* Loading text style */
.loading-text {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #fff; /* white for contrast */
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); /* subtle glow */
  animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Blink animation for loading text */
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 50%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  25%, 75% { opacity: 0.3; }
}
main.container {
  padding-bottom: 100px; /* adjust as needed */
}

.services-hook {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 60px auto 40px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.services-hook h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #2e3a1f;
}

.services-hook p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.hook-link {
  color: #0077b6; /* ocean blue */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hook-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Logo animation */
.logo-wrap, .logo {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  animation: logo-appear 0.8s forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

@keyframes logo-appear {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.brand-art {
  font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  
  /* Gradient text */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    #FFD500 0%,   /* bright yellow start */
    #FFEA00 40%,  /* lighter yellow midpoint */
    #C8F08B 70%,  /* soft lime-green blend */
    #7ED957 100%  /* beach green end */
  );
  
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  /* Add subtle text stroke for clarity */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); /* thin outline to make text pop */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);   /* subtle shadow for extra clarity */

  /* Animation for fade-in + slight shimmer */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: brand-appear 1s forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Animate underline if you still want it */
.brand-art::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -25px;
  width: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF);;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: underline-grow 1s forwards;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* Keyframes for text fade/slide */
@keyframes brand-appear {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Keyframes for underline grow */
@keyframes underline-grow {
  0% {
    width: 0;
  }
  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  .brand-art {
  font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  
  /* Gradient text */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    #ebff7b 0%,   /* bright yellow start */
    #42f9ff 40%,  /* lighter yellow midpoint */
    #00ffb3 70%,  /* soft lime-green blend */
    #0cff8e 100%  /* beach green end */
  );
  
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  /* Add subtle text stroke for clarity */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); /* thin outline to make text pop */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);   /* subtle shadow for extra clarity */

  /* Animation for fade-in + slight shimmer */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: brand-appear 1s forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Animate underline if you still want it */
.brand-art::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -18px;
  width: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF);;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: underline-grow 1s forwards;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* Keyframes for text fade/slide */
@keyframes brand-appear {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Keyframes for underline grow */
@keyframes underline-grow {
  0% {
    width: 0;
  }
  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
  
}
.tagline {
  font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.5rem; /* desktop size */
  color: #2e3a1f;
  text-align: center;

  /* Animation if needed */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: tagline-appear 1s forwards;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* Mobile view: increase tagline size */
@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {
  body.homepage .tagline {
    font-size: 1rem !important; /* force the size */
  }
}

/* Keyframes for fade/slide animation */
@keyframes tagline-appear {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-subheading {
  max-width: 700px;   /* keeps text readable */
  margin: 2rem auto;  /* center and add spacing */
  text-align: center; /* optional, or left-align if you prefer */
}

.hero-subheading p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero-subheading p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

.who-we-are {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.who-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-top: 50px;
    padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
   border-radius: 16px;
  border: 3px solid transparent; /* must be transparent */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, /* inner background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
}

.mission-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 3px solid transparent; /* must be transparent */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, /* inner background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
}

.who-we-are h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.who-we-are p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.founder-note {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #a8e0b0 20%,   /* light soft green */
    #fff8b0 100%   /* light yellow sunset */
  );
  border-radius: 20px; /* optional but looks premium */
  overflow: hidden;   /* required for border masking */
}

/* Gradient border */
.founder-note::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 3px; /* border thickness */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #6bbf8e,   /* deeper green */
    #ffe066    /* warmer yellow */
  );
  border-radius: 20px;
  mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; /* desktop alignment */
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 30px;
}

.founder-avatar {
  width: 200px;      /* desktop avatar */
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;        /* sticky on desktop */
}

.founder-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.founder-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .founder-container {
    flex-direction: column; /* stack avatar above text */
    align-items: center;    /* CENTER the avatar and text */
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .founder-avatar {
    position: static;  /* no sticky on mobile */
    width: 220px;      /* slightly larger on mobile */
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .founder-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .founder-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

.contact-instructions {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;  /* centers the block */
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.contact-instructions p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  text-align: justify;        /* justify text */
  text-justify: inter-word;
  text-align-last: center;   /* center the last line */
}

/* Mobile optimization */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .contact-instructions p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: left;
    text-align-last: left;
  }
}


.legal-card,
.content-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

  background: 
    linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box, /* solid white inside */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
  border: 3px solid transparent; /* needed for the gradient border */
  
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Headings inside the card */
.legal-card h2{
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #2e3a1f;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #000000;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.legal-card p,
.content-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
  text-align-last: left;
}

/* Lists */
.legal-card ul,
.content-card ul {
  margin: 15px 0 20px 20px;
}

.legal-card li,
.content-card li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
}

/* Subtle divider (optional) */
.legal-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #d4fc79,
    transparent
  );
  margin: 30px 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .legal-card,
  .content-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
    margin: 40px 15px;
  }

  .legal-card h2,
  .content-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .legal-card h3,
  .content-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .legal-card p,
  .content-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.legal-card ul,
.content-card ul {
  list-style: disc;
  list-style-position: inside; /* keeps bullets aligned with text */
  padding-left: 0;             /* remove default left offset */
  margin: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card li,
.content-card li {
  text-align: center;          /* centers text + bullet together */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.legal-card h2,
.legal-card h3,
.content-card h2,
.content-card h3 {
  text-align: center;
}

.insights-preview {
  background: #fafafa;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100%;

  position: relative; /* needed for pseudo-element */
}

.insights-preview::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px; /* thickness of the border */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #00AEEF); /* gradient top border */
}
.insights .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.insights-header h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.insights-header p {
  color: #555;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.featured-posts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.featured-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.featured-card .label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #777;
}

.featured-card h3 {
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

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

.featured-card a {
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.recent-posts {
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.recent-posts h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.recent-posts ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.recent-posts li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.recent-posts .date {
  min-width: 60px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #888;
}
.card-thumb {
  width: 100%; /* default desktop size */
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .card-thumb {
    width: 100%;   /* smaller on mobile */
    height: 60px;
  }
  
  .card-content {
    gap: 12px;     /* optional: reduce space between image and text */
    flex-direction: row; /* still side by side, or change to column if needed */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {

  .recent-posts {
    margin-top: 2rem; /* slightly smaller top spacing */
    padding: 0 1rem;  /* add horizontal padding for small screens */
  }

  .recent-posts h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .recent-posts ul {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .recent-posts li {
    display: block;           /* stack date and text */
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  }

  .recent-posts .date {
    display: block;           /* date moves above text */
    min-width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;        /* smaller date on mobile */
    color: #888;
  }

  .recent-posts li p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;       /* slightly smaller text for readability */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
}
.insights-cta {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.insights .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.featured-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Carousel track */
.featured-posts-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding-bottom: 1rem; /* optional: space for scrollbar */
}

/* Hide scrollbar */
.featured-posts-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.featured-posts-carousel {
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
	scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

/* Carousel buttons */
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.carousel-btn.left { left: 1rem; }
.carousel-btn.right { right: 1rem; }

.featured-card {
  min-width: 280px; /* controls how many cards are visible */
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.card-inner {
  max-width: 400px; /* keep text readable */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Mobile: screens smaller than 768px */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .carousel-btn {
    display: none;  /* hide arrows */
  }

  .featured-card {
    min-width: 180px;      /* make card narrower */
    max-width: 200px;      /* cap maximum width */
    padding: 1rem;         /* reduce padding */
    border-radius: 6px;    /* slightly smaller radius */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* softer shadow */
  }

  .card-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .featured-card .label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;  /* smaller label */
  }

  .featured-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;     /* smaller heading */
    margin: 0.5rem 0;    /* reduce spacing */
  }

  .featured-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;  /* smaller paragraph text */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;    /* tighter line height */
  }

  .featured-card a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;  /* smaller link text */
  }
}

/* Tablet / small desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 800px) {
  .featured-card {
    min-width: 240px;       /* slightly larger cards */
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .card-inner {
    max-width: 350px;
  }
}

.hamburger,
.buttons {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile view: show hamburger and slider */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {

  /* Hamburger button */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 22px;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1100;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  /* X animation when active */
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
  }

  /* Mobile slider menu */
  .buttons {
    display: flex;          /* show slider */
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -260px;          /* hidden by default */
    width: 240px;
    height: 500px;
    padding-top: 0;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    transition: right 0.3s ease;

 border: 3px solid transparent; /* must be transparent */
  border-radius: 12px;            /* rounded corners */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, /* inner background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
}

  /* Show slider when active */
  .buttons.show {
    right: 0;
  }

  /* Menu header (logo + brand) */
  .menu-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
  }

  .menu-header .logo {
    max-width: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .menu-header .menu-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* Menu buttons */
  .buttons a:not(.logo-wrap) {
    display: block;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #ff944d;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  }

  .buttons a.outline:not(.logo-wrap) {
    background: transparent;
    color: black;
    border: 2px solid #ff944d;
  }

  /* Hover effect */
  .buttons a:not(.logo-wrap):hover,
  .buttons a.outline:not(.logo-wrap):hover {
    background: #e07a2c;
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

.btn.desktop-only {
  display: inline-block;  /* or flex if needed */
}




/* Hide desktop-only buttons on mobile */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .btn.desktop-only {
    display: none;
  }
}
  .desktop-menu {
  display: flex;                 /* horizontal layout */
  justify-content: center;     /* align links to right */
  align-items: center;           /* vertically centered */
  position: fixed;               /* stay at top */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;                   /* full width */
  padding: 10px 30px;            /* space inside menu */
  background: #ffffff;           /* menu background */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* subtle shadow */
  z-index: 1000;                 /* above other content */
  gap: 15px;                     /* space between links */
}

.desktop-logo .brand-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD84D,   /* sunny yellow */
    #6ED39A,   /* beach green */
    #6ECFFF    /* ice blue */
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Hide on mobile */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .desktop-menu {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* LEFT: Logo */
.desktop-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0; /* prevents logo from shrinking */
}

.sticky-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  display: block; /* removes top gap */
}

/* CENTER or RIGHT: Menu links */
.desktop-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-left: 1000px; /* pushes links away from logo */
  padding-right: 24px;
}
.desktop-menu .btn {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  background: #009bb6;
  color: white;
}
.desktop-menu .btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD93D,   /* beach yellow */
    #A8E6A3,   /* beach green */
    #B3E5FC,   /* ice blue */
    #00AEEF    /* ocean blue */
  );
  color: #000000;
}

.mobile-sticky-header {
  display: none; /* hidden by default */
}


@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .mobile-sticky-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 64px;

    padding: 0 16px;
    background: rgb(255, 255, 254);
    z-index: 1200;

    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
.brand-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD84D,   /* sunny yellow */
    #6ED39A,   /* beach green */
    #6ECFFF    /* ice blue */
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}


.hero .logo-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide old hamburger (desktop one) */
  #hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Push content down so it doesn't hide under header */
  body {
    padding-top: 64px;
  }
}


  /* TRUE CENTER LOGO */
  .sticky-logo {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .sticky-logo img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 10000;
  } 

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    top: 10;
    right: -260px;      /* hidden off-screen by default */
    width: 240px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 1300;
    transition: right 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: -2px 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  .buttons.active {
    right: 0;           /* slide in when active */
  }

  /* Menu buttons container */
  .menu-buttons {
    flex: 1 ;                 /* take remaining height */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;        /* enable vertical scroll */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; /* smooth scrolling on iOS */
    padding: 16px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* Buttons styling */
  .menu-buttons .btn {
    width: 80%;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #ff944d;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }

  .menu-buttons .btn.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: black;
    border: 2px solid #ff944d;
  }

  .menu-buttons .btn:hover,
  .menu-buttons .btn.outline:hover {
    background: #e07a2c;
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
  
  
}

.lead-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  
}

.lead-modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
     border: 3px solid transparent; /* must be transparent */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box, /* inner background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* gradient border */
}

.lead-modal-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.lead-modal-content input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  margin: 12px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
}



.lead-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.request-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0; /* top, right, bottom, left = 0 */
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display: none; /* hidden by default */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 16px; /* optional: spacing around the content */
  overflow-y: auto; /* scroll if content is too tall */
}

.request-modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 70vh;        /* max 90% of viewport height */
  overflow-y: auto;        /* scroll inside content */
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #A8E6A3, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.request-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}



@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Quicksand:wght@300..700&display=swap");

/** Variables **/

:root {
  --color-background: #e7e7e7;
  --color-background-alt: #bdb4fe;
  --color-border-active: #5b26db;
  --color-border-default: #d1d1d1;
  --color-highlight: #bdb4fe;
  --color-primary: #5b26db;
  --color-primary-active: #401c96;
  --color-text-default: #262626;
  --color-text-muted: #4f4f4f;

  /* Quicksand everywhere */
  --font-family-body: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
  --font-family-display: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
}

/** Base **/

*,
::before,
::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

* {
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-style: normal;
}

button,
input,
optgroup,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-feature-settings: inherit;
  font-variation-settings: inherit;
  font-size: 100%;
  font-weight: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

[type="checkbox"],
[type="radio"],
[type="range"] {
  appearance: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
  user-select: none;
}

[type="checkbox"]:focus,
[type="radio"]:focus,
[type="range"]:focus {
  outline: none;
}

/** Components **/

.fs-form {
  display: grid;
  row-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-column) {
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

fieldset {
  display: grid;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  row-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-column) fieldset {
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-fieldset-title {
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  font-family: var(--font-family-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-label {
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-description {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-button-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-column) .fs-button-group {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-button {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  transition-duration: 200ms;
  transition-property: background-color;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fs-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-active);
}

.fs-button:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-active);
  outline: 4px solid var(--color-highlight);
}

.fs-input,
.fs-select {
  appearance: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border-width: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-default) 0 0 0 1px inset;
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  font-size: 1rem;
  height: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  outline: none;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.fs-input:focus-visible,
.fs-select:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-active) 0 0 0 1px inset;
}

.fs-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.fs-checkbox-group,
.fs-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 1rem;
}

.fs-checkbox-field,
.fs-radio-field {
  column-gap: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
}

:is(.fs-checkbox-field, .fs-radio-field) .fs-label + .fs-description {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.fs-checkbox-wrapper,
.fs-radio-wrapper {
  align-items: center;
  display: flex;
  height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-checkbox,
.fs-radio {
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-default);
  height: 1.25rem;
  width: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-checkbox {
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.fs-radio {
  border-radius: 100%;
}

.fs-checkbox:checked,
.fs-radio:checked {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.fs-checkbox:checked {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='white' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath d='M12.207 4.793a1 1 0 010 1.414l-5 5a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-2-2a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L6.5 9.086l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.fs-radio:checked {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='white' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3ccircle cx='8' cy='8' r='3'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.fs-checkbox:focus-visible,
.fs-radio:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--color-border-active);
  outline: 4px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-checkbox:checked:focus-visible,
.fs-radio:checked:focus-visible {
  border-color: transparent;
}

.fs-select {
  background-color: #fff;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%236b7280' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-position: right 0.75rem center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 1.625em 1.625em;
  padding-right: 2.875rem;
}

.fs-slider {
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.fs-slider::-moz-range-track {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-slider::-webkit-slider-runnable-track {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: none; /* Removes extra border that FF applies */
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 1.25rem;
  width: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  appearance: none;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: -0.375rem; /* Centers thumb on the track */
  width: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-slider:focus-visible::-moz-range-thumb {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.fs-slider:focus-visible::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.fs-switch {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-4 -4 8 8'%3e%3ccircle r='2.75' fill='white'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-position: left center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 1.25rem;
  transition-duration: 200ms;
  transition-property: background-color, background-position;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  width: 2.5rem;
}

.fs-switch:checked {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-position: right center;
}

.fs-switch:focus-visible {
  outline: 4px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-textarea {
  appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border-width: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-default) 0 0 0 1px inset;
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  resize: vertical;
}

.fs-textarea:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-active) 0 0 0 1px inset;
}

.fs-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/** Utilities **/

.col-span-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.slider-label-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.slider-label-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.request-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff944d, #ff6a00);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.request-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

      
@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Quicksand:wght@300..700&display=swap");
/** Variables **/

:root {
  --color-background: #e7e7e7;
  --color-background-alt: #bdb4fe;
  --color-border-active: #5b26db;
  --color-border-default: #d1d1d1;
  --color-highlight: #bdb4fe;
  --color-primary: #5b26db;
  --color-primary-active: #401c96;
  --color-text-default: #262626;
  --color-text-muted: #4f4f4f;

  /* Quicksand everywhere */
  --font-family-body: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
  --font-family-display: "Quicksand", sans-serif;
}

/** Base **/

*,
::before,
::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

* {
  border: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-style: normal;
}

button,
input,
optgroup,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-feature-settings: inherit;
  font-variation-settings: inherit;
  font-size: 100%;
  font-weight: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

[type="checkbox"],
[type="radio"],
[type="range"] {
  appearance: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
  user-select: none;
}

[type="checkbox"]:focus,
[type="radio"]:focus,
[type="range"]:focus {
  outline: none;
}

/** Components **/

.fs-form {
  display: grid;
  row-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-column) {
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

fieldset {
  display: grid;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  row-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-row) fieldset {
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-fieldset-title {
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  font-family: var(--font-family-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 0.375rem;
}

.fs-label {
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-description {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-button-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-form:where(.fs-layout__2-column) .fs-button-group {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.fs-button {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  transition-duration: 200ms;
  transition-property: background-color;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fs-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-active);
}

.fs-button:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-active);
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-highlight);
}

.fs-input,
.fs-select {
  appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  border-width: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-default) 0 0 0 1px inset;
  color: var(--color-text-default);
  font-size: 1rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  outline: none;
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 0.75rem;
}

.fs-input:focus-visible,
.fs-select:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-active) 0 0 0 1.5px inset;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.fs-checkbox-group,
.fs-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-checkbox-field,
.fs-radio-field {
  column-gap: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
}

:is(.fs-checkbox-field, .fs-radio-field) .fs-label + .fs-description {
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.fs-checkbox-wrapper,
.fs-radio-wrapper {
  align-items: center;
  display: flex;
  height: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-checkbox,
.fs-radio {
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-text-default);
  height: 1rem;
  width: 1rem;
}

.fs-checkbox {
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.fs-radio {
  border-radius: 100%;
}

.fs-checkbox:checked,
.fs-radio:checked {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.fs-checkbox:checked {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='white' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3cpath d='M12.207 4.793a1 1 0 010 1.414l-5 5a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-2-2a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L6.5 9.086l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.fs-radio:checked {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='white' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3e%3ccircle cx='8' cy='8' r='3'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.fs-checkbox:focus-visible,
.fs-radio:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-select {
  background-color: #fff;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%236b7280' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-position: right 0.5rem center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 1.5em 1.5em;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.fs-slider {
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.fs-slider::-moz-range-track {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-slider::-webkit-slider-runnable-track {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
}

.fs-slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: none; /* Removes extra border that FF applies */
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 1.25rem;
  width: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  appearance: none;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  height: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: -0.375rem; /* Centers thumb on the track */
  width: 1.25rem;
}

.fs-slider:focus-visible::-moz-range-thumb {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.fs-slider:focus-visible::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.fs-switch {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='-4 -4 8 8'%3e%3ccircle r='3' fill='white'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-position: left center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 1.5rem;
  transition-duration: 200ms;
  transition-property: background-color, background-position;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  width: 2.75rem;
}

.fs-switch:checked {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-position: right center;
}

.fs-switch:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-textarea {
  appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  border-width: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-default) 0 0 0 1px inset;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  resize: vertical;
}

.fs-textarea:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: var(--color-border-active) 0 0 0 1.5px inset;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-highlight);
  outline-offset: 0;
}

.fs-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/** Utilities **/

.col-span-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}


.seo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
  max-width: 1800px;

  /* Add extra space so footer doesn’t cover */
  padding-bottom: 420px; /* adjust based on footer height */
}

/* Responsive fallback for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .seo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .seo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .seo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;  /* single column on mobile */
  }
}

/* Individual card styling */
.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.233);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  padding: 16px;
   position: relative;
}




/* Card content */
.insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 16px;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.596);
}

.insight-card .insight-date {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #777;
  margin: 0 16px 16px;
}

.show-btn {
  margin-top: auto;         /* pushes button to bottom */
  align-self: center;       /* centered horizontally, use flex-start for left */
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #01d0df;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);  /* 4 columns */
  grid-auto-rows: 350px;                  /* make each row 350px tall */
  gap: 24px;                              /* more reasonable spacing */
  padding: 20px;
  max-width: 1900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 1000px
}

.card-actions {
  margin-top: auto; /* pushes this section to the bottom of the card */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 16px 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;                   /* smaller spacing for mobile */
    padding: 16px;
    max-width: 1100px;
  }
}

----------------------------------------------------------
ALL INSIGHTS
---------------------------------------------------------

.all-writings {
  border: 10px solid transparent;      /* keep border thickness but transparent */
  border-radius: 24px;                 /* rounder corners */
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.705);

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;              /* stack content vertically */
  justify-content: flex-start;         /* buttons push to bottom using margin-top:auto */
  align-items: center;

  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  position: relative; 
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;

  /* gradient border via background layers */
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,             /* inner card background */
    linear-gradient(90deg, #FFD93D, #FFA500, #7ED957, #B3E5FC, #00AEEF) border-box; /* border gradient */
}


.all-writings:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.575);
}

/* image at top */
.insight-thumb img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 225px;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* title & description */
.all-writings h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.all-writings p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  color: #555;
}

/* button stuck to bottom */
.view-btn {
  align-self: center;       /* center horizontally */
  margin-top: auto;         /* push to bottom */
  margin-bottom: 5px;       /* extra space from bottom edge */
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #19bbad;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.view-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
.all-writings {
  position: relative;              /* needed for inner pseudo */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 320px;
  
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;

  /* inner background */
  background-color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* gradient border using pseudo-element */
.all-writings::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 4px;                     /* border thickness */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFD93D,  /* yellow */
    #FF7F50,  /* orange */
    #3CB371,  /* green */
    #00AEEF,  /* ice blue */
    #7FDBFF   /* beach blue */
  );
  -webkit-mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;             /* so clicks pass through */
}

  .all-writings h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .all-writings p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .all-writings .insight-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

.insight-thumb img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;  /* optional */
}
.show-btn {
  margin-top: auto;         /* pushes button to bottom */
  align-self: center;       /* centered horizontally, use flex-start for left */
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #01d0df;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.show-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
}