/* Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

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

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Disable text selection */
body {
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
}

img {
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Logo container */
.logo a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3B82F6;
}

/* Logo image */
.logo-img {
  width: 80px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

.brand-name {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-left: 1px;
}

.company-type {
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.logo span,
.brand-name span,
.company-type {
  color: #3B82F6;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: right 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-links ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links ul li a:hover,
.nav-links ul li a.active {
  color: #1E3A8A;
}

/* Call to Action Button */
.cta-btn {
  background-color: #1E3A8A;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
}

/* Default style only for links inside the nav UL */
.nav-links ul li a {
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #000;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links ul li a:hover {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* Underline effect */
.nav-links ul li a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #1e3a8a;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links ul li a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links ul li a.active {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* Hamburger Menu */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #1e293b;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Hamburger Active State (Turns into X) */
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

@media (max-width: 1150px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: -2px 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-links ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Home Section */
/* Hero Slider Styles */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slides {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Common Hero Content Styling */
.hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 75%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.5s ease forwards;
  padding: 0 15px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1e40af;
}

.slide1-text {
  color: #4e71a8;
}

.slide2-text {
  top: 75%;
  color: white;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content {
    top: 70%;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content {
    top: 65%;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .slide1-text {
    top: 75%;
  }

  .slide2-text {
    top: 65%;
    color: white;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px black;
}

.stat-card h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stat-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Services Section */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 2px 6px black;
}

.service-card img {
  width: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Why EmpLynx Section */
.why-emplynx {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    0 2px 6px black;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1E3A8A, #3B82F6);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section .container {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-section .cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.cta-section .cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-section .cta-btn {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}


/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: #111827;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  background: url('assets/about-img.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* About Company Section */
.about-company {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-company .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-company h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-company p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mission-vision {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.mv-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateZ(50px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
    0 2px 6px black;
}

.mv-card h3 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


/* Core Values */
.core-values {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.value-cards {
  background: white;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.value-cards:hover {
  transform: translateZ(15px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 2px 6px black;
}

.value-cards h4 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* Team Section */
.team {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.team-member {
  background: white;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateZ(0) scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.team-member:hover {
  transform: translateZ(10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 2px 6px black;
}

.team-member img {
  width: 65%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.team-member h4 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.team-member p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #475569;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}


/* Services Hero Section */
.services-hero {
  background: url('assets/service-img.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.services-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.services-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.services-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Main Services */
.services-main {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px black;
}

.service-card img {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* How We Work Section */
.how-we-work {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: #1E3A8A;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.step-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #1E3A8A;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Hero Section */
.engagement-hero {
  background: url('assets/engagement-img.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.engagement-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.engagement-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.engagement-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Engagement Steps */
.engagement-steps {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  text-align: center;
}

.steps-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-icon img {
  width: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.step-card::before {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: #1E3A8A;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA Section Styling */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: #1E3A8A;
  color: white;
}

.cta-section a {
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-section a:hover {
  background: #2563EB;
}


/* Hero Section */
.why-hero {
  background: url('assets/why-img.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.why-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Value Proposition */
.value-prop {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px black;
}

.value-card img {
  width: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.inc img {
  width: 70px;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.value-card h3 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Why Details Section */
.why-details {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.why-details h2 {
  text-align: left;
}

.details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.detail-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.detail-image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Contact Hero Section */
.contact-hero {
  background: url('assets/contact-img.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.contact-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Contact Info Section */
.contact-info {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.info-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(0.2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px black;
}

.info-card img {
  width: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-card h3 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-form-section h2 {
  color: #1E3A8A;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cont-form {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cont-form:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cont-form input,
.cont-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #1E3A8A;
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.map-section iframe {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* CTA Button Consistency */
.contact-form button.cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #1E3A8A;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form button.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
}


/* Hire Hero Section */
.hire-hero {
  background: url('assets/hire-img.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.hire-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hire-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hire-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hire Intro Section */
.hire-intro {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.hire-intro .hire-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hire-intro .hire-benefits li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Hire Form Section */
.hire-form-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.hire-req {
  text-align: center;
}

.hire-form {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.hire-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.hire-form label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hire-form input,
.hire-form select,
.hire-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
}

.hire-form input:focus,
.hire-form select:focus,
.hire-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #1E3A8A;
}

/* Submit Button Styling */
.hire-form button.cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #1E3A8A;
  color: white;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.hire-form button.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
}




/* 🌐 Global Responsive Fix for EmpLynx Website */

/* Make all images scale properly */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Hero Section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 70vh;
    background-position: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    top: 70%;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Service Images */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-card img {
    width: 90%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 60vh;
  }

  .hero-content {
    top: 65%;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* =========================================== */
/* 🌐 UNIVERSAL RESPONSIVE IMAGE OPTIMIZATION  */
/* =========================================== */

/* ✅ For all <img> tags (services, team, etc.) */
img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ✅ For hero and banner sections with background images */
.hero-slider,
.about-hero,
.services-hero,
.engagement-hero,
.why-hero,
.contact-hero,
.hire-hero {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 60vh;
  background-size: contain;  /* change from 'cover' to 'contain' */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

/* 🧭 Desktop optimization */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .hero-slider,
  .about-hero,
  .services-hero,
  .engagement-hero,
  .why-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .hire-hero {
    background-size: cover; /* better fit for wide screens */
  }
}

/* 📱 Tablet optimization */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 601px) {
  .hero-slider,
  .about-hero,
  .services-hero,
  .engagement-hero,
  .why-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .hire-hero {
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center center;
    min-height: 65vh;
  }

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

/* 📱 Mobile optimization */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-slider,
  .about-hero,
  .services-hero,
  .engagement-hero,
  .why-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .hire-hero {
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 60vh;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Ensure inner images (services, team, etc.) look perfect */
  .service-card img,
  .team-member img,
  .value-card img,
  .why-card img,
  .info-card img {
    width: 90%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
}

/* 🌐 Responsive Hero/Banner Section Fix */
.hero-slider,
.about-hero,
.services-hero,
.engagement-hero,
.why-hero,
.contact-hero,
.hire-hero {
  width: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 70vh;
}

/* 📱 Tablet screens */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slider,
  .about-hero,
  .services-hero,
  .engagement-hero,
  .why-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .hire-hero {
    min-height: 65vh;
    background-position: center top;
  }
}

/* 📱 Mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-slider,
  .about-hero,
  .services-hero,
  .engagement-hero,
  .why-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .hire-hero {
    min-height: 80vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
  }

  .hero-content {
    top: 70%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}