/* ===== GENERAL ===== */
body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.nav {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}


.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #004aad;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #ffce00;
}
.logo img {
  height: 60px;         /* adjust size */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: #ffce00;
  color: #004aad;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ===== HERO SECTIONS ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* NEW: smaller hero for subpages (services/pricing/about/hire) */
.hero-small {
  height: 50vh;
  min-height: 320px; /* keeps layout sane on very small screens */
}
.logo img {
  height: 60px !important;
  width: auto !important;
}
/* Slightly tighter overlay padding for small hero */
.hero-small .hero-overlay {
  padding: 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ===== HERO SLIDESHOW ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slideshow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;

  /* ensure background images cover area and don't repeat */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  /* fallback background image & color so hero is never blank */
  background-image: url('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SwarupShekhar/smartstay-va/refs/heads/SwarupShekhar-patch-1/Lucid_Origin_a_cinematic_photo_of_ultrarealistic_and_in_high_d_3.jpg');
  background-color: #111;

  /* fade transitions handled via opacity */
  opacity: 1; /* visible by default (JS will control fades) */
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out, background-image 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slideshow img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slideshow img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Overlay with text */
.hero-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.hero-overlay h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-overlay p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-hero {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  background: #ffce00;
  color: #004aad;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-hero:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #004aad;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== SERVICES / CARDS ===== */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f8ff, #e6f2ff);
}

.services h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #004aad;
}

.service-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem 3.5rem; /* Increased horizontal and vertical gap for more space */
}

.service-cards .card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 280px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%; /* make each card fill the available vertical space */
}

.service-cards .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.service-cards .card img {
  width: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-cards .card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.service-cards .card h3 {
  color: #004aad;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-cards .card p,
.service-cards .card ul {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
}

.service-cards .card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.service-cards .card ul li {
  margin: 0.4rem 0;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta {
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004aad, #0066cc);
}

.btn-cta {
  background: #ffce00;
  color: #004aad;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #004aad;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ===== FORM (hire.html) ===== */
#propertyForm {
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

#propertyForm label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

#propertyForm input,
#propertyForm textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  font-size: 1rem;
  resize: vertical;
}

#propertyForm button {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

#propertyForm button:hover {
  background: #ffce00;
  color: #004aad;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #f0f0f0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* ===== FLIP CARD SECTION ===== */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f8ff, #e6f2ff);
}

.services h2 {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  color: #004aad;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5rem 5.5rem; /* Increased horizontal and vertical gap for more space */
}

.flip-card {
  background: transparent;
  width: 320px;
  height: 300px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.flip-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-front, .flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 15px;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.flip-front img {
  width: 165px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.flip-front h3 {
  color: #004aad;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.flip-front p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
}

.flip-back {
  background: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-back h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.flip-back p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #f0f0f0;
}

/* ===== SERVICES GRID + BACKGROUND SLIDESHOW (per reference) ===== */
.slideshow {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none; /* allow clicks through to page elements */
}

.slideshow img {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideShow 20s infinite;
}

.slideshow img:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.slideshow img:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 5s; }
.slideshow img:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 10s; }
.slideshow img:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 15s; }

@keyframes slideShow {
  0% { opacity: 0; }
  5% { opacity: 1; }
  25% { opacity: 1; }
  30% { opacity: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Services grid overlaying slideshow */
.services-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 65px;
  padding: 220px 80px 100px; /* leaves space for nav/hero above */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-card {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: #ffce00;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ===== PAGE SECTION & CARD LAYOUTS (for about.html and similar pages) ===== */
.section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #0f2d6b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-sub {
  color: #56647a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* two-column card grid for mission + core values */
.grid {
	.grid .card {
 	 height: 100%;
		}	
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  row-gap: 108px;
  column-gap: 64px !important; /* stronger horizontal gap; force with !important */
  align-items: start;
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 12px;
}

/* generic card used across about.html */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,78,215,0.06);
  display: flex;           /* make card a flex column */
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #0f172a;
  height: 100%;            /* fill the grid cell height */
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,78,215,0.10); /* slightly stronger stroke */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11,78,215,0.05); /* lighter shadow so gaps appear cleaner */
}

/* pill info */
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#fff7e6,#fff2d0);
  color: #0b3ea8;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* values list */
.values-list {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
}
.values-list li { margin: 8px 0; }

/* team grid */
.team-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
	row-gap: 32px;
	column-gap: 64px !important; /* explicit horizontal gap */
	margin-top: 30px;
	align-items: stretch;
	/* keep content centered inside the section */
	padding-left: 12px;
	padding-right: 12px;
}

/* timeline */
.timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.timeline-item .dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0b5ed7,#073ea8);
  margin-top: 6px;
  flex: 0 0 12px;
}
.timeline-item > div { background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11,78,215,0.04); }

/* stats inside card */
.stats { display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.stat { background: #f8fbff; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; min-width:120px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(11,78,215,0.03); }
.num { font-weight:900; color:#0b3ea8; font-size:1.6rem; }
.label { color:#56647a; font-size:.9rem; }

/* CTA strip inside section */
.cta-strip {
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b5ed7,#0756d9);
  color:#fff;
  padding:20px;
  border-radius:12px;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.cta-strip .btn-cta { background:#ffce00; color:#07204b; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:800; text-decoration:none; }

/* small helper */
.muted { color:#6b7280; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; column-gap: 20px !important; row-gap: 20px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; column-gap: 18px !important; row-gap: 18px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; }
  .service-cards .card,
  .service-card,
  .team-grid .card { height: auto; } /* allow natural height on small screens */
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.platforms{
  padding:60px 0 30px;
  text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef6ff 0%, #f7fbff 100%);
}
.platforms h2{
  color:#0f3f99;
  font-size:2.2rem;
  margin:0 16px 8px;
}
.platforms-sub{
  color:#486076;
  margin:0 16px 32px;
  font-size:1rem;
}

/* ribbon */
.brand-ribbon{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  overflow:hidden;                 /* prevents second loop “duplicate look” */
  padding:18px 0;
  /* soft band */
  background:#ffffffd9;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.06) inset;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.brand-track{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:56px;
  width:max-content;
  animation:scroll-left var(--speed,28s) linear infinite;
}

.brand-track img{
  height:48px;                     /* uniform height */
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:none;                     /* ensure full color (no grayscale) */
  opacity:0.95;
  transition:transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.brand-track img:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  opacity:1;
}

@keyframes scroll-left{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{   transform:translateX(-50%); } /* because we duplicated the sequence once */
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .brand-track{ gap:36px; }
  .brand-track img{ height:40px; }
}
/* ===== SmartStay Promise Section ===== */
.smartstay-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.65), rgba(255,255,255,0.85));
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.smartstay-wrap {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.accent-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 120px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffce00, #004aad);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 3.5s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.smartstay-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 6px 0 16px;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.smartstay-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004aad, #1f6fe0, #004aad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: hueFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hueFloat {
  0% { filter: saturate(1); }
  100% { filter: saturate(1.3); }
}

.smartstay-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.smartstay-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.smartstay-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 24px auto 8px;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.metric {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.metric:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.metric-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #004aad;
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 1ch;
}
.metric-suffix {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.metric-label {
  display: block;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.smartstay-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 22px 0 8px;
}
.btn-outline {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid #004aad;
  color: #004aad;
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
}

.smartstay-footnote {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .85rem;
}

/* reveal on scroll */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .smartstay-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.metric-number {
  transition: color .4s ease;
}
.metric:hover .metric-number {
  color: #ffce00;
}
.shadow-btn {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004aad, #003985);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 206, 0, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.shadow-btn:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(255, 206, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 206, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 55px rgba(255, 206, 0, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* ===== Full-width / full-screen CTA section ===== */
.value-cta {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 90vh;                /* full-screen feel */
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* soft gradient that fits your theme */
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 10% 0%, rgba(0,74,173,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 90% 100%, rgba(255,206,0,0.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f6fbff 0%, #eef5ff 100%);
}

.value-cta__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.value-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #1f2a44;                /* deep slate for elegant contrast */
  animation: cta-fade-up 800ms ease-out both;
}

.value-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.8vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: #0f172a;                 /* headline dark */
}

.value-cta__copy {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  color: #334155;                 /* calm, readable */
}

/* ===== Brand Glow Button (same effect, themed to your colors) ===== */
.shadow__btn {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: 0.5s;
  transition-property: box-shadow, transform, background-color;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* SmartStay theme: deep brand blue with golden accent glow */
.shadow__btn--brand {
  background: #0b5fd7;                         /* brand blue */
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(253, 253, 6, 0.65);
}
.shadow__btn--brand:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(11,95,215,0.85),
    0 0 24px rgba(11,95,215,0.75),
    0 0 48px rgba(11,95,215,0.55),
    0 0 96px rgba(253, 253, 4, 0.927);             /* subtle gold bloom */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Subtle entrance animation ===== */
@keyframes cta-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);    }
}

/* ===== Accessibility: reduce motion ===== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .value-cta, .value-cta__inner, .shadow__btn {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ===== Responsive tweaks ===== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .value-cta {
    padding: 72px 18px;
    min-height: 80vh;
  }
  .shadow__btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}
/* ===== End of style.css ===== */
/* Benefit Section */
.smartstay-benefit-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #f6f1eb, #e8eef7);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.benefit-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  color: #1b1f29;
}

.smartstay-benefit-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.smartstay-benefit-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  color: #3a3f4a;
}

/* Luxury Themed Shadow Button */
.shadow-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #004aad;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.shadow-btn:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(255, 234, 2, 0.8),
    0 0 28px rgba(246, 255, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 60px rgba(0, 74, 173, 1);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .smartstay-benefit-section {
    padding: 80px 16px;
  }
  .smartstay-benefit-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .smartstay-benefit-section p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}   
/* ============ DIFFERENTIATORS / WHY US ============ */
.diff-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F8FF 0%, #EEF4FF 100%);
}

.diff-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.diff-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.diff-head h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #0F2D6B;            /* deep brand blue */
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.diff-head p {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #445066;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Grid */
.diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Card */
.diff-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFFCC;         /* subtle transparency over light bg */
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid #E6ECFB;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15,45,107,0.07);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: diff-reveal .75s ease forwards;
}

.diff-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; }
.diff-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .12s; }
.diff-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.diff-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
.diff-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .30s; }
.diff-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .36s; }

@keyframes diff-reveal {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15,45,107,0.12);
  border-color: #D6E3FF;
}

.diff-topline {
  height: 4px;
  width: 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D8AF6B 0%, #F0D49F 100%); /* warm gold */
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.diff-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.diff-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0F2D6B;
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.diff-card p {
  color: #4B5873;
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* CTA Button – themed glow (matches your brand colors) */
.btn-glow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  color: #fff;
  background: #0E4CBF;                 /* brand blue */
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(14,76,191,0.6);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  background: #0B3C95;                 /* darker hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(14,76,191,0.7),
              0 0 24px rgba(14,76,191,0.55),
              0 0 44px rgba(14,76,191,0.35);
}

.diff-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .diff-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .diff-head p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
} 
/* Schedule Call Button */
.schedule-call-btn {
  width: 11em;
  height: 3.2em;
  border-radius: 30em;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #004aad; /* fallback brand color */
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 12px #c7d7ff, -6px -6px 12px #ffffff;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.schedule-call-btn::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 30em;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #004aad 0%, #ffce00 100%);
  transition: .5s ease;
}

.schedule-call-btn:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.schedule-call-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.schedule-call-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
} 
/* ===== Client Reviews (Luxury + Warm) ===== */
:root{
  --cream:#F6F1EB;
  --gold:#D8AF6B;
  --slate:#0F172A;
  --cardBg: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --cardStroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
}

#reviews.reviews{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5; /* above slideshow */
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
}

.reviews__header{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #0603bc;
  padding: 0 16px;
}
.reviews__header h2{
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.reviews__subtitle{
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #434040;
}

/* Marquee rows */
.marquee{
  --speed: 28s;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  margin: 16px 0 8px;
}
.marquee--reverse{ --speed: 32s; }

.marquee__track{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  animation: scroll var(--speed) linear infinite;
}
.marquee--reverse .marquee__track{
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes scroll{
  0%{ transform: translateX(0); }
  100%{ transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee:hover .marquee__track{ animation-play-state: paused; }

/* Review card */
.review-card{
  width: 320px;
  min-height: 180px;
  list-style: none;
  background: var(--cardBg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cardStroke);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
  color: #000000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.review-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.review-card__top{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.avatar{
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.name{
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.meta{
  font-size: .86rem;
  opacity: .85;
}

/* Stars */
.stars{
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Quote & tag */
.quote{
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.tag{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  background: rgba(216,175,107,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216,175,107,0.35);
  color: #4428e6;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Accessibility: reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .marquee__track{ animation: none; }
  .review-card{ transform: none!important; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .review-card{ width: 280px; }
  .reviews__header h2{ font-size: 1.8rem; }
}
/* ===== SERVICES SECTION ===== */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f8ff, #e6f2ff);
}
/* ===== FAQ Section ===== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F8FF 0%, #EEF4FF 100%);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #0F2D6B;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  color: #4B5873;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-items {
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d7e0f5;
  padding: 14px 0;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #0F2D6B;
  transition: color .3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover { color: #004aad; }

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4B5873;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
/* ===== FAQ CTA Block ===== */
/* ensure .faq-cta-btn / .btn-glow region is closed correctly and .btn-cta lives at top-level */
.faq-cta-btn {
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.faq-cta-btn .btn-glow {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* ===== BUTTON STYLES ===== */
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #004aad;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Remove the accidental duplicated services override and keep the theme-consistent rule */
.services {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f8ff, #e6f2ff);
}

/* tidy hero-small overrides near EOF (kept, but ensure no stray tokens after closing brace) */
.hero-small {
  height: 320px !important;
  min-height: 280px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Ensure the grid cells stretch to equal height */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  row-gap: 28px;
  column-gap: 64px !important; /* stronger horizontal gap; force with !important */
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 12px;
}

/* Team grid (about page) — ensure a clear horizontal gap and contrast */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  row-gap: 32px;
  column-gap: 64px !important; /* explicit horizontal gap */
  margin-top: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 12px;
  background: transparent; /* keep neutral, but change if you want visible strip */
}

/* make card separation more visible */
.team-grid .card,
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,78,215,0.10); /* slightly stronger stroke */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11,78,215,0.05); /* lighter shadow so gaps appear cleaner */
  height: 100%;
}

/* On very narrow screens use smaller gaps (keeps responsive behavior) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; column-gap: 20px !important; row-gap: 20px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; column-gap: 18px !important; row-gap: 18px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; }
}

/* ...existing code... */
/* Floating 3D house in bottom-right corner */
/* ===== Floating 3D House Widget ===== */
#floating-house {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  z-index: 9999; /* High z-index to ensure it sits on top */
  pointer-events: auto; /* Allows you to spin it with mouse */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

#floating-house canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  outline: none;
}

#floating-house:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  cursor: grab;
}

#floating-house:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Mobile Adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #floating-house {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }
}
/* ========== ABOUT PAGE: Beautify + Fix alignment ========== */
/* Place this at the VERY END of style.css so it overrides earlier rules */

/* Card visual polish */
.card {
  /* Layout */
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important; /* prevent items from stretching apart */
  align-items: stretch !important;

  /* Visuals */
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px;                    /* slightly larger, consistent padding */
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,78,215,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,78,215,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Subtle hover lift for all cards */
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11,78,215,0.08);
}

/* Headings inside cards */
.card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #07204b;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Card body text */
.card .muted {
  color: #5b6b7f;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Ensure the card meta section (bottom) stays visually grouped */
.team-meta {
  margin-top: auto; /* pushes meta to bottom only when card grows taller */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.team-meta > div { min-width: 160px; }

/* Make stats/pills within card consistent */
.stats, .pill {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Make the grid consistent and aligned */
.grid {
  gap: 48px 64px; /* row-gap 48, column-gap 64 */
  row-gap: 48px;
  column-gap: 64px !important;
}

/* Team grid — balanced two-column layout with consistent card tops */
.team-grid {
  gap: 40px 64px;
  row-gap: 40px;
  column-gap: 64px !important;
  align-items: start; /* important — ensure child cells start at top */
}

/* Prevent card heights from forcing odd alignment */
.team-grid .card,
.grid .card {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 220px; /* tweak to taste for visual balance */
  align-self: start !important;
}

/* improve spacing for bottom row on smaller viewports */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid { gap: 20px !important; }
  .team-grid { gap: 18px !important; }
  .team-grid .card,
  .grid .card { min-height: 0; height: auto !important; }
  .team-meta { gap: 14px; }
}

/* small tweak for very narrow screens to keep padding readable */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .card { padding: 18px; }
  .card h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
  .team-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
}
/* === Force equal-height cards in the .grid (mission + values) === */
.grid {
  align-items: stretch !important;    /* ensure grid cells stretch to same height */
}
.grid .card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;           /* force cards to match cell height */
  align-self: stretch !important;
  min-height: 320px;                 /* tweak as needed for desired height */
}
/* === Transparent Navbar Override === */
.nav {
  background: transparent !important;    /* remove white background */
  box-shadow: none !important;           /* remove shadow */
  position: fixed !important;            /* float on top of hero */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;                         /* stay above slideshow */
}

.nav-container {
  padding: 0 2rem !important;            /* remove vertical padding */
  height: 70px !important;               /* fixed navbar height */
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Logo size without increasing navbar height */
.logo img {
  height: 70px;                          /* adjust as needed */
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* White nav links for visibility on hero */
/* === Restore default royal blue nav link colors === */
.nav-links a,
.logo a {
  color: #004aad !important;   /* royal blue */
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #ffce00 !important;   /* golden hover */
}
.logo a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* === Restore a solid white navigation bar === */
.nav {
  background: #ffffff !important;      /* solid white navbar */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important; /* subtle clean shadow */
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Container layout stays clean */
.nav-container {
  padding: 0 2rem !important;          /* keep thin navbar */
  height: 70px !important;             /* fixed navbar height */
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Logo remains blue (or your preferred color) */
.logo a {
  color: #004aad !important;           /* royal blue */
}

/* Menu links return to theme color */
.nav-links a {
  color: #004aad !important;           /* royal blue text */
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #ffce00 !important;           /* golden hover */
}

/* Logo image size */
.logo img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
/* === Global Logo Size (60px everywhere) === */
.logo img,
.nav .logo img,
.nav-container .logo img,
header .logo img {
  height: 60px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
/* === Force nav/logo size everywhere === */
.nav .logo img,
.logo img,
.logo-img {
  height: 60px !important;
  max-height: 60px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block !important;
}

/* === If the services page accidentally includes a giant logo inside the hero, hide it ===
   Look for <img class="brand-logo"> or <img class="logo-large"> in services.html and this will hide it.
*/
.hero .brand-logo,
.hero img.brand-logo,
.hero .logo-large,
.hero img.logo-large {
  display: none !important;
}

/* === Ensure nav stays above hero and content is not hidden under fixed nav === */
.nav {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1100 !important;
}

/* Add top offset so hero content doesn't sit under fixed nav (adjust 70px to your nav height) */
.hero,
.hero-small {
  margin-top: 70px; /* or padding-top: 70px; if you prefer */
}
/* IMMEDIATE FIX: hide any accidental hero logo and lock navbar logo size */
.nav .logo img,
.logo img,
.logo-img {
  height: 60px !important;
  max-height: 60px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Hide any large logo that might have been placed inside hero by mistake */
.hero img,
.hero .brand-logo,
.hero .logo-large,
.logo-large {
  display: none !important;
  max-height: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* Keep hero content pushed below fixed nav */
.hero, .hero-small {
  padding-top: 70px; /* adjust if your nav height differs */
}
/* force consistent nav logo size on all pages */
.nav img,
.nav .logo img,
.logo img {
  height: 60px !important;
  max-height: 60px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}
/*social buttons*/
/* Custom Fix for Bottom-Left Positioning */
.fixed-social-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px; /* Adjust as needed */
  left: 20px; /* Positions it on the left */
  z-index: 1000; /* Ensure it stays above other content */
}

/* From Uiverse.io by vinodjangid07 */
.Btn {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  background-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  /* overflow: hidden; */
  border-radius: 7px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.svgContainer {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all .3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(156, 156, 156, 0.466);
}

.BG {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #f09433;
  background: -moz-linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  background: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%,#e6683c 25%,#dc2743 50%,#cc2366 75%,#bc1888 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%,#e6683c 25%,#dc2743 50%,#cc2366 75%,#bc1888 100%);
  filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient( startColorstr='#f09433', endColorstr='#bc1888',GradientType=1 );
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 9px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.Btn:hover .BG {
  transform: rotate(35deg);
  transform-origin: bottom;
}

.Btn:hover .svgContainer {
  background-color: rgba(156, 156, 156, 0.466);
}