/*!
Theme Name: Meritad Law Africa LLP
Theme URI: https://meritadlaw.com/
Author: Caleb Cheptumo, Walter Kibet
Author URI: https://calebcheptumo.com
Description: A bespoke legal theme for Meritad Law Africa LLP, featuring a professional design tailored for law firms with support for practice areas, team profiles, and legal resources. Built with modern legal practices in mind, this theme offers comprehensive features for showcasing legal expertise and services.
Version: 1.0.0
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: LICENSE
Text Domain: meritad-law
Tags: law-firm, legal-services, practice-areas, team-profiles, case-studies, legal-blog, client-portal, responsive-layout, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, multilingual-ready, modern-design, legal-expertise
*/
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
>>> TABLE OF CONTENTS:
----------------------------------------------------------------
# Generic
	- Normalize
	- Box sizing
# Base
	- Typography
	- Elements
	- Links
	- Forms
## Layouts
# Components
	- Navigation
	- Posts and pages
	- Comments
	- Widgets
	- Media
	- Captions
	- Galleries
# plugins
	- Jetpack infinite scroll
# Utilities
	- Accessibility
	- Alignments

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/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Generic
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/*--------------------------------------------------------------
1. Design System Variables
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:root {
  /* color palette */
  --color-primary: #981f24;
  --color-primary-dark: #7a191e;
  --color-primary-light: #b8242a;
  --color-secondary: #011631;
  --color-secondary-dark: #000f1f;
  --color-secondary-light: #021d42;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-black: #000000;
  --color-gray-light: #f5f5f5;
  --color-gray: #cccccc;
  --color-gray-dark: #333333;
  
  /* Semantic colors */
  --color-background: var(--color-white);
  --color-background-alt: var(--color-gray-light);
  --color-text: var(--color-gray-dark);
  --color-text-light: var(--color-gray);
  --color-text-on-primary: var(--color-white);
  --color-text-on-secondary: var(--color-white);
  --color-link: var(--color-primary);
  --color-link-hover: var(--color-primary-dark);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'EB Garamond', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-size-base: 16px;
  --font-size-small: 0.875rem;
  --font-size-medium: 1.125rem;
  --font-size-large: 1.5rem;
  --font-size-xlarge: 2rem;
  --font-size-xxlarge: 2.5rem;
  --font-weight-light: 300;
  --font-weight-regular: 400;
  --font-weight-bold: 700;
  --line-height-base: 1.6;
  --line-height-heading: 1.2;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --spacing-unit: 1rem;
  --spacing-small: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-medium: 1.5rem;
  --spacing-large: 2rem;
  --spacing-xlarge: 3rem;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-small: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-medium: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-large: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --transition-speed: 0.3s;
  --transition-easing: ease-in-out;
  
  /* Buttons */
  --button-padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
  --button-border-radius: 4px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
2. Base Styles
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*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
3. Typography
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: var(--line-height-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  clear: both;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge); }
h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge); }
h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-large); }
h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-medium); }

p { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium); }

a {
  color: var(--color-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

a:hover { color: var(--color-link-hover); }

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
4. Components
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Buttons */
.button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--button-padding);
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.button-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
}

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

/* Cards */
.card {
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
  padding: var(--spacing-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
5. WordPress Required Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Accessibility - DO NOT REMOVE */
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  clip-path: inset(50%);
  height: 1px;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

/* Alignments - Required for WordPress content */
.alignleft {
  float: left;
  margin-right: var(--spacing-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.alignright {
  float: right;
  margin-left: var(--spacing-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.aligncenter {
  clear: both;
  display: block;
  margin: var(--spacing-medium) auto;
}

/* Posts */
.sticky {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  padding: var(--spacing-medium);
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.bypostauthor {
  background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
  padding: var(--spacing-medium);
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
6. Navigation
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.main-navigation {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: var(--spacing-small) 0;
}

.main-navigation ul {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 37.5em) {
  .main-navigation ul {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.main-navigation ul li a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
7. Forms
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
button,
input[type="button"],
input[type="reset"],
input[type="submit"] {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
  padding: var(--button-padding);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="search"],
textarea {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
  padding: var(--spacing-small);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
8. Media
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
img {
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.wp-caption {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.wp-caption img[class*="wp-image-"] {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.wp-caption-text {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--font-size-small);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: var(--spacing-small);
}

/* Gallery grid */
.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-gap: var(--spacing-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.gallery-columns-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.gallery-columns-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.gallery-columns-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }


/* Header Styles */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--color-white);
	
}

/* Top Bar Styles */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.5rem var(--spacing-medium);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Contact Info */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-email,
.header-phone {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-right: var(--spacing-large);
}

/* Social Links */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    align-items: center;
}

.social-links a {
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Main Header Section */
.site-branding-navigation {
    padding: 1rem var(--spacing-medium);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--color-white);

}

/* Logo Styles */
.site-branding {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.custom-logo-link {
    display: block;
}

.custom-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Navigation Styles */
.main-navigation {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.main-navigation ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.main-navigation li {
    position: relative;
}

.main-navigation a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
	font-weight:700;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* Add dropdown arrow for items with submenus */
.main-navigation .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
    content: "▼";
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: currentColor;
}

.main-navigation a:hover,
.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Dropdown Styles */
.main-navigation .sub-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.main-navigation li:hover > .sub-menu {
    display: block;
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu a {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

/* Search Icon */
.search-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.search-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
	width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: var(--spacing-small);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}



/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .top-bar {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .contact-info {
        gap: 1rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .header-email,
    .header-phone {
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        padding: 0.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .header-email,
    .header-phone {
        border-right: none;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-navigation ul {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    }

    .main-navigation.toggled ul {
        display: flex;
    }

    .search-toggle {
        position: absolute;
        right: 4rem;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
}


/* Search container styles */
.search-container {
    position: fixed;  
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);  
    display: none;  
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
}

/* Search form styles */
.search-form {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Search input styles */
.search-field {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.search-field::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.search-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-bottom-color: white;
}

/* Close button styles */
.search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem;
}

/* Hide the submit button visually */
.search-submit {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Footer Styles */
/* Footer Base */
.footer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Main Container */
.footer__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.footer__grid {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
}

/* Column Styles */
.footer__col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Company Info Column */
.footer__logo {
    max-width: 170px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-align: left;
}

/* Headings */
.footer__heading {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-align: left;
}

/* Menu Lists */
.footer__menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer__menu li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer__menu a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    text-align: left;
}

.footer__menu a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Contact Information */
.footer__contact-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer__subheading {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer__text,
.footer__link {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0;
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer__link {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Copyright Section */
.footer__copyright {
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px var(--spacing-medium);
}

.footer__copyright .footer__container {
    padding: 20px var(--spacing-medium);
}

.footer__copyright-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    width: 100%;
}

.footer__copyright-link {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.footer__copyright-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .footer__col--company {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer__col--company {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .footer__bio {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}


/* Practice Areas Section */
.practice-areas-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.practice-areas-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 240px);
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
	justify-content: center; 
}

/* Card Styles */
.practice-area-card {
    position: relative;
	width:240px;
    height: 370px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.practice-area-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.practice-area-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-area-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 30%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 60%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%
    );
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

/* Title Styles */
.practice-area-title {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--spacing-medium);
    left: var(--spacing-medium);
    right: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Overlay Content */
.practice-area-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    color: var(--color-white);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    z-index: 1;
}

.practice-area-description {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    visibility: hidden;
}

.practice-area-description p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Discover More Button */
.discover-more {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.circle-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.circle-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: var(--color-white);
}

.discover-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    visibility: hidden;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.practice-area-card:hover .practice-area-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.practice-area-card:hover .practice-area-image::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 50%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%
    );
}

.practice-area-card:hover .practice-area-description {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    visibility: visible;
}

.practice-area-card:hover .discover-text {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.practice-area-card:hover .circle-icon {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* Quote Section */
.quote-section {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.quote-content {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.quote-author {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .practice-areas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .practice-areas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .quote-content {
        font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .practice-areas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .practice-area-card {
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* Our People Section */
.our-people {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.our-people .container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.people-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.people-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.people-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.people-header p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    max-width: 500px;
}

.people-header .cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.people-header .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.team-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.team-member {
    flex: 1;
}

.team-member__image {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background-color: #00574F;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-member h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-member .role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .team-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .team-member {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-member {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    
    .people-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}


/* Our Team Section Styles */
.team-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.team-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-intro-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.team-intro {
    flex: 0 0 33.333%;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.team-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.team-intro h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.team-intro p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.team-members-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
}

.team-members {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.team-member {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.team-member-image {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background-color: #00574F;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-member:hover .team-member-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-member-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-member-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .team-members {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .team-member {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        max-width: none;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-intro-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-large);
    }
    
    .team-intro {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    .team-intro h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .team-member {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}


/* News Section */
.news-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
}
.news-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}
.news-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.news-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    position: relative;
}

.news-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: var(--spacing-small) auto 0;
}

.news-header p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-text);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
	width: 100%;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

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

.news-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
}

.news-date {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.news-category {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    line-height: var(--line-height-heading);
}

.news-title a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.news-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.news-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.read-more {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    transition: gap var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.read-more:hover {
    gap: calc(var(--spacing-small) * 1.5);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.read-more svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.news-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.news-cta .cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.news-cta .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .news-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .news-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

/*CTA SECTION*/
.dynamic-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    
    .cta-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    }

    .cta-bg-image {
        position: absolute;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        
        img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
    }

    .cta-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        padding: var(--spacing-xlarge);
        color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
        text-align: center;
        
        h2 {
            color: inherit;
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
            font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
            font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
        }

        p {
            font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
            line-height: var(--line-height-base);
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
        }
    }

    .cta-button {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
        padding: var(--button-padding);
        background-color: var(--color-primary);
        color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
        border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
        font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
        text-align: center;
        transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    }

    .cta-button:hover {
        background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    }
}



/* Company Overview Section */
.company-overview-section {
    position: relative;
}

.overview-stats-card {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-large) var(--spacing-medium);
    transform: translateY(-20%);
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.overview-stat-item {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.75;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.approach-section-full {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
}

/* Approach Section */
.approach-section-full .container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.approach-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.approach-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.approach-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.client-focused {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
}

.client-focused-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.client-focused-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .overview-stats-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    }

    .stat-value {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .overview-stats-card {
        transform: translateY(-30%);
    }

    .stat-value {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .approach-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .approach-section-full {
        padding: calc(var(--spacing-xlarge) + 30px) 0 var(--spacing-xlarge);
    }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
5. Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 80vh; /* Adjustable height */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) var(--spacing-medium);
  color: var(--color-text-on-secondary);
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.6); /* Overlay */
}

.hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding: var(--spacing-large);
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
  }
}


/* Common styles for all page headers */
.page-header-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.page-header-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.page-header-section .page-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 64px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: serif; /* Match your font family */
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-header-section {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-header-section {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}


/* Areas of Practice Page Specific Styles */
.aop-page-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.aop-page-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.aop-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

/* Card Styles */
.aop-page-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 450px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.aop-page-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.aop-page-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aop-page-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.aop-page-item:hover .aop-page-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.aop-page-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: calc(100% - 250px);
}

.aop-page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.aop-page-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.aop-page-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.aop-page-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.aop-page-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Page Header Specific Styles */
.page-header-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.page-header-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.6);
}

.page-header-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header-section .page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 64px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .aop-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .aop-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .aop-page-item {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .aop-page-image {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .aop-page-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .aop-page-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-small);
    }
}

/* Departments Page Styles */
.departments-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.departments-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.departments-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 60px;
}

.department-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Alternate layout for even items */
.department-item:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.department-item:nth-child(even) .department-image {
    order: 2;
}

.department-item:nth-child(even) .department-content {
    order: 1;
}

.department-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.department-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.department-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.department-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.department-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.department-description {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .department-item {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .department-image {
        height: 350px;
    }
    
    .department-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .department-item,
    .department-item:nth-child(even) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .department-item:nth-child(even) .department-image {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .department-item:nth-child(even) .department-content {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .department-image {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .department-content {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .departments-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .department-image {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .department-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* Team Page Specific Styles */
.team-page-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.team-page-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Category Styles */
.team-page-category {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.team-page-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.team-page-category-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Grid Layout for Cards */
.team-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Card Styles */
.team-page-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.team-page-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.team-page-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-page-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-page-card:hover .team-page-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-page-card-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.team-page-card-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.team-page-card-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* List Section Styles */
.team-page-list-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.team-page-simple-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: 40px;
}

.team-page-list-item {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    break-inside: avoid;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .team-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-page-category-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .team-page-simple-list {
        columns: 1;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .team-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .team-page-card-image {
        height: 280px;
    }
}


/* 404 Error Page Styles */
.error-404-section {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: 80px 0;
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.error-404-content {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}



.error-404-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.error-404-actions .button {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.error-404-actions .button-primary {
    background-color: #9E1B32;
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid #9E1B32;
}

.error-404-actions .button-primary:hover {
    background-color: white;
    color: #9E1B32;
}

.error-404-actions .button-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #9E1B32;
    border: 1px solid #9E1B32;
}

.error-404-actions .button-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #9E1B32;
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .error-404-content {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        margin: 0 20px;
    }
    
    
}
/* Contact Section Styles */
.page-contact-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Contact Info - 30% */
.page-contact-info {
    flex: 0 0 30%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.page-contact-info-wrapper {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.page-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.page-contact-item:hover {
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.page-contact-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-contact-svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.page-contact-link {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.page-contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-contact-address {
    font-style: normal;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Contact Form - 70% */
.page-contact-form {
    flex: 0 0 70%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Contact Form 7 Styles */
.wpcf7-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.wpcf7-form p {
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group,
.form-names {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Label Styles */
.form-names label,
.form-group label,
.wpcf7-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Name Inputs Grid */
.name-inputs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.name-inputs .wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
    flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Form Input Styles */
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.wpcf7-form textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Focus States */
.wpcf7-form input:focus,
.wpcf7-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.1);
}

/* Submit Button Styles */
.wpcf7-submit,
.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 12px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.wpcf7-submit:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .page-contact-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .page-contact-info,
    .page-contact-form {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-contact-info-wrapper,
    .page-contact-form {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 576px) {
    .name-inputs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}


/* Blog Archive/Listing Page Styles */
.blog-archive {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
}

.blog-archive .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Blog Grid Layout */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

/* Blog Card Styles */
.blog-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.blog-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.blog-date,
.blog-author,
.blog-category {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.blog-category a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-title a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.blog-readmore {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    transition: gap var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-readmore:hover {
    gap: calc(var(--spacing-small) * 1.5);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Pagination */
.blog-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.page-numbers.current {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Single Post Styles */
.single-post-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
}

.single-post-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.post-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.post-featured-image {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Post Content Typography */
.post-content {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-content h2,
.post-content h3,
.post-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-content h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge); }
.post-content h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-large); }
.post-content h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-medium); }

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    padding-left: var(--spacing-large);
}

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.post-content blockquote {
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) var(--spacing-large);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Post Navigation */
.post-navigation {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.nav-previous,
.nav-next {
    flex: 1;
}

.nav-next {
    text-align: right;
}

.nav-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.nav-title:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Comments Section */
.comments-area {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.comments-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.comment {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-body {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.comment-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.comment-author {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.comment-metadata {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.comment-content {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.reply {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.reply a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.comment-form textarea {
    height: 150px;
}

.form-submit {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.form-submit input[type="submit"] {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.form-submit input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .post-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    }

    .nav-next {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .post-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-small);
    }

    .post-content {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    }
}
/*20/2/2025 added by caleb*/
/* Blog and News Styles
--------------------------------------------- */

/* Common Layout */
.blog-archive,
.post-content-wrapper {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}


/* Blog Archive Layout */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

/* Blog Card Styles */
.blog-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.blog-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Meta Information */
.blog-meta,
.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.blog-date,
.blog-author,
.blog-category {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.blog-date svg,
.blog-author svg,
.blog-category svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.blog-category a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Blog Titles and Content */
.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-title a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.blog-readmore {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    transition: gap var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.blog-readmore:hover {
    gap: calc(var(--spacing-small) * 1.5);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Post Grid Layout with Sidebar */
.post-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    align-items: start;
}

/* Main Content Area */
.post-main {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.post-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.post-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Post Content Typography */
.post-content {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.post-content > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-content h2,
.post-content h3,
.post-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.post-content h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge); }
.post-content h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-large); }
.post-content h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-medium); }

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    padding-left: var(--spacing-large);
}

.post-content li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.post-content blockquote {
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) var(--spacing-large);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

.post-content img {
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    margin: var(--spacing-medium) 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.post-content a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.post-content a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

/* Sidebar Styles */
.post-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 30px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

/* Search Widget */
.search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
}

.search-field {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.search-submit {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.search-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Lists in Sidebar */
.recent-posts,
.archives-list,
.categories-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.recent-posts li,
.archives-list li,
.categories-list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.recent-posts li:last-child,
.archives-list li:last-child,
.categories-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.recent-posts a,
.archives-list a,
.categories-list a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.recent-posts a:hover,
.archives-list a:hover,
.categories-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Category Post Count */
.categories-list .cat-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.categories-list .cat-item a {
    flex: 1;
}

.categories-list .cat-item .count {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Post Navigation */
.post-navigation {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.nav-previous,
.nav-next {
    flex: 1;
}

.nav-next {
    text-align: right;
}

.nav-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.nav-title:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Post Tags */
.post-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.post-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.post-tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Comments Section */
.comments-area {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.comments-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.comment {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-body {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.comment-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.comment-author {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.comment-metadata {
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.comment-content {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.reply {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
}

.reply a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
}

.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.comment-form textarea {
    height: 150px;
}

.form-submit {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.form-submit input[type="submit"] {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.form-submit input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Pagination */
.blog-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.page-numbers.current {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .post-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-large);
    }

    .page-header-section {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 42px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .post-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .post-sidebar {
        margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    }

    .page-header-section {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .post-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    }

    .nav-next {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .blog-meta,
    .post-meta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-header-section {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .post-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-small);
    }

    .post-content {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    }

    .sidebar-widget {
        padding: var(--spacing-small);
    }

    .post-tags {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .comment-body {
        padding: var(--spacing-small);
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .post-sidebar,
    .post-navigation,
    .comments-area,
    .post-tags {
        display: none;
    }

    .post-grid {
        display: block;
    }

    .post-content {
        font-size: 12pt;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    a {
        text-decoration: none !important;
        color: #000 !important;
    }

    .post-content a::after {
        content: " (" attr(href) ")";
        font-size: 90%;
    }
}
/* Enhanced Comment Form Styles */
.comment-form {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
}

.comment-form-comment label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.comment-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.1);
}

.form-submit {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
    text-align: right;
}

/* Enhanced Sidebar Styles */
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    position: relative;
}

/* Enhanced Lists in Sidebar */
.recent-posts,
.archives-list,
.categories-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.recent-posts li,
.archives-list li,
.categories-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.recent-posts li:last-child,
.archives-list li:last-child,
.categories-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.recent-posts a,
.archives-list a,
.categories-list a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.recent-posts a:hover,
.archives-list a:hover,
.categories-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Category Count Badge */
.categories-list .cat-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.categories-list .count {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Enhanced Search Form */
.search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.search-field {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.search-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.1);
}

.search-submit {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.search-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}


/* Single Practice Area Template Styles - */

/* Main Layout */
.mlaf-practice-main {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Header Styles */
.mlaf-practice-header {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.mlaf-practice-header__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mlaf-practice-header__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mlaf-practice-header__title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 64px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: var(--line-height-heading);
}

/* Content Section */
.mlaf-practice-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
}

.mlaf-practice-content__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.mlaf-practice-content__main {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mlaf-practice-content__description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.mlaf-practice-content__description h2,
.mlaf-practice-content__description h3,
.mlaf-practice-content__description h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: var(--spacing-large) 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.mlaf-practice-content__description h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge); }
.mlaf-practice-content__description h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-large); }
.mlaf-practice-content__description h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-medium); }

/* CTA Section */
.mlaf-practice-cta {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) var(--spacing-medium);
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    text-align: center;
}

.mlaf-practice-cta__content {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mlaf-practice-cta__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
}

.mlaf-practice-cta__button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) var(--spacing-large);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.mlaf-practice-cta__button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mlaf-practice-header__title {
        font-size: 48px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .mlaf-practice-header {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .mlaf-practice-header__title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .mlaf-practice-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    }

    .mlaf-practice-content__description {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    }

    .mlaf-practice-cta__text {
        font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .mlaf-practice-header {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .mlaf-practice-header__title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .mlaf-practice-cta {
        padding: var(--spacing-large) var(--spacing-medium);
    }
}

/* -- General Container & Section Spacing -- */
.team-member-content-section .container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-medium); 
    padding-right: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-member-content-section {
    padding-top: var(--spacing-large);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

/* -- Top Layout (Image | Name/Title/Bio) -- */
.team-member-layout.top-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium); 
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large); 
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray); 
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-large); 
}

.team-member-sidebar {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.team-member-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius); 
    /* box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium); */ 
}

.team-member-main-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.team-member-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); 
    font-family: var(--font-heading); 
    color: var(--color-secondary); 
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
}

.team-member-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body); 
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
    color: var(--color-secondary-light); 
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-style: italic; 
}

.team-member-contact-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-link); 
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}
.team-member-contact-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-link-hover); 
    text-decoration: underline;
}


.team-member-bio {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    color: var(--color-text); 
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-member-bio p:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}
.team-member-bio p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* -- Sections Wrapper -- */
.team-member-sections-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
}


/* -- Dual Column Sections (Education / Membership) -- */

.team-member-dual-column-sections {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.team-member-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.education-section,
.membership-section {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

/* Using Primary Red for Education */
.education-section {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
}

/* Using Secondary Blue for Membership */
.membership-section {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-secondary);
}
.membership-section .team-member-section-title { 
	color: var(--color-primary);
}

.team-member-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    
}

.team-member-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.team-member-list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small); 
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    padding-left: 1.5em; 
    position: relative;
}

.education-section .team-member-list li::before,
.membership-section .team-member-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.1em; 
    color: inherit; 
}

/* -- Key Milestones / Key Matters Section -- */
.milestones-section {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-dark); 
    color: var(--color-text-on-secondary); 
    padding: var(--spacing-large);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
}

.milestones-section .team-member-section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-on-secondary); 
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.milestones-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); 
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: default;
    padding-left: 0; 
    font-size: var(--font-size-base); 
}

.milestones-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.milestones-list li::before {
    display: none;
}

.milestones-list li span:first-child {
    padding-right: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.milestones-list .accordion-icon {
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary); 
    flex-shrink: 0; 
}


/* -- Responsive Adjustments -- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .team-member-sidebar {
        flex: 0 0 250px;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
     .team-member-name {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge); 
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .team-member-layout.top-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .team-member-sidebar {
        flex-basis: auto;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    }

    .team-member-main-info {
         width: 100%;
         text-align: center; 
    }

     .team-member-contact-links {
         text-align: center;
     }
     
     .team-member-bio {
         text-align: left; 
         margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
     }

    .team-member-dual-column-sections {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    }

    .education-section,
    .membership-section {
       min-width: 100%;
    }

    .milestones-list li {
       flex-direction: column;
       align-items: flex-start;
       text-align: left;
       padding: var(--spacing-small) 0; 
    }

    .milestones-list .accordion-icon {
       margin-top: var(--spacing-small);
       align-self: flex-end;
    }
}
/*added by caleb on 24/03/2025*/
/* About Section */
.about-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-section .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.about-section__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.about-section__image {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  text-align: right;
}

.about-section__heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-section__tagline {
  font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-unit);
}

.about-section__description {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.about-section__description p {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-unit);
}

.about-section__cta {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.about-section__cta .btn {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

/* Vision and Mission Section */
.vision-mission-section {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
}

.vision-mission-section .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.vision-mission-section__image {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.vision-mission-section__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: var(--spacing-large);
}

.vision-content, .mission-content {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.vision-heading, .mission-heading {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-unit);
}

.vision-description, .mission-description {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-us-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.why-choose-us-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-large);
}

.why-choose-us-item {
  padding: var(--spacing-medium);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-choose-us-item__icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.why-choose-us-item__icon img {
  width: 80px;
  height: auto;
  fill: var(--color-primary);
}

.why-choose-us-item__name {
  font-size: var(--font-size-large);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.why-choose-us-item__description {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Specific Styles to Match Screenshot */
.about-section__heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-section__tagline {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-section__description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-section__cta .btn {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.vision-mission-section {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.vision-mission-section__content {
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.vision-heading, .mission-heading {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vision-description, .mission-description {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.why-choose-us-item__icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-choose-us-item__icon svg, 
.why-choose-us-item__icon img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  fill: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.why-choose-us-item__name {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-choose-us-item__description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section .container,
  .vision-mission-section .container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .about-section__image,
  .vision-mission-section__image {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .why-choose-us-items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Custom styles for Meritad Law content */
.about-section__content {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.about-section__heading {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.about-section__image img {
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.vision-mission-section__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* Search Results Page Styling */
.search .site-main {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Search Header */
.search .page-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.search .page-title {
    font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #8e1920; /* Meritad brand color */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.search .page-title span {
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Search Form Styling */
.search-form {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.search-form .search-field {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-form .search-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #8e1920;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(142, 25, 32, 0.15);
}

.search-form .search-submit {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background-color: #8e1920;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-top-right-radius: 4px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-form .search-submit:hover {
    background-color: #721417;
}

/* Search Results */
.search article {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.search article:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.search .entry-title {
    font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.search .entry-title a {
    color: #8e1920;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.search .entry-title a:hover {
    color: #721417;
}

.search .entry-meta {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.search .entry-summary {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
}

.search .entry-summary p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Search Navigation */
.search .posts-navigation {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.search .posts-navigation .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.search .posts-navigation a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    color: #8e1920;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search .posts-navigation a:hover {
    background-color: #8e1920;
    color: white;
}

/* No Results Found */
.search .no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.search .no-results .page-title {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search .no-results .search-form {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* Search Container from Header */
.search-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.search-container form {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 600px;
    position: relative;
}

.search-container .search-field {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 60px 15px 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
    background-color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.search-container .search-submit {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 60px;
    background-color: #8e1920;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-top-right-radius: 4px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.search-container .search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .search .page-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .search .entry-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* Pupillage Template Styles */

/* Page Header */
.page-header-section {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 250px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.page-header-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.7); /* semi-transparent overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    margin: 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Main Section Styles */
.pupillage-application-wrapper {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.pupillage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xlarge);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

/* Left Column: Content */
.pupillage-content {
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
}

.application-description {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
}

.requirements-section,
.eligibility-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.requirements-list,
.eligibility-list {
    padding-left: var(--spacing-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.requirements-list li,
.eligibility-list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-small);
}

.requirements-list li::before,
.eligibility-list li::before {
    
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
    display: inline-block;
    width: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--spacing-small));
}

/* Right Column: Form */
.pupillage-form {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.form-container {
    padding: var(--spacing-large);
}

.form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Form Styling - Targeting Contact Form 7 elements */
.wpcf7 input[type="text"],
.wpcf7 input[type="email"],
.wpcf7 input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7 textarea,
.wpcf7 select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.wpcf7 input[type="text"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="email"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="tel"]:focus,
.wpcf7 textarea:focus,
.wpcf7 select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.2);
}

.wpcf7 label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.wpcf7 input[type="submit"] {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
    padding: var(--button-padding);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .pupillage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-large);
    }
    
    .page-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .page-header-section {
        min-height: 180px;
    }
    
    .form-container {
        padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    }
    
    .pupillage-application-wrapper {
        padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    }
}

/* Team Grid Section Styling */
.team-grid-section {
    background-color: var(--color-background-alt);
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
}

.team-grid-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-grid-section .section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.team-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
}

.team-grid-member {
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    width: calc(33.333% - 20px);
}

.team-grid-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--spacing-small)));
}

.team-grid-member-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-grid-member-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-grid-member:hover .team-grid-member-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team-grid-member-info {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-grid-member-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.team-grid-member-role {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.team-grid-member-bio {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.team-grid-member-contact {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-grid-member-contact a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-link);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-grid-member-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--color-link-hover);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .team-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .team-grid-member {
        width: calc(50% - var(--spacing-medium));
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .team-grid-member {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* Practice Area Template Styles */
.mlaf-practice-content__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__title {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__item {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__link:hover {
    color: #0066cc; /* Adjust to your brand color */
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar__consultation {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mlaf-practice-content__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .mlaf-practice-sidebar {
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Contact Form 7 Specific Styling */
.mlaf-practice-sidebar .wpcf7-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar .wpcf7-form-control {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar .wpcf7-submit {
    background-color: #0066cc;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mlaf-practice-sidebar .wpcf7-submit:hover {
    background-color: #004c99; 
}

/*added by caleb 30/3/2025*/
/* Team Card Styles with Hover Effect */
.team-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-large);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.team-page-card {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
}

.team-page-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.team-page-card-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    padding-bottom: 120%; /* Aspect ratio for the card */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-page-card-image img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-page-card:hover .team-page-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Overlay styles - using ::after pseudo-element for better compatibility */
.team-page-card-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: height var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    z-index: 1;
}

.team-page-card:hover .team-page-card-image::after {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Overlay content styles */
.team-page-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium);
    color: var(--color-text-on-secondary);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing),
                transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.team-page-card:hover .team-page-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Information styles */
.team-page-card-info {
    text-align: left;
}

.team-page-card-name {
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-small) 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: var(--line-height-heading);
}

.team-page-card-role {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-regular);
}

.team-page-card-qualification {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-small);
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
}

/* Social icons */
.team-page-card-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-small);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.social-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.email-icon {
    background-image: url('path-to-your-email-icon.svg'); /* Replace with your icon path */
}

.linkedin-icon {
    background-image: url('path-to-your-linkedin-icon.svg'); /* Replace with your icon path */
}

/* List styles for other team members */
.team-page-list-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.team-page-simple-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: var(--spacing-large);
}

.team-page-list-item {
    padding: var(--spacing-small) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: var(--spacing-medium);
    }
    
    .team-page-simple-list {
        columns: 1;
    }
}

/*added by caleb 31/3/2025*/
/* Team Section Hover Effect Styles */
.team-members {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.team-member {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius, 4px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex: 1;
}

.team-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-member-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    padding-bottom: 120%; /* Aspect ratio for the card */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member-image img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member:hover .team-member-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Create overlay effect on hover */
.team-member-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--color-secondary-dark, #2d3748);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.team-member:hover .team-member-image::after {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Name and role container */
.team-member-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member:hover .team-member-info {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hide the static name and role */
.team-member-name,
.team-member-role {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.team-member:hover .team-member-name,
.team-member:hover .team-member-role {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Make name visible on hover */
.team-member:hover .team-member-name {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Make role visible on hover */
.team-member:hover .team-member-role {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--color-primary-light, #e2e8f0);
}

/*header start new*/
/* Global width container */
.width-80 {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header Structure */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
   
    z-index: 100;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.header-wrapper {
    padding: 15px 0;
	max-width: var(--content-max-width, 1320px);
	
	margin: 0 auto;
	
}

/* Navbar Layout */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
	margin-left: 0;
}

/* Logo Styles */
.logo {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
	margin-left: 0; 
    padding-left: 0;
	
}

.custom-logo-link {
    display: block;
}

.custom-logo {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
	margin-left: 0; 
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* Right Menu Items */
.menu-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Search Icon */
.search {
    position: relative;
}

.search-icon-trigger {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #011631; 
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-icon-trigger:hover {
    color: #e60052; 
}

/* Hamburger Menu */
.menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #011631; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-toggle:hover span {
    background-color: #e60052; 
}

/* Hamburger animation when active */
.menu-toggle.clicked span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: #e60052;
}

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

.menu-toggle.clicked span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: #e60052;
}

/* Fullscreen Menu Modal */
.menu-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
	left:auto;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.9); 
    z-index: 1000;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.menu-modal.active {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.modal-content {
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.close-menu {
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.close-menu:hover {
    color: #e60052; 
}

.modal-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Menu Styling */
.menu {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

.menu ul li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.menu ul li a {
    font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.menu ul li a:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: #e60052; 
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.menu ul li a:hover {
    color: #e60052; 
}

.menu ul li a:hover:after {
    width: 100%;
}

.menu-intro {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.contacts {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.contacts li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contacts li a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.contacts li a:hover {
    color: #e60052; 
}

/* Search Container */
.search-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.95); 
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-container.active {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.search-close:before, .search-close:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-close:before {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.search-close:after {
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.search-close:hover:before, .search-close:hover:after {
    background-color: #e60052; 
}

.search-box {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.searchform {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}

.searchform input[type="search"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    font-size: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    outline: none;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.searchform input[type="search"]::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.search-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    color: #e60052; /* Pink accent color */
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-logo {
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .width-80 {
        width: 95%;
    }
    
    .modal-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .menu ul li a {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .contacts li a {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .search-box {
        width: 90%;
    }
    
    .searchform input[type="search"] {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

/* Helper for modal body overflow */
body.modal-active {
    overflow: hidden;
}
/*header end new*/

/*Added by caleb 10/4/2025 about banner start*/
/* Banner Section Styles */
.banner-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-xlarge);
}

.banner-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 50%;
}

.banner-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.banner-description {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
}

.banner-team-button {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.team-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
    padding: var(--button-padding);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 150px;
}

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

.banner-image {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.circular-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.circular-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        gap: var(--spacing-large);
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .circular-image {
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .banner-team-button {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .circular-image {
        max-width: 300px;
    }
    
    .banner-heading {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
    }
}
/*about banner end*/

/*added by caleb 10/4/2025 area of practice start*/ 
/*--------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
4. Practice Areas Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.practice-areas-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.practice-areas-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium);
}

.practice-areas-section .section-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xxlarge);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  position: relative;
}

.practice-areas-section .section-description {
  font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
  line-height: var(--line-height-base);
  color: var( --color-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-large);
  max-width: 90%;
}

.practice-areas-section .practice-areas-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-large);
}

.practice-areas-section .practice-areas-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 320px;
}

.practice-areas-section .practice-areas-image {
  flex: 0 0 45%;
  max-width: 45%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.practice-areas-section .featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--button-border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
}

/* Accordion Styling */
.practice-areas-section .practice-areas-accordion {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-black);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-black);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-button {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-medium) 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-button:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.practice-areas-section .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-right: var(--spacing-small);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.practice-areas-section .plus-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-item.active .plus-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing);
  padding: 0 0 0 36px;
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
}

.practice-areas-section .accordion-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: var(--line-height-base);
  color: var(--color-black);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .practice-areas-section .practice-areas-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .practice-areas-section .practice-areas-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium);
  }
  
  .practice-areas-section .section-description {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .practice-areas-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-large) 0;
  }
  
  .practice-areas-section .section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xlarge);
  }
}
/*area of practice end*/


/*added by caleb 24/4/2025*/
/* Hide banner image on mobile devices */
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
    .banner-section .banner-image {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    
    .banner-section .banner-wrapper {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    .banner-section .banner-content {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}
/* Firm Profile Download Button Styling */
.firm-profile-download {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-large);
    text-align: center;
}

.download-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: var(--spacing-small) var(--spacing-medium);
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.2); /* Using primary color with transparency */
}

.download-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-on-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.download-icon {
    margin-right: var(--spacing-small);
    font-size: var(--font-size-large);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.download-btn:hover .download-icon {
    transform: translateY(2px);
}

.download-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .firm-profile-download {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .download-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base) !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold) !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 200px !important;
    max-width: 90% !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(152, 31, 36, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .download-icon {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium) !important;
    margin-right: var(--spacing-small) !important;
  }

  .download-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  }

  .download-btn:hover .download-icon {
    transform: translateY(2px) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .download-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small) !important;
  }
}

/*added by caleb 20/4/2025*/
/* Make header transparent and position it */
.site-header {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;
	border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* On scroll, add background to header for better readability */
.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
	box-shadow: none !important;
	border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* Adjust the header wrapper to be transparent */
.header-wrapper {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
    transition: padding 0.3s ease !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-wrapper {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
}

/* Style adjustments for menu links to be visible on transparent background */
.site-header .navbar .menu-right a,
.menu-modal .modal-content a {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Change menu icon color for better visibility */
.menu-toggle span {
    background-color: #fff !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .menu-toggle span {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .navbar .menu-right a {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}
.main-navigation {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Search icon color */
.site-header .search i {
    color: #fff !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .search i {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

/* Add some top padding to the hero section to account for the header height */
.hero-section {
    padding-top: 100px !important;
}
/*news section*/
.news-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xlarge) 0 !important;
    background-color: var(--color-background) !important;
}
.news-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium) !important;
}
.news-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge) !important;
}
.news-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 48px !important;
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}
.news-header h2::after {
    content: '' !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    margin: var(--spacing-small) auto 0 !important;
}
.news-header p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-medium) !important;
    color: var(--color-text) !important;
    max-width: 600px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}
.news-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, auto) !important;
    gap: var(--spacing-large) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.news-card {
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium) !important;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}
.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
}
.news-image {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
}
.news-thumbnail {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}
.news-card:hover .news-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.news-overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}
.news-content {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}
.news-category {
    display: inline-block !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small) !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}
.news-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small) !important;
}
.news-date {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-large) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-small) !important;
    line-height: var(--line-height-heading) !important;
}
.news-title a {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}
.news-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}
.news-excerpt {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base) !important;
    line-height: var(--line-height-base) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}
.read-more {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: var(--spacing-small) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold) !important;
    font-size: var(--font-size-small) !important;
    transition: gap var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}
.read-more:hover {
    gap: calc(var(--spacing-small) * 1.5) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}
.read-more svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    fill: currentColor !important;
}
.news-cta {
    text-align: center !important;
}
.news-cta .cta-button {
    display: inline-block !important;
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    padding: 1rem 2rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--button-border-radius) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold) !important;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}
.news-cta .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}
.news-card.color-blue { background-color: #0073a3 !important; }
.news-card.color-orange { background-color: #ff7a00 !important; }
.news-card.color-red { background-color: #e93323 !important; }
.news-card.color-purple { background-color: #9c27b0 !important; }
.news-card.color-green { background-color: #2e7d32 !important; }
.news-card.color-brown { background-color: #5d4037 !important; }

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        grid-template-rows: auto !important;
    }
    .news-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }
}
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .news-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
}

/*AREA OF PRACTICE*/
/* Practice Areas Styling */
.practice-areas-section {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light) !important;
}

.practice-areas-layout {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.practice-areas-content {
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.practice-areas-image {
    flex: 0 0 38% !important;
}

.section-title {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.section-description {
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.practice-areas-accordion {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.accordion-button {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 1rem 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    position: relative !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}

/* INCREASED ICON SIZE */
.accordion-button .icon {
    margin-right: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon svg {
    width: 60% !important;
    height: 60% !important;
    fill: currentColor !important;
    stroke: none !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon svg path,
.accordion-button .icon svg circle,
.accordion-button .icon svg rect,
.accordion-button .icon svg line {
    fill: currentColor !important;
    stroke: none !important;
}

/* APPLY SPECIFIC HEX COLORS TO THE ICON */
.accordion-button .icon-color-1 {
    color: #8C1F28 !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-2 {
    color: #0511F2 !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-3 {
    color: #030A8C !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-4 {
    color: #F20505 !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-5 {
    color: #0D2241 !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-6 {
    color: #2C3C4D !important;
}

.accordion-button .icon-color-7 {
    color: #82373B !important;
}

/* Plus icon styling */
.accordion-button .plus-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.accordion-button .plus-icon:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.accordion-content {
    padding: 0 0 1rem 4rem !important;
    display: none !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark) !important;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    display: block !important;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.featured-image {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practice-areas-layout {
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }

    .practice-areas-image {
        order: -1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .accordion-button .icon {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
    }

    .accordion-content {
        padding: 0 0 1rem 3.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* Areas of Practice Page Specific Styles */
.aop-page-section {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light) !important;
}

.aop-page-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-medium) !important;
}

/* Grid Layout - Better spacing and alignment */
.aop-page-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: var(--spacing-large) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xlarge) !important;
}

/* Card Styles - Improved proportions and hover effects */
.aop-page-item {
    display: block !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative !important;
    background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium) !important;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 460px !important;
}

.aop-page-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Image Container - Fixed height and better aspect ratio */
.aop-page-image {
    position: relative !important;
    height: 250px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.aop-page-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}

.aop-page-item:hover .aop-page-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* Content Area - Better spacing and typography */
.aop-page-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: calc(100% - 250px) !important;
    min-height: 240px !important;
}

.aop-page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-small) 0 !important;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}

.aop-page-item:hover .aop-page-title {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

.aop-page-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base) !important;
    color: var(--color-text) !important;
    line-height: var(--line-height-base) !important;
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-medium) 0 !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 6 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
}

/* Optional: Add a subtle read more indicator */
.aop-page-item::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    right: var(--spacing-medium) !important;
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%23333'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M9 5l7 7-7 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    background-size: contain !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateX(-10px) !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) var(--transition-easing) !important;
}

.aop-page-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

/* Page Header Styles - Improved typography */
.page-header-section {
    position: relative !important;
    height: 350px !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.page-header-section::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.7), rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.5)) !important;
}

.page-header-section .container {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.page-header-section .page-title {
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 48px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Responsive Design - Mobile First Approach */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aop-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-item {
        min-height: 420px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-image {
        height: 180px !important;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .aop-page-section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-item {
        min-height: 400px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-image {
        height: 160px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-content {
        padding: 20px !important;
        min-height: 240px !important;
    }
    
    .page-header-section {
        height: 250px !important;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .aop-page-section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-section .container {
        padding: 0 16px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-grid {
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-item {
        min-height: 380px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-image {
        height: 140px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-content {
        padding: 16px !important;
        min-height: 240px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-title {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-description {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 5 !important;
    }
    
    .page-header-section {
        height: 200px !important;
    }
    
    .page-header-section .page-title {
        font-size: 28px !important;
    }
}

/* Additional improvements for better visual hierarchy */
.aop-page-item:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #2c5282 !important;
    outline-offset: 2px !important;
}

/* Loading state for images */
.aop-page-image img[src=""] {
    background-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {
    .aop-page-item {
        break-inside: avoid !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
    }
    
    .aop-page-item:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}