/* ==========================================
   UNIVERSAL RESETS & BASICS
   ========================================== */
*{
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

body{
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container{
    width: 1200px;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin: auto;
}

/* ==========================================
   TOP BAR (MARQUEE)
   ========================================== */
.topbar {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #800020; 
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; 
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-container {
    width: 85%; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    white-space: nowrap; 
    position: relative;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px; 
    padding-left: 100%; 
    animation: marquee-scroll 25s linear infinite; 
}

.topbar-gif {
    height: 18px; 
    width: auto;
}

.marquee-content span {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION DESKTOP
   ========================================== */
header{
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
}

.navbar{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.logo{
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #6a1f1f;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo span{
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #777;
}

nav ul{
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}

nav ul li a{
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #222;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

nav ul li a:hover{
    color: #800020;
}

.join-btn{
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.join-btn:hover{
    background: #800020;
}

/* Hidden elements for Desktop */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #333;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

#menu-checkbox {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   PAGE SECTIONS LAYOUTS
   ========================================== */
/* Hero Section */
.hero{
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f7f2ef;
}

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

.hero h1{
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #111;
}

.hero p{
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.btn{
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary{
    background: #6a1f1f;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover{
    background: #4a1212;
}

.btn-outline{
    border: 1px solid #333;
    color: #333;
}

.btn-outline:hover{
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-image img{
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

/* About Section */
.about{
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about img{
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.about h2{
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #111;
}

.features{
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.feature{
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.feature i{
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #6a1f1f;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.feature h4{
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Services Section */
.services{
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fafafa;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title{
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    position: relative;
    color: #111;
}

.service-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.service{
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.service i{
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #6a1f1f;
}

/* Training Section */
.training{
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #081122;
    color: #fff;
}

.training .section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.training-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.training-card{
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.training-card img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.training-card .content{
    padding: 20px;
}

/* Collaborators Section */
.partners{
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: #fff;
}

.partner-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.partner{
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #aaa;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Events Section */
.events{
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.event-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.event{
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}

.event img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.event .content{
    padding: 20px;
}

/* Blog Section */
.blog{
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.blog-grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card{
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 210px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.blog-content{
    padding: 20px;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta{
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: #6a1f1f;
    color: #fff;
}

.cta h2{
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.cta .btn-primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: #6a1f1f;
}

.cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background: #eee;
}

/* ==========================================
   SITE FOOTER DESIGN
   ========================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #0d1117; 
    color: #b3b3b3;
    padding: 60px 0 20px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-column h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-column h4::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #800020; 
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-column p.sub-text {
    margin: 4px 0;
    color: #8c92ac;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-column ul li a {
    color: #a3a8b4;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff; 
}

.social-links {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    color: #8c92ac;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.social-links .separator {
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: #444;
}

.contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #a3a8b4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.newsletter h5 {
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid #30363d;
    background-color: #161b22;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
    width: 60%;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background-color: #800020; 
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: #a01030;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    gap: 15px;
}    

.copyright {
    color: #6e7681;
}

.legal-links a {
    color: #6e7681;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 20px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (FIXED OVERLAP & LAYER)
   ========================================== */
@media(max-width: 991px){
    .hero-grid, .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-image, .about img {
        order: -1; 
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    .about h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .features {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Toggle Hamburger ko open panel ke upar safe layer me lane ke liye */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1010; /* Nav (1000) ke upar cross button dikhega */
    }

    /* Logo structure safe layer adjustments */
    .logo {
        font-size: 22px; 
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1005; /* Drawer panel ke text ke upar overlap handle hone ke liye */
    }
    .logo span {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    /* Fixed Left Panel Navigation */
    nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%; 
        width: 290px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #fdfdfd;
        box-shadow: 5px 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        /* 110px padding se links logo ke niche se clear shuru honge */
        padding: 110px 25px 30px 25px; 
        transition: left 0.3s ease-in-out;
        z-index: 1000; /* Toggle Button se down hierarchy par */
    }

    nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
    }

    nav ul li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    nav ul li a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 5px;
        font-size: 17px;
        color: #333;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }

    /* Checkbox state logic triggers panel visibility */
    #menu-checkbox:checked ~ nav {
        left: 0; 
    }

    /* Transforms Hamburger lines cleanly to 'X' */
    #menu-checkbox:checked ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
        background-color: #6a1f1f;
    }

    #menu-checkbox:checked ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    #menu-checkbox:checked ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
        background-color: #6a1f1f;
    }

    .join-btn {
        display: none; 
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .legal-links a {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
}

/* Extra safety check for 320px ultra-small views */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .logo {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    .logo span {
        font-size: 9px;
    }
    nav {
        width: 255px; /* Tweak size width taaki close target action clear visible rahe right block me */
    }
}


.logo img{
    max-height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hero-image{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:15px;
}

.hero-image img{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
}

.banner-text{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    padding:30px;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    color:#fff;
}

.banner-text h1{
    font-size:3rem;
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;
}

.banner-text p{
    font-size:1.3rem;
    margin-bottom:25px;
    color:#f5f5f5;
}

.banner-text .date{
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#f5c16c;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.banner-text .location{
    font-size:1.8rem;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    color:#fff;
}

.program-intro{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.program-intro h3{
    font-size:32px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:#8b001f;
}

.program-intro p{
    font-size:18px;
    color:#666;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.program-features{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:20px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.program-features span{
    background:#f8f8f8;
    padding:12px 20px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.program-features i{
    color:#8b001f;
    margin-right:8px;
}

.program-buttons{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:15px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary{
    padding:12px 28px;
    border-radius:30px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

.btn-primary{
    background:#8b001f;
    color:#fff;
}

.btn-secondary{
    border:2px solid #8b001f;
    color:#8b001f;
}

.training-card .content{
    padding:20px;
}

.training-card .content a{
    color:#8b001f;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* Center Our Programs heading */
.training .section-title{
    text-align:center;
    width:100%;
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

/* Feature pills text black */
.program-features span{
    color:#000 !important;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* Icons bhi visible rakho */
.program-features span i{
    color:#8b001f;
}

/* Agar link ya text inherit ho raha ho */
.program-features *{
    color:#000;
}

.program-features i{
    color:#8b001f !important;
}

/* =========================
   COLLABORATORS SECTION
========================= */

.collaborators-section{
    padding:80px 0;
    background:#fff;
}

.collaborators-section .section-title{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:40px;
    font-size:32px;
    font-weight:700;
}

/* PARTNERS */

.partner-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    gap:30px;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:60px;
}

.partner{
    color:#333;
}

.partner h3{
    font-size:38px;
    margin:0;
    font-weight:300;
}

.partner span{
    font-size:12px;
    display:block;
    margin-top:5px;
    color:#777;
}

/* MAIN LAYOUT */

.content-layout{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:40px;
}

.small-title{
    font-size:14px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:#666;
}

/* UPCOMING EVENT */

.featured-event{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:6px;
}

.featured-event img{
    width:100%;
    height:320px;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}

.featured-event .overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.45);
    color:#fff;
    padding:30px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
}

.featured-event h3{
    font-size:32px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.featured-event p{
    margin:6px 0;
}

.event-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:20px;
    background:#fff;
    color:#000;
    padding:12px 25px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    width:max-content;
}

.dots{
    text-align:center;
    margin:20px 0 40px;
    color:#999;
    font-size:20px;
}

/* GALLERY */

.gallery-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:10px;
}

.gallery-grid img{
    width:100%;
    height:180px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.view-link{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:20px;
    color:#000;
    font-weight:600;
    text-decoration:none;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-size:13px;
}

/* PAST EVENTS */

.past-events{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.past-event img{
    width:100%;
    height:120px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.past-event p{
    font-size:13px;
    margin-top:8px;
    line-height:1.4;
}

/* INSIGHTS */

.insights-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:20px;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.insight-card{
    border:1px solid #eee;
    background:#fff;
}

.insight-card img{
    width:100%;
    height:160px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.insight-card span{
    display:block;
    padding:15px 15px 0;
    font-size:11px;
    color:#888;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.insight-card h5{
    padding:10px 15px;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.5;
    margin:0;
}

.insight-card a{
    display:block;
    padding:0 15px 15px;
    color:#8b001f;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */

@media(max-width:992px){

    .content-layout{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

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

    .past-events{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

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

@media(max-width:768px){

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

    .past-events{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

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


/* ==========================
   UPCOMING EVENT SLIDER
========================== */

.event-slider{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:8px;
    background:#fff;
}

.event-slide{
    display:none;
    position:relative;
}

.event-slide.active{
    display:block;
}

.event-slide img{
    width:100%;
    height:320px;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
}

.event-slide .overlay{
    position:absolute;
    left:30px;
    bottom:30px;
    color:#fff;
    max-width:450px;
}

.event-slide .overlay h3{
    font-size:34px;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.event-slide .overlay p{
    margin:8px 0;
    font-size:16px;
    text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.event-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:15px;
    background:#fff;
    color:#000;
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:12px 25px;
    font-weight:600;
    border-radius:4px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.event-btn:hover{
    background:#8b001f;
    color:#fff;
}

/* ARROWS */

.slider-arrow{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:45px;
    height:45px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    color:#fff;
    cursor:pointer;
    z-index:10;
    font-size:20px;
    transition:.3s;
}

.slider-arrow:hover{
    background:#8b001f;
}

.prev{
    left:15px;
}

.next{
    right:15px;
}

/* DOTS */

.slider-dots{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:15px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:10;
}

.slider-dots .dot{
    width:12px;
    height:12px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    opacity:.5;
    display:inline-block;
    margin:0 5px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s;
}

.slider-dots .dot.active{
    opacity:1;
    background:#8b001f;
}

/* ==========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================== */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .event-slide img{
        height:260px;
    }

    .event-slide .overlay{
        left:20px;
        right:20px;
        bottom:20px;
    }

    .event-slide .overlay h3{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .event-slide .overlay p{
        font-size:14px;
    }

    .slider-arrow{
        width:38px;
        height:38px;
        font-size:18px;
    }
}

  .featured-event-slider {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .featured-event-slider .featured-event {
        display: none;
        position: relative;
    }
    .featured-event-slider .featured-event.active-slide {
        display: block;
        animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
    }
    .dots-container {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 15px 0;
    }
    .dots-container .dot {
        cursor: pointer;
        height: 12px;
        width: 12px;
        margin: 0 5px;
        background-color: #bbb;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: inline-block;
        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .dots-container .dot.active-dot, .dots-container .dot:hover {
        background-color: #333; 
    }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
        from { opacity: 0; }
        to { opacity: 1; }
    }

    .initiatives-section {
    background-color: #fcfbfa; /* Light elegant background match */
    padding: 60px 0 0 0;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.initiatives-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.initiatives-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.initiative-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical dividers similar to the image */
.initiative-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: #e0dad5;
}

.initiative-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #4a423d; /* Adjust icon color to your theme */
}

.initiative-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.initiative-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #2c2520;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    min-height: 40px; /* Keeps layout aligned */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.initiative-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #615852;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.initiative-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #2c2520;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.initiative-link span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.initiative-link:hover span {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Bottom Red/Brown Banner */
.collaboration-banner {
    background-color: #632319; /* Rich brownish-red color matching the image border */
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.collaboration-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: "Georgia", serif; /* Uses a clean serif font like the reference photo */
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Responsive tweaks for tablets and mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .initiatives-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .initiative-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .initiative-card:nth-child(2)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .initiatives-grid {
        gap: 20px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .initiatives-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .initiative-card::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .collaboration-banner h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}


/* CSS Architecture for the Dark Mini-Footer Style */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #0b0b0d; /* Ultra dark grey/black background */
    color: #a4a4a8;
    padding: 50px 0 30px 0;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-top: 1px solid #1c1c21;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 25px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.1fr 1.3fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Brand Column Styles */
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: #d4d4d8;
}

.footer-logo h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-column .tagline {
    margin: 2px 0;
    color: #838388;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.social-icons-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    color: #a4a4a8;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.footer-copyright-left {
    color: #525256;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Links Column Styles (Split Layout) */
.links-dual-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.links-dual-grid ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.links-dual-grid li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.links-dual-grid a {
    color: #a4a4a8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.links-dual-grid a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Contact Column Styles */
.contact-list-items {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-list-items li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #a4a4a8;
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: #838388;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Newsletter Column Styles */
.newsletter-desc {
    color: #838388;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.newsletter-inline-form {
    display: flex;
    background-color: #18181c;
    border: 1px solid #2e2e35;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.newsletter-inline-form input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-inline-form input::placeholder {
    color: #525256;
}

.newsletter-inline-form button {
    background-color: #aa8453; /* Warm gold brown accent matching input container border block */
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-inline-form button:hover {
    background-color: #bfa175;
}

.newsletter-inline-form button svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.footer-legal-right {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #525256;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-legal-right a {
    color: #838388;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal-right a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Scaling Layouts */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }
    .newsletter-inline-form {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}