/* ============================================
   VARIABLES & RESET
============================================ */
:root {
  --brand-primary: #0E1823;
  --brand-secondary: #16212D;
  --brand-card: #1C2A38;
  --brand-gold: #EFC235;
  --brand-white: #F8F8F8;
  --brand-text: #D8DDE2;
  --brand-text-secondary: #9EA2A7;
  --brand-border: #565C64;
  /* Alias for gold */
  --brand-accent: var(--brand-gold);

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-text);
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  padding-top: 70px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}

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

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
============================================ */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  border: none;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #d4a82e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* ============================================
   NAVBAR (mobile-first)
============================================ */
.navbar {
  background: rgba(14, 24, 35, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.navbar .nav-link {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 30px;
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-gold) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.4rem, 1vw, 0.7rem);

    color: var(--brand-white) !important;
    font-weight: 800;

    /* Responsive brand name */
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);

    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;

    /* Allow it to shrink inside navbar */
    min-width: 0;
}

.navbar-brand-logo {
    width: clamp(30px, 5vw, 42px);
    height: clamp(30px, 5vw, 42px);

    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 8px;
}

.navbar-brand-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar-brand i {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}


@media (max-width: 400px) {

    .navbar-brand {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    .navbar-brand-logo {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem;
    }
}
/* ============================================
   HERO (mobile-first)
============================================ */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E1823, #16212D, #0E1823);
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.hero-section h1 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-section h1 span {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
.hero-section .lead {
  color: var(--brand-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION UTILITIES (mobile-first)
============================================ */
.section-padding {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}
.bg-light {
  background: var(--brand-secondary) !important;
}
.section-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--brand-white);
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   CARDS (modern & service)
============================================ */
.card-modern {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-modern .icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.card-modern .icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.card-modern h5 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.card-modern p {
  color: var(--brand-text);
}

/* Service detail card (used in services page) */
.service-detail-card {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
}
.service-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-detail-card ul li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
}
.service-detail-card ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ============================================
   PORTFOLIO CARDS (mobile-first)
============================================ */
.portfolio-card {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.portfolio-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}
.portfolio-image-wrapper img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 24, 35, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.portfolio-overlay .badge {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.portfolio-card .card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.portfolio-card .card-body h5 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.portfolio-card .card-body .text-muted {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.portfolio-card .card-body p {
  color: var(--brand-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.portfolio-card .btn-primary {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #d4a82e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   PAGINATION (mobile-first)
============================================ */
.pagination {
  gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pagination .page-link {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  color: var(--brand-text);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  min-width: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.2);
}
.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity: 0.5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

/* ============================================
   PROJECT MODAL (mobile-first)
============================================ */
#projectModal .modal-content {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
#projectModal .modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
#projectModal .modal-header .modal-title {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
#projectModal .modal-header .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(200%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
#projectModal .modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
#projectModal .modal-body .project-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
}
#projectModal .modal-body .project-meta span {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
#projectModal .modal-body .project-meta span strong {
  color: var(--brand-white);
}
#projectModal .modal-body .project-description {
  color: var(--brand-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
#project-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
#project-gallery a {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#project-gallery a:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.15);
}
#project-gallery img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#project-gallery img:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}
#projectModal .modal-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
#projectModal .modal-footer .btn-secondary {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  color: var(--brand-text);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#projectModal .modal-footer .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER (mobile-first)
============================================ */
footer {
  background: #0A121A;
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
}
footer h5,
footer h6 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
footer a {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
footer a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
footer .social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
}
footer .social-link:hover {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}
footer hr {
  border-color: var(--brand-border);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

/* ============================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
============================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(15px, 2vw, 30px);
  bottom: clamp(15px, 2vw, 30px);
  z-index: 999999;
}
.whatsapp-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.whatsapp-btn i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  right: 75px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS STEPS
============================================ */
.process-steps {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.process-steps:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.process-steps .step-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.process-steps h5 {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.process-steps p {
  color: var(--brand-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PARTNER CARDS (logo watermarks)
============================================ */
.partner-card-dut,
.partner-card-tfk,
.partner-card-ithala,
.partner-card-cef,
.partner-card-com,
.partner-card-travel,
.partner-card-dundee,
.partner-card-vodacom {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.partner-card-dut::before,
.partner-card-tfk::before,
.partner-card-ithala::before,
.partner-card-cef::before,
.partner-card-com::before,
.partner-card-travel::before,
.partner-card-dundee::before,
.partner-card-vodacom::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--brand-card);
  background-position: center center;
  background-size: 100px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  /*opacity: 0.5;*/
  z-index: 0;
}
.partner-card-dut > *,
.partner-card-tfk > *,
.partner-card-ithala > *,
.partner-card-cef > *,
.partner-card-com > *,
.partner-card-travel > *,
.partner-card-dundee > *,
.partner-card-vodacom > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Specific logos – adjust path if needed */
.partner-card-dut::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/dut-logo.svg");
}
.partner-card-tfk::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/logo-white_tourism.png");
}
.partner-card-ithala::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/ithala-logo.png");
}
.partner-card-cef::before {
  background-size: 5rem !important;
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/cef.jpg");
}
.partner-card-com::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/comrades.png");
}
.partner-card-travel::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/travelindaba_logo.jpg");
}
.partner-card-dundee::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/dj_logo.jpg");
}
.partner-card-vodacom::before {
  background-image: url("../img/logos_/vodacom-logo.png");
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT FORM
============================================ */
.contact-form .form-control,
.contact-form .form-select {
  background: var(--brand-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  color: var(--brand-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-form .form-control:focus,
.contact-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.15);
  background: var(--brand-card);
  color: var(--brand-white);
}
.contact-form .form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
}
.contact-form label {
  color: var(--brand-white);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
   FLOATING PARTICLES (hero & headers)
============================================ */
.floating-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero particles - gold/navy */
.hero-particle-1 {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--brand-gold), #d4a82e);
  top: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  animation: floatA 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.hero-particle-2 {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 3%;
  animation: floatB 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.hero-particle-3 {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, var(--brand-gold), #c49b1f);
  top: 40%;
  left: 20%;
  animation: floatC 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.hero-particle-4 {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 30%;
  right: 12%;
  animation: floatD 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.hero-particle-5 {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, var(--brand-gold), #b38f1a);
  top: 15%;
  left: 10%;
  animation: floatA 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.1;
}
.hero-particle-6 {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 30%;
  animation: floatB 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.hero-particle-7 {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--brand-gold), #c49b1f);
  top: 60%;
  left: 50%;
  animation: floatC 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.1;
}
.hero-particle-8 {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 40%;
  left: 5%;
  animation: floatD 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.hero-particle-9 {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 30%, var(--brand-gold), #d4a82e);
  top: 20%;
  right: 25%;
  animation: floatA 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.hero-particle-10 {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 55%;
  left: 15%;
  animation: floatB 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.hero-particle-11 {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, var(--brand-gold), #b38f1a);
  top: 70%;
  right: 8%;
  animation: floatC 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

/* Stars */
.hero-particle-star-1 {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  top: 25%;
  left: 60%;
  animation: floatD 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.hero-particle-star-2 {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--brand-white);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  bottom: 40%;
  right: 40%;
  animation: floatA 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

/* Diamonds */
.hero-particle-diamond-1 {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  top: 50%;
  left: 75%;
  animation: floatB 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.hero-particle-diamond-2 {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--brand-text);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 25%;
  animation: floatC 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

/* Hero "M" particle */
.hero-particle-m {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  position: absolute;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  top: 15%;
  left: 20%;
  animation: floatA 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.15);
}

/* Page header particles (services/contact) */
.header-particle-1 {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--brand-gold), #d4a82e);
  top: 10%;
  right: 15%;
  animation: floatA 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.1;
}
.header-particle-2 {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 5%;
  animation: floatB 13s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.header-particle-3 {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, var(--brand-gold), #c49b1f);
  top: 40%;
  left: 20%;
  animation: floatC 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.header-particle-4 {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 30%;
  right: 20%;
  animation: floatD 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.header-particle-5 {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, var(--brand-gold), #b38f1a);
  top: 20%;
  left: 30%;
  animation: floatA 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.header-particle-6 {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--brand-white), var(--brand-text));
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 30%;
  animation: floatB 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  opacity: 0.12;
}
.header-particle-7 {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--brand-gold), #c49b1f);
  top: 60%;
  left: 50%;
  animation: floatC 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes floatA {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.15) rotate(12deg);
  }
}
@keyframes floatB {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-25px, 40px) scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg);
  }
}
@keyframes floatC {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(40px, 15px) scale(0.9) rotate(16deg);
  }
}
@keyframes floatD {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-30px, -15px) scale(1.1) rotate(-12deg);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE HEADER (breadcrumb & shapes)
============================================ */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E1823, #16212D);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   STATS
============================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--brand-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-border);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
.stat-label {
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ============================================
   UTILITIES
============================================ */
.no-image-placeholder {
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--brand-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}
.text-gold {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}
.border-gold {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   TABLETS & DESKTOP (min-width: 768px)
============================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-top: 80px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-section .lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .navbar .nav-link {
    margin: 0 8px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .card-modern .icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
  .card-modern .icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .portfolio-image-wrapper img {
    height: 220px;
  }
  #project-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  }
  #project-gallery img {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    right: 80px;
  }

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

  .hero-particle-1 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
  .hero-particle-2 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
  .hero-particle-3 {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }
  .hero-particle-4 {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .hero-particle-5 {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
  .hero-particle-6 {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .hero-particle-7 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .hero-particle-8 {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }
  .hero-particle-9 {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }
  .hero-particle-10 {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  .hero-particle-11 {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
  }
  .hero-particle-m {
    font-size: 60px;
  }
  .hero-particle-star-1 {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .hero-particle-star-2 {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .hero-particle-diamond-1 {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }
  .hero-particle-diamond-2 {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }

  .header-particle-1 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
  .header-particle-2 {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
  .header-particle-3 {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .header-particle-4 {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .header-particle-5 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .header-particle-6 {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }
  .header-particle-7 {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }

  .page-header {
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  }

  #projectModal .modal-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
  #projectModal .modal-body {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  #projectModal .modal-footer {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }

  .partner-card-dut::before,
  .partner-card-tfk::before,
  .partner-card-ithala::before,
  .partner-card-cef::before,
  .partner-card-com::before,
  .partner-card-travel::before,
  .partner-card-dundee::before,
  .partner-card-vodacom::before {
    background-size: 120px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   LARGE DESKTOP (min-width: 992px)
============================================ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
  .hero-section .lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .portfolio-image-wrapper img {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   PARALLAX PROJECT BACKGROUNDS
============================================ */

.img-bg-p {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center center;

    /*
     * Default overlay opacity.
     * Individual sections can override this.
     */
    --parallax-overlay: 0.82;
}


/* Dark overlay */
.img-bg-p::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background: rgba(
        14,
        24,
        35,
        var(--parallax-overlay)
    );

    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* Content must stay above photograph/overlay */
.img-bg-p > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* ============================================
   BACKGROUND IMAGES
============================================ */

.img-bg-1 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/1.webp");
}

.img-bg-2 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/2.webp");
}

.img-bg-3 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/3.webp");
}

.img-bg-4 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/4.webp");
}

/* ============================================
   PARALLAX IMAGE BREAKS
============================================ */

.parallax-break {
    position: relative;

    /* Gives the photograph room to breathe */
    min-height: 55vh;

    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center center;

    overflow: hidden;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(239, 194, 53, 0.25);
}


/* Subtle overlay */
.parallax-break::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background: rgba(14, 24, 35, 0.30);

    z-index: 1;
}


/* Optional content over photograph */
.parallax-break-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: 100%;
}


/* Individual images */

.parallax-bg-1 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/1.webp");
}

.parallax-bg-2 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/2.webp");
}

.parallax-bg-3 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/3.webp");
    min-height: 70vh;
}

.parallax-bg-4 {
    background-image: url("../img/bg/4.webp");
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .parallax-break {
        min-height: 38vh;
    }

    .parallax-bg-3 {
        min-height: 50vh;
    }

}