body {
    font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;
    color: #444444;
  }
  
  a {
    color: #47b2e4;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  a:hover {
    color: #73c5eb;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  h1,
  h2,
  h3,
  h4,
  h5,
  h6 {
    font-family: "Jost", sans-serif;
  }
  
/* ***************** navbar section started here ********************* */
#nav-bar{
    position: static;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0;
}



/* Navbar Custom Styling */
.navbar {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Adds a subtle shadow to the navbar */
}

.navbar-brand img {
    width: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.navbar-nav li {
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.navbar-nav li a {
    color: #0371ba;
    font-weight: 600;
    float: right;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 18px; /* Set font size for the navbar items */
    padding: 10px 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition on hover */
}

/* Hover effect for menu items */
.navbar-nav li a:hover {
    color: #000;
}

/* Navbar toggler button */
.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.fa-bars {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 30px;
}

.navbar-toggler {
    outline: none;
}

/* Custom Styling for Nested Dropdowns */
.dropdown-submenu {
    position: relative;
}

/* Style for nested dropdown menu */
.dropdown-submenu .dropdown-menu {
    display: none; 
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    margin-top: -1px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out; 
}

/* Show the nested dropdown when hovering (for desktop) */
.dropdown-submenu:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: slideIn 0.2s ease-out; 
}

/* ITIL submenu – opens right and slightly downward */
.itil-submenu > .dropdown-menu {
    top: 90px;     /* Moves it slightly down */
    left: 100%;    /* Still opens to the right */
}

.aws-submenu > .dropdown-menu {
    top: 140px;     /* Moves it slightly down */
    left: 100%;    /* Still opens to the right */
}



/* Add a slide-in effect */
@keyframes slideIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-15px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Arrow icon for nested dropdowns */
.dropdown-submenu > a::after {
    content: "▸";
    float: right;
    margin-left: 10px;
    color: #007bff; 
     font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    position: relative;
    top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-submenu > a.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Hover effect for nested dropdown items */
.dropdown-submenu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: white;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect for top-level menu items */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover > a {
    background-color: #f1f1f1;
    color: #007bff;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Adjust the dropdown menu items */
.dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item {
    color: #37517e; /* Dark color for the menu items */
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px; /* Set font size for the items */
}

/* Hover effect for normal dropdown items */
.dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: white;
}

/* Adjust for mobile view */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    background-color: #007bff;
}

/* Adjust the look of the hamburger icon */
.navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-color: white;
}

/* For mobile view, force the dropdowns to be clickable */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        float: none;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu .dropdown-menu {
        left: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
}





/* ***************** navbar section ended here ********************* */
  
  /*--------------------------------------------------------------
  # Header
  --------------------------------------------------------------*/
  #header {
    transition: all 0.5s;
    z-index: 997;
    /* padding: 1px 0; */
  }
  
  #header.header-scrolled,
  #header.header-inner-pages {
    background: rgba(40, 58, 90, 0.9);
  }
  
  #header .logo {
    font-size: 30px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  #header .logo a {
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  #header .logo img {
    max-height: 20px;
  }


  /* index page */


 .hero-banner {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            padding: 50px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .hero-title {
            font-size: 29px;
            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .hero-title span {
            color: #000;
        }
        
        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            color: #555;
            max-width: 600px;
        }
        
        .hero-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            background-color: #90c25b;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .hero-btn:hover {
            background-color: #0d6efd;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
        
        .hero-image {
            max-width: 90%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        /* Desktop layout (992px and up) */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .hero-banner {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }
            .desktop-order-1 {
                order: 1;
            }
            .desktop-order-2 {
                order: 2;
            }
        }
        
        /* Mobile layout (below 992px) */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .hero-banner {
                text-align: center;
            }
            .mobile-order-1 {
                order: 1;
            }
            .mobile-order-2 {
                order: 2;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
            .hero-subtitle {
                margin-left: auto;
                margin-right: auto;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 24px;
            }
        }


  .how-we-help-section {
            /* padding: 10px 0; */
            background-color: #ffffff;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .intro-text {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

       .help-banner {
            background-image: url('assests/images/help-banner.png');
            width: 100%;
            min-height: 500px; /* Adjust based on your needs */
            background-position: center;
            background-size: cover;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            border-radius: 8px;
        }
        
        .benefit-card {
            padding: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .benefit-icon {
            width: 26px;
            height: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .benefit-text {
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        
        .cta-text {
            color: #555;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            padding-top: 10px;
        }
        
        .apply-btn {
            background-color: #90c25b;
            color: white;
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: background-color 0.3s;
            border: none;
        }
        
        .apply-btn:hover {
            background-color: #0069d9;
            color: white;
        }
         /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .help-banner {
                min-height: 300px;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            
            .how-we-help-section {
                padding: 50px 0;
            }
        }
        
        @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .help-banner {
                min-height: 350px;
            }
        }

    .faq-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
        }
        
        .faq-title {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            color: #000;
        }
        
        .accordion-button:focus {
            box-shadow: none;
            border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.125);
        }
        
        .accordion-item {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.125);
            border-radius: 0.25rem;
        }
        
        .spacer {
            height: 30px;
        }
        
        /* Remove default Bootstrap caret */
        .accordion-button::after {
            display: none;
        }
        
        /* Custom icon positioning */
        .accordion-button {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
             padding-right: 2rem;
        }
        
        .accordion-icon {
            margin-left: 10px;
            order: 2; /* Move to the end (right side) */
             font-size: 1.5rem;
             width: 24px; /* Fixed width for alignment */
            text-align: center;
          
        }
        
        .accordion-icon-closed {
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .accordion-icon-opened {
            display: none;
        }
        
        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-icon-closed {
            display: none;
        }
        
        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-icon-opened {
            display: inline-block;
        }
        
        .accordion-title-text {
            order: 1; /* Keep text on the left */
        }
        .aboutus-section {
            background-image: url('assests/images/home_about_2.png');
            background-position: center;
            background-size: cover;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            padding: 100px 0;
            color: white;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .aboutus-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Dark overlay for better text readability */
        }
        
        .about-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .aboutus-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }
        
        .aboutus-text {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }
        
        .aboutus-text b {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
        }
        
        .learn-more-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            background-color: #007bff;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 2px solid #007bff;
        }
        
        .learn-more-btn:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #007bff;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .aboutus-section {
                padding: 120px 0;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .aboutus-section {
                padding: 100px 0;
            }
            
            .aboutus-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .aboutus-text {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .aboutus-section {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }
            
            .aboutus-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            
            .aboutus-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .learn-more-btn {
                padding: 10px 25px;
            }
        }


  /* about us page */


  .about-banner {
        background-image: url('assests/images/about-banner.png');
        background-position: center;
        background-size: cover;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        padding: 100px 0;
        color: white;
    }
    
    /* Text shadow for better contrast */
    .about-banner h1,
    .about-banner p {
        text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }
    
    /* Responsive adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
        .about-banner {
            padding: 60px 20px; /* Added horizontal padding on mobile */
        }
        
        .about-banner h1 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        }
        
        .about-banner .lead {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        }
        
        .about-banner p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
    }
    
    @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
        .about-banner {
            padding: 120px 0;
        }
    }
    
    @media (min-width: 1200px) {
        .about-banner {
            padding: 150px 0;
        }
    }
   .what-we-do {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }
 
  .divider {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

   .process-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }
        .process-step {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        .process-step .icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #90c25b !important;
        }
        .process-step h6 {
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            
        }
        .process-step p {
            color: #6c757d;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        .apply-button {
            margin: 30px auto;
            display: block;
            max-width: 200px;
            background-color: #fff;
            color: #28a745;
            border: none;
          
        }
        .spacer {
            height: 40px;
        }
    .bg-image-column {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .bg-image-column {
      min-height: 100%;
    }
    
    .how-it-works .row > .col-lg-6:first-child {
      min-height: 100%;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .how-it-works .bg-success {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
  }


 /* Base Styles */
  .portfolio-hero {
    background-image: url('assests/images/cohort.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 200px; /* Default mobile height */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  /* Dark overlay for better text contrast */
  .portfolio-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .portfolio-hero h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }

  /* Tablet Styles (768px and up) */
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-hero {
      min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .portfolio-hero h2 {
      font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
  }

  /* Desktop Styles (992px and up) */
  @media (min-width: 992px) {
    .portfolio-hero {
      min-height: 200px;
    }
    
    .portfolio-hero h2 {
      font-size: 4rem;
    }
  }
    /* Large Desktop Styles (1200px and up) */
  @media (min-width: 1020px) {
    .portfolio-hero {
      min-height: 400px;
    }
  }

  /* Large Desktop Styles (1200px and up) */
  @media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .portfolio-hero {
      min-height: 600px;
    }
  }
.flip-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    perspective: 1000px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    min-height: 300px;
  }

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

  .flip-card-front, .flip-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    background: white;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .border {
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0.25rem 0.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  @media (max-width: 992px) {
    .flip-card-inner {
      min-height: 250px;
    }
  }

  .newsletter {
    background-image: url(assests/images/subscribe-newsletter.jpg);
     position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
 
  }

   .z-1 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
   
        #footer {
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
            color: #333;
            padding-top: 60px;
        }
        
        .footer-top {
            padding-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .footer-col {
            padding: 0 25px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .footer-brand img {
            max-height: 80px;
            width: auto;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .footer-location {
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #333;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        
        .footer-para {
            color: #666;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .quick-links,
        .contact-info {
            padding-left: 0;
        }
        
        .quick-links li,
        .contact-info li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .quick-links a {
            color: #666;
            transition: color 0.3s;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        
        .quick-links a:hover {
            color: #90c25b;
        }
        
        .contact-info li {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-align: left;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .contact-info i {
            margin-top: 3px;
            min-width: 22px;
        }
        
        .social-icons {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        
        .social-icons a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            background-color: #e9ecef;
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: #333;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }
        
        .social-icons a:hover {
            background-color: #90c25b;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
        
        .footer-bottom {
            background-color: #e9ecef;
            padding: 20px 0;
            text-align: center;
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        
        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .footer-col {
                padding: 0 30px;
            }
            
            .footer-col:first-child {
                padding-left: 0;
            }
            
            .footer-col:last-child {
                padding-right: 0;
            }
        }
        
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .footer-col {
                text-align: left;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #footer {
                padding-top: 40px;
            }
            
            .footer-col {
                padding: 0 15px !important;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
                text-align: center !important;
            }
            
            .contact-info {
                max-width: 280px;
                margin: 0 auto;
                text-align: center !important;
            }
            
            .contact-info li {
                justify-content: center;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .social-icons {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .footer-col {
                padding: 0 10px !important;
            }
        }
    

/* resources-banner */
.resources-banner {
  background-image: url('assests/images/technology-banner.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.color-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(25, 105, 185, 0.6); /* Blue color with 60% opacity */
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blends with the background image */
}

/* Responsive padding */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .resources-banner {
    padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .resources-banner {
    padding: 10rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .resources-banner {
    padding: 12rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* Ensure text stays on top */
.position-relative.z-1 {
  z-index: 2;
}

.webinars-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.video-thumbnail {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}

.thumbnail-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .play-icon {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .card-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}


.blogs-section {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.blog-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}

.card-img-top {
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-title a {
  color: #212529;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.card-title a:hover {
  color: #0d6efd;
}

.btn-link {
  color: #0d6efd;
  padding-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .card-img-top {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}



    /* team banner */

.team-banner {
  background-image: url('assests/images/team_banner.jpg');
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 40vh;
  width: 100%;
}

 .team-title {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            text-align: center;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        .team-member-card {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            padding: 20px;
            border: none;
            background: transparent;
        }
        .team-member-image {
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            display: block;
        }
        .team-member-name {
            font-size: 19px;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        .team-member-position {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #6c757d;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 400;
        }
        .team-social-links {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 15px;
            font-size: 17px;
        }
        .team-social-links a {
            /* color: #0d6efd; */
            color: #5f98c2;
            font-size: 19px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .team-social-links a:hover {
            color: #5f98c2;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

/* Medium devices (tablets, 768px and up) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .team-banner {
    min-height: 50vh;
  }
}

/* Large devices (desktops, 992px and up) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .team-banner {
    min-height: 60vh;
  }
}

/* Extra large devices (large desktops, 1200px and up) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .team-banner {
    min-height: 65vh;
  }
}

/* Fix for very small mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .team-banner {
    min-height: 55vh;
  }
  h2.display-4 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }
}



    /* Contact page */
  .contact-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 100px;
  }

/* apply-now */

.apply-banner {
  background-image: url('assests/images/apply_now_banner.jpg');
  background-color: #39607f; 
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* optional for parallax effect */
  min-height: 50vh; /* Adjust based on your needs */
  width: 100%;
}

.overlay {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark overlay for better text contrast */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .apply-banner {
    min-height: 60vh;
    background-attachment: scroll; /* Disable parallax on mobile */
  }
  
  h2.display-4 {
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .fs-5 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}




    /*--------------------------------------------------------------
  # Preloader
  --------------------------------------------------------------*/
  #preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #4c9ac7;
  }
  
  #preloader:before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(50% - 30px);
    left: calc(50% - 30px);
    border: 6px solid #37517e;
    border-top-color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    animation: animate-preloader 1s linear infinite;
  }
  
  @keyframes animate-preloader {
    0% {
      transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
  
    100% {
      transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
  }
  
  /*--------------------------------------------------------------
  # Back to top button
  --------------------------------------------------------------*/
  .back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    z-index: 996;
    background: #47b2e4;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  
  .back-to-top i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 0;
  }
  
  .back-to-top:hover {
    background: #6bc1e9;
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  .back-to-top.active {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .nav-item .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item{
    color: #000;
  }

  @media(max-width: 768px){
    #footer .footer-top .footer-links{
      justify-content: unset;
    }
  }

  @media(max-width: 992px){
    .navbar-nav li a{
      float: unset;
    }
  }
  .shadow{
    margin: 10px;
  }