/* Reset + Base */

* {

  margin: 0;

  padding: 0;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  scroll-behavior: smooth; /* Enable smooth scrolling for in-page links */

}



body {

  line-height: 1.6;

  background: #ffffff;

  color: #222;

  overflow-x: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;

}



/* Navbar */
header {
  background: purple;       /* solid so nothing shows through */
  color: #fff;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: top 0.25s ease;

  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Remove body padding so no white strip shows */
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}




.footer-container {

  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 40px;

  padding-bottom: 30px;

}



.footer-logo {

  flex: 1 1 150px;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: center;

  align-items: center;

}



.footer-logo-img {

  height: 100px;

  width: 100px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  object-fit: cover;

  border: 3px solid #FFF8DC;

  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.footer-logo-img:hover {

  transform: scale(1.05);

  border-color: #fff;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

}



.contact-form {

  flex: 2 1 400px;

}



.socials {

  flex: 1 1 150px;

  text-align: center;

}



.socials .social-icons a {

  color: #FFF8DC;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;

  background: none;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}



.socials .social-icons a:hover {

  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.2);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 248, 220, 0.5);
}



/* Responsive adjustments */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .footer-container {

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: center;

  }



  .contact-form {

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 400px;

    margin: 20px 0;

  }



  .socials {

    margin-bottom: 20px;

  }

}




.navbar {

  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: center;

  width: 90%;

  margin: auto;

}
/* Default - Desktop */
.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex; /* show links by default on desktop */
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none; /* hide hamburger on desktop */
}

/* Tablets - 1024px and below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: .8rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none; /* hide nav links */
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .logo a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px; /* spacing between image and text */
  }

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

/* Small tablets / large phones - 768px and below */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .logo-img {
    height: 45px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* Regular phones - 600px and below */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .logo-img {
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* Very small phones - 400px and below */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .logo-img {
    height: 35px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* Default - Desktop */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none; /* hide on desktop */
  margin-left: 20px; /* default spacing */
}

/* Tablets - 1024px and below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: 20px; /* spacing from logo */
  }
}

/* Small tablets / large phones - 768px and below */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-left: 15px; /* slightly smaller spacing */
  }
}

/* Regular phones - 600px and below */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-left: 15px;
  }
}

/* Very small phones - 400px and below */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-left: 10px; /* smallest spacing */
  }
}




.logo {

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: bold;

}



.nav-links {

  list-style: none;

  display: flex;

  gap: 25px;

  margin-left: auto; /* pushes nav to the right */

}



.nav-links li a {

  text-decoration: none;

  color: #fff;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: color 0.3s;

}



.nav-links li a:hover {

  color: white;

}

.logo {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

}



.logo a {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  text-decoration: none;

  color: inherit;

}



.logo-img {

  height: 50px;          /* Adjust size */

  width: 50px;           /* Keep it square for perfect circle */

  border-radius: 50%;    /* Makes it round */

  object-fit: cover;     /* Ensures the image fills the circle without distortion */

  margin-right: 10px;

}



.logo-text {

  font-size: 1.8rem;

  font-weight: bold;

  font-style: italic; /* Make logo font italic */
}
/* Center logo text on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar {
    justify-content: center; /* center everything horizontally */
  }

  .navbar .logo {
    text-align: center;      /* center the logo text */
  }

  .navbar .menu {
    display: none;           /* optionally hide menu on small screens */
  }
}


/* Default - Desktop */
.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.4rem;   /* slightly bigger than before */
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: italic;
  white-space: nowrap; /* keep in one line */
}

/* Tablets - 1024px and below */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.38rem;
  }
}

/* Small tablets / large phones - 768px and below */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* Regular phones - 600px and below */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* Very small phones - 400px and below */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

.btn {

  display: inline-block;

  padding: 12px 24px;

  background: #8B4513; /* Warm brown to match navbar */
  color: #0d3b66;

  border-radius: 6px;

  font-weight: bold;

  transition: 0.3s;

  text-decoration: none;

}



.btn:hover {

  background: #A0522D; /* Slightly lighter brown on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: white;
}



/* Section */

.section-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section {

  padding: 60px 8%;

  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #222;


  margin-bottom: 50px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
  clip-path: inset(0);
  background-clip: padding-box;
  transform: none !important; /* Prevent any transform that might cause movement */
  transition: none !important; /* Disable transitions that might cause movement */
}


.section p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;  /* Space between paragraphs */
  font-size: 1.0rem;
}
.section .about-text {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;  /* Space between paragraphs */
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  text-align: justify;
}
.section strong {
  color: white;         /* Accent color for emphasis */
}
.section .strong1{
    color:  purple;         /* Accent color for emphasis */
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}


.section h2 {

  text-align: center;

  margin-bottom: 25px;

  font-size: 1.9rem;

  color: #3e0146; /* Changed to deep blue representing Diaspora */
}



/* Forums Section */
.forums-section {
  background-color:  purple;
  padding: 60px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

.forums-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.forums-header h2 {
  color:    purple;
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.forums-header h2:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Forum Features */
.forum-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: purple;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background-color:  purple;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-icon i {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.feature-text h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.feature-text p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #dddddd;
}
.forums-intro{
  color:#222;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Forum Quote */
.forum-quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: 25px 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.forum-quote i.fa-quote-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.forum-quote i.fa-quote-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  font-size: 20px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.forum-quote p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Forum CTA */
.forum-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.forum-cta p {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.forum-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0d3b66;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

/* .forum-btn:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
} */

/* Forums Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .forums-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .forums-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  
  .forums-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #222;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
  
  .forums-tabs {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  
  .forum-tab {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex: 1 0 calc(50% - 8px);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .forum-panel-header {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .forum-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  
  .forum-panel-header h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  
  .forum-panel-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .forum-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .feature {
    padding: 15px;
  }
  
  .feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  
  .forum-quote {
    padding: 20px 30px;
  }
  
  .forum-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .forums-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .forum-tab {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }
  
  .forum-panel-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .forum-icon {
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
  }
  
  .forum-features {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .feature {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .feature-icon {
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
  }
}

/* Forums Tabs */
.forums-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.forum-tab {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color:  purple;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 16px;
  outline: none;
}

.forum-tab:hover {
  background-color: purple;
}

.forum-tab.active {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: black;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Forum Panels */
.forums-content {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.forum-panel {
  display: none;
  background-color: purple;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(107, 3, 121, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-left: 5px solid #ffffff;
}

.forum-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.forum-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  background-color: purple;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3e9e9;
}

.forum-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.forum-icon i {
  color: purple;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.forum-panel-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.forum-panel-content {
  padding: 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.forum-description p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
}



/* Newcomers - Modern Design */
.newcomers {

  padding: 80px 8%;
  background: #ffffff;

  color: #000000;
  margin: 20px 0;
}



/* Header Section */
.newcomers-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.newcomers-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: purple;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.newcomers-header .intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #222;
  margin: 20px auto;      /* vertical spacing */
  line-height: 1.8;       /* comfortable line height */
  text-align: center;      /* center the text */
  padding: 0 15px;         /* horizontal padding */
}

/* Responsive adjustments for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newcomers-header .intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .newcomers-header .intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 0 10px;
    text-align: center;   /* keep it centered on small screens */
  }
}


/* Services Section */
.services-section {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.services-section .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color:  purple;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;        /* slightly smaller gap between cards */
  margin-top: 30px; /* reduced margin */
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 15px;  /* reduced padding to make card smaller */
  border-radius: 15px; /* slightly smaller radius */
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* lighter shadow */
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; /* slightly thinner border */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;  /* slightly thinner line */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(66, 4, 90, 0.95));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);  /* smaller lift */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(66, 4, 90, 0.4); /* subtle shadow on hover */
}


.service-icon {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px; /* fix height for all images to be uniform */
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 15px 15px 0 0; /* rounded top corners to match card */
}

.service-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* cover ensures the image fills the container without stretching */
  display: block;
}


.service-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: purple;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-card p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for services grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Info Sections */
.info-sections {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.info-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.info-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.info-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: purple;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.info-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color:purple;
}

.info-icon i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color:  purple;
}

.info-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

.bullet {
  background:  purple;
  color: white;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.bullet i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: white;
}

.info-text strong {
  color:  purple;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.info-text p {
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: purple;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta-content h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: purple;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 15px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-color:  rgba(66, 4, 90, 0.95);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newcomers {
    padding: 60px 5%;
  }
  
  .newcomers-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .service-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  
  .info-sections {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .info-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  
  .cta-section {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
}



.offer-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));

  gap: 25px;

}



.offer {

  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #000000;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s;

  border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
  position: relative;
}



.offer:hover {

  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #8B4513;
}



/* CTA */

.cta {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B4513, #A0522D); 
  color: #fff;

  padding: 40px;

  text-align: center;

  border-radius: 15px;
  margin-top: 50px;

  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(139, 69, 19, 0.3);
}



.cta .btn {

  background: #FFF8DC;
  color: #8B4513;
  margin-top: 20px;

  border: 2px solid #FFF8DC;
}



.cta .btn:hover {

  background: #8B4513;
  color: #FFF8DC;
  border-color: #8B4513;
}



/* Footer */

footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d3b66, #1e4a72);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 8% 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}


/* Community Guidelines & Getting Involved */

.guidelines,

.involved {

  list-style: none;       /* Remove bullets */

  padding: 0;

  text-align: center;     /* Center-align the text */

  max-width: 700px;

  margin: 0 auto 40px;    /* Center block and spacing */

}



.guidelines li,

.involved li {

  margin-bottom: 15px;

  font-size: 1rem;

  line-height: 1.6;

  color: #222;

  padding: 0;             /* Remove extra padding */

}



/* Section titles */

.section-title {

  text-align: center;

  margin-bottom: 25px;

  color: #8B4513;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}





.footer-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 60px 8% 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-column {
  flex: 1 1 250px;
}

.footer-about {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-about h3 {
  margin: 15px 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-links h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links h3:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
}

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

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

.footer-nav a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.footer-nav a:before {
  content: '~';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.footer-nav a:hover:before {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}



.contact-form h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.contact-form h3:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
}

.contact-form form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.contact-form input, 
.contact-form textarea {
  padding: 14px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-form input:focus, 
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-form textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form button {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: bold;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form button:before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), transparent);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.contact-form button:hover:before {
  left: 100%;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}



.socials h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.socials h3:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
}

.social-text {
  margin: 20px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 248, 220, 0.2);
}

.copyright {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-motto {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-top: 10px;
}



/* Hamburger Menu */

.menu-toggle {

  display: none;

  font-size: 1.8rem;

  color: #fff;

  cursor: pointer;

}



/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-container {
    padding: 50px 5% 20px;
  }
  
  .footer-column {
    flex: 1 1 300px;
  }
  
  .social-icons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .footer-links h3:after,
  .contact-form h3:after,
  .socials h3:after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  
  .footer-links h3,
  .contact-form h3,
  .socials h3 {
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .footer-nav a {
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  .footer-nav li {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: purple;
    position: absolute;
    top: 55px;
    right: 0;
    width: 220px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  }

  .nav-links.show {
    display: flex;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  
  .footer-column {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
  
  .contact-form form {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .social-icons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-container {
    padding: 40px 5% 20px;
  }
  
  .footer-wave svg {
    height: 50px;
  }
  
  .social-icons {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}



/* ========== ENHANCED PROFESSIONAL STYLES ========== */



/* CSS Variables for Consistent Design */

:root {

  --primary-blue: #2563eb;

  --primary-blue-dark: #1d4ed8;

  --secondary-gold: #f59e0b;

  --accent-green: #10b981;

  --text-primary: #1f2937;

  --text-secondary: #6b7280;

  --text-light: #9ca3af;

  --bg-primary: #ffffff;

  --bg-secondary: #f9fafb;

  --bg-accent: #f3f4f6;

  --border-light: #e5e7eb;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);

  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);

  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);

  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);

  --transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;

  --radius-sm: 0.375rem;

  --radius-md: 0.5rem;

  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;

  --radius-xl: 1rem;

}



/* Import Modern Fonts */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');



/* Enhanced Body */

body {

  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;

  overflow-x: hidden;
}




/* 
Loading Screen

.loading {

  position: fixed;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--accent-green));

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  z-index: 9999;

  opacity: 1;

  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-out;

} */



.loading.hidden {

  opacity: 0;

  pointer-events: none;

}



.spinner {

  width: 60px;

  height: 60px;

  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

  border-top: 4px solid white;

  border-radius: 50%;

  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.loading-text {

  color: white;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;

}



@keyframes spin {

  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }

  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }

}



@keyframes pulse {

  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }

  50% { opacity: 0.7; }

}



/* Enhanced Header */

header {

  background: rgb(0, 0, 0), 1, 228 !important; /* Deep blue background representing Diaspora unity */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

}



header.scrolled {

  background:#752fd6 !important; /* Keep deep blue when scrolled */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}



/* Enhanced Navigation */

.nav-links li a {

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.nav-links li a::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 0;

  height: 2px;

  background: #ffffff;

  transition: width var(--transition);

}



.nav-links li a:hover::before {

  width: 100%;

}



/* Enhanced Buttons */

.btn {

  position: relative;

  color: black;
  font-weight: 100;
  overflow: hidden;

  background: white;

  border: none;

  padding: 14px 28px;

  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  transition: all var(--transition);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

}



.btn::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: -100%;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);

  transition: left 0.6s;

}



.btn:hover::before {

  left: 100%;

}



.btn:hover {

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

  background: purple;

}



.btn-secondary {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-gold), #d97706);

}



.btn-outline {

  background: transparent;

  border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);

  color: var(--primary-blue);

}



.btn-outline:hover {

  background: var(--primary-blue);

  color: white;

}



/* Enhanced Hero Section */


/* Hero */

.hero {
  top: 74px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;

  align-items: center;

  text-align: center;

  color: #ffffff;

  padding: 0 20px;

  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}



.hero h1 {

  font-size: 3rem;

  margin-bottom: 15px;

  color: #fff;

}



.hero p {

  font-size: 1.3rem;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  color: #fff;

}

.hero {

  background: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)),
    url("Img/afric.jpg");
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the entire container */
  background-position: center; /* Centers the image horizontally and vertically */
  background-repeat: no-repeat; /* Prevents image repetition */
  height: 100vh; /* Sets the hero section to full viewport height */
  display: flex; /* Used for centering content within the hero section */
  justify-content: center; /* Centers content horizontally within the flex container */
  align-items: center; 
background-blend-mode: multiply;
  overflow: hidden;
   z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;  /* force full viewport width */
  margin: 0;     /* reset margin */
  padding: 0;    /* reset padding */
}



@keyframes floatLines {
  0% { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 50px 50px; }
}


.hero-content {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

}



.hero h1 {

  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);

  font-weight: 800;

  text-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

  line-height: 1.1;

}



.hero p {

  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);

  font-weight: 400;

  opacity: 0.95;

  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;

}
.hero-btn {

  font-size: 1.1rem;

  padding: 15px 35px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  background: #ffffff;

  color: #000000;

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);

  transition: all var(--transition);

}
.hero-btn:hover {

  background:  purple;

  color: white;

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}

/* Phones only */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero {
    height: 75vh; /* slightly shorter for phones */

  }

  .hero-img {
    object-fit: contain; /* show full image without cropping */
  }

  .hero-content {
    margin-top: 30px; /* push text down closer to center */
    padding: 0 10px;  /* optional: small side padding */
  }
}
/* Ensure hero button is visible and centered on phones */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-btn{
    display: inline-block;    /* make sure button shows */
    margin-bottom: 20px;         /* push it slightly below text */
    font-size: 1rem;          /* adjust size for small screens */
    padding: 10px 20px;       /* comfortable tappable area */
  }
}
/* Very small phones */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .hero {
    height: auto;              /* let it expand with content */
    min-height: 80vh;          /* maintain some height */
    padding: 50px 10px 30px;   /* reduce padding */
    background-size: cover;     /* fill the hero fully */
    background-position: top;   /* keep top of image visible */
  }

  .hero-content {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero button {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }

  /* Scale the overlay pattern */
  .hero::before {
    background-size: 30px 30px;  /* smaller pattern for tiny devices */
  }
}





@keyframes float {

  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }

  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }

}



/* Enhanced Cards */

.forum, .offer {

  background: white;

  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);

  padding: 2rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);

  transition: all var(--transition);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.forum::before, .offer::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 5px;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-gold));

  transform: scaleY(0);

  transition: transform var(--transition);

}



.forum:hover, .offer:hover {

  transform: translateY(-8px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);

  border-color: var(--primary-blue);

}



.forum:hover::before, .offer:hover::before {

  transform: scaleY(1);

}



.forum h3, .offer h4 {

  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  color: var(--text-primary);

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

}



/* Enhanced Sections */

.section h2 {

  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  position: relative;

  display: inline-block;

  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  color:  purple;

}



.section h2::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -10px;

  left: 50%;

  transform: translateX(-50%);

  width: 80px;

  height: 4px;

  background: purple; /* Changed to deep blue representing Diaspora */

  border-radius: 2px;

}



/* Scroll to Top Button */

.scroll-to-top {

  position: fixed;

  bottom: 30px;

  right: 30px;

  width: 60px;

  height: 60px;

  background: purple;

  color: white;

  border: none;

  border-radius: 50%;

  cursor: pointer;

  font-size: 1.5rem;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

  opacity: 0;

  visibility: hidden;

  transition: all var(--transition);

  z-index: 1000;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

}



.scroll-to-top.visible {

  opacity: 1;

  visibility: visible;

}



.scroll-to-top:hover {

  background:white; 
  color:purple;
  font-size: 2rem;

  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);

}
/* Scroll-to-Top Button Smaller on Phones */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .scroll-to-top {
    width: 40px;       /* shrink the circle */
    height: 40px;      /* shrink the circle */
    font-size: 1rem;   /* shrink the arrow/icon */
    bottom: 20px;      /* adjust distance from bottom */
    right: 20px;       /* adjust distance from right */
  }

  .scroll-to-top:hover {
    font-size: 1.2rem; /* keep hover arrow slightly bigger */
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); /* subtle hover effect */
  }
}



/* Enhanced Footer */

footer {

  background: purple;

  position: relative;

}



.footer-container {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

}



/* Contact Form Enhancements */

.contact-form input,

.contact-form textarea {

  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);

  border-radius: var(--radius-md);

  padding: 1rem;

  transition: all var(--transition);

  background: white;

}



.contact-form input:focus,

.contact-form textarea:focus {

  outline: none;

  border-color: none  ;

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);

  transform: translateY(-2px);

}



.contact-form button {

  background: white;

  color: var(--text-primary);

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  transition: all var(--transition);

  border-radius: var(--radius-md);

}



.contact-form button:hover {

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}



/* Social Icons Enhancement */

.social-icons a {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var, var(--primary-blue-dark));

  transition: all var(--transition);

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;


}



.social-icons a::before {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

 background: purple;

  opacity: 0;

  transition: opacity var(--transition);

}



.social-icons a:hover::before {

  opacity: 1;

}



.social-icons a:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);

}



.social-icons a i {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

}



/* Custom Scrollbar */

::-webkit-scrollbar {

  width: 10px;

}



::-webkit-scrollbar-track {

  background: white;

}



::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {

  background:whitesmoke;
  border-radius: 5px;

}



::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {

  background:  whitesmoke

}



/* Parallax Effect */

.parallax {

  background-attachment: fixed;

  background-position: center;

  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  background-size: cover;

}



/* Enhanced Animations */

@keyframes fadeInUp {

  from {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateY(40px);

  }

  to {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateY(0);

  }

}



@keyframes slideInLeft {

  from {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateX(-50px);

  }

  to {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateX(0);

  }

}



@keyframes slideInRight {

  from {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateX(50px);

  }

  to {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateX(0);

  }

}



@keyframes scaleIn {

  from {

    opacity: 0;

    transform: scale(0.8);

  }

  to {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: scale(1);

  }

}



/* Animation Classes */

.fade-in-up { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out forwards; }

.slide-in-left { animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease-out forwards; }

.slide-in-right { animation: slideInRight 0.8s ease-out forwards; }

.scale-in { animation: scaleIn 0.8s ease-out forwards; }



/* Responsive Enhancements */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .scroll-to-top {

    width: 50px;

    height: 50px;

    font-size: 1.2rem;

    bottom: 20px;

    right: 20px;

  }

  

  .btn {

    padding: 12px 24px;

    font-size: 0.9rem;

  }

}



/* Testimonials Section (Add this to HTML) */

.testimonials {

  padding: 4rem 0;

  background: var(--bg-secondary);

}



.testimonial-card {

  background: white;

  padding: 2rem;

  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

  margin: 1rem;

  transition: all var(--transition);

  text-align: center;

}



.testimonial-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

}



.testimonial-avatar {

  width: 80px;

  height: 80px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  margin: 0 auto 1rem;

  object-fit: cover;

  border: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);

}



.testimonial-text {

  font-style: italic;

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  color: var(--text-secondary);

}



.testimonial-author {

  font-weight: 600;

  color: var(--text-primary);

}



/* FAQ Section */

.faq-item {

  background: white;

  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

  margin-bottom: 1rem;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);

  overflow: hidden;

  transition: all var(--transition);

}



.faq-question {

  background: var(--bg-secondary);

  padding: 1.5rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  font-weight: 600;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: center;

  transition: all var(--transition);

}



.faq-question:hover {

  background: var(--primary-blue);

  color: white;

}



.faq-answer {

  padding: 0 1.5rem;

  max-height: 0;

  overflow: hidden;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.faq-answer.active {

  padding: 1.5rem;

  max-height: 300px;

}



.faq-icon {

  transition: transform var(--transition);

}



.faq-question.active .faq-icon {

  transform: rotate(180deg);

}