* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Updated color variables for a light theme */
:root {
    --primary: #3d00b3; /* Stays strong for branding */
    --secondary: #ff002c; /* Stays strong for branding */
    --light-bg: #ffffff; /* Main background color */
    --dark-text: #333333; /* Main text color */
    --light-gray: #f0f2f5; /* Section background color */
    --medium-gray: #666666; /* Secondary text color */
    --border-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Light border for elements */
    --card-bg: #ffffff; /* Card background */
    --shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Subtle shadow */
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background: var(--light-bg); /* Changed to light background */
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Changed to dark text */
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/* Header & Navigation */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: var(--light-bg); /* Light background for header */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
}

header.scrolled {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px var(--shadow);
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: white; /* Icon remains white for contrast */
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links li {
    margin-left: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary); /* Still uses secondary for hover */
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(61, 0, 179, 0.2); /* Lighter shadow */
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 0, 44, 0.3); /* Lighter shadow on hover */
}

/* ==== General layout for new content blocks ==== */
#philosophy,
#who-we-are,
#foundations,
#values {
    max-width: 900px;       /* readable width */
    margin: 0 auto 60px;    /* center and add spacing */
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: #fff;       /* clean card look */
    border-radius: 12px;    /* smooth rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); /* subtle shadow */
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
}

/* ==== Section Headings ==== */
#philosophy h2,
#who-we-are h2,
#foundations h2,
#values h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #3a02be; /* brand purple */
}

#who-we-are h3,
#foundations h3,
#values h3 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #4712bc;
}

/* ==== Custom Bullet Lists ==== */
.feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px auto;
    display: inline-block; /* keeps list compact and centered */
    text-align: left;      /* left align inside the card */
}

.feature-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
}

.feature-list li::before {
    content: "\f111"; /* Font Awesome solid circle */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #4712bc; /* brand purple */
    font-size: 8px;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
}


/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 120px;
    background: var(--light-bg); /* Light background */
    display: block; /* Added for vertical centering */
    justify-content: center; /* Added for horizontal centering */
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(61, 0, 179, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%); /* Lighter gradient */
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 650px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: left; /* Ensure text alignment is left */
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for hero heading */
    background: none; /* Remove text gradient */
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    color: var(--medium-gray); /* Medium gray for hero paragraph */
    opacity: 1; /* Ensure full opacity */
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary); /* Changed to primary for better contrast */
    color: var(--primary); /* Changed to primary */
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 0, 44, 0.3);
}

.hero-img {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 60%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: 80%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Lighter background for image container */
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
}

.hero-img::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('../graphics/mama-mboga2.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    opacity: 0.9; /* Slightly more opaque */
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Parallax Sections */
.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--light-gray); /* Light gray background for sections */
}

.section:nth-of-type(even) {
    background: var(--light-bg); /* Alternate background for sections */
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.parallax {
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.parallax-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Lighter translucent background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px); /* Less blur */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light); /* Light border */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text inside parallax content */
}

.parallax h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for parallax heading */
}

.parallax p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--medium-gray); /* Medium gray for parallax paragraph */
}

.parallax-1 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)), url('../graphics/market.jpeg');
}

.parallax-2 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)), url('../graphics/office.jpeg');
}

/* Features */
.features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: var(--card-bg); /* White background for cards */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light); /* Light border */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(61, 0, 179, 0.2); /* Lighter shadow on hover */
    border-color: rgba(61, 0, 179, 0.2);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for feature heading */
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--medium-gray); /* Medium gray for feature paragraph */
}

/* Process */
.process {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.process::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    width: 22%;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-number {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--light-bg); /* Light background for step number */
    border: 4px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for process heading */
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--medium-gray); /* Medium gray for process paragraph */
}

/* Contact */
.contact {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 0, 179, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 0, 44, 0.05) 100%); /* Lighter gradient */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 60px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow); /* Subtle shadow */
}

.contact h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-text); /* Dark text for contact heading */
}

.contact p {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray); /* Medium gray for contact paragraph */
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    background: var(--dark-text); /* Dark background for footer, stands out */
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    margin-top: 100px;
    color: white; /* Light text for footer */
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    color: white; /* White text for footer headings */
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-col p, .footer-col a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); /* Slightly lighter text for footer paragraphs and links */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

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

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Slightly more opaque for visibility */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.copyright {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Lighter copyright text */
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-img {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .process-step {
        width: 48%;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .process::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .parallax-content {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .parallax h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .process-step {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .contact {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

.columns-3 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.column-block {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1 1 300px; /* Grow to fill space but minimum 300px wide */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.column-block h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: #3a02be; /* your brand color */
}

.column-block h3 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.column-block ul {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    list-style: disc;
}

.column-block ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.column-block a {
    color: #4712bc;
    text-decoration: underline;
}