/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Malik Software House - Custom Minimalist Color Palette & Clean Aesthetic System
* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
	--primary-color: #161616;
	--secondary-color: #FFFFFF;
	--bg-color: #F5F3EF;
	--text-color: #666666;
	--accent-color: #ED8D03;
	--white-color: #FFFFFF;
	--divider-color: #1616161A;
	--dark-divider-color: #FFFFFF1A;
	--error-color: #e65757;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Background & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
body {
	background-color: var(--bg-color) !important;
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Universal Color Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-color {
	background-color: var(--bg-color) !important;
}

.bg-white {
	background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.bg-primary-dark {
	background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
}

.text-primary-dark {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.text-body-muted {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.text-accent {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.border-divider {
	border-color: var(--divider-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header-style-one {
	background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.main-nav-area ul li a {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.main-nav-area ul li a:hover,
.main-nav-area ul li.active a {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.main-nav-area ul li:hover a::after,
.main-nav-area ul li.active a::after {
	background: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero / Custom Banner Section
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-banner-area {
	background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.custom-banner-area .we-badge {
	background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .main-title {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .main-title .dot {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .desc-text {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .stats-text {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .stats-text strong {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .lime-slice {
	background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.custom-banner-area .black-slice {
	background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Sub-titles & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.section-title-area .sub-title {
	background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-title-area .sub-title::after {
	background: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section (Cleaned up from pastel colors to refined palette)
   ========================================================================== */
.oit-service-area {
	background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-area .section-title-area .section-title {
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-area .sub-title {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--dark-divider-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-item {
	background: var(--bg-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.oit-service-item:nth-child(even) {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-title {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-description {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-list li {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-list li::before {
	background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Working Process
   ========================================================================== */
.working-process-wrapper {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
}

.working-process-wrapper .number {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Portfolio Category Tag (project slider)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-category-tag {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 5px 14px;
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.12);
	color: var(--accent-color);
	border: 1px solid rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.3);
	border-radius: 99px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.6px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-wrapper2 {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
}

.why-choose-wrapper2 .icon {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
	border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Team Section
   ========================================================================== */
.team-wrapper {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.team-wrapper .author-area .title {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.team-wrapper .author-area .designation {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.team-wrapper .image-area {
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #151515;
}

.team-wrapper .image-area img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center top;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-wrapper:hover .image-area img {
	transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-wrapper .shape {
	pointer-events: none;
}

.team-page-grid {
	row-gap: 50px;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
	.team-page-grid {
		row-gap: 75px;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	border-radius: 16px;
}

.testimonial-card .card-top {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.testimonial-card .card-bottom {
	background: var(--bg-color) !important;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
}

.stars-badge {
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.1) !important;
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.testimonial-btn-prev,
.testimonial-btn-next {
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.testimonial-btn-prev:hover,
.testimonial-btn-next:hover {
	background: var(--accent-color) !important;
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
	border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.pagination-track-wrapper {
	background: var(--divider-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses / Job Accordion & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.job-accordion .accordion-item {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	border-radius: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.job-accordion .accordion-header button {
	background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.job-accordion .accordion-header button:not(.collapsed) {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.job-body {
	border-top: 1px dashed var(--divider-color) !important;
}

.badge-status.onsite,
.badge-status.remote {
	background-color: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.1) !important;
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.badge-status.hybrid {
	background-color: rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.08) !important;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.job-apply-notice {
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.05) !important;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color) !important;
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQs Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion-one .accordion-item {
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
	border-radius: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-one .accordion-button {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.accordion-one .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
	background: var(--bg-color) !important;
}

.accordion-one .accordion-body {
	background: var(--bg-color) !important;
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.wpr-footer-area {
	background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.wpr-footer-area .footer-heading {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.wpr-footer-area .footer-desc {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.wpr-footer-area .footer-link-list li a,
.wpr-footer-area .footer-social-list li a {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.wpr-footer-area .footer-link-list li a:hover,
.wpr-footer-area .footer-social-list li a:hover {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.wpr-footer-area .copyright-area {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color) !important;
}

.wpr-footer-area .copyright-area p {
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Icon Color Overrides
   ========================================================================== */
/* Override Bootstrap's .text-primary to use brand accent color */
.text-primary {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* job-apply-notice info icon explicitly uses accent color */
.job-apply-notice .fa-circle-info {
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* Custom scrollbar styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
	width: 6px;
	height: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
	background: var(--bg-color);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
	background: var(--accent-color);
	border-radius: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
	background: #c97800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dynamic Blog System & Single Post Modern Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-single-layout {
	padding: 50px 0 80px 0;
}

.blog-main-card {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: 40px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.blog-main-card {
		padding: 24px 18px;
		border-radius: 16px;
	}
}

.blog-category-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 6px 16px;
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.1);
	color: var(--accent-color);
	border: 1px solid rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.25);
	border-radius: 99px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-category-badge:hover {
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-single-title {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.28;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 22px;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.blog-single-title {
		font-size: 1.65rem;
	}
}

.blog-meta-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 16px 24px;
	padding-bottom: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 30px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.blog-meta-item {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	color: var(--text-color);
	font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-meta-item i {
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-featured-image-wrap {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 20px;
	overflow: hidden;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.blog-featured-image-wrap img {
	width: 100%;
	max-height: 520px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.blog-featured-image-wrap:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

.blog-article-body {
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	line-height: 1.82;
	color: #4a4a4a;
}

.blog-article-body p {
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.blog-article-body h2,
.blog-article-body h3,
.blog-article-body h4,
.blog-article-body h5,
.blog-article-body h6 {
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-top: 32px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	line-height: 1.35;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.blog-article-body h2 {
	font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}

.blog-article-body h3 {
	font-size: 1.3rem !important;
}

.blog-article-body h4 {
	font-size: 1.15rem !important;
}

.blog-article-body h5 {
	font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}

.blog-article-body h6 {
	font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.blog-article-body ul,
.blog-article-body ol {
	margin-bottom: 26px;
	padding-left: 24px;
}

.blog-article-body ul li {
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	position: relative;
}

.blog-article-body ul li strong {
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Blog Table & Responsive Container */
.blog-article-body .table-responsive {
	overflow-x: auto;
	margin: 32px 0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	background: #FFFFFF;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.blog-table {
	width: 100%;
	min-width: 680px;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	border-collapse: collapse;
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.blog-table th {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 16px 20px;
	text-align: left;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-table td {
	padding: 16px 20px;
	vertical-align: top;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: #4a4a4a;
}

.blog-table tr:last-child td {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.blog-table tr:hover td {
	background-color: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.03);
}

.blog-table .highlight-row td {
	background-color: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.07);
}

.blog-table .inst-badge {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	border-radius: 6px;
	margin-top: 6px;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Callout Box */
.blog-callout {
	position: relative;
	padding: 20px 24px;
	margin: 28px 0;
	background: #FFF9F0;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
	border-radius: 14px;
	color: #333333;
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-callout i {
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Course Cards */
.blog-course-card {
	background: #FAF8F5;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 24px 28px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-course-card:hover {
	border-color: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.45);
	background: #FFFFFF;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-course-header {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: baseline;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--divider-color);
	padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-course-header h4 {
	font-size: 1.25rem !important;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-course-badges {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 8px;
}

.blog-pill-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 99px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.12);
	color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-pill-badge.badge-muted {
	background: #EAE6DF;
	color: #555555;
}

/* FAQ Item */
.blog-faq-item {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 22px 24px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-faq-item:hover {
	border-color: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.4);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.blog-faq-question {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
}

.blog-faq-question i {
	color: var(--accent-color);
	margin-top: 3px;
	font-size: 1rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-faq-answer {
	color: #555555;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	padding-left: 26px;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Blog Checklist */
.blog-checklist {
	list-style: none !important;
	padding-left: 0 !important;
	margin: 24px 0 !important;
}

.blog-checklist li {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 32px;
	margin-bottom: 14px !important;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: #444444;
}

.blog-checklist li::before {
	content: "\f058";
	font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
	font-weight: 900;
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 1px;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-size: 16px;
}

/* Blog CTA Box */
.blog-cta-box {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161616 0%, #262320 100%);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 36px 32px;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	margin: 36px 0 20px 0;
	border: 1px solid rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.2);
}

.blog-cta-box h3,
.blog-cta-box h4 {
	color: #FFFFFF !important;
	margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.blog-cta-box p {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.blog-cta-box .btn-accent-glow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #FFFFFF !important;
	padding: 12px 28px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	border: none;
}

.blog-cta-box .btn-accent-glow:hover {
	background: #d87e00;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.35);
}

.blog-cta-box .btn-outline-white {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: transparent;
	color: #FFFFFF !important;
	padding: 12px 24px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.blog-cta-box .btn-outline-white:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-color: #FFFFFF;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Custom Modern Blockquote */
.blog-custom-quote {
	position: relative;
	margin: 36px 0;
	padding: 32px 36px;
	background: #FAF8F5;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.blog-custom-quote p {
	font-size: 2rem;
	width: 90%;
	font-weight: 500;
	font-style: italic;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-custom-quote .quote-author {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-style: normal;
}

.blog-custom-quote .quote-icon {
	position: absolute;
	top: 20px;
	right: 28px;
	opacity: 0.08;
	font-size: 48px;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Post Tags & Share Row */
.blog-tags-share-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 20px;
	padding: 24px 0;
	margin: 36px 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.blog-tags-list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 8px;
}

.blog-tag-pill {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 99px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-tag-pill:hover {
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-color: var(--accent-color);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.blog-share-list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.blog-share-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 15px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-share-btn:hover {
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #FFFFFF;
	border-color: var(--accent-color);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Previous / Next Post Nav */
.blog-post-nav-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 20px;
	padding: 24px;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 18px;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.blog-post-nav-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.blog-nav-item {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-nav-item.next {
	text-align: right;
	border-left: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	padding-left: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.blog-nav-item.next {
		text-align: left;
		border-left: none;
		border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
		padding-left: 0;
		padding-top: 16px;
	}
}

.blog-nav-label {
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.blog-nav-item.next .blog-nav-label {
	justify-content: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.blog-nav-item.next .blog-nav-label {
		justify-content: flex-start;
	}
}

.blog-nav-title {
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin: 0;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-nav-item:hover .blog-nav-title {
	color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Comments Section Modern Styling */
.blog-comments-card {
	padding-top: 20px;
}

.blog-comments-header {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-comment-item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 16px;
	padding: 20px;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-comment-avatar {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #fff;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 18px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-comment-info h5 {
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.blog-comment-date {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--text-color);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-comment-text {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: #4a4a4a;
	margin: 0;
}

/* Comment Form Styling */
.blog-comment-form-wrap {
	margin-top: 36px;
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.blog-comment-form-wrap h4 {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-comment-form-wrap .form-control-custom {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 18px;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 12px;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 14px;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	outline: none;
}

.blog-comment-form-wrap .form-control-custom:focus {
	border-color: var(--accent-color);
	background: #FFFFFF;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.15);
}

/* Sidebar Modern Styles */
.blog-sidebar-sticky {
	position: sticky;
	top: 100px;
}

.blog-sidebar-widget {
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 28px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.blog-widget-title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	padding-bottom: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	position: relative;
}

.blog-widget-title::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -1px;
	left: 0;
	width: 40px;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--accent-color);
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.sidebar-search-group {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-search-group input {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 50px 12px 18px;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 99px;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	outline: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sidebar-search-group input:focus {
	background: #fff;
	border-color: var(--accent-color);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.12);
}

.sidebar-search-group button {
	position: absolute;
	right: 6px;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #fff;
	border: none;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sidebar-search-group button:hover {
	background: #c97800;
	transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sidebar-recent-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.sidebar-recent-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	text-decoration: none;
	padding-bottom: 14px;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--divider-color);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sidebar-recent-item:last-child {
	padding-bottom: 0;
	border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-recent-thumb {
	width: 74px;
	height: 74px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	object-fit: cover;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-recent-content {
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
}

.sidebar-recent-category {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	display: block;
}

.sidebar-recent-title {
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: color 0.2s;
}

.sidebar-recent-item:hover .sidebar-recent-title {
	color: var(--accent-color);
}

.sidebar-recent-date {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--text-color);
}

.sidebar-cat-count {
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	color: var(--text-color);
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: 99px;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-category-link:hover .sidebar-cat-count {
	background: var(--accent-color);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Sidebar CTA Card */
.sidebar-cta-box {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161616 0%, #2b2b2b 100%);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 34px 26px;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-cta-box::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: -50%;
	right: -50%;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.sidebar-cta-icon {
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.15);
	color: var(--accent-color);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sidebar-cta-title {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-cta-desc {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Blog Card Full Width Action Button */
.article-blog .wpr-btn {
	width: 100% !important;
	max-width: 100% !important;
	display: flex !important;
	justify-content: center !important;
	align-items: center !important;
	text-align: center !important;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	padding: 13px 20px !important;
	font-size: 14px !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	border-radius: 10px !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	box-shadow: 0px 3px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), inset 0px 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), inset 0px -3px 0px #1A1A1A, inset 0px -4px 0px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
	transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.article-blog .wpr-btn:hover {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0px 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0px 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), inset 0px -3px 0px #1A1A1A, inset 0px -4px 0px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}


/* Sub-title badge in white background sections */
.bg-white .section-title-area .sub-title,
.bg-white .sub-title {
	background-color: var(--bg-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--bg-color) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consolidated Styles Moved from Blade Templates (Zero Inline CSS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Preloader & Back to Top */
.preloader .site-name img.preloader-logo {
	width: 250px;
	animation: preloaderLogoPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes preloaderLogoPulse {
	0% {
		transform: scale(0.96);
		opacity: 0.92;
	}

	100% {
		transform: scale(1.03);
		opacity: 1;
	}
}

/* Ensure animated wow elements become visible once site-ready is signaled */
body.site-ready .wow {
	visibility: visible;
}

#goTop .border-progress {
	--progress-angle: 360deg;
}

/* Service Panel Pin Animations & Layout */
.oit-service-thumb {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	height: 430px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.oit-service-thumb img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.bottom-button-area {
	margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.oit-service-item {
		padding: 32px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.oit-panel-pin {
		transform: none !important;
		rotate: none !important;
		scale: none !important;
		position: relative !important;
		top: auto !important;
		left: auto !important;
	}

	.oit-panel-pin-area {
		min-height: auto !important;
		height: auto !important;
	}

	.oit-service-item {
		margin-bottom: 24px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.oit-service-item {
		padding: 24px;
	}

	.oit-service-thumb {
		height: 350px;
	}

	.oit-service-description {
		font-size: 15px;
	}

	.oit-service-list li {
		font-size: 15px;
	}
}

/* Contact & Career Forms / Components */
.error-text {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 500;
	display: block;
	margin-top: 5px;
}

#resume-name-display {
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-weight: 500;
	margin-top: 5px;
	display: none;
}

#job-form-messages,
#form-messages {
	margin-top: 15px;
	font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Page Box Items & Map */
.box-contact-item a.text {
	display: block;
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	font-weight: 500;
}

.box-contact-item p.text {
	color: var(--primary-color) !important;
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.box-contact-item p.contact-hours {
	font-size: 13px;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.wpr-map iframe {
	border: 0;
}

/* Blog List & Cards */
.blog-filter-active-bar {
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.article-blog .article-date {
	font-size: 13px;
}

.article-blog .article-excerpt {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 3;
	line-clamp: 3;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blog Single Page */
.blog-breadcrumb {
	background: transparent;
	font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-single-hero-title {
	font-size: 40px !important;
	max-width: 900px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-tags-label {
	font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-nav-note {
	font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-comment-item.is-author {
	border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-comment-avatar.author-avatar {
	background: var(--primary-color);
}

.author-badge {
	font-size: 11px;
}

.blog-form-note {
	font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-form-label {
	font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-empty-note {
	font-size: 13px;
}

#related-blog,
#latest-blog {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

/* Testimonials Section & Cards */
.wpr-testimonials-area .section-title {
	text-transform: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
	border-radius: 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	box-shadow: 0px 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
	overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card .rating-number {
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-card .rating-label {
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--text-color);
	font-size: 13px;
}

.testimonial-card .stars-badge {
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.08);
	border-radius: 20px;
	font-size: 11px;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	font-weight: bold;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-card .author-name {
	font-size: 15px;
	text-transform: none;
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-card .author-role {
	font-size: 12px;
	color: var(--text-color);
}

.testimonial-card .author-avatar {
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	object-fit: cover;
	border: 2px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.testimonial-card .card-bottom {
	border-color: var(--divider-color) !important;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	position: relative;
	min-height: 120px;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-quote-text {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--text-color);
	font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 5px;
	right: 15px;
	font-size: 48px;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--divider-color);
	font-family: sans-serif;
	font-weight: bold;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-controls {
	padding: 0 20px;
}

.testimonial-btn-prev,
.testimonial-btn-next {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	border-radius: 8px;
	cursor: pointer;
	color: var(--primary-color);
	transition: all 0.3s;
}

.pagination-track-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--divider-color);
}

.testimonial-pagination {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	z-index: 2;
}

.more-courses-note {
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--text-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OIT Service Area Styles
   ========================================================================== */


.oit-service-area {
	background: var(--primary-color);
}

.oit-service-area .section-title {
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-area .sub-title {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
	color: var(--accent-color) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--dark-divider-color) !important;
}

.oit-service-item {
	padding: 40px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 55px;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--bg-color);
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
}

.oit-service-thumb {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	height: 430px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.oit-service-thumb img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.oit-service-title {
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 42px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	color: var(--primary-color);
}

.oit-service-description {
	font-weight: 500;
	font-size: 18px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 25px;
	color: var(--text-color);
}

.oit-service-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.oit-service-list li {
	font-size: 17px;
	color: var(--text-color);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 20px;
}

.oit-service-list li::before {
	content: '';
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: var(--accent-color);
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 8px;
}

.bottom-button-area {
	margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.oit-service-item {
		padding: 32px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.oit-panel-pin {
		transform: none !important;
		rotate: none !important;
		scale: none !important;
		position: relative !important;
		top: auto !important;
		left: auto !important;
	}

	.oit-panel-pin-area {
		min-height: auto !important;
		height: auto !important;
	}

	.oit-service-item {
		margin-bottom: 24px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.oit-service-item {
		padding: 24px;
	}

	.oit-service-thumb {
		height: 350px;
	}

	.oit-service-description {
		font-size: 15px;
	}

	.oit-service-list li {
		font-size: 15px;
	}
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Simple 404 Error Page (Clean Breadcrumb Banner Style)
   ========================================================================== */


.error-simple-tag {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Clash Display', 'DM Sans', sans-serif);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 2.5px;
	color: var(--accent-color);
	background: rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.10);
	border: 1px solid rgba(237, 141, 3, 0.28);
	padding: 6px 18px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.error-banner-area .section-title {
	font-size: clamp(32px, 5.5vw, 68px) !important;
	/* font-weight: 700 !important; */
	margin-bottom: 20px !important;
	line-height: 1.18 !important;
}

.error-banner-area .desc {
	font-size: 17px !important;
	line-height: 1.7 !important;
	color: var(--text-color) !important;
	max-width: 620px !important;
	width: 100% !important;
	margin: 0 auto 35px !important;
}

.error-simple-buttons {
	margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.error-simple-links {
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	max-width: 650px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-simple-links .links-intro {
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--text-color);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	font-weight: 500;
}

.simple-link-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 8px 20px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	background: var(--white-color);
	color: var(--primary-color);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 500;
	border: 1px solid var(--divider-color);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.simple-link-pill:hover {
	background: var(--primary-color);
	color: var(--white-color) !important;
	border-color: var(--primary-color);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.12);
}