/* ----------------------------------
   1. RESET & BASE STYLES
---------------------------------- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  
  body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
  }
  
  /* ----------------------------------
     2. FIXED NAVBAR & SCROLL LOGIC
  ---------------------------------- */
  header {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 999;
    background: transparent; /* Initially transparent */
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease; /* Smooth transition */
  }
  
  header.scrolled {
    background: #007bff; /* Theme color (blue) */
  }
  
  .navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 5%;
  }
  
  .brand-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff; /* Visible on transparent background */
  }
  
  .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .logo {
    height: 60px;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }  
  
  .nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-links li {
    margin: 0 15px;
  }
  
  .nav-links li a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .nav-links li a:hover,
    .nav-links li a.active {
    color: #ffeb3b; /* Highlight color on hover/active */
    }
  
 /* ----------------------------------
   3. NEW HERO CAROUSEL
---------------------------------- */
.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh; /* Full viewport height */
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .carousel-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  .carousel-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the slide without distortion */
  }
  
  .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 90%;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0); /* Semi-transparent background for better readability */
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  
  .overlay h1 {
    font-size: 3.0rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .overlay p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .hero-btn {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
  }
  
  .hero-btn:hover {
    background-color: #218838;
  }
  
  /* Carousel Navigation Arrows */
  .carousel-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  
  .carousel-nav span {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  
  .carousel-nav span:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  }
  
  /* Carousel Indicators (Dots) */
  .carousel-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .carousel-indicators .indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  
  .carousel-indicators .indicator.active {
    background: #fff;
  }

  .carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 10s ease-in-out; /* Smooth zoom transition */
  }
  
  .carousel-slide.active img {
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Zoom in slightly */
  }

  /* ----------------------------------
   4. INTER NIAGARA SECTION
---------------------------------- */
.inter-niagara {
    /* background: #f9f9f9; 
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 5px solid #e0e0e0; 
    margin: 0;  */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* Ensure the bouncing ball stays within the section */
    padding: 40px 0; /* Add some padding for spacing */
    height: 400px; /* Set a fixed height for the section (adjust as needed) */
  }
  
  /* Add a single football image */
.inter-niagara::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; /* Start at the bottom left */
    left: 0; /* Start from the left */
    width: 100px; /* Adjust the size of the football */
    height: 100px; /* Adjust the size of the football */
    background-image: url('images/football.jpeg'); /* Replace with your football image */
    background-size: cover; /* Ensure the image fits */
    z-index: -1; /* Place it behind the content */
    animation: zigzag 8s infinite ease-in-out;
  }

  /* Zigzag animation with rotation */
@keyframes zigzag {
    0% {
      transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); /* Start at bottom left */
    }
    25% {
      transform: translate(25vw, -100%) rotate(90deg); /* Move to top at an angle */
    }
    50% {
      transform: translate(50vw, 0) rotate(180deg); /* Move back to the bottom */
    }
    75% {
      transform: translate(75vw, -100%) rotate(270deg); /* Move to top at an angle */
    }
    100% {
      transform: translate(100vw, 0) rotate(360deg); /* Move to the bottom right */
    }
    
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .section-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between logo and text */
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .logo-container {
    flex: 0 0 150px; /* Fixed width for the logo container */
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .section-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: Add rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow for depth */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .inter-niagara .section-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Slightly enlarge on hover */
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .text-content {
    flex: 1; /* Take up remaining space */
  }
  
  .inter-niagara h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .inter-niagara p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 800px; /* Limit text width for readability */
  }

  .inter-niagara .cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  
  .inter-niagara .cta-btn:hover {
    background: #218838;
  }
  
  /* Responsive Design */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inter-niagara .section-content {
      flex-direction: column; /* Stack logo and text on smaller screens */
      text-align: center;
    }
  
    .inter-niagara .logo-container {
      flex: 0 0 auto; /* Reset fixed width */
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
  
    .inter-niagara h2 {
      font-size: 2rem; /* Smaller heading on mobile */
    }
  
    .inter-niagara p {
      font-size: 1rem; /* Smaller text on mobile */
    }
  }

  /* ----------------------------------
   5. PILLARS SECTION (MISSION, VALUES, MEET THE TEAM)
---------------------------------- */
.pillars {
    background: #fff; /* White background for contrast */
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f9f9, #e0e0e0);
    margin: 0; /* Ensure no extra margin */
  }
  
  .pillars .container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0; /* Remove inner padding */
  }
  
  .pillars h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .pillar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between columns */
  }
  
  .pillar {
    flex: 1;
    background: #f9f9f9; /* Light background for each column */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px); /* Rise effect on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Stronger shadow on hover */
  }
  
  .pillar .icon i {
    color: yellowgreen;
    font-size: 30px;
    width: 60px; /* Adjust icon size */
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .pillar h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #007bff; /* Theme color for headings */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  
  .pillar p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .pillar ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .pillar ul li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  
  /* Responsive Design */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillar-container {
      flex-direction: column; /* Stack columns on smaller screens */
    }
  
    .pillar {
      margin-bottom: 20px; /* Space between stacked columns */
    }
  
    .pillar:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0; /* Remove margin for the last column */
    }
  }

  /* ----------------------------------
     4. CONTENT SECTIONS
     (Intel Niagara, Mission, etc.)
  ---------------------------------- */
  .container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .content-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  
  .content-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  .content-section p,
  .content-section ul {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
  
  .meet-teams ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  
  .meet-teams ul li {
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  /* Latest Updates Section */
.latest-updates {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Adjust as desired */
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  /* Header area (title + "View All News") */
  .updates-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .updates-title h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  
  .updates-title p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #666;
  }
  
  .view-all-news {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: #007bff;
    border: 2px solid #007bff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 4px; /* optional */
    transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  
  .view-all-news:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  
  /* Grid of updates */
  .updates-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
  }
  
  /* Each update card */
  .update-card {
    /* width: 32%; */
    /* background: #fff; */
    border-radius: 6px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); */
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 450px; /* Adjust if you want bigger cards */
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .image-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  
  /* Hover zoom effect */
  .image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .image-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  
  /* Category label */
  .category {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #007bff;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  /* Update title & text */
  .update-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  
  .update-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #555;
  }
  
  /* Responsive adjustments */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .updates-header {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .updates-grid {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
  }
  
  /* .tile {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
  
  .tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  } */
  
  .cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #f0a500;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  
  .cta-btn:hover {
    background: #d18e00;
  }

  /*************************************************
  COMMUNITY CTA SECTION
**************************************************/
.community-cta {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background; adjust as needed */
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .community-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  
  .community-cta p {
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .btn-join,
  .btn-learn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  /* Join Now (filled) */
  .btn-join {
    background-color: #007bff; /* Green background */
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #007bff;
  }
  
  .btn-join:hover {
    background-color: #218838; /* Darker green on hover */
    border-color: #218838;
  }
  
  /* Learn More (outline) */
  .btn-learn {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #007bff;
    border: 2px solid #007bff;
  }
  
  .btn-learn:hover {
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
  }

  
  /*************************************************
  FOOTER
**************************************************/
.site-footer {
    background-color: #f0f1fc; /* Light gray color */
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-top: 40px; /* Space above footer */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #333;
  }
  
  .footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); /* 4 columns */
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #000;
  }
  
  .footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  
  .footer-col ul li a {
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  
  .footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: #007bff; /* Match your theme color */
  }
  
  /* Newsletter sign-up */
  .newsletter form {
    margin-top: 15px;
  }
  
  .newsletter input[type="email"] {
    width: 70%;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  
  .newsletter button {
    padding: 9px 20px;
    background-color: #007bff;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
  }
  
  .newsletter button:hover {
    background-color: #218838;
  }
  
  /* Footer bottom */
  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .footer-links a {
    margin-left: 15px;
    color: #555;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .footer-links a:hover {
    color: #007bff;
  }
  
  /* ----------------------------------
     6. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
  ---------------------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
  
    .nav-links {
      margin-top: 10px;
    }
  
    .hero-carousel {
      height: 70vh; /* Adjust for smaller screens */
    }
  
    .overlay h1 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }

     /* Inter Niagara section adjustments */
    .section-content {
      flex-direction: column; /* Stack logo and text vertically */
      align-items: center; /* Center items horizontally */
      gap: 20px; /* Reduce spacing between logo and text */
    }

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

    .text-content {
      text-align: center; /* Center text */
    }

    .text-content h2 {
      font-size: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .section-logo {
      max-width: 150px; /* Reduce logo size for smaller screens */
      margin-bottom: 1px;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }

    .text-content p {
      font-size: 14px; /* Reduce paragraph size for smaller screens */
    }

    .cta-btn {
      margin-top: 1px; /* Add margin above the button */
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 2 columns on smaller screens */
        row-gap: 30px;
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
      }
      .footer-links a {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 15px;
      }
  }