body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1em;
    background: #000103;
    color: white;
}

header .logo a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: white;
}

header nav a {
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
}

footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1em;
    background: #140707;
    color: white;
}


/* General Styles *
html, body {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}*/

header {
    background-color: #0b0b0c;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

header nav a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin: 10 15px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

header nav a:hover {
    background-color: #04080c;
    border-color: #841616;
}
.logo img {
    height: 70px; /* Adjust height as needed */
    width: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
}
 /*footer {
    background-color: #333;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin-top: auto; /* Push footer to the bottom */

*/
.container {
    flex: 1;
}

.card {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 15px;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
/* Footer Styling */
footer {
    background-image: url('../images/home.jpg');  /* Replace with your image */
    background-size: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the entire footer */
    background-position: center; /* Centers the image */
    background-color: #292941; /* Footer background color */
    background-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blends the image with the background color */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.footer-section {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 10px;
    min-width: 200px; /* Ensures proper stacking on smaller screens */
}

.footer-section h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fff;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-section ul li {
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.footer-section p {
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.footer-section a {
    color: #b13030; /* Highlight email link */
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}


/*slider styling*/

/* Slider Container */
.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.slider {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.10s ease-in-out;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Slide */
.slide {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    height: 500px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 0px;
}

/* Slider Navigation Dots */
.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.nav-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.nav-dot.active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: #f0ad4e;
}


/*SERVICE BLOCK CODE*/
.services-block {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background-color: #f7f7f7; /* Light background for contrast */
}

.service {
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 30%; /* Adjust for equal width */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.service h3 {
    color: #0b0b0c;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-read-mor {
    color: #fff;
    background-color: #0b0b0c;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    align-self: start; /* Align button to start */
}

.btn-read-mor:hover {
    background-color: #e74c3c; /* Highlight color on hover */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-block {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .service {
        max-width: 100%; /* Take full width on smaller screens */
    }
}


/* Slide 
.slide {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    position: relative; /* Ensures text can be positioned within each slide 
    height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the entire image is visible 
}

/* Slide Text Styling 
.slide-text {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Semi-transparent background 
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: top;
    max-width: 70%;
}

.slide-text h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.slide-text p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}*/


/* Reset default margin and padding */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    height: 50vh; /* Full viewport height */
    background-image: url('../images/Premium\ Photo\ _\ Gold\ bars\ for\ website\ banner_\ 3D\ rendering\ of\ gold\ bars_.jpeg'); /* Replace with your image path */
    background-size: cover; /* Ensures the image covers the entire section */
    background-position: center; /* Centers the image */
    background-color: #273b57; /* Footer background color */
    background-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blends the image with the background color */
    display: flex; /* Enables flexbox for centering content */
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack items vertically */
    justify-content: center; /* Centers content vertically */
    align-items: center; /* Centers content horizontally */
    color: #ffffff; /* White text */
    text-align: center; /* Center-align text */
    padding: 20px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); /* Adds shadow for better readability */
}


/* Heading Styling */
.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem; /* Adjust size as needed */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Paragraph Styling */
.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* Partners Block Styling */
.partners-block {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-top: 5px solid #e74c3c;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.partners-block h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #0b0b0c;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.partners-block p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.partner-logos {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Logo Styling with Live Features */
.live-logo {
    max-width: 120px;
    height: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.live-logo:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0);
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Pulsating Animation */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .live-logo {
        max-width: 90px;
    }

    .partners-block h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .partners-block p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}


.about-preview {
    display: flex; /* Arrange blocks horizontally */
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Wrap blocks to the next row if needed */
    gap: 0px; /* Space between blocks */
    justify-content: center; /* Center blocks in the container */
    padding: 30px;
    font-style: italic;

    background-color: #fff; /* Light background color */
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-preview{
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .about-preview h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .about-preview p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .about-preview .contact-btn {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
.contact-preview {
    display: flex; /* Arrange blocks horizontally */
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Wrap blocks to the next row if needed */
    gap: 20px; /* Space between blocks */
    justify-content: center; /* Center blocks in the container */
    padding: 30px;
    font-style: italic;

    background-color: #901414; /* Light background color */
}
/*section below the main*/

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-preview {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .contact-preview h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .contact-preview p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .contact-preview .contact-btn {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

.read-more-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 19px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size:1em;
    font-weight: bold;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000, #dc3232); /* Gradient background */
    border:none;
    border-radius: 15px; /* Rounded edges */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px); /* Slight lift effect */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #171f26, #2c455e); /* Reverse gradient */
}

/* Button active focus for accessibility */
.read-more-btn:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #dc3232;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Block Builder Section */
.block-builder {
    display: flex; /* Arrange blocks horizontally */
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Wrap blocks to the next row if needed */
    gap: 20px; /* Space between blocks */
    justify-content: center; /* Center blocks in the container */
    padding: 40px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9; /* Light background color */
}

.block {
    width: 300px; /* Set a fixed width for blocks */
    text-align: center; /* Center-align content */
    background: #fff; /* White background for each block */
    border: 1px solid #ddd; /* Light border */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Rounded corners */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow */
    overflow: hidden; /* Ensure content stays inside the block */
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; /* Smooth hover effect */
}

.block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px); /* Lift block on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Enhanced shadow on hover */
}

.block img {
    width: 100%; /* Make images fit the block width */
    height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; /* Separate image from text */
}

.block h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 15px 0 10px;
    color: #333;
}

.block p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 15px 20px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.track-block {
    background-color: #f7f7f7; /* Light background for contrast */
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.track-block h2 {
    color: #0b0b0c;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.track-block p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.track-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.form-label {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-track {
    color: #fff;
    background-color: #0b0b0c;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-track:hover {
    background-color: #e74c3c; /* Highlight color on hover */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .track-block {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .form-input {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}


@import url('https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.4/css/all.min.css'); /* Font Awesome Library */

.why-choose-us {
    background-color: #f9f9f9; /* Light grey background */
    padding: 50px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid #e74c3c; /* Accent color */
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.why-choose-us h2 {
    color: #0b0b0c;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-subtitle {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 30px;
    width: calc(33.333% - 20px);
    min-width: 280px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.why-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #e74c3c; /* Highlighted color for icons */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.why-card h3 {
    color: #0b0b0c; /* Neutral text color */
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p, .why-card ul {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-card ul {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.why-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .why-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 500px;
    }
}


/* General Styling for Main Section */
.about-main {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light grey for a professional look */
    padding: 50px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-section {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the content */
    background: #fff; /* White background for content block */
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow */
    padding: 40px;
    border-top: 5px solid #e74c3c; /* Accent color for the top border */
}

.about-section h1 {
    color: #0b0b0c; /* Neutral black color */
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-section p {
    color: #555; /* Neutral grey for text */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-section p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0; /* Remove extra spacing for the last paragraph */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .about-section h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .about-section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Dropdown Styling 
.dropdown {
    position:relative;
    display:block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}

.dropdown-btn {
    display:block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    
}

.dropdown-menu {
    display: none; /* Initially hide the dropdown 
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; /* Align dropdown below the parent link 
    left: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Dropdown background 
    list-style: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow 
    z-index: 1000;
    min-width: 200px; /* Minimum width for dropdown 
    border-radius: 5px; /* Optional: rounded corners *
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    padding: 5px 15px;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333; /* Text color 
    display: block;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background-color: #f1f1f1; /* Hover effect 
    color: #000; /* Hover text color
}

/* Show Dropdown on Hover 
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}
*/

/* General Navbar Styling */