/* ===== WiTech HydroTech — Ultimate Aqua-Futuristic Theme ===== */
/* ---------------------- HERO SECTION (Refined) ---------------------- */
#hydrotech-container *, 
.hydrotech-container * {
    all: revert;
}

.hydrotech-container .hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh; /* full viewport height */
    overflow: visible;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #000; /* fallback */
    max-height: 550px;
}

/* Background Image Layer */
.hydrotech-container .hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hydrotech-container .hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center; /* ensures true centering */
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform 1.5s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .hero:hover .hero-background img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Subtle gradient overlay for contrast */
.hydrotech-container .hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        rgba(0, 10, 20, 0.35),
        rgba(0, 10, 30, 0.55)
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* HERO CONTENT */
.hydrotech-container .hero-content {
    margin-top: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 30px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 30, 50, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;

}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}


.hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #e7f3f6;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.6),
        0 0 25px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.3),
        2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e0faff;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 8px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.4),
        2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}



/* ---------------------- SECTIONS ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.hydrotech-container h2 {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0077b6, #00b4d8, #48cae4);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: gradientFlow 8s ease infinite;
    text-align: center;
}







/* ---------------------- GLASSY CARDS ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card,
.hydrotech-container .app-card,
.hydrotech-container .metric {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 200, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #0a1f28;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 150, 200, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .solution-card:hover,
.hydrotech-container .app-card:hover,
.hydrotech-container .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.35);
}


/* ---------------------- CORE SOLUTIONS ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .solutions {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #e0faff;
    background: transparent;
}

.hydrotech-container .solutions h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a3a63;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 12px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.5),
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.3),
        2px 2px 8px rgba(52, 76, 80, 0.6);
    animation: elevateIn 1.3s ease-out forwards;
}

/* glowing underline accent */
.hydrotech-container .solutions h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00eaff, #00ffd5);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Subtle floating motion */
@keyframes elevateIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .solutions {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solutions h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }
}


/* ---------------------- GRID LAYOUTS ---------------------- */
/* ===== SOLUTION GRID — Centered & Elevated ===== */
.solution-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 320px)); /* responsive width */
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center; /* centers incomplete last row */
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.hydrotech-container .solution-card,
.hydrotech-container .app-card,
.hydrotech-container .metric {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 200, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #0a1f28;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 150, 200, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Pop effect with slight rotation & glow on hover */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card:hover,
.hydrotech-container .app-card:hover,
.hydrotech-container .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Card headings for extra elevation */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card h3,
.app-card h3,
.metric strong {
    font-family: "Poppins", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Card description text with elevated typography */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card p,
.app-card p,
.metric p {
    font-family: "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #06445b;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Optional subtle hover glow for text */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card:hover h3,
.app-card:hover h3,
.metric:hover strong {
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(4, 92, 102, 0.6);
}

/* Responsive tweaks for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .solution-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card,
    .hydrotech-container .app-card,
    .hydrotech-container .metric {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
}

/* ---------------------- SUSTAINABILITY SECTION ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability {
    background: #f8fdfd; /* soft white background */
    color: #00222e;      /* dark text for readability */
    padding: 80px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Section heading */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #014a6e; /* deep blue accent */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 123, 183, 0.3);
}

/* Heading underline accent */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Image styling */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability .sustainability-bg {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability .sustainability-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Paragraph styling */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    color: #004056; /* slightly darker for contrast */
}

/* Metrics (reusing compact futuristic style) */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability .impact-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 30px 0 0;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability .metric {
    flex: 1 1 140px;
    max-width: 200px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 18px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 123, 167, 0.1), rgba(0, 79, 135, 0.15));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    color: #007bb7;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability .metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .hydrotech-container .sustainability .metric {
        flex: 1 1 120px;
        padding: 14px 8px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hydrotech-container .sustainability .metric strong {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}



/* ===== TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK SECTION ===== */
.hydrotech-container .framework {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
    padding: 60px 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .framework:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Section heading */
.hydrotech-container .framework h2 {
    font-family: "Poppins", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.25);
    animation: gradientFlow 8s ease infinite;
}

/* Paragraph text */
.hydrotech-container .framework p {
    font-family: "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #06445b;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* List styles */
.hydrotech-container .framework ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.hydrotech-container .framework ul li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 150, 200, 0.12);
    font-family: "Inter", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #0a1f28;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Highlight the strong text inside list items */
/* Highlight the strong text inside list items */
.hydrotech-container .framework ul li strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    background: #00b8a9;
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}


/* Hover effect on list items */
.hydrotech-container .framework ul li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hydrotech-container .framework ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .framework {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .framework h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}


/* ---------------------- SUSTAINABILITY SECTION ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 250, 255, 0.95), rgba(220, 245, 255, 0.95));
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00222e;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #0a1f28;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

/* Sustainability Image */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability-bg {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 60px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    max-height: 350px;          /* limit height */
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 70px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability-bg img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotate(-0.3deg);
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.1) saturate(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Impact Metrics */
.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 35px;
    min-width: 160px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #00222e;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric strong {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #00b8a9;
}

.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ---------------------- PARTNERSHIPS SECTION ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .partnerships {
    padding: 80px 20px 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.92), rgba(220,245,255,0.95));
    border-radius: 50px 50px 0 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 60px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00222e;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #0a1f28;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships ul {
    list-style: none;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 20px auto 40px;
    padding: 0;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships ul li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #0a1f28;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships ul li strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00b8a9;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships ul li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Closing Paragraph & CTA */
.hydrotech-container .partnerships .closing {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #00222e;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships .cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00c8b0, #00f0ff);
    color: #00222e;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.2) inset;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships .cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06) rotate(-0.5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 0 90px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.3) inset;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00f0ff, #00c8b0);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

#cta-request-solution {
    display: inline-block;         /* keeps button only as wide as its content */
    margin: 40px auto;             /* centers horizontally */
    text-align: center;            /* ensures text is centered inside */
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00c8b0, #00f0ff);
    color: #00222e;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.2) inset;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  
  
  #cta-request-solution:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06) rotate(-0.5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 0 90px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.3) inset;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00f0ff, #00c8b0);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.6);  }
  

.services-cta {
  text-align: center; /* centers inline and inline-block items */
  padding: 60px 20px; /* optional – adds nice spacing */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2,
    .hydrotech-container .partnerships h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
        min-width: auto;
        width: 80%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .partnerships ul {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .cta-btn {
        padding: 14px 32px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}


/* ---------------------- ANIMATIONS ---------------------- */
@keyframes gradientFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ---------------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------------- */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container section {
        padding: 50px 16px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .solution-grid, .app-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* ===== UNIFIED LIGHT BLUE BACKGROUND ===== */
.hydrotech-container {
    background: #e9faff !important; /* light aqua-blue */
}

/* ===== UNIFIED WHITE BACKGROUND ===== */
.hydrotech-container {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.hydrotech-container .hero,
.hydrotech-container .solutions,
.hydrotech-container .sustainability,
.hydrotech-container .partnerships,
.hydrotech-container .framework,
.hydrotech-container section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
/* ===== UNIFIED LIGHT BLUE BOX THEME ===== */
:root {
    --hydro-light-blue: #e9faff; /* consistent light aqua blue */
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .solution-card,
  .hydrotech-container .app-card,
  .hydrotech-container .metric,
  .hydrotech-container .framework,
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability,
  .hydrotech-container .partnerships,
  .hydrotech-container .framework ul li {
    background: var(--hydro-light-blue) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    color: #00222e;
  }
  
  
  
  
  /* Metrics and small boxes inside other sections */
  .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
    background: var(--hydro-light-blue) !important;
    color: #00222e;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  /* Remove any leftover gradients */
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability,
  .hydrotech-container .partnerships {
    background: var(--hydro-light-blue) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }
  /* ===== REFINED SUSTAINABILITY SECTION ===== */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability {
    background: #e9faff; /* unified light blue */
    color: #00222e;
    padding: 60px 20px;  /* smaller vertical spacing */
    text-align: center;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 80px auto; /* centers and narrows section */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  /* Section heading */
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00222e;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  /* Improved paragraph style */
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #003b50;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    padding: 18px 26px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability p:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.2);
  }
  
  /* Sustainability image */
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .sustainability-bg {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .sustainability-bg:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
  
  /* Metrics */
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .impact-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 25px;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .impact-metrics .metric {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 26px;
    min-width: 140px;
    color: #00222e;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .impact-metrics .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .sustainability .impact-metrics .metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }
  
  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability {
      padding: 50px 16px;
      margin: 60px auto;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      padding: 14px 20px;
    }
  }

  /* ===== SERVICES SECTION (Unified & Clean) ===== */
.hydrotech-container .services-section {
    background: #e9faff; /* unified light blue */
    padding: 50px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    margin: 70px auto 0 auto; /* removed bottom margin */
    max-width: 1200px;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .services-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  /* Paragraph intro */
  .hydrotech-container .services-section .intro {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #003b50;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  /* Service cards grid */
  .hydrotech-container .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 180, 255, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b8a9, #00e0ff);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .service-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #06445b;
  }
  
  /* CTA button */
  .hydrotech-container .services-section .cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00c8b0, #00f0ff);
    color: #00222e;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .services-section .cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00f0ff, #00c8b0);
  }
  
  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .hydrotech-container .services-section {
      padding: 60px 16px;
      margin: 70px auto;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .services-section h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .service-card {
      padding: 25px 20px;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero {
        height: 50vh; /* shorter hero for tablets */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero {
        height: 35vh; /* even shorter hero for phones */
    }
}
/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem; /* smaller heading */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero p {
        font-size: 1rem; /* smaller paragraph */
        max-width: 80%; /* keeps text from stretching too wide */
    }
}





/* -----------------------------------------
   FIX HERO CUT OFF ON IPAD & MOBILE
   CLEAN + CORRECT RESPONSIVE RULES
------------------------------------------ */

/* Reset hero height so nothing above overrides incorrectly */
.hydrotech-container .hero {
    height: 100vh !important;    /* FULL SCREEN - prevents clipping */
    padding: 0;
}

/* Ensure hero content stays centered vertically */
.hydrotech-container .hero-content {
    margin-top: 0 !important;   /* removes auto-push DOWN */
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* iPad/tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero {
        height: 80vh !important;   /* prevent cropping */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
        padding: 20px;
        max-width: 90%;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero {
        height: 65vh !important;  /* leaves breathing room */
        
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
        padding: 16px;
        max-width: 94%;
    }
}

/* Default Hero Height */
.hydrotech-container .hero {
    height: 60vh; /* reduce from 80vh for all screens */
}









@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .hydrotech-container section {
        max-width: 2000px; /* widen sections */
        padding: 80px 40px; /* optional: more spacing on large screens */
    }
  }
  @media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
      max-width: 1400px; /* makes hero content much wider */
      padding: 40px 60px; /* optional: increase padding for balance */
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: clamp(5rem, 4.5vw, 5rem); /* scale heading bigger */
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      margin-top: 10rem;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); /* scale paragraph bigger */
    }



    /* ---------------------- HERO ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 5rem;  /* large for 1400px */
}

.hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

/* ---------------------- CORE SOLUTIONS ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .solutions h2 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
}

.solution-card h3,
.app-card h3,
.metric strong {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.solution-card p,
.app-card p,
.metric p {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
}

/* ---------------------- SUSTAINABILITY ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
    font-size: 4rem;
}

.hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric strong {
    font-size: 2.9rem;
}

.hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
}

/* ---------------------- TECHNOLOGY / FRAMEWORK ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .framework h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
}

.hydrotech-container .framework p,
.hydrotech-container .framework ul li {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
}

/* ---------------------- PARTNERSHIPS & CTA ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .partnerships h2 {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
}

.hydrotech-container .partnerships p,
.hydrotech-container .partnerships ul li,
.hydrotech-container .partnerships .closing,
#cta-request-solution {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
}

  }
  

  /* ---------------------- WIDE SECTIONS ---------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {

    /* Framework Section */
    .hydrotech-container .framework {
      max-width: 1300px;  /* almost full-width */
      padding: 60px 80px; /* more side padding */
      margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
    }
  
    /* Sustainability Section */
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability {
      max-width: 1300px;
      padding: 80px 80px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability .sustainability-bg img {
      max-width: 100%; /* let image expand */
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics {
      justify-content: space-around; /* spread metrics across width */
      gap: 40px;
    }
  
    /* Services Section */
    .hydrotech-container #services,
    .hydrotech-container .services-section {
      max-width: 1300px;
      padding: 80px 80px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* full-width 3 cards */
      gap: 40px;
    }
  
    /* Card text scaling for large screens */
    .hydrotech-container .service-card h3 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .service-card p {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
  
    #cta-request-solution {
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      padding: 20px 50px;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .services-section .intro {
        font-size: 1.7rem; /* larger font for wide screens */
        line-height: 1.9;  /* optional, for readability */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric strong {
        font-size: 2rem !important; /* bigger numbers for wide screens */
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
  }

  

  /* Hero adjustment for smaller screens (800x600) */
@media (max-height: 800px) {
    .hydrotech-container {
        display: block; /* disable flex or centering if any */
    }

    .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
        position: relative; /* keep it relative */
        top: 50px;          /* push it down */
        margin-top: 0;      /* override auto */
    }
}


/* Increase fonts for 12.9" iPad (1024px wide and below) */
@media (max-width: 1366px) {

    /* Hero */
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4.2rem;  /* bigger heading */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1.6rem;  /* bigger paragraph */
    }
  
    /* Core Solutions */
    .hydrotech-container .solutions h2 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card h3 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card p {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
  
    /* Technology Framework */
    .hydrotech-container .framework h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .framework p,
    .hydrotech-container .framework ul li {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
  
    /* Sustainability Section */
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric strong {
        font-size: 2.2rem;  /* make the numbers bigger */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
        font-size: 1.3rem;  /* metric labels */
    }
  
    /* Services / Request a Solution */
    .hydrotech-container .services-section h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .services-section p.intro,
    .hydrotech-container .service-card p {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .service-card h3 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .cta-btn,
    #cta-request-solution {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
  
  }


/* Small screens (iPhone 8 Plus and similar) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* Hero Section */
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;  /* smaller hero heading */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;  /* smaller hero paragraph */
    }
  
    /* Core Solutions */
    .hydrotech-container .solutions h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
  
    /* Technology Framework */
    .hydrotech-container .framework h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .framework p,
    .hydrotech-container .framework ul li {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
  
    /* Sustainability Section */
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .sustainability p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric strong {
        font-size: 1.5rem;  /* smaller numbers */
    }
    .hydrotech-container .impact-metrics .metric {
        font-size: 0.95rem;  /* metric labels */
    }
  
    /* Services / Request a Solution */
    .hydrotech-container .services-section h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .services-section p.intro,
    .hydrotech-container .service-card p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .service-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .hydrotech-container .cta-btn,
    #cta-request-solution {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 12px 30px;
    }

   
  }
  


/* GENERAL */
body {
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
    background: #f7fbff;
    color: #0b2434;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    color: #0b2434;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  p {
    color: #456b85;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.4rem;
  }
  
  .container.small {
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  
  /* HERO */
  .hydrotech-container .solution-hero {
    width: 100vw;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
    background: url("images/clean blue wastewater treatment facility with reservoirs and waterflow (1).jpg") center/cover;
    padding: 8rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    filter: brightness(0.9);
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .solution-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container  .solution-hero p {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  
  /* SECTIONS */
  .hydrotech-container  .solution-section {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  
  /* CARDS */
  .hydrotech-container .solution-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .solution-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid #d8e7f4;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container  .solution-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container  .solution-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  /* FEATURE LIST */
  .feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .feature-list li {
    margin: 0.6rem 0;
    padding-left: 0.6rem;
    border-left: 4px solid #0094ff44;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  /* METRICS */
  .metrics-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .metric {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .big-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0094ff;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    color: #456b85;
  }
  
  /* CONCEPT GRID */
  .concept-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .concept-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #d8e7f4;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }
  
  .concept-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  




  
  /* ---------------------- HERO ---------------------- */
  .hydrotech-container .hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform 2s ease;
    max-height: 650px;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero:hover .hero-background img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), rgba(200,230,255,0.3));
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    animation: fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #e0f2f8;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 160, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: #006a9c;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #00507a;
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 160, 255, 0.25);
  }
  
  /* Hero animation */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(35px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  
  /* ---------------------- SECTIONS ---------------------- */
  .solution-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .gradient-section {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(225,245,255,0.5), rgba(245,250,255,0.8));
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }
  
  .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #004d70;
  }
  
  .section-header p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: #006a9c;
  }
  
  /* ---------------------- SOLUTION CARDS ---------------------- */
  .solution-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .solution-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .solution-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }
  
  .solution-card h3 {
    color: #004d70;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  
  .solution-card p {
    color: #004d70;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  
  .solution-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  
  /* ---------------------- METRICS ---------------------- */
  .metrics-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  
  .metric {
    background: #e6f2ff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1 1 220px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  
  .big-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0077b6;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #004d70;
  }
  
  /* ---------------------- CONCEPT GRID ---------------------- */
  .concept-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  
  .concept-card {
    background: rgba(230,245,255,0.6);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .concept-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  
  .concept-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  
  .concept-card h4 {
    color: #004d70;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  
  .concept-card p {
    color: #00507a;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  /* ---------------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .solution-cards, .concept-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }


  
/* ---------------------- SOLUTION CARDS ---------------------- */
.hydrotech-container .solution-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* single card per row */
    gap: 20px; /* smaller vertical spacing between cards */
    margin-top: 20px; /* space above grid */
    margin-bottom: 20px; /* space below grid */
}

.hydrotech-container .solution-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.hydrotech-container .solution-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Optional: maintain spacing on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .solution-cards {
        gap: 20px; /* stacked cards spacing */
    }
}
.solution-section {
    padding: 40px 20px; /* smaller top/bottom padding */
}
/* Make all solution cards consistent, even if outside the grid */
.solution-card {
    margin-bottom: 0;  /* spacing between cards */
    text-align: left;
}

/* Optional: remove bottom margin from the last card */
.solution-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


.hero-background img {
    filter: none; /* resets any inherited filter */
}
.hero {
    width: 100vw;       /* full viewport width */
    position: relative;
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); /* break out of any centered container */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background img {
    width: 100%;        /* stretch to container width */
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}


/* Force the hero section to ignore container constraints */
.hydrotech-container .hero {
    width: 100vw !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Make the hero image fill the hero section */
.hydrotech-container .hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}
.hero-background img {
    filter: brightness(0.5) contrast(1.1) saturate(1.2);
}
.hero-content h1 {
   
    text-shadow: 
        2px 2px 6px rgba(229, 235, 242, 0.5),  /* soft main shadow */
        0 0 10px rgba(245, 231, 231, 0.2); /* subtle glow for brightness */
}
body.solutions-page {
    background-color: #e8f6ff; /* light blue */
}

.hydrotech-container .solution-card {
    text-align: center;
}

.hydrotech-container .solution-card ul {
    text-align: left;
    display: inline-block; /* keeps the list narrow and aligned left */
}

.gradient-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #eef1f4;            /* or your preferred color */
    max-width: 700px;          /* keeps it nicely readable */
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;  /* centers the paragraph + adds spacing below */
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
}
/* CTA SECTION */
.cta-section {
    background: #005f99; /* dark blue background */
    color: #edf9ff; /* light text */
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 1rem; /* plenty of space around */
}



.cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* slightly larger than normal text */
    line-height: 1.6; /* good spacing for readability */
    max-width: 700px; /* keeps text from being too wide */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto; /* center and space below */
    color: #426880; /* slightly lighter than h2 */
}
.cta-section h2 {font-size: 1.9rem};

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #005f99;
    background-color: #edf9ff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #00a0ff;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px); /* subtle hover lift */
}

/* CTA BUTTON STYLING */
.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #007acc;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .cta-button:hover {
    background: #007acc;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  

  @media (min-width: 1400px) {
    /* Container widths */
    .hydrotech-container,
    .cta-section .container {
      max-width: 1300px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }
  
    /* Hero section */
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 4rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
  
    .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
      font-size: 2rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
  
    /* CTA section */
    .cta-section h2 {
      font-size: 3rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
  
    .cta-section p {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
  
    .cta-section .cta-button {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 1400px) {
    /* GENERAL CONTAINER */
    .hydrotech-container,
    .container {
      max-width: 1900px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
    }
  
    /* HERO SECTION */
    .hero {
      padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
    }
    .hero .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 4rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
  
    /* SOLUTION SECTIONS */
    .solution-section h3 {
      font-size: 2.7rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .solution-section p {
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .solution-section ul li {
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .solution-section strong {
      font-size: 1.25rem; /* for bold text inside paragraphs */
    }
  
    /* ADVANCED CAPABILITIES FEATURE LIST */
    .solution-section .feature-list li {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
  
    /* METRICS SECTION */
    .metrics-container h2 {
      font-size: 3.8rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .metrics-container p {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .metrics-grid {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4rem;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .metrics-grid .metric {
      text-align: center;
    }
    .metrics-grid .big-number {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .metrics-grid .metric-label {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
  
    /* CTA SECTION */
    .cta-section h2 {
      font-size: 3rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .cta-section p {
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .cta-section .cta-button {
      font-size: 2rem;
      padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    }
  
    /* SOLUTION CARD HEADINGS AND PARAGRAPHS */
    .solution-card h3 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .solution-card p {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .solution-card ul li {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
  }

  

  /* MEDIA QUERY FOR LARGE SCREENS 1400PX+ */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {

    /* H3 inside solution-card */
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card h3 {
      font-size: 50px !important; /* adjust as needed */
    }
  
    /* Paragraphs inside solution-card */
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card p {
      font-size: 30px !important; /* adjust as needed */
    }
  
    /* Strong inside paragraphs inside solution-card */
    .hydrotech-container .solution-card p strong {
      font-size: 35px !important; /* match paragraph size */
    }
  
    /* Optional: H2 inside solution-section for consistency */
    .hydrotech-container .solution-section h2 {
      font-size: 36px !important;
    }
  }
  /* === Hero Section === */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 500px;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #ffffff; /* bright and readable */
    background-color: #004e7c; /* fallback color */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.5); /* darken image for text readability */
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff; /* bright and readable */
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #ffffff; /* bright, slightly softer than pure white */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 400px;
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}
.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* force pure white */
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); /* optional: improves readability on bright backgrounds */
}


/* === HERO SECTION (Improved) === */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: 70px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #003d5c; /* fallback */
}

/* Soft gradient overlay (not muddy, not heavy) */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55)
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-background img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.75); /* cleaner, not washed-out */
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 850px;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Strong, non-pale clean text */
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600; /* no pale look */
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Mobile fix for iPhone 8+ */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .hero-content p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  }
}
/* === Solution Section Text Fix === */
.solution-section.gradient-section p {
  color: #265577 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Headlines also sharper */
.solution-section.gradient-section h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.hero-background img {
  filter: none !important;    /* removes darkening */
  opacity: 2 !important;      /* ensures image is full strength */
}
.hero::before {
  background: none !important;  /* removes the overlay layer */
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 850px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

/* Background layer ONLY under text */
.hero-content::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 45, 80, 0.55); /* change color here */
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);        /* optional smoothness */
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: -1;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  /* ---------------------- HERO SECTION ---------------------- */
  .hydrotech-container .hero {
    min-height: 850px;          /* taller hero for large screens */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;     /* vertical centering */
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Background image fills the hero */
  .hydrotech-container .hero-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform 1.5s ease;
    min-height: 850px;
  }

  /* Hero content container */
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content {
    max-width: 1200px;          /* wider for 1400px screens */
    padding: 30px 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 30, 50, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10rem;
  }

  /* Heading */
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  /* Paragraph */
  .hydrotech-container .hero-content p {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 8px;
   max-width: 1000px;
 }
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {

  /* IMPACT METRICS SECTION */
  .solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem !important;             /* larger heading for big screens */
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    max-width: 1500px;           /* keeps heading from stretching too wide */
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;  /* centers heading and adds bottom spacing */
    text-align: center;
  }

  .solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container p {
    font-size: 2rem;           /* larger paragraph text */
    line-height: 1.9;            /* comfortable reading spacing */
    max-width: 1500px;           /* keeps paragraph readable */
    width: 80%;                   /* fluid width, scales with container */
    margin: 0 auto;              /* centers paragraph under heading */
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container ul {
  display: table;       /* shrink-wrap the ul to its content */
  margin: 2rem auto;    /* center the ul horizontally */
  padding-left: 40px;   /* keep default indentation for bullets */
  text-align: left;     /* keep bullets and text left-aligned */
}

.solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container ul li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;  /* spacing between list items */
}


/* ---------------------- HERO SECTION MEDIA: 768px ---------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Remove any overlay or glass layer */
  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content {
    background: none !important; /* remove any background */
    padding: 15px !important;
    max-width: 70% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7) !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.75) !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-background img {
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    filter: brightness(0.75) !important;
  }
  .solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container h2 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;             /* larger heading for big screens */
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    max-width: 1500px;           /* keeps heading from stretching too wide */
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;  /* centers heading and adds bottom spacing */
    text-align: center;
  }
  .solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container ul {
    display: table;       /* shrink-wrap the ul to its content */
    margin: 2rem auto;    /* center the ul horizontally */
    padding-left: 40px;   /* keep default indentation for bullets */
    text-align: left;     /* keep bullets and text left-aligned */
  }
  
  .solution-section.gradient-section .metrics-container ul li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;  /* spacing between list items */
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  

}

/* ---------------------- HERO SECTION MEDIA: 480px ---------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* Remove any overlay or glass layer */
  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content {
    background: none !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1.5px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7) !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.75) !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hydrotech-container .hero .hero-background img {
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    filter: brightness(0.75) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hydrotech-container section {
      padding: 10px 15px; /* smaller gap on tablets */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hydrotech-container section {
      padding: 20px 10px; /* smaller gap on mobile */
      margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}