/* ================= ROOT VARIABLES ================= */
  :root {
    --primary-color: #ffb300;
    --primary-hover: #ffcb00;
    --gradient-bg: radial-gradient(ellipse at left, #0a1e4d 60%, #0a2a9c 100%);
    --white: #fff;
    --black: #000;
    --gray: #444;
    --light-gray: #f9f9f9;
          --background-beage-color:#fff7ec ;

  }
/**
* Template Name: Arsha
* Template URL: https://bootstrapmade.com/arsha-free-bootstrap-html-template-corporate/
* Updated: Jun 29 2024 with Bootstrap v5.3.3
* Author: BootstrapMade.com
* License: https://bootstrapmade.com/license/
*/

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Font & Color Variables
# Help: https://bootstrapmade.com/color-system/
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Fonts */

:root {
  --default-font: Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif,
    "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
  --heading-font: Calibri, sans-serif;
  --nav-font: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
}

/* Global Colors - The following color variables are used throughout the website. Updating them here will change the color scheme of the entire website */
:root {
  /*--background-color: #00111e; /* Background color for the entire website, including individual sections */
  --default-color: #444444; /* Default color used for the majority of the text content across the entire website */
  --heading-color: #37517e; /* Color for headings, subheadings and title throughout the website */
  --accent-color: #47b2e4; /* Accent color that represents your brand on the website. It's used for buttons, links, and other elements that need to stand out */
  --surface-color: #ffffff; /* The surface color is used as a background of boxed elements within sections, such as cards, icon boxes, or other elements that require a visual separation from the global background. */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff; /* Contrast color for text, ensuring readability against backgrounds of accent, heading, or default colors. */
  --background-blue-color:radial-gradient(ellipse at left, #0a1e4d 60%, #0a2a9c 100%);/* Default color we use for blue background */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: #ffffff;
  --nav-hover-color: #47b2e4;
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #00111e;
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #00111e;
  --nav-dropdown-color: #ffffff;
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #47b2e4;
  --background-color: #ffffff;
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  /* --heading-color: #ffffff; */
  --surface-color: #4668a2;
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;
  --button-color:#ffb300;
  --button-hover-color: #ffcb00;
}
/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
:root {
  --background-blue-color: radial-gradient(ellipse at left, #0a1e4d 60%, #0a2a9c 100%);
  --text-light: #eee;
  --link-color: #aad4ff;
  --link-hover: #ffffff;
  --font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

  /* hero section */

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

body, html {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background: var(--gradient-bg);
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 85%;
  margin: auto;
}

/* ================= HERO SECTION ================= */
.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px 10%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)),
    url("Synaipsys-service-images/FractionalCTO.jpg") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;        /* fills width & height */
  background-position: center top; /* keeps top part visible */
  color: var(--white);
}


.hero-bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-bg img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  object-fit: fill;
}

.hero-overlay {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 60px 10%;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-left: -80px;
}

.hero-text {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 50%;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 55px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================= HERO FORM ================= */
.hero-form {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0px 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-form h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.hero-form p {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #555;
}

.hero-form input,
.hero-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.hero-form button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--button-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.hero-form button:hover {
  background: var(--button-hover-color);
}

/* ================== RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ================== */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content {
    gap: 40px;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 55%;
  }
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
  .hero-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-form {
    max-width: 350px;
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

/* Mobiles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 6%;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero-text p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .partners img {
    width: 60px;
    margin: 5px;
  }
  .hero-form {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .hero-form h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .hero-form p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}


.why-fractional-cto {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: #f9fafc;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.fractional-cto-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.fractional-cto-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.fractional-cto-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.fractional-cto-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #1d3557;
}

.fractional-cto-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #444;
}

.fractional-cto-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.fractional-cto-content ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #333;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.fractional-cto-content ul li::before {
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: #0077b6;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .fractional-cto-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .fractional-cto-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .fractional-cto-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ================= Fractional CTO Benefits Overview ================= */
.fractional-cto-benefits {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: var(--background-beage-color)!important;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.fractional-cto-benefits .container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0px auto;
}

.fractional-cto-benefits .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.fractional-cto-benefits .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: -40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Benefits Grid */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); /* 4-column layout */
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Benefit Card Base */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card {
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

/* ================= Checkerboard Pattern ================= */
/* Blue cards (checkerboard positions) */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+1),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+3),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+6),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+8) {
  background:hsl(34, 86%, 86%);
  color: rgb(75, 74, 74);
}

/* White cards (checkerboard positions) */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+2),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+4),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+5),
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(8n+7) {
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
}



/* Icon Styling */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card .icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px; 
}

/* Staggered vertical offset for second row */
.fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(n+5) {
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.benefits-grid .benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-25px) scale(1.25);   /* lift up + 115% zoom */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);    /* deeper shadow for depth */
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 10;                                /* keep hovered card on top */
}

/* ================= Responsive Media Queries ================= */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fractional-cto-benefits .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns */
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .fractional-cto-benefits .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .fractional-cto-benefits .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .fractional-cto-benefits .benefit-card:nth-child(n+5) {
    transform: translateY(0); /* remove stagger for tablet */
  }
}
/* Mobile view fix */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .workflow-step {
    width: 100% !important;        /* full width */
    padding-left: 70px;            /* spacing for the timeline line */
    padding-right: 20px;
    text-align: left !important;   /* no right-align */
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    left: 0 !important;            /* reset zig-zag offset */
  }

  .workflow-step.left,
  .workflow-step.right {
    left: 0 !important;            /* both sides align the same */
  }

  .workflow-timeline::before {
    left: 25px;                    /* vertical line stays on left */
  }

  .step-marker {
    left: 0 !important;            /* marker always on left */
    right: auto !important;
  }
}


/* ============== Workflow Steps Section ============== */
.fractional-cto-workflow {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: var(--background-blue-color);
  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.fractional-cto-workflow .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.workflow-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.workflow-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: whitesmoke;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Timeline line */
.workflow-timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.workflow-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #2563eb, #38bdf8);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Step layout */
.workflow-step {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.workflow-step.left {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.workflow-step.right {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Marker (circle with gradient) */
.step-marker {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #38bdf8);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: -25px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.workflow-step.right .step-marker {
  left: -25px;
  right: auto;
}

/* Step box */
.step-box {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: relative;
  height: 120px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.step-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.step-box p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

/* ============== Mobile Responsive ============== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .workflow-timeline::before {
    left: 25px;
  }

  .workflow-step {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 70px;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .step-marker {
    left: 0 !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
}


/* +++++++++++++++++++++ */
/* CTA SECTION */
/* +++++++++++++++++++++ */

.cta-section {
  background: var(--background-beage-color);
  color: var(--button-color);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: #0a2a9c;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: #00000033 0px 0px 24px;
  color: black;
  background-color: var(--button-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary .arrow {
  margin-left: 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.btn-primary:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  color: black;
  background-color: var(--button-hover-color);
}

.book-link {
  color: #b3c9ff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.divider {
  color: #999;
  font-size: 14px;
}
/*++++++++++++++++++++++++++++  */
/*================ FAQ Section ================= */
/*++++++++++++++++++++++++++++  */

.cto-faq-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 50px 20px;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
  background: #fff;
}

.cto-faq-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: #383838;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}