@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Devanagari:wght@400;700&display=swap');

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: pulse 8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.hero-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: pulse 10s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .left-section {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .tagline {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .title {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%, #4cd3c2 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .benefits {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .benefit-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.05));
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .social-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .stat {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .stat-number {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .cta-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .hire-button {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .hire-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .learn-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #1e3a8a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .learn-more:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .learn-more:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .arrow-icon {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .learn-more:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .right-section {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-images {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 450px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-image {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 6px solid white;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-out;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: white;
    filter: brightness(1.02);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-image:nth-child(1) {
    width: 60%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    transform: rotate(-5deg);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-image:nth-child(2) {
    width: 55%;
    top: 30%;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-image:nth-child(3) {
    width: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 10%;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-image:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0deg);
    z-index: 4;
}

.hero-section .hero-section-container .floating-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#3b82f6 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: moveDots 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes moveDots {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 50px 50px;
    }
}

/* How It Works Section */
.how-it-works {
    margin-top: 50px;
    background-color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-it-works .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-it-works .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.how-it-works .section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.how-it-works .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.how-it-works .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.how-it-works .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.how-it-works .steps-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.how-it-works .step-card {
    position: relative;
    width: calc(25% - 23px);
    padding: 60px 25px 40px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    overflow: visible;
}

.how-it-works .step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.how-it-works .step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.how-it-works .step-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
}

.how-it-works .step-number-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.how-it-works .step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.how-it-works .step-content {
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
}

.how-it-works .step-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 16px 0 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.how-it-works .step-card:hover .step-content h3 {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.how-it-works .step-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.how-it-works .step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.how-it-works .step-card:hover .step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.2));
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.how-it-works .step-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.how-it-works .step-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
}

.how-it-works .step-features li i {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.how-it-works .step-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -40px; 
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2; 
    width: 40px; 
    height: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.how-it-works .connector-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    position: relative;
}

.how-it-works .connector-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 10px;
}

.how-it-works .step-card:last-child .step-connector {
    display: none;
}

.how-it-works .illustration-guarantee-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.how-it-works .process-illustration {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.how-it-works .illustration-container {
    height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.how-it-works .illustration-item {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f9f9, #ffffff);
}

.how-it-works .illustration-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center center;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.how-it-works .illustration-item.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-it-works .illustration-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.how-it-works .control-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.how-it-works .control-dot.active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
}

.how-it-works .satisfaction-guarantee-wrapper{
    flex: 0 0 380px;
}

.how-it-works .satisfaction-guarantee {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 25px;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.05));
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.how-it-works .guarantee-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how-it-works .guarantee-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-it-works .guarantee-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.how-it-works .cta-container {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.how-it-works .cta-button {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-it-works .cta-button i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-it-works .cta-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.how-it-works .cta-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.how-it-works .cta-subtext {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Popular Freelance Services */
.categories-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.categories-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.categories-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.categories-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.categories-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.categories-section .categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.categories-section .category-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.categories-section .category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.categories-section .category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.categories-section .category-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
}

.categories-section .category-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.categories-section .category-card:hover .category-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.2));
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.categories-section .category-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.categories-section .category-card:hover .category-title {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.categories-section .category-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.categories-section .category-skills {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.categories-section .category-skills li {
    background: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #475569;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.categories-section .category-card:hover .category-skills li {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.categories-section .freelancer-count {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.categories-section .freelancer-count i {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.categories-section .view-all-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.categories-section .view-all-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: white;
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.categories-section .view-all-button i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.categories-section .view-all-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.categories-section .view-all-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-illustration {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    color: #cbd5e0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-message {
    color: #718096;
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-actions  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-actions .btn-primary i {
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.categories-section .empty-category-card .empty-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

/* Featured Freelancers Section */
.featured-freelancers-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    background-color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .card-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 70%, 0 100%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-avatar .profile-icon,
.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-avatar img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 20px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .pro-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .rising-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-info {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-rating {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-rating .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-rating .stars .rating-text {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-skills {
    padding: 14px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5;
}
  
.featured-freelancers-section .skills-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #2d3748; 
    font-weight: 550;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-header .fa-tools {
    color: #1E88E5;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 20px; 
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-header .sub-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d3748; 
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-header:hover .fa-tools {
    transform: rotate(-15deg); 
}
  
.featured-freelancers-section .skills-count {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #718096;
    background: #edf2f7;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list-container {
    min-height: 120px;
    max-height: 120px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 8px;
    margin-right: -8px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #c1c1c1;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skills-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #a8a8a8;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skill-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: white;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    flex-shrink: 0; 
}

.featured-freelancers-section .skill-icon {
    margin-right: 6px;
    color: #3182ce;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-stats .stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .freelancer-stats .stat i {
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .hire-button {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .hire-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .profile-button {
    background: white;
    color: #3b82f6;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .profile-button:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .view-all-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .view-all-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: white;
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .view-all-button i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .view-all-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .view-all-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancers-container {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-illustration {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    color: #cbd5e0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #2d3748;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-message {
    color: #718096;
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-actions .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-actions .btn-primary i {
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.featured-freelancers-section .empty-freelancer-card .empty-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-tabs {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-navigation::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-button::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-button.active {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.testimonials-section .tab-button.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.testimonials-section .tab-button:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-content {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-tab {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-tab.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonials-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    flex: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-item {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-rating {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-author {
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonials-section .author-avatar .profile-icon,
.testimonials-section .author-avatar img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 18px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonials-section .author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonials-section .author-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
}

.testimonials-section .author-company {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-feature {
    flex: 0 0 330px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.03), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.03));
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonials-section .feature-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section .feature-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonials-section .success-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.testimonials-section .success-badge.freelancer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4cd3c2, #2dd4bf);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.3);
}

.testimonials-section .feature-stats {
    padding: 25px;
}

.testimonials-section .stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonials-section .stat-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testimonials-section .stat-value {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3b82f6;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.testimonials-section .stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-action {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.05));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.testimonials-section .action-info h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.testimonials-section .action-info p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-section .action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonials-section .hire-button {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .hire-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.testimonials-section .work-button {
    background: white;
    color: #3b82f6;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .work-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-us-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    background-color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 5px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card:hover::before {
    width: 8px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.2));
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-card:hover .benefit-title {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-stat {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.why-choose-us-section .benefit-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-preview {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.03), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.03));
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-card {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .author-avatar .profile-icon,
.why-choose-us-section .author-avatar img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 18px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.why-choose-us-section .author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.why-choose-us-section .author-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .author-position {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .author-rating {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .testimonial-cta {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    padding: 30px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .cta-headline {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-choose-us-section .cta-subheadline {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-choose-us-section .get-started-button {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-us-section .get-started-button i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-us-section .get-started-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.why-choose-us-section .get-started-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Platform Statistics Section */
.platform-stats-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.platform-stats-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.platform-stats-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.platform-stats-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.platform-stats-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.platform-stats-section .stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-card:hover::before {
    height: 8px;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.1));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.2));
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-number {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-label {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3b82f6;
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.platform-stats-section .stat-badge.success {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    color: #22c55e;
}

.platform-stats-section .stats-comparison {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.platform-stats-section .comparison-chart {
    flex: 1;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-header h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-bars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-bar {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    transition: width 1s ease;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-bar.hireme {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-bar.traditional {
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.platform-stats-section .chart-legend {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.platform-stats-section .legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.platform-stats-section .legend-color {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.platform-stats-section .legend-color.hireme {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
}

.platform-stats-section .legend-color.traditional {
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.platform-stats-section .stats-testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.platform-stats-section .testimonial-quote {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.platform-stats-section .stats-testimonial p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.platform-stats-section .testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}


.platform-stats-section .author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.platform-stats-section .author-avatar .profile-icon,
.platform-stats-section .author-avatar img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 18px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}


.platform-stats-section .author-info h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.platform-stats-section .author-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.platform-stats-section .author-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.platform-stats-section .author-stats .stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.platform-stats-section .author-stats .stat i {
    color: #22c55e;
}

/* Call to Action Section */
.call-to-action-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
    color: #f8fafc;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    max-width: 1300px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.call-to-action-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.call-to-action-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 211, 194, 0.15), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.call-to-action-section .cta-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.call-to-action-section h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.call-to-action-section p {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.call-to-action-section .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-primary, .call-to-action-section .btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-primary {
    background: white;
    color: #4f46e5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-primary i, .call-to-action-section .btn-secondary i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.call-to-action-section .btn-primary:hover i, .call-to-action-section .btn-secondary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.call-to-action-section .benefits {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.call-to-action-section .benefit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.call-to-action-section .benefit i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-section .section-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 0%, #3b82f6 70%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.faq-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.faq-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-section .faq-list {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.faq-section .faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-section .faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-section .faq-question {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-section .faq-question:hover h3 {
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.faq-section .faq-icon {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 24px;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-section .faq-icon .plus {
    display: block;
}

.faq-section .faq-icon .minus {
    display: none;
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-icon .plus {
    display: none;
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-icon .minus {
    display: block;
}

.faq-section .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 25px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 25px 20px;
    max-height: 500px; 
}

.faq-section .faq-answer p {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-section .show-more-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.faq-section #show-more-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #4cd3c2);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}    

.faq-section #show-more-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}