@charset "UTF-8";



.hero_section,
.about_section {
  background: transparent;
}


.hero_section.hero_insurance {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  height: auto;            /* let content define height if needed */
  min-height: 65vh;        /* ensures a minimum height on large screens */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;     /* vertically center content */
	 padding: 10rem 0;
}

/* Ensure row uses flexbox so all cards match height */
.row.pb-5 {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 -15px; /* optional for spacing consistency */
}

/* Make each column a flex container with consistent width */
.row.pb-5 > .col-lg-4,
.row.pb-5 > .col-md-6,
.row.pb-5 > .col-sm-6 {
  display: flex;
  flex: 0 0 33.3333%; /* three columns on large screens */
  max-width: 33.3333%;
  padding: 0 15px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-bottom: 30px; /* space between rows */
  justify-content: center; /* center the card inside column */
}


.blue-border-btm {
    border-bottom-color: #007dc5;
    border-bottom-style: solid;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
}

.container {
    padding-left: 25px;
    padding-right: 25px;
}



/* ================================
   Marine Card Base
================================ */
.marine_card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 12px 15px 15px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    text-decoration: none;

    /* Inner (sunken) shadow */
    box-shadow: inset 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.35);

    /* Smooth interaction */
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* ================================
   Text Wrapper
================================ */
.marine_card p {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 28px; /* reserve space for chevron */
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================================
   Chevron (always visible)
================================ */
.marine_card p::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 55%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);

    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;

    background-image: url("https://www.coverforcemarine.com.au/images/icons/chevron.png");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;

    opacity: 1;
    transition: background-image 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* ================================
   Hover / Focus State
================================ */
.marine_card:hover,
.marine_card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-2px); /* subtle lift */
    box-shadow: inset 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

/* Chevron interaction */
.marine_card:hover p::after,
.marine_card:focus-within p::after {
    background-image: url("https://www.coverforcemarine.com.au/images/icons/chevron-dark.png");
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(3px);
}

/* ================================
   Layout Helpers
================================ */

/* Optional spacing control */
.marine_cards_row {
    margin: -10px;
}

/* Ensure cards fill column height */
.marine_cards_row .marine_card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}


/* Flexbox cards of equal height */
.card-flexbox {
  position: relative;
   background-color: #f7f7f7;
     box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1rem rgba(52, 58, 64, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 30px 20px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: url(#wave-bottom);
}

/* Hover effect */
.card-flexbox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.card-flexbox-sml {
  position: relative;
   background-color: rgba(0, 125, 197, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px 70px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
border-radius: 6px;

}

/* Hover effect */
.card-flexbox-sml:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Flex container */
.row-flexbox {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Columns stretch equally */
.row-flexbox > [class*='col-'] {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Icon centering */
.icon {
  display: block;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}


/* Center icons horizontally and add top margin */
.icon.mx-auto {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}

/* ================================
   Card Image + Wave
================================ */

.card-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-top-full {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;   /* base height */
  max-height: 480px;   /* prevents it from going too tall */
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Wave overlay */
.card-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; /* prevents thin line on mobile */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .card-img-top-full {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .card-img-top-full {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}



/* === NEW GRID CONTAINER FOR EQUAL WIDTH CARDS === */
.card-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr)); /* uniform widths per row */
  gap: 30px; /* consistent spacing between cards */
  align-items: stretch; /* ensures equal heights if needed */
}

/* Optional: make sure cards inside grid don't stretch oddly */
.card-container .card-flexbox {
  height: 100%;
}

/* Smooth lift on hover */
.card-link-wrapper .service_block {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.card-link-wrapper:hover .service_block {
  transform: translateY(-6px); /* small lift */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* deeper shadow */
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gradient-line {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gradient-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
   background: linear-gradient(to right, #2bace2 0%, #007dc5 50%, #127dc2 100%);
  opacity: 0;               /* hidden by default */
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gradient-line:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;               /* shows instantly with fade-in */
}



@media screen and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .main_menu_list > li > a {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}


.heading_block .heading_text {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}


/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .heading_block .heading_text {
        font-size: 28px;
        line-height: 40px; /* important so text doesn’t feel cramped */
    }
}


.gradient-highlighted-heading {
    font-weight: 500;

    /* Gradient background using your colors */
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 97, 175, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 125, 197, 0.9) 65%, rgba(32, 196, 244, 0.9) 100%);
    
    padding: 0.03em 0.2em;
    display: inline;
    box-decoration-break: clone;
    -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* more pronounced shadow */
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.gradient-highlighted-heading {
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}


.hero_insurance h1 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 6vw, 65px);
    line-height: 1.15;
}


/* Default: 3 columns for larger screens */
.dropdown-menu {
    column-count: 2;      /* Number of columns on desktop */
    column-gap: 1rem;     /* Space between columns */
}

/* Prevent items from breaking across columns */
.dropdown-menu li {
    break-inside: avoid;
}

/* Stack into 1 column only on phones */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .dropdown-menu {
        column-count: 1;
    }
}


@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
    .container, .container-fluid {
        max-width: 760px;
    }
}


/* Wave styling */

.hero_section {
  position: relative;   /* Needed for absolute positioning of wave */
  overflow: hidden;     /* Prevents sub-pixel gaps on mobile */
}

.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;         /* key fix: overlap to hide thin line */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-wave svg {
  display: block;       /* Removes inline SVG gaps */
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: translateZ(0); /* iOS rounding fix */
}

.sub-text {
	font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 30px;
}

.link-uline{
	color:#000000;
	border-bottom-color: #007dc5;
	border-bottom-style: solid;
	border-bottom-width: 1px;
}
.link-uline:hover{
	text-decoration:none;
	color:#666666;
	cursor:pointer;
}


.link-uline-white{
	color:#ffffff;
	border-bottom-color: #ffffff;
	border-bottom-style: solid;
	border-bottom-width: 1px;
}
.link-uline-white:hover{
	text-decoration:none;
	color:#efefef;
	cursor:pointer;
}

.link-nouline-white{
	color:#ffffff;
		text-decoration:none;
}
.link-nouline-white:hover{
	text-decoration:none;
	color:#efefef;
	cursor:pointer;
}

.link-nouline{
	color:#000000;
		text-decoration:none;
	font-weight: 300;
}
.link-nouline:hover{
	text-decoration:none;
	color:#3E3E3E;
	cursor:pointer;
}

.white {
	color: #ffffff;
}

.blue {
	color: #007dc5;
}


/* Container for the details category */
.side-menu {
    background: #f7f7f7;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* List within the details category */
.side-menu ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* List items */
.side-menu ul li {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Links within list items */
.side-menu ul li a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 7px;
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
	font-size: large;
}

/* Active state for list items */
.side-menu ul li.active a {
   background: linear-gradient(to right, #0061af 0%, #007dc5 60%, #20C4F4 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    display: block;
	font-weight: 600;
}

/* Icon within links */
.side-menu ul li a i {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect for links */
.side-menu ul li a:hover {
 background: linear-gradient(to right, #0061af 0%, #007dc5 60%, #20C4F4 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hover effect for icons */
.side-menu ul li a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.border-top-white {
    border-top: #ffffff solid 4px;
}


.custom-bullet {
    list-style: none; /* Removes the default bullets */
    padding-left: 25px; /* Adjust to create space for the custom bullet */
}

.custom-bullet li {
    position: relative; /* Makes sure the :before pseudo-element is positioned correctly */
}

.custom-bullet li:before {
      content: url(https://www.coverforcemarine.com.au/images/custom-bullet.svg);
    position: absolute;
    left: -25px;
    top: 3px;
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
}

.custom-bullet-blue-tick {
    list-style: none; /* Removes the default bullets */
    padding-left: 30px; /* Adjust to create space for the custom bullet */
}

.custom-bullet-blue-tick li {
    position: relative; /* Makes sure the :before pseudo-element is positioned correctly */
}

.custom-bullet-blue-tick li:before {
 content: url(https://www.coverforcemarine.com.au/images/icons/blue-tick.png);
    position: absolute;
    left: -37px;
    top: 4px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.cards-lift{
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0px;
	margin-right: 15px;
  }
    

.cards-lift:hover{
   transform: scale(1.025);  
}

.footer-area-btm {
    padding: 20px;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-column {
  flex: 1 1 auto; 
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-column h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-column p,
.footer-column ul {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0;
}

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

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

.footer-column ul li a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-cta-text {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 60px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;	
}


.font-weight {
    font-weight: 500;
}


.btn-gradient {
  background-color: #0061af; /* Default background */
  color: #fff; /* Default text color */
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; /* For positioning the chevron */
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevents content overflow */
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for hover effects */
  padding: 16px 60px;
}


.btn-gradient:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #2bace2 0%, #007dc5 50%, #127dc2 100%);
  color: #ffffff; /* White text on hover */
}

.btn-gradient-dark {
  background-color: #0061af; /* Default background */
  color: #fff; /* Default text color */
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; /* For positioning inner elements if needed */
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevents content overflow */
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition for hover effects */
  padding: 15px 45px;

  /* Stronger shadow for "popping out" effect */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-gradient-dark:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #0268ad 0%, #005496 65%, #00427a 100%);
  color: #ffffff; /* White text on hover */
  /* Even stronger shadow on hover for more lift */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Slight lift for 3D effect */
}


.btn-outline {
 color: #ffffff;
    background-color: transparent; /* White with 30% opacity */
    border: #ffffff solid 2px;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-size: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px 45px;
    align-items: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;}	

.btn-outline:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* White with 30% opacity */
    border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) solid 2px; /* Matches the background's opacity */
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-size: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px 45px;
    align-items: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;}


.shadow-sm {
  box-shadow: 0 0.125rem 0.25rem rgba(52, 58, 64, 0.075) !important; }

.shadow {
  box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1rem rgba(52, 58, 64, 0.15) !important; }

.shadow-lg, .demo-pages a:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(52, 58, 64, 0.175) !important; }

.shadow-none {
  box-shadow: none !important; }

.pretty-font{
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
	 font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300; 
	font-style: normal;
}

.pretty-font-sml{
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
	 font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 300; 
	font-style: normal;
}

.pretty-font-header {
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
 
}

.pretty-font-lg {
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;

}

.pretty-font-mid {
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;

}

.pretty-font-tiny{
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
	 font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300; 
}

.pretty-font-subheading{
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
	 font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 300; 
}

.subheading{
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
	 font-size: 1.2rem;
}


.gradient-text {
background: linear-gradient(225deg,
  rgb(0,185,242) 0%,
  rgb(0,174,239) 20%,
  rgb(0,125,197) 45%,
  rgb(0,103,172) 70%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; /* For non-webkit browsers */
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 66, 122, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 66, 122, 0) 35%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.overlay-full {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 185, 242, 0.5) 0%, rgba(0, 174, 239, 0.4) 20%, rgba(0, 125, 197, 0.3) 45%, rgba(0, 103, 172, 0) 60%);
    z-index: 1;
	
}

.overlay-full-dark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
   background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(2, 104, 173, 0.7) 15%,
    rgba(0, 84, 150, 0.6) 40%,
    rgba(0, 66, 122, 0.5) 65%,
    rgba(0, 66, 122, 0) 95%
  );
    z-index: 1;
	
}


.overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(2, 104, 173, 0.7) 0%,
    rgba(0, 84, 150, 0.6) 20%,
    rgba(0, 66, 122, 0.5) 45%,
    rgba(0, 66, 122, 0) 60%
  );
  z-index: 1;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;}

/* Prevent button from stretching */
.overlay-bottom a {
  align-self: flex-start;}

.gradient-bg {
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #0061af 0%, #007dc5 65%, #20C4F4 100%);}

.light-gradient-bg {
	background: linear-gradient(45deg, #b9e5fb 0%, #7ed3f7 50%, #29b7eb 100%);}

.mid-gradient-bg {
	background: linear-gradient(45deg, #2bace2 0%, #007dc5 50%, #127dc2 100%);}

.dark-gradient-bg {
	background: linear-gradient(45deg, #0268ad 0%, #005496 65%, #00427a 100%);}

.black-gradient-bg {
	background: linear-gradient(45deg, #00427a 0%, #000000 100%);}

.light-grey-bg {
    background-color: #efefef;}

.white-bg {
background-color: #ffffff;}

.bg-trans-blue {
   background-color: rgba(0, 66, 122, 0.5);
}


@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .h2, h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}


@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container, .container-lg, .container-md, .container-sm, .container-xl, .container-xxl {
        max-width: 1360px;
    }
}


/* Mobile / small screens: override any background image */
@media (max-width: 575px) {  /* smaller breakpoint */
  .hero_section.hero_insurance {
    background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #0061af 0%, #007dc5 40%, #20C4F4 100%) !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    height: 50vh; /* optional: adjust for mobile */
	  min-height: 50vh;
  }
}

/* Mobile dropdown scroll fix */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .main_menu_inner {
    max-height: 100vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 60vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

}