body{
	position: absolute; 
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(rgba(10,8,16,0.78), rgba(10,8,16,0.88)), url("../images/nexus-rhedrin.webp") center/cover no-repeat fixed; 
	z-index: -1;
}
/* Contact Form Wrapper - Main Container */
.contact-form-wrapper{
	max-width: 500px;/* Maximum width of the form container */
	margin: 0 auto;/* Center the form horizontally */
	margin-top: 60px;
	padding: 2rem;/* Add padding around the container */
	background-color: #f9f9f9;/* Light background color for the form area */
	border-radius: 8px;/* Rounded corners for a modern look */
	opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Heading Styling */
.contact-form-wrapper h2{
	/* Center the heading */
	text-align: center;
	/* Add margin below the heading */
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	/* Dark gray color for text */
	color: #333;
	/* Font size for the heading */
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	/* Remove default margins */
	margin-top: 0;
}

/* Form Container */
.contact-form{
	/* Display form elements with proper spacing */
	display: block;
	/* Stack elements vertically */
	flex-direction: column;
	/* Add gap between form groups */
	gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Form Group Container (wraps label and input) */
.form-group{
	/* Stack label and input vertically */
	display: flex;
	/* Stack child elements in a column */
	flex-direction: column;
	/* Add gap between label and input */
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Form Label Styling */
.form-label{
	/* Font weight for emphasis */
	font-weight: 600;
	/* Dark text color for contrast */
	color: #333;
	/* Font size for readability */
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Required Indicator (asterisk) */
.required-indicator{
	/* Red color to indicate required field */
	color: #e74c3c;
	/* Add slight margin for spacing */
	margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Character Count Helper Text */
.character-count{
	/* Smaller font size for helper text */
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	/* Gray color to differentiate from label */
	color: #7f8c8d;
	/* Normal font weight for helper text */
	font-weight: 400;
	/* Add left margin for indentation */
	margin-left: 0;
}

/* Input Field Styling (text and email inputs) */
.form-input{
	/* Remove default browser styling */
	appearance: none;
	/* Add padding inside the input */
	padding: 0.75rem;
	/* Add a border */
	border: 1px solid #bdc3c7;
	/* Rounded corners for inputs */
	border-radius: 4px;
	/* Font size for readability */
	font-size: 1rem;
	/* Dark text color */
	color: #333;
	/* Light background color */
	background-color: #ffffff;
	/* Smooth transition for focus effects */
	transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
	/* Font family inheritance */
	font-family: inherit;
}

/* Input Focus State - highlights when user clicks/focuses */
.form-input:focus{
	/* Remove default outline */
	outline: none;
	/* Blue border on focus for visual feedback */
	border-color: #3498db;
	/* Blue shadow on focus for emphasis */
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
}

/* Textarea Specific Styling */
.form-textarea{
	/* Allow resizing but with a minimum size */
	resize: vertical;
	/* Minimum height for the textarea */
	min-height: 150px;
	/* Prevent resizing larger than needed */
	max-height: 400px;
	/* Set a comfortable line height for text */
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Character Information Container */
.character-info{
	/* Display at the end of the form group */
	display: flex;
	/* Align items to the right */
	justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Character Counter Display */
.character-counter{
	/* Small font size for counter */
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	/* Gray color for subtle display */
	color: #7f8c8d;
}

/* Form Error Message Styling */
.form-error{
	/* Red color to indicate an error */
	color: #e74c3c;
	/* Small font size for error text */
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	/* Hide by default (only show when there's an error) */
	display: none;
	/* Add slight spacing */
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Show error message when the field is invalid and has been touched */
.form-input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .form-error{display: block}/* Display the error message */

/* Submit Button Styling */
.submit-button{
	/* Remove default button styling */
	appearance: none;
	/* Blue background color for the button */
	background-color: #3498db;
	/* White text color for contrast */
	color: #ffffff;
	/* Add padding inside the button */
	padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
	/* Font size for readability */
	font-size: 1rem;
	/* Font weight for emphasis */
	font-weight: 600;
	/* Rounded corners for the button */
	border-radius: 4px;
	/* Remove default border */
	border: none;
	/* Cursor changes to pointer on hover when enabled */
	cursor: pointer;
	/* Smooth transition for hover and disabled effects */
	transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
	/* Font family inheritance */
	font-family: inherit;
	/* Add some vertical spacing above the button */
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Submit Button Hover State (when enabled) */
.submit-button:not(:disabled):hover{background-color: #2980b9}/* Slightly darker blue on hover */

/* Submit Button Active/Pressed State (when enabled) */
.submit-button:not(:disabled):active{background-color: #1a5276}/* Even darker blue when clicked */

/* Submit Button Disabled State */
.submit-button:disabled{
	/* Gray background when disabled */
	background-color: #bdc3c7;
	/* Slightly transparent to show disabled state */
	opacity: 0.6;
	/* Cursor changes to "not allowed" when disabled */
	cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Submit Button Focus State for Accessibility */
.submit-button:focus{outline: none;box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3)}/* Remove default outline, Add a visible focus ring using box-shadow */

/* Success Message Styling */
.success-message{
	background-color: #d5f4e6;/* Green background color for success message */
	color: #27ae60;/* Dark green text color */
	padding: 1rem;/* Add padding inside the message */
	border-radius: 4px;/* Rounded corners for the message */
	text-align: center;/* Center the text */
	font-weight: 500;/* Font weight for emphasis */
	border: 1px solid #27ae60;/* Add border for visual emphasis */
}

/* Responsive Design for Tablets and Smaller Screens */
@media (max-width: 879px){
	.contact-form-wrapper{padding: 1.5rem;margin: 1rem}/* Reduce padding on smaller screens. Reduce margin */
	.contact-form-wrapper h2{font-size: 1.5rem}/* Reduce heading size on smaller screens */
	.contact-form{gap: 1rem}/* Reduce gap between form groups on mobile */
}

/* Responsive Design for Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 480px){
	.contact-form-wrapper{
		padding: 1rem;/* Further reduce padding on very small screens */
		box-shadow: none}/* Remove box shadow on mobile for cleaner look */
	.form-textarea{min-height: 120px}/* Make textarea smaller on mobile */
	.contact-form-wrapper h2{font-size: 1.25rem}/* Make heading smaller on mobile */
}