/* =========================
HEADER & NAVIGATION STYLES
========================= */
.site-header {
  display: flex; /* Flexbox for horizontal alignment */
  align-items: center; /* FIXED: Vertically centers both title and nav */
  justify-content: space-between; /* Pushes title left, nav right */
  padding: 15px 20px; /* Reduced padding for better proportion */
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Deeper shadow for premium feel */
}

.site-title {
  font-size: 28px; /* Slightly smaller for better balance */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0; /* FIXED: Removed margins that caused misalignment */
  display: flex; /* Flexbox to align logo and text horizontally */
  align-items: center; /* Vertically center logo with text */
  gap: 12px; /* Space between logo and text */
}

.site-logo {
  height: 40px; /* Fixed height to match nav bar proportions */
  width: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */
  object-fit: contain; /* Ensure logo fits within dimensions without distortion */
  border-radius: 6px; /* Subtle rounded corners for modern look */
  background: rgba(
    255,
    255,
    255,
    0.1
  ); /* Subtle background for logo contrast */
  padding: 4px; /* Small padding around logo */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease; /* Smooth hover animation */
}

.site-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight zoom on hover for interactivity */
}

.navbar ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px; /* Space between nav items */
  margin: 0; /* FIXED: Removed default margins */
}

.navbar a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth hover transition */
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Subtle lift effect */
}
