/* Loading Screen */
        .professional-loader {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: white;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 9999;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .connection-ring {
            position: relative;
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .ring {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border: 5px solid transparent;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: rotate 2s linear infinite;
        }
        
        .ring:nth-child(1) {
            border-top-color: #3b82f6;
            animation-delay: -0.5s;
        }
        
        .ring:nth-child(2) {
            border-top-color: #1e3a8a;
            animation-delay: -1s;
        }
        
        .ring:nth-child(3) {
            border-top-color: #93c5fd;
            animation-delay: -1.5s;
        }
        
        .professional-icon {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: #3b82f6;
        }
        
        .loader-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: #1f2937;
            font-weight: 500;
            animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        
        @keyframes rotate {
            0% {
                transform: rotate(0deg);
            }
            100% {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }
        
        @keyframes pulse {
            0% {
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 1;
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 0.6;
            }
        }

        /* Categories Hero Section */
        .categories-hero {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 120px 0 60px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .categories-hero::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1470&q=80');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            opacity: 0.15;
        }
        
        .categories-hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .categories-hero h1 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .categories-hero p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
        }
        
        /* Categories Section */
        .categories-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #f8fafc;
        }
        
        .categories-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }
        
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }
        
        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1f2937;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .section-header p {
            color: #6b7280;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        
        .categories-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }
        
        .category-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            height: 100%;
        }
        
        .category-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .category-image {
            height: 200px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .category-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .category-card:hover .category-image img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        .professionals-count {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            color: white;
            padding: 5px 10px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }
        
        .category-content {
            padding: 25px;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        
        .category-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #1f2937;
        }
        
        .category-description {
            color: #6b7280;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            flex: 1;
        }
        
        .category-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: auto;
        }
        
        .category-rating {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .category-rating .stars {
            color: #f59e0b;
            margin-right: 8px;
        }
        
        .category-rating .count {
            color: #6b7280;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        
        .explore-btn {
            padding: 8px 20px;
            background: #3b82f6;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .explore-btn:hover {
            background: #2563eb;
        }
        
        /* Popular Professionals Section */
        .popular-professionals {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: white;
        }
        
        .professionals-slider {
            position: relative;
            margin: 0 auto;
            max-width: 1200px;
        }
        
        .professional-slide {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            margin: 0 15px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }
        
        .professional-slide:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .professional-avatar {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            border: 3px solid #e5e7eb;
        }
        
        .professional-avatar img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .professional-name {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            color: #1f2937;
        }
        
        .professional-title {
            color: #3b82f6;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .professional-rating {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .professional-rating .stars {
            color: #f59e0b;
            margin-right: 5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .view-profile-btn {
            padding: 10px 25px;
            background: white;
            color: #3b82f6;
            border: 1px solid #3b82f6;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .view-profile-btn:hover {
            background: #f0f7ff;
        }
        
        .slick-prev, .slick-next {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: white;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .slick-prev:hover, .slick-next:hover {
            background: #3b82f6;
            color: white;
        }
        
        .slick-prev {
            left: -20px;
        }
        
        .slick-next {
            right: -20px;
        }
        
        .slick-prev:before, .slick-next:before {
            color: #3b82f6;
            font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
            font-weight: 900;
        }
        
        .slick-prev:hover:before, .slick-next:hover:before {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .slick-prev:before {
            content: "\f053";
        }
        
        .slick-next:before {
            content: "\f054";
        }
        
        .slick-dots {
            bottom: -40px;
        }
        
        .slick-dots li button:before {
            font-size: 10px;
            color: #cbd5e1;
        }
        
        .slick-dots li.slick-active button:before {
            color: #3b82f6;
        }
        
       
        .faq-section h6 {
            margin-top: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #6b7280;
        }
        
        .faq-item {
            padding: 10px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        
        .faq-item:hover {
            background: #f1f5f9;
        }
    
        /* Responsive Styles */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .categories-hero h1 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .categories-hero p {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .categories-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .categories-hero {
                padding: 100px 0 50px;
            }
            
            .categories-hero h1 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .categories-hero p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .categories-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .professional-slide {
                padding: 20px;
            }
            
            .professional-avatar {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
            }
            
            .slick-prev {
                left: 0;
            }
            
            .slick-next {
                right: 0;
            }
           
        }