/* --- Pre-loader Styles --- */
.loader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: #051B2B; /* Matches header for a seamless feel */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.75s ease, visibility 0.75s ease;
    visibility: visible;
}

.loader-overlay.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

/* NEW: Pulsing Dots Loader Design */
.loader-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background-color: #1798C1; /* Blue */
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 1.4s infinite ease-in-out both;
}

.dot:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: -0.32s;
}

.dot:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: -0.16s;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0);
    } 40% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }
}