vimal-java-dev · vimal-java-dev · Apr 14, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026
diff --git a/aboutUs/index.html b/aboutUs/index.html
@@ -217,8 +217,7 @@ <h3>Backend Engineering</h3>
             <div class="about-card">
                 <div class="card-icon"><i class="fas fa-laptop-code"></i></div>
                 <h3>Full-Stack Web</h3>
-                <p>Designing responsive, SEO-optimized, and high-speed web applications using modern HTML/CSS and
-                    frontend frameworks.</p>
+                <p>Designing responsive, SEO-optimized, and high-speed web applications using modern HTML/CSS/JS and frontend as well as backend frameworks.</p>
             </div>
             <div class="about-card">
                 <div class="card-icon"><i class="fas fa-cloud"></i></div>

diff --git a/contactUs/index.html b/contactUs/index.html
@@ -205,28 +205,6 @@ <h4>Vimal Tech</h4>
                         </div>
                     </div>
                 </div>
-            </div>
-
-            <div class="contact-form-wrapper glass-panel">
-                <h3 style="margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: var(--font-primary);">Put Quick Details and get Quotation
-                </h3>
-                <div class="info-card highlight-card fade-in" style="--delay: 0.3s; margin-bottom: 20px;">
-                    <div class="card-content">
-                        <div class="input-group">
-                            <label for="name">Your Name:</label>
-                        </div>
-                        <div class="input-group">
-                            <label for="email">Email Address:</label>
-                        </div>
-                        <div class="input-group">
-                            <label for="message">Project Requirements:</label>
-                        </div>
-                        <a href="/contact" class="btn primary glow-btn"
-                            style="width: 100%; border: none; cursor: pointer;">
-                            Go to Contact Form <i class="fas fa-paper-plane" style="margin-left: 8px;"></i>
-                        </a>
-                    </div>
-                </div>
                 <div class="info-card highlight-card fade-in" style="--delay: 0.3s;">
                     <div class="card-icon"><i class="fas fa-certificate"></i></div>
                     <div class="card-content">
@@ -251,6 +229,49 @@ <h4 class="mobile-card-content">Official Registration</h4>
                 </div>
             </div>
 
+            <div class="contact-form-wrapper glass-panel">
+                <h3 style="margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: var(--font-primary);">Start a Conversation</h3>
+
+                <form action="#" method="POST" class="contact-form fade-in" style="--delay: 0.3s;">
+
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <label for="name">Your Name</label>
+                        <input type="text" id="name" name="name" placeholder="e.g., John Doe" required
+                            autocomplete="name">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <label for="email">Email Address</label>
+                        <input type="email" id="email" name="email" placeholder="john@example.com" required
+                            autocomplete="email">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <label for="service">How can we help?</label>
+                        <select id="service" name="service" required>
+                            <option value="" disabled selected>Select a service...</option>
+                            <option value="backend">Java Backend / API Development</option>
+                            <option value="fullstack">Full-Stack Web Development</option>
+                            <option value="vps">Deployment / Server Setup</option>
+                            <option value="other">General Inquiry / Consultation</option>
+                        </select>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <label for="message">Project Requirements</label>
+                        <textarea id="message" name="message" rows="5"
+                            placeholder="Tell me about your vision, tech stack, or timeline..." required></textarea>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn primary glow-btn"
+                        style="width: 100%; border: none; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 10px;">
+                        Send Message <i class="fas fa-paper-plane" style="margin-left: 8px;"></i>
+                    </button>
+                    <p style="font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;">
+                        I typically respond within <strong>24 hours</strong>.
+                    </p>
+                </form>
+            </div>
         </div>
     </section>
 

diff --git a/css/contactUs.css b/css/contactUs.css
@@ -373,4 +373,125 @@ body.dark .udyam-box {
     transform: translateY(30px);
     animation: fadeUp 0.8s forwards;
     animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
+}
+
+/* New CSS For Contact Form*/
+/* --- Modern Contact Form Styles --- */
+/* --- Interactive Contact Form Styling --- */
+/* --- Interactive Contact Form Styling --- */
+.contact-form {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    gap: 1.2rem;
+}
+
+/* Base Input Styling - Updated for better contrast and visibility */
+.input-group input,
+.input-group select,
+.input-group textarea {
+    width: 100%;
+    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+    /* Using a dark translucent background prevents it from looking solid white */
+    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
+    color: #ffffff;
+    /* Explicitly force text to be white */
+    font-family: inherit;
+    font-size: 0.95rem;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+    outline: none;
+    box-sizing: border-box;
+}
+
+/* Fix for Chrome/Safari Autofill forcing inputs to turn solid white */
+.input-group input:-webkit-autofill,
+.input-group input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
+.input-group input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
+.input-group textarea:-webkit-autofill,
+.input-group textarea:-webkit-autofill:hover,
+.input-group textarea:-webkit-autofill:focus,
+.input-group select:-webkit-autofill,
+.input-group select:-webkit-autofill:hover,
+.input-group select:-webkit-autofill:focus {
+    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
+    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0px 1000px #1a1a2e inset !important;
+    /* Adjust #1a1a2e to match your dark background */
+    transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s;
+}
+
+/* Focus States (Glow Effect) */
+.input-group input:focus,
+.input-group select:focus,
+.input-group textarea:focus {
+    border-color: #3b82f6;
+    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+    /* Darkens slightly on focus */
+    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
+}
+
+/* Placeholder Styling */
+.input-group input::placeholder,
+.input-group textarea::placeholder {
+    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
+    /* Made slightly brighter for readability */
+}
+
+/* --- Custom Dropdown Styling --- */
+.input-group select {
+    /* 1. Hide the ugly default browser arrow */
+    -webkit-appearance: none;
+    -moz-appearance: none;
+    appearance: none;
+
+    /* 2. Add our own custom white SVG arrow */
+    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22292.4%22%20height%3D%22292.4%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20d%3D%22M287%2069.4a17.6%2017.6%200%200%200-13-5.4H18.4c-5%200-9.3%201.8-12.9%205.4A17.6%2017.6%200%200%200%200%2082.2c0%205%201.8%209.3%205.4%2012.9l128%20127.9c3.6%203.6%207.8%205.4%2012.8%205.4s9.2-1.8%2012.8-5.4L287%2095c3.5-3.5%205.4-7.8%205.4-12.8%200-5-1.9-9.2-5.5-12.8z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E");
+    background-repeat: no-repeat;
+    /* Position the arrow on the right side */
+    background-position: right 1rem top 50%;
+    background-size: 0.65rem auto;
+
+    /* 3. Add padding so the text doesn't overlap the new arrow */
+    padding-right: 2.5rem;
+
+    /* 4. Prevent long text from breaking the layout */
+    text-overflow: ellipsis;
+}
+
+/* Force a dark background for the opened list (for browsers that support it) */
+.input-group select option {
+    background-color: #1e293b;
+    /* A sleek dark slate instead of default gray */
+    color: #ffffff;
+    padding: 10px;
+    /* Adds breathing room where supported */
+}
+
+/* Fix for Firefox to ensure the background color applies */
+.input-group select:-moz-focusring {
+    color: transparent;
+    text-shadow: 0 0 0 #fff;
+}
+
+/* --- Mobile Adjustments --- */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    .contact-form-wrapper {
+        padding: 1.5rem;
+        /* Reduces container padding on mobile */
+    }
+
+    .contact-form {
+        gap: 1rem;
+        /* Slightly tighter spacing between inputs */
+    }
+
+    .input-group input,
+    .input-group select,
+    .input-group textarea {
+        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+        /* Slightly shorter inputs for screen economy */
+        font-size: 1rem;
+        /* Prevents iOS Safari from auto-zooming on focus */
+    }
 }
diff --git a/css/global.css b/css/global.css
@@ -1061,8 +1061,6 @@ body.dark .section-title {
     /* 40px is the sweet spot for premium footer logos */
     width: auto;
     object-fit: contain;
-    /* Optional: Gives your lime-green 'V' a tiny subtle glow against the dark background */
-    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(163, 230, 53, 0.4));
     margin-bottom: -10px;
 }
 

diff --git a/js/contact.js b/js/contact.js
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
             ? "http://localhost:8080"
             : "https://api.vimaltech.dev";
 
-        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/v1/contact`, {
+        fetch(`${API_BASE}/api/v1/contacts`, {
           method: "POST",
           headers: {
             "Content-Type": "application/json",

diff --git a/js/contactUs.js b/js/contactUs.js
@@ -13,27 +13,27 @@
 // Above all js code handled in global.js, 
 // this file is only for contact us page specific js code like form submission logic
 
-document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
-    // Simple Form Submission Mock
-    const contactForm = document.getElementById('contactForm');
-    const formStatus = document.getElementById('formStatus');
-
-    if (contactForm) {
-        contactForm.addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
-            e.preventDefault(); // Stop page reload
-
-            // Show Success Message
-            formStatus.textContent = "✓ Message sent successfully! I will get back to you soon.";
-            formStatus.className = "form-status success";
-
-            // Clear inputs
-            contactForm.reset();
-
-            // Hide message after 5 seconds
-            setTimeout(() => {
-                formStatus.style.display = 'none';
-                formStatus.className = "form-status";
-            }, 5000);
-        });
-    }
-});
+// document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
+//     // Simple Form Submission Mock
+//     const contactForm = document.getElementById('contactForm');
+//     const formStatus = document.getElementById('formStatus');
+
+//     if (contactForm) {
+//         contactForm.addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
+//             e.preventDefault(); // Stop page reload
+
+//             // Show Success Message
+//             formStatus.textContent = "✓ Message sent successfully! I will get back to you soon.";
+//             formStatus.className = "form-status success";
+
+//             // Clear inputs
+//             contactForm.reset();
+
+//             // Hide message after 5 seconds
+//             setTimeout(() => {
+//                 formStatus.style.display = 'none';
+//                 formStatus.className = "form-status";
+//             }, 5000);
+//         });
+//     }
+// });