* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
}

a:focus,
button:focus,
.btn:focus {
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

:root {
    --color-primary: #daa520;
    --color-primary-hover: #daa520;
    --color-light-bg: #ffffff;
    --color-dark-bg: #222222;
    --color-surface-dark: #f3f3f3;
    --color-surface-light: #ffffff;
    --color-body-dark: #334155;
    --color-body-light: #334155;
    --color-title-dark: #313131;
    --color-dark: #4b4b4b;
    --color-title-light: #ffffff;
    --color-grey-muted: #9b9b9b;
    --color-lightgrey-muted: #b3b3b3;
    --color-grey: #666666;




    --font-heading: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    --border-radius: 12px;
    --transition-fast: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --box-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --glow-effect: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.15);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 18px;
    background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

body,
button,
input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-body-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    gap: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.btn-sm i {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-title-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-title-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-title-light);
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background-color: var(--color-title-dark);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-nav .btn-text {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-nav .btn-icon {
    display: none;
}

.btn-nav:hover,
.btn-nav:active,
.btn-nav:focus {
    background-color: #daa520 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #daa520 !important;
}

.btn-nav:hover .btn-text,
.btn-nav:active .btn-text,
.btn-nav:focus .btn-text {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 18px !important;
    max-width: 1000px;
    position: relative !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

.section-title::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 150px;
    height: 6px;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-title::after {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 8px;
    height: 6px;
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    -webkit-animation: section-title-run 4.5s infinite linear;
    animation: section-title-run 4.5s infinite linear;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
}

.section-header-center .section-title::before,
.text-center .section-title::before,
.section-title.text-center::before,
.blog-heading .section-title::before {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.section-header-center .section-title::after,
.text-center .section-title::after,
.section-title.text-center::after,
.blog-heading .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -75px;
    -webkit-animation: section-title-run 4.5s infinite linear;
    animation: section-title-run 4.5s infinite linear;
}

@-webkit-keyframes section-title-run {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(142px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(142px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    100% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }
}

@keyframes section-title-run {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(142px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(142px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    100% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Sizing for Section Title Underline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title::before {
        width: 100px;
        height: 4.5px;
    }

    .section-title::after {
        width: 6px;
        height: 4.5px;
        -webkit-animation: section-title-run-mobile 4s infinite linear;
        animation: section-title-run-mobile 4s infinite linear;
    }

    .section-header-center .section-title::after,
    .text-center .section-title::after,
    .section-title.text-center::after,
    .blog-heading .section-title::after {
        margin-left: -50px;
        -webkit-animation: section-title-run-mobile 4s infinite linear;
        animation: section-title-run-mobile 4s infinite linear;
    }
}

@-webkit-keyframes section-title-run-mobile {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(94px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(94px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    100% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }
}

@keyframes section-title-run-mobile {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(94px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(94px) skewX(-30deg);
    }

    100% {
        -webkit-transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
        transform: translateX(0px) skewX(-30deg);
    }
}

/* Animate.css Active State */
.section-title.animated,
.section-title.animate__animated,
.section-title.slide-in-left-active,
.section-title.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
}

.section-header-center .section-title {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TOP INFO BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(134, 134, 134, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-body-dark);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.top-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.info-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.info-link i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.info-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. NAVIGATION BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Hide scrollbars in navbar, top-bar, headers, and all child elements */
header,
header *,
nav,
nav *,
.navbar,
.navbar *,
.top-bar,
.top-bar *,
.nav-menu,
.nav-menu *,
.dropdown-menu,
.dropdown-menu *,
.nav-container,
.nav-container * {
    -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

header::-webkit-scrollbar,
header *::-webkit-scrollbar,
nav::-webkit-scrollbar,
nav *::-webkit-scrollbar,
.navbar::-webkit-scrollbar,
.navbar *::-webkit-scrollbar,
.top-bar::-webkit-scrollbar,
.top-bar *::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nav-menu::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nav-menu *::-webkit-scrollbar,
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar,
.dropdown-menu *::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nav-container::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nav-container *::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}



.navbar.sticky-top {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1 0 0;
}

.logo-img {
    width: 165px;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 42px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
    flex: 1 0 0;
}

.nav-menu>li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-body-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active,
.navbar .nav-link.active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}



.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after,
.navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.nav-item.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link.dropdown-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link.dropdown-toggle i.nav-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .nav-link.dropdown-toggle i.nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 210px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}



/* Open dropdown on hover */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover>.dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

/* Nested level 2 sub-dropdown menu */
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-menu {
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    margin-top: -6px;
}

.dropdown-item-wrapper:hover>.dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-menu-overlay {
    display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO CAROUSEL SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-surface-light);
    z-index: 20;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Hide controls & indicators when scrolled to prevent clipping & poke-through */
.hero-section.is-scrolled .carousel-control,
.hero-section.is-scrolled .carousel-indicators {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 88vh;
    min-height: 650px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), visibility var(--transition-slow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Carousel slide content animations */
.carousel-slide .slide-tag-badge,
.carousel-slide .slide-subtitle,
.carousel-slide .slide-title,
.carousel-slide .slide-desc,
.carousel-slide .slide-actions .btn {
    opacity: 0;
}

.slide-tag-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* gap: 5px; */
    color: #fcd260;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(65, 65, 65, 0.7);
}

.slide-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 680px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-tag-badge {
    animation: slideInDown 0.7s 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-subtitle {
    animation: slideInDown 0.8s 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-title {
    animation: zoomIn 0.9s 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-desc {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.9s 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-actions .btn-primary {
    animation: slideInLeft 0.9s 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-actions .btn-secondary {
    animation: slideInRight 0.9s 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) both;
}

@keyframes slideInDown {
    from {
        transform: translate3d(0, -100%, 0);
        visibility: visible;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale3d(0.3, 0.3, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
        visibility: visible;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        transform: translate3d(100%, 0, 0);
        visibility: visible;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 6s ease;
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    max-width: 800px;
}

.slide-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(73, 73, 73, 0.75);
}

.slide-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(73, 73, 73, 0.75);
}

.slide-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
}

.slide-actions .btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.slide-actions .btn-primary,
.slide-actions .hero-blog-nav-btn {
    background-color: #daa520 !important;
    border: 2px solid #daa520 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.slide-actions .btn-primary:hover,
.slide-actions .btn-primary:focus,
.slide-actions .hero-blog-nav-btn:hover,
.slide-actions .hero-blog-nav-btn:focus {
    background-color: #c48f14 !important;
    border-color: #c48f14 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.35);
}

.slide-actions .btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.slide-actions .btn-secondary:hover,
.slide-actions .btn-secondary:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Animations for Slide text & General elements */
.animate-up {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

/* Page Header Banner Load Animation */
@keyframes pageHeaderFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.page-header h1 {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: pageHeaderFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.page-header h1 {
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
}


.carousel-slide .animate-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.carousel-slide.active .animate-up,
.animate-up.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.animate-left {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.carousel-slide .animate-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.carousel-slide.active .animate-left,
.animate-left.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.animate-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.carousel-slide .animate-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
}

.carousel-slide.active .animate-right,
.animate-right.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Carousel Controls */
.carousel-control {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-control:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);
}

.carousel-control.prev {
    left: 8%;
}

.carousel-control.next {
    right: 8%;
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
.carousel-indicators,
#carousel-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 120px;
    left: 50% !important;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: max-content;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.indicator {
    width: 30px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.indicator.active {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-light);
    width: 45px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SCROLL OVERLAY & OVERLAPPING SERVICES SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-scroll-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.45);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
    will-change: opacity, visibility;
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-scroll-overlay.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.hero-service-overlap,
.hero-service-overlap-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    margin-top: -120px;
    padding: 0 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translate3d(0, 40px, 0);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: opacity, transform, visibility;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.hero-service-overlap.is-visible,
.hero-service-overlap-section.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 45px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 590px up to 1016px: 2 cards per row */
@media (min-width: 590px) and (max-width: 1016px) {
    .hero-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }
}

.hero-service-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 24px 26px;
    min-height: 240px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale3d(0.93, 0.93, 0.93) translateY(18px);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.45s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@keyframes heroZoomIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale3d(0.92, 0.92, 0.92) translateY(18px);
    }

    65% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale3d(1.025, 1.025, 1.025) translateY(-3px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1) translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-service-overlap-section.is-visible #hero-srv-card-1 {
    animation: heroZoomIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-service-overlap-section.is-visible #hero-srv-card-2 {
    animation: heroZoomIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.40s;
}

.hero-service-overlap-section.is-visible #hero-srv-card-3 {
    animation: heroZoomIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.65s;
}

.hero-service-overlap-section.is-visible #hero-srv-card-4 {
    animation: heroZoomIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.90s;
}

.hero-service-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-service-card-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(119, 108, 79, 0.342);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-service-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-service-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-service-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.hero-service-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-link-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}



.hero-service-card:hover .hero-service-card-bg {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-service-card:hover .hero-service-card-inner {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. ABOUT US SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   WHO WE ARE SECTION (NEW PREMIUM DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.who-we-are {
    margin-top: 200px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.wwa-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* .wwa-text-col .section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #0f172a;
} */

/* .who-we-are .section-title {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
} */


.wwa-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wwa-philosophy {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.wwa-philosophy .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.wwa-philosophy .philosophy-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.wwa-philosophy .philosophy-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.wwa-visual-col {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.wwa-image-container {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.wwa-image-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    max-height: 420px;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.wwa-visual-col:hover .wwa-image-main {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.wwa-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: -65px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.wwa-stat-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.wwa-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.wwa-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}


.wwa-stat-number h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.wwa-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.wwa-service-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    /* Premium gold color matching mockup accent */
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Responsiveness overrides */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .wwa-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .wwa-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .wwa-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .who-we-are {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .wwa-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .wwa-visual-col {
        max-width: 650px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .wwa-stats-row {
        margin-top: -45px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .who-we-are {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .wwa-text-col .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .wwa-stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: -30px;
    }

    .wwa-stat-card {
        padding: 16px 8px;
    }

    .wwa-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }




    .wwa-philosophy .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    }

    .wwa-philosophy .philosophy-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}


.about-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-bullets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Startup Template Delays (0.2s & 0.4s) */
.about-bullets .bullet-item:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.about-bullets .bullet-item:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.about-bullets .bullet-item:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.about-bullets .bullet-item:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.bullet-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
}

.bullet-item:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.bullet-item i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.phone-call-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.call-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.call-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.call-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.call-number {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #daa520b9;
}

.call-number:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.image-accent-border {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: -16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    border: 3px solid #0f172a;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image,
.about-main-image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image,
.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-main-image {
    transform: translate(12px, 12px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .image-accent-border {
    transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
    border-color: #0f172a;
}

.why-choose-us {
    margin-top: 200px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #f4f6f9;
    color: var(--color-body-dark);

}

.wcu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.wcu-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.wcu-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.wcu-col-left .wcu-item {
    text-align: right;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.wcu-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.wcu-item:hover .wcu-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-effect);
}

.wcu-info h3 {
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.wcu-info p {
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.wcu-col-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: relative;
}

.tobi-photo {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 480px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Floor Shadow below the feet of Tobi */
.wcu-col-center::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    /* bottom: 0 -20px; */
    left: 53%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 65%;
    height: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tobi-photo-container:hover .tobi-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. WHAT WE DO / SERVICES GRID (STARTUP TEMPLATE DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.what-we-do {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 35px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-grid-template {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 45px 30px;
}

.service-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 310px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-item .service-icon {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.service-item .service-icon i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.service-item h3,
.service-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.service-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.service-item a.btn {
    display: none !important;
}

.service-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.25);
}

.service-item:hover h3,
.service-item:hover h4,
.service-item:hover p {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.service-item:hover .service-icon {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.service-item:hover .service-icon i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}




.service-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-title-light);
}



.service-item-cta .cta-phone {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);

    margin-top: 15px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

.service-item-cta:hover .cta-phone {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-item-cta:hover {
    border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. OUR SERVICES / SHOWCASE SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.our-services-showcase {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08); */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-slow), border-color var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.4);
}

/* Background image hidden initially; revealed on hover */
.showcase-card-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-bg-image {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.showcase-card-bg-image-2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, transform var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-bg-image-2 {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.showcase-card-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-image {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Text content displayed first; fades out on hover */
.showcase-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-card-content {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.showcase-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.showcase-card h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.showcase-card p {
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT INFO BANNER
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.contact-info-banner {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.cib-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.cib-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ICON */

.cib-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;

    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;

    box-shadow: none !important;

    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cib-icon i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--color-primary);

    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;

    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}



.cib-text h4 {

    color: #111827;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cib-text a {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s;
}

.cib-text a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: rgb(29, 29, 29);
    color: var(--color-body-light);
    padding: 80px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Footer Background Typography Watermark */
.footer-bg-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 1;
    /* line-height: 0.9; */
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: visible;
}

.footer-bg-watermark span {
    font-family: 'Nunito', 'Rubik', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(600px, 22vw, 580px);
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 0.54;
}

.footer-bg-watermark .bg-text-ito {
    color: #504120;
}

.footer-bg-watermark .bg-text-tech {
    color: #424242;
}

.footer-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-certification-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.certification-badge {
    max-width: 170px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.certification-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-lightgrey-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1450px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--color-title-light);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.footer-about-text {
    color: var(--color-lightgrey-muted);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 16px 0;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 33px;
    height: 33px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;

}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    gap: 5px;
}

.footer-links li {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    gap: 5px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-lightgrey-muted);
    font-size: 17px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-col-contact p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-lightgrey-muted);
}

.footer-col-contact p i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .footer-links,
    .footer-links-grid {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .footer-links li,
    .footer-links a {
        line-height: 1.2;
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }

    .footer-col h3 {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .footer-col-contact p {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        font-size: 15.5px;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }
}

.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #444444;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Email / Send Message button */
.floating-email-btn {
    position: fixed !important;
    right: 30px !important;
    bottom: 30px !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    cursor: pointer !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.floating-email-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.floating-email-btn img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 15px rgba(207, 151, 10, 0.63));
    transition: filter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.floating-email-btn:hover img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.8));
}

.get-in-touch {
    box-shadow: 0 -14px 35px rgba(117, 117, 117, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}

.git-container {

    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.git-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Details: Column */
.git-details-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.git-details-col .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.git-title-main {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
}

.git-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.git-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
}

.git-meta-item i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Flip the reply icon to point left/back like in screenshot */
.git-meta-item .fa-reply {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.git-info-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.git-call-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.git-call-icon-box {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.git-call-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.git-call-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.git-call-number {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.git-call-number:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}


/* Right Card: Form */
.git-form-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 50px 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.git-form-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.git-form-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.git-form .form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.git-form .form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

.git-form .form-group.full-width {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.git-form input,
.git-form select,
.git-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.git-form input,
.git-form select {
    height: 50px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.git-form textarea {
    padding: 14px 20px;
}

.git-form select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill='%23666666' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='24' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><path d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/><path d='M0 0h24v24H0z' fill='none'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 12px center;
    background-size: 18px;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Style select placeholder color when invalid (no reason selected yet) */
.git-form select:invalid {
    color: #8c9096;
}

/* Ensure the options panel itself uses standard dark text */
.git-form select option {
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
}

.git-form select option[disabled] {
    color: #b4b4b4;
}

.git-form input:focus,
.git-form select:focus,
.git-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 163, 23, 0.1);
}

.git-form .btn-submit {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. MEDIA QUERIES (RESPONSIVE & LAPTOP OPTIMIZATIONS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Laptop & Mid-Resolution Desktop RWD (1024px - 1440px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1440px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 94% !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        padding: 8px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }


}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .wcu-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .wcu-col-left .wcu-item {
        text-align: left;
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .wcu-col-center {
        order: -1;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .showcase-card {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .git-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .get-in-touch::before {
        clip-path: polygon(0 40%, 100% 25%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .about-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 550px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .stats-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 10px 0 6px 0 !important;
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .top-bar-container {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
    }

    .contact-info {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .info-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        gap: 7px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        color: #555555 !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }

    .info-link i {
        color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .social-links {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .office-history-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .about-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .oh-grid {
        margin-top: 40px !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }



    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;

    }

    .section-title h5,
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .nav-container {
        position: relative !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        min-height: 40px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .logo {
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
        order: 2 !important;
    }

    .navbar .logo-img {
        height: 28px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        z-index: 15 !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        order: 1 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
        width: 28px !important;
        height: 28px !important;
        z-index: 15 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle.active {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .hamburger-box {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 16px !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .hamburger-inner,
    .hamburger-inner::before,
    .hamburger-inner::after {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 2.5px !important;
        background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
    }

    .hamburger-inner {
        top: 50% !important;
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
        width: 18px !important;
        /* medium middle bar */
        left: 0 !important;
    }

    .hamburger-inner::before {
        content: "" !important;
        top: -7px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 12px !important;
        /* shortest top bar */
    }

    .hamburger-inner::after {
        content: "" !important;
        bottom: -7px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 24px !important;
        /* longest bottom bar */
    }

    /* Left-aligned descending pyramid layout on active menu toggle click */
    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner {
        left: 0 !important;
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
        width: 18px !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner::before {
        left: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 24px !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner::after {
        left: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 12px !important;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        order: 3 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        z-index: 15 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        width: 28px !important;
        height: 28px !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .btn-nav .btn-text {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .btn-nav .btn-icon {
        display: inline-block !important;
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
        transform: translate(-1px, 0) !important;
        /* centering adjustment for paper plane angle */
    }

    .nav-link {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        position: relative !important;
        width: fit-content !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    }

    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        /* Gold color for active item */
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        float: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding-left: 15px !important;
        background-color: transparent !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        display: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .dropdown.show>.dropdown-menu,
    .dropdown-menu.show {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .dropdown.show .nav-link.dropdown-toggle i.nav-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;
        padding: 6px 0 !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        font-weight: 400 !important;
    }

    .dropdown-item:hover {
        color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
        background-color: transparent !important;
    }

    body {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
    }

    .navbar {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        z-index: 10000 !important;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
    }

    .navbar.sticky-top {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        z-index: 10000 !important;
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .nav-menu-overlay {
        display: block !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100vw !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.39) !important;
        z-index: 998 !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
    }

    .nav-menu-overlay.active {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .nav-menu>li {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 60.5px !important;
        left: -100% !important;
        width: 45% !important;
        max-width: 220px !important;
        height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.877) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        box-shadow: 10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 35px 28px !important;
        transition: left 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        gap: 22px !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0 !important;
    }

    .slide-content {
        margin-top: 30px !important;
    }

    .slide-tag-badge {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    }

    .slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .slide-title,
    h1.slide-title {
        font-size: 3rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .slide-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        max-width: 95% !important;
    }

    .slide-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        gap: 5px !important;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn i {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }

    .carousel-container {
        height: 75vh !important;
        min-height: 560px !important;
    }

    .carousel-slide {
        padding: 40px 20px 80px !important;
    }

    .carousel-indicators,
    #carousel-indicators {
        bottom: 25px !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        right: auto !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .carousel-control {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }

    .carousel-control.prev {
        left: 8px !important;
    }

    .carousel-control.next {
        right: 8px !important;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cib-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .cib-col {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .git-form-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .git-form-subtitle {
        color: var(--color-grey-muted);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .git-details-col {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .git-form-card {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }

    .git-form .form-row {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .git-call-number {
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .showcase-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }

    .vm-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: var(--color-title-dark) !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .vm-card-content p {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        color: var(--color-grey-muted) !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .wcu-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .showcase-card-content p,
    .service-item p,
    .wcu-info p {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .slide-content {
        margin-top: 35px !important;
    }

    .slide-tag-badge {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    }

    .slide-subtitle,
    span.slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .slide-title,
    h1.slide-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .slide-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .carousel-container {
        height: 85vh !important;
        min-height: 540px !important;
    }

    .carousel-slide {
        padding: 30px 15px 70px !important;
    }

    .slide-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 6px 7px !important;
        font-size: 0.55rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        flex: 0 1 auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        gap: 5px !important;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn i {
        font-size: 0.55rem !important;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn {
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .git-form .btn-submit {
        display: flex !important;
        width: fit-content !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .wcu-col-center {
        max-width: 300px !important;
    }

    .tobi-photo {
        max-height: 400px !important;
    }

    .wcu-col-center::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        /* bottom: 0 -20px; */
        left: 55%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 80%;
        height: 40px;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-service-overlap,
    .hero-service-overlap-section {
        position: relative !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        margin-top: 25px !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        padding-bottom: 25px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }


    /* 590px up to 1016px: 2 cards per row */
    @media (min-width: 590px) and (max-width: 1016px) {
        .hero-services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
            gap: 20px !important;
            max-width: 100% !important;
            padding: 0 20px !important;
            margin: 0 auto !important;
        }

        .hero-service-card {
            min-height: 220px !important;
            padding: 24px 20px !important;
            opacity: 1 !important;
            visibility: visible !important;
            transform: none !important;
            animation: none !important;
        }

        .hero-service-title {
            font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        }

        .hero-service-desc {
            font-size: 0.85rem !important;
            line-height: 1.5 !important;
            margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        }
    }

    /* Below 590px: single column stacked */
    @media (max-width: 589px) {
        .hero-services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
            gap: 16px !important;
            padding: 0 12px !important;
            max-width: 500px !important;
            margin: 0 auto !important;
        }

        .hero-service-card {
            min-height: 220px !important;
            padding: 24px 20px !important;
            opacity: 1 !important;
            visibility: visible !important;
            transform: none !important;
            animation: none !important;
        }

        .hero-service-title {
            font-size: 1.12rem !important;
        }

        .hero-service-desc {
            font-size: 0.85rem !important;
            line-height: 1.5 !important;
            margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        }
    }

    .about-section {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .about-bullets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-cta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-cta-row .btn {
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-certification-box {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .footer-certification-box .certification-badge {
        max-width: 150px !important;
    }

    .footer-certification-box .certification-text {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        max-width: 150px !important;
    }

    .git-title-main {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .git-meta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .floating-email-btn {
        right: 20px !important;
        bottom: 20px !important;
        width: 55px !important;
        height: 65px !important;
    }
}

.team-section-container {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}



.team-title-line {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #daa520;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.team-title-line::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.team-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-header-divider {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin: 60px 0 35px;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.thd-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.thd-small {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #334155;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.thd-large {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.thd-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
}

.thd-year {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #334155;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.thd-large-team {
    color: #daa520;
}

.thd-stripe {
    width: 25px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
}

/* Pyramid layout for team members */
.team-pyramid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.team-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
}

.team-row .team-card-item {
    flex: 0 1 270px;
    width: 270px;
}

.team-card-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.team-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px #DDDDDD;
}

.team-card-photo {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #ebebeb;
    background-image: linear-gradient(225deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 15%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 35%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 45%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 75%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 90%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card-item:hover .team-card-photo {
    background-color: #daa5208f;
}

.team-card-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    gap: 8px;
}

.team-card-item:hover .team-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.team-card-overlay a.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.team-card-overlay a.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #daa520;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team-card-text {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 22px 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-card-text h4 {
    color: #daa520;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-card-text p {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Team Members Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .team-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .team-title-dark {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .team-section-container {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .team-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    .team-title-dark {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .team-card-photo {
        height: 340px;
    }
}

.testimonials-section {
    padding: 125px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before,
.testimonials-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 15%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials-section::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    padding: 20px 0 40px;

}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
    padding: 30px 0;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-item {
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    height: auto;
}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-item.center {
    z-index: 10;
}

.testimonial-item,
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; */
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease, background-color 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
    margin: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.8;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-item *,
.testimonial-card * {
    transition: color 0.5s ease, background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-item>div:last-child {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-item img,
.testimonial-card img {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.testimonial-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-item small {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Center Active Card Overlap & Elevation (Matches Screenshot) */
.owl-item.center .testimonial-item,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-card,
.testimonial-card.center-active {
    background-color: #5a5a5a !important;
    transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-10px);
    border-color: #ebebeb;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 25;
    position: relative;
}

/* Active Center Card Text Color Overrides to White */
.owl-item.center .testimonial-item,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-item .text-uppercase,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-item .pt-4,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-item p {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.owl-item.center .testimonial-item .text-primary {
    color: #daa520 !important;
}

.owl-item.center .testimonial-item .border-bottom,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-card .border-bottom {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ffffff5b !important;
}

.owl-item.center .testimonial-item img,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-card img,
.testimonial-card.center-active img {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);

}

.owl-item.center .testimonial-item p,
.owl-item.center .testimonial-card p {
    animation: testimonialFadeUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes testimonialFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0.2;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Utility Helpers for Testimonial Markup */
.border-bottom {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e6e6 !important;
}

.ps-4 {
    padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
}

.pt-5 {
    padding-top: 2rem !important;
}

.pb-4 {
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

.px-5 {
    padding-left: 2rem !important;
    padding-right: 2rem !important;
}

.pt-4 {
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
}

.pb-5 {
    padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.d-flex {
    display: flex !important;
}

.align-items-center {
    align-items: center !important;
}

.text-primary {
    color: #daa520 !important;
}

.text-uppercase {
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.fw-bold {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Hide Owl Carousel Nav & Dots Buttons for Testimonials */
.testimonial-carousel .owl-nav,
.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPINNER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    margin: 100px auto;
    -webkit-animation: sk-rotateplane 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
    animation: sk-rotateplane 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@-webkit-keyframes sk-rotateplane {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px)
    }

    50% {
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px) rotateY(180deg)
    }

    100% {
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px) rotateY(180deg) rotateX(180deg)
    }
}

@keyframes sk-rotateplane {
    0% {
        transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg)
    }

    50% {
        transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180.1deg) rotateY(0deg);
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180.1deg) rotateY(0deg)
    }

    100% {
        transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180deg) rotateY(-179.9deg);
        -webkit-transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180deg) rotateY(-179.9deg);
    }
}

#spinner {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .5s ease-out, visibility 0s linear .5s;
    z-index: 99999;
}

#spinner.show {
    transition: opacity .5s ease-out, visibility 0s linear 0s;
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. VISION & MISSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-mission-section {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    --mv-bg-color: #222222;
}

.vision-mission-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);
    clip-path: polygon(0 60%, 100% 20%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vision-mission-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mv-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1140px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 160px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.mv-item {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 55px;

}

/* COLORED BACK SHAPE */
.mv-back {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 25px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 35px 35px 25px 25px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-back::before,
.mv-back::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -55px;
    width: 85px;
    height: 110px;
    transition: border-radius 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-back::before {
    left: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 65%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    border-radius: 100px 0;
}

.mv-back::after {
    right: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 65%, 0 100%, 100% 100%);
    border-radius: 0 100px;
}

.mission .mv-back,
.mission .mv-back::before,
.mission .mv-back::after {
    background: var(--mv-bg-color);
}

.vision .mv-back,
.vision .mv-back::before,
.vision .mv-back::after {
    background: var(--mv-bg-color);
}

/* 
.mv-item:hover .mv-back,
.mv-item:hover .mv-back::before,
.mv-item:hover .mv-back::after {
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
} */

/* WHITE CONTENT CARD */
.mv-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: calc(100% - 50px);
    min-height: 250px;
    padding: 38px 35px 42px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 5px 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    margin-top: 100px;
}

.mv-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin: 0 auto 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #494949;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
}

.mv-icon i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mv-item:hover .mv-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    color: var(--color-primary);

}

.mv-card h2 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #333333;
}

.mv-card p {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #686868;
}


/* TABLET */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .mv-container {
        max-width: 700px;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .mv-card {
        width: calc(100% - 35px);
        padding: 32px 22px 38px;
    }

    .mv-card p {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
    .mv-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 80px;

    }

    .mv-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        min-height: 0 !important;
        height: fit-content !important;
        padding-bottom: 27.5px !important;
    }

    .mv-card {
        width: calc(100% - 55px);
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .mv-back {
        top: 150px;
        bottom: 5px !important;
        height: auto;
        left: 10px;
        right: 10px;
    }
}

.blog-section {
    --primary: #daa520;
    --primary-dark: #b98608;
    --heading: #0f172a;
    --text: #64748b;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --background: #f4f6f9;
    --border: #f1f5f9;
    --shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-hover: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);

    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 200px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--background);
}

.blog-heading {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.blog-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 45px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Featured blog */
.featured-blog {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    height: 430px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-blog:hover .featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.35);
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 38px 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--white);
    height: 100%;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-meta>span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-meta i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.featured-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #444c56;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-content>p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    gap: 12px;
}

.read-more i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Blog list */
.blog-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 10px 5px 25px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: grab;
    user-select: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.blog-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.blog-list.active-drag {
    cursor: grabbing;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
}

.small-blog {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
    width: 420px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
    height: 125px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.small-blog:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.small-blog.active {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.08);
}

.small-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.small-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.small-blog:hover .small-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.small-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
}

.small-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #444c56;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.small-content p {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Slider dots */
.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    padding: 0;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        background 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-radius 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Animations */
.featured-image img {
    transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.category {
    transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.featured-content {
    transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.featured-fade-out {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateY(6px) !important;
}

.featured-img-fade-out {
    opacity: 0.1 !important;
    transform: scale(0.97) !important;
}

/* Responsive styles */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .blog-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 1400px !important;
        padding: 0 24px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .featured-blog {
        width: 100% !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr !important;
        height: 430px !important;
    }

    .blog-list {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        padding: 10px 5px 25px !important;
    }

    .small-blog {
        flex: 0 0 420px !important;
        width: 420px !important;
        height: 125px !important;
        grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .blog-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .blog-heading {
        margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
    }

    .blog-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .featured-blog {
        width: 100% !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        height: auto !important;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius, 20px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    }

    .featured-image {
        height: 340px !important;
    }

    .featured-content {
        padding: 30px 24px !important;
    }

    .small-blog {
        flex: 0 0 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr !important;
        height: 110px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .blog-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .blog-heading {
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .blog-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 18px !important;
    }

    .featured-blog {
        width: 100% !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        height: auto !important;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius, 20px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .featured-image {
        height: 240px !important;
    }

    .featured-content {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }

    .featured-content h3 {
        font-size: 22px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .featured-content>p {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .read-more {
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .category {
        top: 15px;
        left: 15px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .blog-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
        padding: 10px 0 20px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }

    .blog-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .small-blog {
        flex: 0 0 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr !important;
        height: 110px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    }

    .small-blog:hover,
    .small-blog.active {
        transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.06) !important;
    }

    .small-image {
        height: 100% !important;
        width: 110px !important;
    }

    .small-content {
        padding: 12px 15px !important;
    }

    .small-content h3 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .small-content p {
        font-size: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .dot {
        width: 8px !important;
        height: 8px !important;
    }

    .dot.active {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 8px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. CORE PRINCIPLES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.core-principles-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 50px 0 100px;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    background-color: #f1f4fa;
}

.cp-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
}

.cp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.cp-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.03);

    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.cp-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);

}

.cp-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #92929296;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.cp-item:hover .cp-number {
    color: #7e7e7efb;
}

.cp-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f3f3f3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.cp-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #daa520;
    transition: color 0.6s ease;
}

.cp-item:hover .cp-icon-wrap {
    background-color: #daa520;
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.cp-item:hover .cp-icon-wrap i {
    color: #ffffff;
}



.cp-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.cp-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cp-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cp-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CAREERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.careers-section {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.careers-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgb(241, 241, 241);
    clip-path: polygon(0 80%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.careers-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.careers-list {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.career-accordion-item {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-light, #ffffff);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.career-accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.career-accordion-header {
    padding: 24px 30px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}


.career-accordion-header:hover {
    background-color: #fddd8c;
    color: #252525;
}

.career-accordion-header:hover .job-title-text,
.career-accordion-header:hover .job-dept-text,
.career-accordion-header:hover .job-meta-info div,
.career-accordion-header:hover .job-meta-info div strong,
.career-accordion-header:hover .accordion-arrow {
    color: #252525;
}



.career-accordion-item.active .career-accordion-header {
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.job-title-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.career-accordion-item.active .job-title-text {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.job-dept-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.career-accordion-item.active .job-dept-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.job-meta-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.job-meta-info div {
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.job-meta-info div strong {
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.career-accordion-item.active .job-meta-info div,
.career-accordion-item.active .job-meta-info div strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.accordion-arrow {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.career-accordion-item.active .accordion-arrow {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.career-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.career-accordion-item.active .career-accordion-content {
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.content-inner {
    padding: 24px 30px 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.career-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #505050;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.career-apply-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.career-salary-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
}

/* .apply-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
} */

/* .career-accordion-item.active .apply-btn {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    border-color: #ffffff;
} */

/* .career-accordion-item.active .apply-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    color: var(--color-primary-hover, #daa520);
} */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .career-accordion-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .header-right {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .job-meta-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
    }
}

/* Careers Filter Section */
.careers-filter-container {
    background-color: var(--color-surface-light, #ffffff);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.careers-filter-container .search-box {
    flex: 1 1 300px;
    position: relative;
}

.careers-filter-container .search-box i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
}

.careers-filter-container .search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast, 0.3s ease);
}

.careers-filter-container .search-box input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.careers-filter-container .filter-dropdowns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex: 2 1 500px;
}

.careers-filter-container .filter-dropdowns select {
    flex: 1 1 150px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast, 0.3s ease);
}

.careers-filter-container .filter-dropdowns select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* No results style */
.no-results-message {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: none;
    background: var(--color-surface-light, #ffffff);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.no-positions-container h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.no-positions-container p {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Job Application Modal */
.job-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 999999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.job-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.job-modal-content {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.close-modal:hover {
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
}

/* Modal Steps Indicator */
.modal-steps-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    flex: 1;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.step-indicator.active .step-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.3);
}

.step-indicator.completed .step-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-indicator.active .step-label {
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
}

.step-indicator.completed .step-label {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#step-line-1 {
    left: 16.6%;
    width: 33.3%;
}

#step-line-2 {
    left: 50%;
    width: 33.3%;
}

#step-line-1.active,
#step-line-2.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

#step-line-1.completed,
#step-line-2.completed {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Modal Content Form */
.modal-step-content {
    display: none;
}

.modal-step-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.step-title-wrapper {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
    margin: 0;
}

.step-subtitle-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Document Upload area */
.file-upload-box {
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fafafa;
    position: relative;
}

.file-upload-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.02);
}

.file-clip-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.file-upload-box:hover .file-clip-icon {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.file-info-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.file-main-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
}

.file-allowed-formats {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #9b9b9b);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.selected-file-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: none;
}

/* Nav Buttons */
.modal-nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 35px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

/* Form Inputs Grid */
.input-group-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-title-dark, #313131);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #daa520;
}

/* Summary Check Card */
.summary-check-card {
    background: rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

.summary-check-card .success-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.summary-check-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    color: #1e293b;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .no-positions-container h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .no-positions-container p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .input-group-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .modal-steps-indicator {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .step-line {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Careers Application Modal Mobile Layout Improvements */
    .job-modal {
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding: 30px 12px !important;
    }

    .job-modal-content {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        margin-top: 30px !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        overflow-y: visible !important;
    }

    .close-modal {
        top: 15px !important;
        right: 15px !important;
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .modal-steps-indicator {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .step-indicator {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .step-indicator.active {
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .step-indicator.completed {
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .step-icon {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        border-width: 2px !important;
    }

    .step-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
    }

    .step-section-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    }

    .step-subtitle-desc {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    .file-upload-box {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 25px 15px !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .file-clip-icon {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }

    .file-info-text {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .file-main-label {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .file-allowed-formats {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .selected-file-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        color: var(--color-primary) !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        margin-top: 8px !important;
        word-break: break-all !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        display: none;
    }

    .form-group label {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .modal-nav-buttons {
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .modal-nav-buttons button {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 12px 15px !important;
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM BOOTSTRAP-STYLE GROW SPINNER
   ========================================================================== */
.spinner-grow {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 3rem !important;
    height: 3rem !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1 !important;
    vertical-align: text-bottom;
    background-color: currentColor;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    opacity: 0;
    -webkit-animation: spinner-grow .75s linear infinite;
    animation: spinner-grow .75s linear infinite;
}

.text-warning {
    color: #daa520 !important;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

@-webkit-keyframes spinner-grow {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(0);
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        -webkit-transform: none;
        transform: none;
    }
}

@keyframes spinner-grow {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: scale(0);
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        -webkit-transform: none;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Ensure SweetAlert2 is always on top of modals */
.swal2-container {
    z-index: 999999 !important;
}

/* Custom SweetAlert2 Popup Formatting */
.custom-swal-popup {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 40px 30px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Custom SweetAlert2 Transparent Popup (only loader visible) */
.custom-swal-transparent {
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICE HISTORY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.office-history-section {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.oh-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;

}

.oh-grid {

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 220px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.oh-map-col {
    width: 100%;
}

.oh-map-link {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.oh-map-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.oh-map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(88, 88, 88, 0.5);
    /* gold tinted overlay */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.oh-map-overlay i {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.oh-map-link:hover .oh-map-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.oh-map-link:hover .oh-map-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.oh-map-link:hover .oh-map-overlay i {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.oh-images-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.oh-img-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.oh-panel-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.oh-details-col {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.oh-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.oh-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.oh-footer-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.oh-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.oh-social-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-grey);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--color-dark-bg);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.oh-social-icon:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.oh-read-more-btn {
    padding: 10px 28px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.oh-read-more-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .oh-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .oh-details-col {
        grid-column: span 2;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .oh-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .oh-details-col {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .oh-images-col {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .oh-img-card {
        height: 150px;
        flex: 1;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE PRINCIPLES SECTION (WHEEL DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.core-principles-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.cp-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cp-section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cp-wheel-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.cp-svg-wheel {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.cp-svg-slice {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cp-svg-slice path {
    transition: fill 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.cp-svg-slice:hover path {
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.cp-text-num {
    fill: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    text-anchor: middle;
}

.cp-text-title {
    fill: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    text-anchor: middle;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cp-text-desc {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    text-anchor: middle;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cp-section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   COMPLETED PROJECTS VENDOR CAROUSEL STYLES
   ========================================== */

.completed-projects {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 80px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.completed-projects .section-title {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.vendor-carousel {
    width: 100vw !important;
    position: relative !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    margin-left: -50vw !important;
}

.vendor-carousel .owl-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vendor-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 150px auto;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.vendor-carousel img {
    max-width: 170px;
    max-height: 145px;
    height: auto;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.vendor-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 2.8em;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
    opacity: 0.8;
    width: 100%;
}

.vendor-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vendor-item:hover .vendor-name {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 1;
}


/* Screen Breakpoints for Responsive Scaling */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .vendor-carousel .owl-item {
        padding: 15px 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .vendor-item {
        grid-template-rows: 130px auto !important;
        padding: 0 10px !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper {
        height: 130px !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper img {
        max-width: 140px !important;
        max-height: 120px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-name,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item .vendor-name {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vendor-item {
        grid-template-rows: 110px auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper {
        height: 110px !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper img {
        max-width: 130px !important;
        max-height: 130px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-name,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item .vendor-name {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        margin-top: 30px !important;
        min-height: 2.6em;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .owl-item {
        padding: 10px 5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vendor-item {
        grid-template-rows: 130px auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper {
        height: 130px !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item img,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-img-wrapper img {
        max-width: 140px !important;
        max-height: 150px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-name,
    .vendor-carousel .vendor-item .vendor-name {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .owl-item {
        padding: 10px 8px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vendor-item {
        grid-template-rows: 185px auto !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel img {
        max-width: 180px !important;
        max-height: 180px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

    .vendor-carousel .owl-item {
        padding: 8px !important;
    }

}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Mobile (under 992px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* Hero Stats Overlay Bar flow fix */
    .stats-overlay-container {
        position: relative !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 40px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        /* Stack vertically with no gap */
    }

    .stats-card {
        padding: 25px 20px !important;
    }

    #stats-card-1 {
        border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0 !important;
    }

    #stats-card-2 {
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    #stats-card-3 {
        border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px !important;
    }

    /* Services grid responsiveness */
    .services-grid-template {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 25px !important;
    }

    .footer-section {
        padding-top: 40px !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile (under 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Services grid to 1 column */
    .services-grid-template {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .service-item {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 240px !important;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }




    /* Normalize section spacing on mobile to exactly 50px top and 0 bottom, and 100px margin top */
    .why-choose-us,
    .vision-mission-section,
    .our-services-showcase,
    .what-we-do,
    .testimonials-section,
    .team-section-container,
    .about-section,
    .services-section,
    .portfolio-section,
    .careers-section,
    .completed-projects,
    .blog-section,
    .industries-section,
    .portfolio-connect-section,
    .systems-detail-section,
    .office-history-section,
    .software-solutions-section,
    .ito-testimonial-section,
    .who-we-are {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .core-principles-section {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .why-choose-us .container,
    .vision-mission-section .container,
    .our-services-showcase .container,
    .what-we-do .container,
    .testimonials-section .container,
    .team-section-container .container,
    .about-section .container,
    .services-section .container,
    .portfolio-section .container,
    .careers-section .container {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }



    .cib-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .cib-col {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 18px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cib-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;

        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;

        background: transparent !important;
        background-color: transparent !important;

        border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
        border-radius: 50%;

        box-shadow: none !important;

        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .cib-text h4 {
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        color: #111827;
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .cib-text a {
        color: #555;
        font-size: 16px;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: .3s;
    }

    .cib-icon i {
        font-size: 15px;
        color: var(--color-primary);

        background: transparent !important;
        background-color: transparent !important;

        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .cib-text h4 {
        margin-bottom: 0;

    }

    /* Resize page header banner text and height on mobile */
    .page-header {
        padding: 60px 0 50px !important;
        background-size: 120% !important;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }

    .testimonial-item {
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Remove margin/padding above the testimonial carousel on mobile */
    #testimonials .section-header-center {
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }

    .testimonials-section .testimonial-carousel {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }

    .testimonials-section .testimonial-carousel .owl-stage-outer {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }

    .footer-links a {
        color: var(--color-grey-muted);
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile (under 576px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {

    /* Hero section */
    .carousel-container {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 380px !important;
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    .carousel-indicators,
    #carousel-indicators {
        bottom: 25px !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        right: auto !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    .indicator {
        width: 15px !important;
        height: 3px !important;
    }

    .indicator.active {
        width: 25px !important;
    }

    .slide-content {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
    }

    .slide-actions {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .slide-actions .btn {
        width: auto !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        padding: 10px 20px !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    .carousel-control {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    }

    .carousel-control.prev {
        left: 20px !important;
    }

    .carousel-control.next {
        right: 20px !important;
    }

    /* Vision and mission cards layout */
    .vm-card {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    .vm-icon-box {
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    /* Testimonial cards margins and paddings */
    .testimonials-section::before,
    .testimonials-section::after {
        display: none !important;
    }



    .testimonial-item {
        margin: 0 !important;
        transform: scale(1) !important;
        /* Remove scaling on tiny screens to avoid edge clipping */
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .owl-item.center .testimonial-item {
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0) !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }


    /* Contact Page - Office Location Responsive Overrides */
    .contact-title-info {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .oh-details-content p:nth-child(1) {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .oh-details-content p:nth-child(2) {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .oh-footer-row {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        gap: 15px 20px !important;
        margin-top: 25px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .oh-social-links {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .oh-social-icon {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    .oh-read-more-btn {
        padding: 8px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }
}

/* Micro Devices (under 480px) */
@media (max-width: 479px) {}

/* Safeguard against horizontal overflow / right-side whitespace */
html,
body,
.hero-section,
.carousel-container,
.blog-hero-slider-wrapper,
.top-bar,
.footer,
main,
section {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.navbar,
header {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* WHAT WE DO SPLIT LAYOUT */
.wwd-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.wwd-left-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
}

.wwd-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #475569;
    text-align: justify;
}

.wwd-description:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wwd-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.wwd-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.wwd-badge-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
}

.wwd-badge-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .wwd-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .wwd-left-col {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .wwd-right-col {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .wwd-description {
        text-align: justify;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .wwd-image-container {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .wwd-badge-card {
        padding: 10px 25px;
        bottom: -15px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .wwd-badge-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PLATFORMS GRID LAYOUT (REUSING SERVICES DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.platforms-grid-template {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 35px 45px;
}

.platform-item {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.platform-item .platform-icon {

    margin-bottom: 25px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.platform-item .platform-icon i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.platform-item h3,
.platform-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.platform-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.platform-view-more {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: #daa520;
    border: 1.5px solid #daa520;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 15px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.platform-item:hover .platform-view-more {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.platform-view-more:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2px);
}

.platform-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(48, 48, 48, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.platform-item:hover h3,
.platform-item:hover h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
}


.platform-item:hover p {
    color: #c5c5c5;
}

.platform-item:hover .platform-icon {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(1.05);
}

.platform-item:hover .platform-icon i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .platforms-grid-template {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 25px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .platforms-grid-template {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .platform-item {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 240px !important;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }
}

/* Platforms Slider & Details Styling */
.platforms-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 450px;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: height 0.5s ease;
}

.platforms-grid-template {
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.platforms-grid-template.slide-out {
    transform: scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.platform-detail-card-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(0.3);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.platform-detail-card-wrapper.slide-in {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.platform-detail-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 50px;
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
}

.platform-detail-card-wrapper.slide-in .platform-detail-card {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.btn-back-platforms {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    padding: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-back-platforms:hover {
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateX(-5px);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.detail-card-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;

}

.detail-icon-box {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.detail-text-box {
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.detail-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.detail-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.detail-tagline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted, #64748b);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.detail-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.btn-inquire {
    background-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-inquire:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .platforms-slider-container {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .detail-card-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .detail-text-box {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .platform-detail-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* Detailed Card Sample Systems List */
.sample-systems-wrapper {
    margin-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.sample-systems-wrapper h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.sample-systems-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 20px;
}

.sample-systems-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sample-systems-list li i {
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .sample-systems-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SYSTEM DETAILS SUB-PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.systems-detail-section {
    margin-top: 200px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.systems-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .systems-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .systems-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.system-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.system-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.3);
}

.system-card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.system-card:hover .system-card-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.system-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-title-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.system-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-grey-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.back-btn-container {
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-back-to-services {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-back-to-services:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIAL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.ito-testimonial-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 200px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: "Nunito", sans-serif;
}

.ito-testimonial-container {
    width: 96%;
    max-width: 1950px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(500px, 1.65fr) minmax(350px, 0.65fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 65px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* =========================================
   CAROUSEL AREA
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-area {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 640px;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* =========================================
   ALL CARDS
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #eee;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    transition:
        left 1.5s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1),
        width 1.5s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1),
        height 1.5s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1),
        opacity 1.3s ease,
        transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.ito-carousel-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.9s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* =========================================
   FAR LEFT
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.position-3 {
    left: 0%;
    width: 14%;
    height: 260px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   SECOND LEFT
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.position-2 {
    left: 17%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 350px;
    opacity: 0.45;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* =========================================
   CLOSE TO ACTIVE
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.position-1 {
    left: 40%;
    width: 25%;
    height: 430px;
    opacity: 0.68;
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ito-carousel-card.position-1:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* =========================================
   ACTIVE CARD (FULL COLOR & 100% OPACITY)
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.position-0 {
    left: calc(100% - 27% - 45px);
    width: 32%;
    height: 580px;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow:
        /* 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.137), */
        /* 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), */
        10px 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ito-carousel-card.position-0 img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* =========================================
   EXIT ANIMATION
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.ito-card-exit {
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    transform:
        translateY(-50%) translateX(40px) scale(0.96);
}

/* =========================================
   NEW FAR LEFT CARD
========================================= */
.ito-carousel-card.ito-card-reset {
    transition: none !important;
    left: -20%;
    width: 14%;
    height: 260px;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIAL CONTENT
========================================= */
.ito-testimonial-content {
    align-self: center;
    padding-right: 25px;
}

.ito-testimonial-content h2 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: clamp(29px, 2vw, 25px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #c99b48;
}

.ito-testimonial-content h3 {
    margin: 0 0 42px;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 1.35vw, 17px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #404040;
}

.ito-testimonial-content p {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 350;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: #868686;
}

/* =========================================
   TEXT LEAVE
========================================= */
.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-out h2,
.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-out h3,
.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-out p {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
}

/* common transition */
.ito-testimonial-content h2,
.ito-testimonial-content h3,
.ito-testimonial-content p {
    transition:
        opacity 0.35s ease,
        transform 0.45s ease;
}

/* =========================================
   TEXT ENTER
========================================= */
.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-in h2 {
    animation: itoTextEnter 0.55s ease both;
}

.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-in h3 {
    animation: itoTextEnter 0.55s 0.07s ease both;
}

.ito-testimonial-content.ito-text-in p {
    animation: itoTextEnter 0.55s 0.14s ease both;
}

@keyframes itoTextEnter {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .ito-testimonial-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 0.7fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-area {
        height: 520px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-3 {
        left: 0%;
        width: 14%;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-2 {
        left: 17%;
        width: 20%;
        height: 295px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-1 {
        left: 40%;
        width: 25%;
        height: 380px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-0 {
        left: 68%;
        width: 32%;
        height: 490px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content p {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .ito-testimonial-container {
        width: 92%;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-area {
        height: 440px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-3 {
        left: 0%;
        width: 14%;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-2 {
        left: 17%;
        width: 20%;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-1 {
        left: 40%;
        width: 25%;
        height: 290px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-0 {
        left: 68%;
        width: 32%;
        height: 380px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content h3 {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content p {
        max-width: 650px;
        margin: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ito-testimonial-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .ito-carousel-area {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-3 {
        left: 0%;
        width: 14%;
        height: 100px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-2 {
        left: 17%;
        width: 20%;
        height: 140px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-1 {
        left: 40%;
        width: 25%;
        height: 190px;
    }

    .ito-carousel-card.position-0 {
        left: 68%;
        width: 32%;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content h2 {
        font-size: 27px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .ito-testimonial-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY SHOWCASE SECTION ("CONNECT" DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-connect-section {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 50px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #f4f6f9;
    position: relative;
}

.portfolio-connect-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.portfolio-connect-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Content Area */
.portfolio-connect-left {
    padding-right: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 10px;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.connect-logo-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.connect-logo-text {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #2b2e34;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: 'Nunito', 'Rubik', sans-serif;
}

.connect-circle-c {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background-color: #ecdba8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: -12px;
    color: #2b2e34;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.connect-headline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2e3338;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.connect-subhead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #8c939c;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-connect-activities {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #393d42;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(57, 61, 66, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-connect-activities:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.3);
}

/* Two Stacked Outline Activity Boxes */
.connect-outline-boxes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.connect-outline-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 84px;
    min-height: 84px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.connect-outline-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.connect-box-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #2e3338;
}

.connect-box-icon svg {
    display: block;
}

.connect-box-text {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.connect-box-text h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2e3338;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0 0 3px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.connect-box-text p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #697382;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Right Media Area */
.portfolio-connect-right {
    position: relative;
}

.connect-video-wrapper,
.connect-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    user-select: none;
}

.connect-video-wrapper video,
.connect-img-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;

}

/* Fullscreen mode styling */
.connect-video-wrapper:fullscreen,
.connect-video-wrapper:-webkit-full-screen,
.connect-video-wrapper:-moz-full-screen,
.connect-video-wrapper:-ms-fullscreen {
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: #000000 !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.connect-video-wrapper:fullscreen video,
.connect-video-wrapper:-webkit-full-screen video,
.connect-video-wrapper:-moz-full-screen video,
.connect-video-wrapper:-ms-fullscreen video {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* Video Overlay Controls (Top Bar) - Hidden by default, reveals on hover & click */
.video-overlay-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.video-overlay-top>* {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-top-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.portfolio-connect-right button,
.portfolio-connect-right .video-btn,
.portfolio-connect-right .video-center-btn,
.portfolio-connect-right .control-icon-btn {
    border: none !important;
}

.video-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(20, 20, 26, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.video-btn:hover {
    background: #Daa520;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgb(218, 165, 32);
}

.video-btn.active-sound {
    background: #Daa520;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(218, 165, 32);
}

.video-btn svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Center Play/Pause Animated Bubble Indicator (2s fade) */
.video-center-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.432) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 12;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.video-center-btn svg {
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.137));
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}


.video-center-btn.fade-active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) !important;
}

.video-center-btn:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Bottom Controls Overlay - Hidden by default */
.video-overlay-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 12px 18px 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.video-overlay-bottom>* {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Progress bar */
.video-progress-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.video-progress-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

.video-progress-container:hover .video-progress-bg {
    height: 7px;
}

.video-progress-bar {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #daa520, #d69f15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Video Controls Row */
.video-controls-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.controls-left,
.controls-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.control-icon-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.control-icon-btn:hover {
    background: #Daa520;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.control-icon-btn.replay-btn {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(218, 165, 32);
    border: none;
}

.control-icon-btn.replay-btn:hover {
    background: #Daa520;
    border: none;
}

.video-time-display {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    margin-left: 4px;
}



/* Visibility Trigger: Display top and bottom controls only on active interaction */
.connect-video-wrapper.show-controls .video-overlay-top,
.connect-video-wrapper.show-controls .video-overlay-bottom {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.connect-video-wrapper img,
.connect-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.portfolio-connect-card:hover .connect-video-wrapper img,
.portfolio-connect-card:hover .connect-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Bottom 3-Segment Highlights Banner Bar */
.connect-bottom-banner {
    margin-top: 42px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr 1.05fr;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.connect-banner-col {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.connect-banner-col.dark-col {
    background-color: #292929;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.connect-banner-col.dark-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.connect-banner-col.dark-col p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.connect-banner-col.magenta-col {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #252525;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.connect-banner-col.magenta-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1f1f1f;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.connect-banner-col.magenta-col p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #414141;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.connect-banner-icon {
    width: 50px;
    min-width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.location-badge-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #292929;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.connect-banner-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .portfolio-connect-card {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .portfolio-connect-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .portfolio-connect-left {
        padding-right: 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .connect-outline-boxes {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .connect-bottom-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-connect-card {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .connect-logo-badge {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    /* .connect-logo-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    } */


    .connect-headline {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .connect-subhead {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .btn-connect-activities {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.6px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .connect-outline-box {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 72px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .connect-box-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .connect-box-icon svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }

    .connect-box-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }

    .connect-box-text p {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .connect-video-wrapper,
    .connect-img-wrapper {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .video-center-btn {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
    }

    .video-center-btn svg {
        width: 22px !important;
        height: 22px !important;
        margin-left: 2px !important;
    }

    .connect-banner-col {
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }

    .connect-banner-info h4,
    .connect-banner-col.dark-col h4,
    .connect-banner-col.magenta-col h4 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .connect-banner-info p,
    .connect-banner-col.dark-col p,
    .connect-banner-col.magenta-col p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .portfolio-connect-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }


}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .portfolio-connect-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 !important;
        margin-top: 100px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .portfolio-connect-card {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .connect-logo-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .connect-circle-c {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-right: -7px;
    }

    .connect-headline {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .connect-subhead {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .btn-connect-activities {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .connect-banner-info h4,
    .connect-banner-col.dark-col h4,
    .connect-banner-col.magenta-col h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .connect-banner-info p,
    .connect-banner-col.dark-col p,
    .connect-banner-col.magenta-col p {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .portfolio-connect-right {
        padding: 15px 0px 15px !important;
    }

    .connect-banner-col {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        gap: 14px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .video-center-btn {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
        /* box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.6) !important; */
    }

    .video-center-btn svg {
        width: 18px !important;
        height: 18px !important;
        margin-left: 2px !important;
    }

    .connect-bottom-banner {
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .connect-banner-icon,
    .connect-bottom-banner .connect-banner-icon {
        width: 42px;
        min-width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .location-badge-circle,
    .connect-bottom-banner .location-badge-circle {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .connect-banner-icon svg,
    .connect-bottom-banner .connect-banner-icon svg {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        max-width: 100%;
        max-height: 100%;
    }

    .location-badge-circle svg,
    .connect-bottom-banner .location-badge-circle svg {
        width: 25px;
        height: 25px;
    }

    .connect-video-wrapper,
    .connect-img-wrapper {
        height: 220px;
    }


    .completed-projects .container-fluid {
        padding-top: 15px !important;
        padding-bottom: 5px !important;
    }

    .completed-projects .container {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .completed-projects .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .completed-projects .vendor-carousel {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .completed-projects .owl-item {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO COMPLETED PROJECTS SHOWCASE GRID (MATCHING DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 45px 35px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.portfolio-project-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.project-card-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #eaedf0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.project-card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-project-card:hover .project-card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.project-card-title {
    font-family: 'Nunito', monospace, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 16px 0 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-card-category {
    font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #b8860b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-partners-header {
    margin-top: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .portfolio-partners-header {
        margin-top: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .project-card-img-wrapper {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .project-card-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin: 12px 0 4px 0;
    }

    .project-card-category {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .portfolio-projects-grid {
        gap: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .portfolio-partners-header {
        margin-top: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .project-card-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .project-card-category {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11TH ANNIVERSARY BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.anniversary-banner-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 90px;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Up and Down multi-layer drop shadows */
    box-shadow: 0 -14px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09),
                0 -4px 10px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
                0 16px 36px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10),
                0 6px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.anniversary-banner-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 0;
}

.anniversary-banner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .anniversary-banner-section {
        margin-top: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .anniversary-banner-section {
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES SECTION (POST ABOUT US)
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 10px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.industries-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.industries-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #b00020;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.industries-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.industries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.industry-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 170px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 5px solid #3b3b3b;
    padding: 24px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    margin-bottom: 50px;

}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);

}

.industry-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    margin: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 5px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transform: skewX(-30deg);
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    filter: none;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
    offset-path: inset(2.5px round 17px);
    offset-anchor: 50% 50%;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    -webkit-animation: industryBorderRun 4s infinite linear;
    animation: industryBorderRun 4s infinite linear;
}

@-webkit-keyframes industryBorderRun {
    0% {
        offset-distance: 0%;
    }

    100% {
        offset-distance: 100%;
    }
}

@keyframes industryBorderRun {
    0% {
        offset-distance: 0%;
    }

    100% {
        offset-distance: 100%;
    }
}

.industry-card-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #222222;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-card-icon svg {
    stroke: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
}

.industry-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-card-title {
    color: var(--color-primary, #daa520);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .industry-card {
        height: 170px;
        padding: 16px 10px;
    }

    .industry-card-title {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 440px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}