@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,200..800&family=Datatype:wght@100..900&family=Fira+Code:wght@300..700&family=Inter:ital,opsz,wght@0,14..32,100..900;1,14..32,100..900&family=Roboto:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap');

.skip-link {
    position: fixed;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 10000;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    color: #071426;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font: 700 14px/1.2 Inter, sans-serif;
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}

body {
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.site-header {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.navbar-main {
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.nav-link,
.footer-link-item,
.footer-legal-link {
    transition: color .2s ease, opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.hero-btn-primary,
.footer-cta-primary-btn {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

section {
    scroll-margin-top: var(--header-total);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid #67e8f9;
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        animation-duration: .01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    }
}

.skip-link:focus {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   ROOT VARIABLES — SHINEING.DIGITAL
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    /* Core Colors */
    --color-primary: #8B0000;
    --color-primary-light: #B22222;
    --color-primary-dark: #5C0000;
    --color-secondary: #D4AF37;
    --color-secondary-light: #E8CC6A;
    --color-secondary-dark: #A8891F;


    /* Backgrounds */
    --bg-base: #0F0F0F;
    --bg-surface: #151515;
    --bg-elevated: #1C1C1C;
    --bg-card: #1A1A1A;
    --bg-hover: #222222;
    --bg-overlay: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);


    /* Text */
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: #C8C8C8;
    --text-muted: #888888;
    --text-accent: #D4AF37;
    --text-danger: #B22222;


    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #5C0000 0%, #8B0000 50%, #B22222 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8891F 0%, #D4AF37 60%, #E8CC6A 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #151515 0%, #0F0F0F 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F0F0F 0%, #1a0000 50%, #0F0F0F 100%);
    --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, #1C1C1C 0%, #151515 100%);
    --gradient-gold-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    --gradient-red-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    --gradient-topbar: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F0F0F 0%, #1a0a0a 50%, #0F0F0F 100%);
    --gradient-navbar: linear-gradient(180deg, #111111 0%, #0F0F0F 100%);
    --gradient-btn-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000 0%, #B22222 100%);
    --gradient-btn-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8891F 0%, #D4AF37 100%);


    /* Borders */
    --border-default: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --border-subtle: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --border-primary: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --border-secondary: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    --border-glow-primary: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.8);
    --border-glow-secondary: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);


    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    --shadow-primary: 0 4px 24px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
    --shadow-secondary: 0 4px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    --shadow-glow-red: 0 0 30px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);


    /* Fonts */
    --font-primary: "Bricolage Grotesque", sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: "Inter", sans-serif;
    --font-numeric: "Fira Code", monospace;


    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;


    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;


    /* Layout */
    --topbar-height: 42px;
    --navbar-height: 72px;
    --header-total: 114px;


    /* ============================================================
       Light Mode Section Variables
       Use these by scoping to a section class e.g. .faq-section {}
       Light background, dark text — for bright/white sections
       ============================================================ */

    /* Light Backgrounds */
    --light-bg-base: #F5F4F1;
    --light-bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
    --light-bg-elevated: #EDECEA;
    --light-bg-card: #FAF9F7;
    --light-bg-hover: #E8E6E2;
    --light-bg-overlay: rgba(245, 244, 241, 0.95);

    /* Light Text */
    --light-text-primary: #1A1A1A;
    --light-text-secondary: #3D3D3D;
    --light-text-muted: #6B6B6B;
    --light-text-accent: #A8891F;
    --light-text-danger: #8B0000;

    /* Light Borders */
    --light-border-default: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
    --light-border-subtle: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --light-border-primary: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
    --light-border-secondary: 1px solid rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.35);

    /* Light Shadows */
    --light-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --light-shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    --light-shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --light-shadow-primary: 0 4px 24px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.20);
    --light-shadow-secondary: 0 4px 24px rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.18);

    /* Light Secondary Color (deeper gold, readable on white) */
    --light-color-secondary: #A8891F;
    --light-color-secondary-light: #D4AF37;
    --light-color-secondary-dark: #7A6315;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    background-color: var(--light-bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

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

button {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
    background: #F4F1EC;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: var(--topbar-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: height var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.topbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.topbar-contact-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.topbar-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111111;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: var(--topbar-height);
}

.topbar-contact-item:hover {
    color: #000000;
}

.topbar-contact-item .country-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.topbar-contact-item.uk .country-label {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.topbar-contact-item.aus .country-label {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.topbar-contact-item.us .country-label {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.topbar-contact-item.ind .country-label {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.topbar-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   SITE HEADER WRAPPER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
}

.site-header.scrolled .topbar {
    height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar-main {
    background: #F4F1EC;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: var(--navbar-height);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), backdrop-filter var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .navbar-main {
    background: rgba(244, 241, 236, 0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.navbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 40px;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* --- Logo --- */
.navbar-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 36px;
}

.navbar-logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar-logo:hover .navbar-logo-img {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* --- Nav Menu --- */
.navbar-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111111;
    padding: 0 11px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-link i.nav-arrow {
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    opacity: 0.55;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-item:hover>.nav-link {
    color: #000000;
}

.nav-item:hover>.nav-link i.nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Dropdown — base (simple lists) */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 230px;
    background: #FBFAF7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    padding: 10px 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hover bridge */
.nav-dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 16px;
    background: transparent;
}

/* CSS-driven open */
.nav-item:hover>.nav-dropdown,
.nav-item.open .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-item:hover>.nav-link,
.nav-item.open>.nav-link {
    color: #000000;
}

.nav-item:hover>.nav-link i.nav-arrow,
.nav-item.open>.nav-link i.nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
    color: #000000;
}

/* Simple dropdown links */
.nav-dropdown>a {
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 20px 9px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #111111;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.nav-dropdown>a:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    padding-left: 26px;
    border-left-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ============================================================
   MEGA DROPDOWN SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.mega-dropdown {
    /* Default: centered under the nav item */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    min-width: auto;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: min(1260px, 96vw);
    padding: 28px 0 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

.nav-item:hover>.mega-dropdown,
.nav-item.open>.mega-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* First mega item — anchor LEFT so it never bleeds off left edge */
.nav-item:first-child .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-child(1) .mega-dropdown {
    left: 0;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(-8px);
}

.nav-item:first-child:hover .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:first-child.open .mega-dropdown {
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}

/* Last two mega items — anchor RIGHT so they never bleed off right edge */
.nav-item:last-child .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(2) .mega-dropdown {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(-8px);
}

.nav-item:last-child:hover .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:last-child.open .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(2):hover .mega-dropdown,
.nav-item:nth-last-child(2).open .mega-dropdown {
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}

.mega-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

/* Keep every desktop mega menu inside the visible viewport. */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-item .mega-dropdown {
        position: fixed;
        top: 69px;
        left: 50% !important;
        right: auto !important;
        width: min(840px, calc(100vw - 32px));
        max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
        padding: 28px 0 24px;
        border-top-color: #54a8e4;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .98);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(22, 42, 70, .15);
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px) !important;
    }

    .nav-item:hover > .mega-dropdown,
    .nav-item.open > .mega-dropdown {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
    }
}

/* About-style card treatment for Development, Marketing and Graphics menus. */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-inner {
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 4px 28px 6px;
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-col,
    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-col:last-child,
    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-col:not(:first-child) {
        min-width: 0;
        padding: 20px 22px;
        border: 1px solid #e2eaf2;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8fbfe);
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-col-header {
        gap: 11px;
        margin: 0 0 12px;
        padding: 0 0 13px;
        border-bottom-color: #dbe8f3;
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-col-header span {
        color: #213448;
        font-size: 15px;
        letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        color: #4194cd;
        border: 1px solid #d8eaf7;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: #edf8ff;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-links li a {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 28px;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        color: #596a7b;
        border-radius: 7px;
    }

    .nav-catalog--2col .mega-links li a:hover {
        color: #287bb6;
        background: #edf8ff;
        padding-left: 12px;
    }
}

/* Mega column */
.mega-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 165px;
    padding-right: 28px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mega-col:last-child {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
}

.mega-col:not(:first-child) {
    padding-left: 28px;
}

/* Column header */
.mega-col-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.mega-col-header span {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    /* white-space: nowrap; */
}

.mega-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mega links list */
.mega-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.mega-links li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 5px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #111111;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.mega-links li a:hover {
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 2-column variant */
.mega-2col .mega-col {
    min-width: 210px;
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES — icon grid mega
   ============================================================ */
.mega-industries .mega-inner {
    padding: 8px 24px 12px;
}

.mega-icon-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 4px 6px;
}

.mega-icon-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #111111;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Icons always gold — not just on hover */
.mega-icon-item i {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-icon-item:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

.mega-icon-item:hover i {
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   TECHNOLOGIES — 5-col mega
   ============================================================ */
.mega-technologies .mega-col {
    min-width: 150px;
}

/* ============================================================
   GRID PANEL — company links panel (triggered by grid icon)
   ============================================================ */
.grid-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 8px;
    min-width: 260px;
    background: #FBFAF7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    padding: 10px 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.grid-panel.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.grid-panel a {
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #111111;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.grid-panel a:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    padding-left: 28px;
    border-left-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.grid-menu-btn.active {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* navbar-main needs position:relative so grid-panel anchors to it */
.navbar-main {
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Navbar Actions --- */
.navbar-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.nav-icon-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #111111;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0 2px;
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* CTA Button */
.btn-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 11px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transition: filter var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.12);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.navbar-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.navbar-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #111111;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.navbar-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.navbar-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: calc(var(--topbar-height) + var(--navbar-height));
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--topbar-height) - var(--navbar-height));
    background: rgba(244, 241, 236, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    z-index: 998;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* When header is scrolled, topbar is hidden so drawer starts right below navbar */
.site-header.scrolled~.mobile-drawer,
.site-header.scrolled+.mobile-drawer {
    top: var(--navbar-height);
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--navbar-height));
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111111;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: #000000;
}

.mobile-sub-menu {
    padding: 4px 0 12px 12px;
    display: none;
}

.mobile-sub-menu.open {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #222222;
    background: #FBFAF7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-sub-menu a:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.mobile-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-contacts {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-contact-card {
    background: #FBFAF7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 14px;
}

.mobile-contact-card .country-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mobile-contact-card .phone {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #111111;
}

/* Mobile sub-group headers */
.mobile-sub-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mobile-sub-group-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    padding: 8px 0 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mobile-sub-group-title i {
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Mobile industry icon grid */
.mobile-sub-icon-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 4px 16px !important;
}

.mobile-sub-menu.mobile-sub-icon-grid {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-sub-menu.mobile-sub-icon-grid.open {
    display: grid;
}

.mobile-icon-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #111111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FBFAF7;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-icon-item i {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px;
    min-width: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-icon-item span {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
    padding-left: 2px;
}

.mobile-icon-item:hover {
    color: #000000;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.mobile-icon-item:hover i {
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — HEADER
   ============================================================ */

/* Large desktop ≥1440 — full layout, max-width container */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {

    .navbar-inner,
    .topbar-inner {
        max-width: 1600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding-left: 60px;
        padding-right: 60px;
    }

    .mega-col {
        min-width: 180px;
    }

    .mega-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 200px);
    }
}

/* 1280–1440px — compress nav links and CTA */
@media (max-width: 1440px) and (min-width: 1280px) {

    .navbar-inner,
    .topbar-inner {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        padding: 0 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .navbar-logo {
        margin-right: 8px;
    }

    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 36px;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        padding: 9px 16px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }

    .navbar-actions {
        margin-left: 8px;
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .mega-col {
        min-width: 150px;
    }

    .mega-technologies .mega-col {
        min-width: 135px;
    }

    .mega-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ≤1280px — switch to hamburger */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .navbar-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .topbar-contact-item.aus,
    .topbar-contact-item.ind {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar-inner,
    .topbar-inner {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .navbar-actions {
        gap: 4px;
        margin-left: 8px;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        padding: 9px 18px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* 768px — mobile layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --topbar-height: 76px;
        --navbar-height: 62px;
        --header-total: 138px;
    }

    .topbar {
        height: var(--topbar-height);
        align-items: center;
    }

    .topbar-inner {
        padding: 0 16px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .topbar-contact-group {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .topbar-contact-item.aus,
    .topbar-contact-item.ind {
        display: flex;
    }

    .topbar-contact-item {
        padding: 6px 10px;
        height: auto;
        font-size: 12px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .topbar-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar-inner {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 26px;
    }

    .navbar-logo {
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        display: inline-flex;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

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

    .mobile-sub-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .topbar-contact-item.us {
        display: flex;
    }

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

    .mobile-contacts {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Professional cobalt theme overrides */
:root {
    --color-primary: #2563eb;
    --color-primary-light: #3b82f6;
    --color-primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
    --color-secondary: #22d3ee;
    --color-secondary-light: #67e8f9;
    --color-secondary-dark: #0891b2;
    --bg-base: #06101f;
    --bg-surface: #0a1729;
    --bg-elevated: #10213a;
    --bg-card: #0d1c31;
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 55%, #0891b2 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2 0%, #22d3ee 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #06101f 0%, #0b2142 55%, #06101f 100%);
    --gradient-navbar: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 22, 40, .98), rgba(6, 16, 31, .98));
    --shadow-primary: 0 12px 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, .25);
    --shadow-secondary: 0 12px 40px rgba(34, 211, 238, .18);
}

/* Case studies: focused, readable and responsive single-card carousel */
.cs-section {
    padding: 88px 0 72px;
}

.cs-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cs-swiper-wrap {
    width: min(100%, 1440px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    gap: 24px;
}

.cs-swiper {
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .34);
}

.cs-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
    overflow: visible;
}

.cs-swiper .swiper-slide {
    width: 100% !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

.cs-card {
    min-height: 500px;
    height: auto;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.cs-card-body {
    padding: 42px 36px 38px 48px;
}

.cs-tag {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.cs-card-sub,
.cs-section-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}

.cs-result-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .76);
}

.cs-nav {
    gap: 18px;
}

.cs-nav-btn:disabled {
    opacity: .4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.cs-pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 88px;
}

.cs-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: width .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.cs-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .cs-swiper-wrap {
        padding: 0 28px;
    }

    .cs-card {
        min-height: 480px;
        height: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cs-card {
        min-height: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cs-swiper-wrap {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .cs-swiper,
    .cs-swiper .swiper-slide,
    .cs-card {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .cs-card-body {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .cs-card-visual {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .cs-nav-btn {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
}

/* 360px */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .mobile-sub-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-total));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

/* Background */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center right;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(30%) brightness(0.55);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.97) 0%,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88) 40%,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.45) 70%,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15) 100%);
}

/* Side Tab */
.hero-side-tab {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    writing-mode: vertical-lr;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 8000;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-side-tab:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-side-tab i {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Main container */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 80px 60px;
    max-width: 760px;
}

/* Content */
.hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-highlight {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 16px);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: filter var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-btn-primary i {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: nowrap;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO RATINGS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.hero-ratings {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-top: var(--border-default);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.hero-ratings-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    height: 80px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.hero-ratings-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.rating-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 0 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rating-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rating-logo {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.rating-logo--clutch {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.rating-logo--sf {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.rating-logo--zoho {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.rating-logo--hubspot {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.rating-logo--hubspot span {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.rating-logo--google {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.rating-logo--gartner {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.rating-stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.rating-score {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-container {
        padding: 60px 40px 40px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: calc(100svh - var(--header-total));
    }

    .hero-bg-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92) 0%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.80) 60%,
                rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) 100%);
    }

    .hero-container {
        padding: 48px 20px 32px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem);
    }

    .hero-subtext {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .hero-btn-primary,
    .hero-btn-secondary {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 12px 22px;
    }

    .hero-ratings {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .rating-item {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-side-tab {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-btn-primary,
    .hero-btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS SLIDER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cert-section {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    padding: 64px 40px 52px;
    border-top: var(--border-default);
    border-bottom: var(--border-default);
}

.cert-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.cert-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    will-change: transform;
    /* transition set dynamically by JS */
}

.cert-card {
    /* width set dynamically by JS */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 48px 28px 40px;
    min-height: 405px;
    cursor: default;
}

.cert-card-logo-wrap {
    width: 176px;
    height: 176px;
    background: #eef9fb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #d3e9ed;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.cert-card-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4c6b73;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 260px;
}

.cert-badge {
    padding: 15px;
    background: #eef9fb;
}

.cert-badge::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    background: #1b2022;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.cert-badge {
    position: relative;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
}

.cert-badge > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cert-badge strong {
    font-size: 27px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cert-badge span {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cert-badge small {
    font: 700 12px/1.2 var(--font-secondary);
    letter-spacing: .03em;
}

.cert-badge-kicker {
    color: #fff;
    background: #c62f31;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.cert-badge--et strong,
.cert-badge--clutch strong { color: #df3d3f; }
.cert-badge--iso strong,
.cert-badge--iso span,
.cert-badge--security strong,
.cert-badge--security span,
.cert-badge--bcms strong,
.cert-badge--bcms span { color: #58a2dd; }
.cert-badge--cmmi strong,
.cert-badge--cmmi span { color: #edc638; }
.cert-badge--forbes strong { font-size: 26px; }
.cert-badge--clutch span { color: #e5e5e5; }

/* Dots */
.cert-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.cert-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), width var(--transition-base);
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    width: 24px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CERT SLIDER — RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cert-section {
        padding: 48px 24px 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cert-section {
        padding: 40px 16px 36px;
    }

    .cert-card {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    .cert-card-logo-wrap {
        width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
    }

    .cert-card-label {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .cert-badge::before {
        inset: 10px;
    }

    .cert-badge strong,
    .cert-badge--forbes strong {
        font-size: 21px;
    }

    .cert-badge span {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .cert-badge small {
        font-size: 9px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cert-card {
        min-height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cs-section {
    background: var(--bg-base);
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cs-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.cs-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cs-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Swiper wrapper */
.cs-swiper-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.cs-swiper {
    overflow: visible;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.cs-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
    overflow: visible;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.cs-swiper .swiper-slide {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    width: 85% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.cs-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---- Card shell ---- */
.cs-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 520px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Colour themes */
.cs-card--blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1 0%, #1565C0 50%, #1E88E5 100%);
}

.cs-card--red {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7B0000 0%, #B71C1C 60%, #C62828 100%);
}

.cs-card--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004D40 0%, #00695C 60%, #00897B 100%);
}

.cs-card--purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A148C 0%, #6A1B9A 60%, #8E24AA 100%);
}

.cs-card--green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B5E20 0%, #2E7D32 60%, #388E3C 100%);
}

/* Decorative radial shape — sits between bg and content */
.cs-card-shape {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 75% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- LEFT: text content ---- */
.cs-card-body {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    padding: 36px 32px 36px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 0;
}

/* Top row: tag only (icon moved to right visual area) */
.cs-card-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.cs-card-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Content sections */
.cs-card-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    min-height: 0;
}

.cs-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-section-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Results grid */
.cs-results-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-result-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.cs-result-value {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cs-result-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 140px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* CTA button */
.cs-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cs-btn i {
    font-size: 17px;
}

/* ---- RIGHT: visual area ---- */
.cs-card-visual {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 24px 0;
}

/* Decorative layered circles removed — portfolioShape.png used instead */

/* Floating icon logo badge — top-right corner */
.cs-card-logo {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    z-index: 4;
}

.cs-card-logo i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #1565C0;
}

.cs-card--red .cs-card-logo i {
    color: #B71C1C;
}

.cs-card--teal .cs-card-logo i {
    color: #00695C;
}

.cs-card--purple .cs-card-logo i {
    color: #6A1B9A;
}

.cs-card--green .cs-card-logo i {
    color: #2E7D32;
}

/* Visual stack — shape behind + phone on top */
.cs-visual-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Portfolio shape — anchored right edge to bottom edge */
.cs-shape-bg {
    position: absolute;
    width: auto;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
}

.cs-mockup {
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 22px;
}

/* Hide back image */
.cs-mockup--back {
    display: none;
}

/* Phone — fills height of visual area with top/bottom breathing room */
.cs-mockup--front {
    height: calc(100% - 48px);
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cs-case-image {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    max-height: calc(100% - 48px);
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

/* Navigation */
.cs-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.cs-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.cs-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES — RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .cs-section {
        padding: 64px 0 56px;
    }

    .cs-header {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }

    .cs-swiper-wrap {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }

    .cs-card {
        height: 480px;
    }

    .cs-card-body {
        padding: 36px 28px 36px 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cs-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
    }

    .cs-card-body {
        flex: unset;
        padding: 32px 28px;
    }

    .cs-card-visual {
        flex: unset;
        height: 320px;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .cs-mockup--back {
        display: none;
    }

    .cs-mockup--front {
        height: calc(100% - 40px);
        width: auto;
        max-width: 55%;
    }

    .cs-card-logo {
        top: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
    }

    .cs-card-logo i {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cs-section {
        padding: 48px 0 40px;
    }

    .cs-header {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .cs-swiper-wrap {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .cs-card-body {
        padding: 28px 20px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .cs-results-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .cs-result-value {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .cs-card-visual {
        height: 260px;
        padding: 16px 0;
    }

    .cs-mockup--back {
        display: none;
    }

    .cs-mockup--front {
        height: calc(100% - 32px);
        width: auto;
        max-width: 60%;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   TECH STACK SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.tech-section {
    background: var(--bg-base);
    padding: 96px 80px 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle bg glow */
.tech-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--gradient-red-glow);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.tech-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tech-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tech-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tech-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Tab Pills ---- */
.tech-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tech-tab {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tech-tab:hover {
    background: var(--bg-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.tech-tab.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

/* ---- Panels ---- */
.tech-panels {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tech-panel {
    display: none;
}

.tech-panel.active {
    display: block;
    animation: techFadeIn 0.35s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes techFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

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

/* ---- Tech Grid ---- */
.tech-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ---- Tech Card ---- */
.tech-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 14px 22px;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: default;
    min-width: 148px;
}

.tech-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-hover);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.tech-card img,
.tech-card .tech-card-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tech-card span {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.tech-card:hover span {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   TECH STACK — RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .tech-section {
        padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tech-section {
        padding: 60px 24px 64px;
    }

    .tech-header {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .tech-tabs {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .tech-tab {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }

    .tech-grid {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .tech-card {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        min-width: 130px;
    }

    .tech-card img {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .tech-card span {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .tech-section {
        padding: 48px 16px 52px;
    }

    .tech-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .tech-desc {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }

    .tech-tabs {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .tech-tab {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 7px 14px;
    }

    .tech-grid {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .tech-card {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        min-width: unset;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 5px);
    }

    .tech-card img {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    .tech-card span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.industries-section {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    padding: 96px 80px 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industries-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--gradient-red-glow);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.industries-header {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 56px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.industries-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industries-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 9px;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.industries-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industries-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 760px;
}

/* ---- Industries Layout: 3 left + 1 right ---- */
.industries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 70% 30%;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left column: stacks card-1 on top, card-3 + card-4 side-by-side below */
.ind-col-left {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ind-col-left-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Right column: single tall card */
.ind-col-right {
    display: flex;
}

/* ---- Base card ---- */
.ind-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 280px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.ind-col-right .ind-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 100%;
}

.ind-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.ind-card--1 {
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.ind-card--2 {
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.ind-card--3 {
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.ind-card--4 {
    border-radius: 24px;
}

/* ---- Creative corner accent on hover ---- */
.ind-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, transparent 50%) border-box;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ind-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ind-col-left {
    position: relative;
}

.ind-col-left-bottom {
    position: relative;
}

.ind-col-right {
    position: relative;
}

/* Background image */
.ind-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ind-card-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(10, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(8, 0, 0, 0.75) 50%, rgba(5, 0, 0, 0.96) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ind-card-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.ind-card:hover .ind-card-bg img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Card content */
.ind-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 32px 32px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ind-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ind-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ind-card-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ind-card:hover .ind-card-arrow {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ind-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .industries-section {
        padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    }

    .industries-grid {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ind-col-left {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ind-col-left-bottom {
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .industries-section {
        padding: 60px 24px 64px;
    }

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

    .ind-col-left-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ind-card--1,
    .ind-card--2,
    .ind-card--3,
    .ind-card--4 {
        border-radius: 24px;
    }

    .ind-card {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    .ind-col-right .ind-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .industries-section {
        padding: 48px 16px 52px;
    }

    .industries-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .ind-col-left-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ind-card {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .ind-card--1,
    .ind-card--2,
    .ind-card--3,
    .ind-card--4 {
        border-radius: 24px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   IT SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-section {
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F6F1 0%, #FFFFFF 52%, #F4F1EC 100%);
    background-size: 64px 64px, 64px 64px, auto;
    padding: 88px 72px 104px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 32%);
    opacity: 0.75;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}


/* ---- Header ---- */
.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}


.services-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: fit-content;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.16);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


.services-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 820px;
}


.services-title-highlight {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}


.services-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}


/* ---- Puzzle Grid ---- */
.services-puzzle-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: stretch;
}


/* ---- Service Card ---- */
.services-section .svc-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 26px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    min-height: 340px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.07);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), z-index 0s;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
}


.services-section .svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.24);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.14);
}


/* Card icon */
.services-section .svc-card-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14));
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}


.services-section .svc-card:hover .svc-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.16), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20));
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.32);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}


.services-section .svc-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.services-section .svc-card-tags {
    margin: -6px 0 0;
    color: #2f6f78;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.55;
    letter-spacing: .045em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.services-section .svc-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
}


.services-section .svc-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    width: fit-content;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}


.services-section .svc-card-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: var(--color-primary);
}


/* Corner accent line */
.services-section .svc-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}


.services-section .svc-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}


/* ---- Services Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 78px 42px 88px;
    }

    .services-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

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


@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 60px 18px 68px;
        background-size: 44px 44px, 44px 44px, auto;
    }

    .services-header {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .services-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        line-height: 1.12;
    }

    .services-desc {
        padding: 18px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .services-puzzle-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .services-section .svc-card {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 24px 22px;
    }

    .services-section .svc-card::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES — PINNED SCROLL STACK
   ============================================================ */
.pinned-tech-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-base);
}

/* ---- DESKTOP: pinned scroll ---- */
.pinned-tech-wrapper {
    /* height set by JS only on desktop */
    position: relative;
}

.pinned-tech-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pinned-sticky-header {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    position: relative;
}

.pinned-sticky-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pinned-sticky-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Slide area — clips slides */
.pinned-slide-area {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 0;
}

/* Track — slides stack here */
.pinned-slides-track {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Each slide */
.pinned-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    will-change: transform;
    /* GPU compositing — no repaints */
    transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.pinned-slide-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 64px;
    padding: 32px 80px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Content side */
.pinned-slide-content {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    max-width: 520px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.pinned-slide-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: var(--border-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pinned-slide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pinned-slide-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.pinned-slide-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 440px;
}

.pinned-slide-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.pinned-slide-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Visual side */
.pinned-slide-visual {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    max-width: 480px;
    height: 340px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pinned-slide-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pinned-slide-glow--red {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pinned-slide-glow--blue {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(30, 80, 200, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pinned-slide-glow--teal {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0, 150, 150, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pinned-slide-glow--gold {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pinned-slide-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

/* Dot nav */
.pinned-tech-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.pinned-tech-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pinned-tech-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Progress bar */
.pinned-tech-progress {
    position: absolute;
    right: 28px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 20;
}

.pinned-tech-progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: height 0.1s linear;
}


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE — swap pinned scroll to a plain CSS snap slider
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Kill GSAP pinning on mobile entirely */
    .pinned-tech-wrapper {
        height: auto !important;
        /* override JS */
    }

    .pinned-tech-sticky {
        position: relative !important;
        /* override sticky */
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible;
        top: auto;
    }

    .pinned-sticky-header {
        padding: 48px 20px 16px;
    }

    .pinned-slide-area {
        overflow-x: auto;
        overflow-y: hidden;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        display: flex;
        position: relative;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 0;
        /* hide scrollbar */
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .pinned-slide-area::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .pinned-slides-track {
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        width: max-content;
        height: auto;
        inset: auto;
    }

    .pinned-slide {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        width: 100vw;
        height: auto;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        transform: none !important;
        /* override GSAP yPercent on mobile */
    }

    .pinned-slide-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 28px;
        padding: 28px 20px 48px;
        min-height: auto;
        background: var(--bg-surface);
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .pinned-slide-content {
        flex: none;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .pinned-slide-visual {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .pinned-slide-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .pinned-tech-progress {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Dots still show on mobile via scroll-snap */
    .pinned-tech-dots {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        transform: none;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 20px 0 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .pinned-slide-inner {
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 32px 48px;
    }

    .pinned-slide-content {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
    }

    .pinned-slide-visual {
        flex: 0 0 42%;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE OFFERINGS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.svc-section {
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: var(--light-border-subtle);
}


.svc-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 80px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}


/* ---- Left panel ---- */
.svc-left {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.svc-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.svc-eyebrow-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.svc-eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}


.svc-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}


.svc-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 380px;
}


/* ---- Right panel ---- */
.svc-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    min-width: 0;
}


/* ---- Viewport & track ---- */
.svc-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}


.svc-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    will-change: transform;
}


/* ---- Cards ---- */
.svc-section .svc-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
    min-width: calc(50% - 10px);
    background: var(--light-bg-card);
    border: var(--light-border-default);
    padding: 32px 28px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.svc-section .svc-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}


.svc-section .svc-card:hover {
    background: var(--light-bg-hover);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.30);
    box-shadow: var(--light-shadow-primary);
}


.svc-section .svc-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}


.svc-section .svc-card:hover .svc-card-icon {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
}


.svc-section .svc-card-icon i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}


.svc-section .svc-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    gap: 12px;
}


.svc-section .svc-card-link i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}


.svc-section .svc-card-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* ---- Nav row ---- */
.svc-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}


.svc-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
}


.svc-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}


.svc-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}


.svc-progress-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.svc-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    width: 0%;
}


/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .svc-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
        gap: 56px;
        padding: 0 48px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .svc-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .svc-section {
        padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .svc-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .svc-inner {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .svc-section {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }

    .svc-section .svc-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(85vw - 20px);
        min-width: calc(85vw - 20px);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--light-bg-base);
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    border-top: var(--light-border-subtle);
}


/* ---- Header ---- */
.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    padding: 0 80px;
}


.faq-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--light-color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}


.faq-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ---- Accordion list ---- */
.faq-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    padding: 0 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}


/* ---- Each item ---- */
.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}


.faq-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.12), var(--light-shadow-sm);
}


/* ---- Question button ---- */
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}


.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}


.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--light-color-secondary);
}


/* ---- Chevron icon ---- */
.faq-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-base);
}


.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}


/* ---- Answer panel ---- */
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 28px;
}


.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding: 0 28px 24px;
}


.faq-answer p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    padding-top: 16px;
}


/* ---- Bottom CTA bar ---- */
.faq-cta {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 80px;
}


.faq-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    background: var(--light-bg-elevated);
    border: var(--light-border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 20px 36px;
}


.faq-cta-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}


.faq-cta-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 1;
}


.faq-cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}


.faq-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--light-shadow-primary);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.faq-cta-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.40);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}


.faq-cta-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
}


/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .faq-header,
    .faq-list,
    .faq-cta {
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .faq-section {
        padding: 72px 0 60px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .faq-header,
    .faq-list,
    .faq-cta {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .faq-section {
        padding: 56px 0 48px;
    }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 18px 20px;
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
        padding: 0 20px 20px;
    }

    .faq-cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 24px 24px;
    }

    .faq-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .faq-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG / NEWS & INSIGHTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.blog-section {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    border-top: var(--border-subtle);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- Header row ---- */
.blog-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto 52px;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.blog-header-left {
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.blog-view-all:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
}

/* ---- Carousel wrapper ---- */
.blog-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

/* ---- Viewport — clips overflow ---- */
.blog-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ---- Track — flex row of cards ---- */
.blog-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* ---- Card ---- */
.blog-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
    min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* ---- Thumbnail ---- */
.blog-card-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.blog-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ---- Body ---- */
.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px 24px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 0;
}

/* ---- Meta row ---- */
.blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-card-date {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.blog-card-date i {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.blog-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ---- Title ---- */
.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ---- Description ---- */
.blog-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ---- CTA button ---- */
.blog-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-card-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-card-btn i {
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ---- Prev / Next arrows ---- */
.blog-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.blog-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.25;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-arrow--prev {
    left: 16px;
}

.blog-arrow--next {
    right: 16px;
}

/* ---- Footer nav: dots + progress ---- */
.blog-footer-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.blog-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.blog-dot {
    width: 8px;
    min-width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), width var(--transition-base), min-width var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    width: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
}

.blog-progress-track {
    width: 200px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    width: 0%;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .blog-header,
    .blog-carousel-wrap,
    .blog-footer-nav {
        padding: 0 48px;
    }

    .blog-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-section {
        padding: 72px 0 60px;
    }

    .blog-header,
    .blog-carousel-wrap,
    .blog-footer-nav {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .blog-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .blog-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(80vw);
        min-width: calc(80vw);
    }

    .blog-card-thumb {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .blog-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .blog-arrow--prev {
        left: 4px;
    }

    .blog-arrow--next {
        right: 4px;
    }

    .blog-progress-track {
        width: 120px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .blog-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(88vw);
        min-width: calc(88vw);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SITE FOOTER — ENHANCED
   ============================================================ */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
}

/* ---- Texture ---- */
.footer-texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.footer-texture-dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-texture-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 72px 72px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-glow-tl {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-glow-br {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-glow-mid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.footer-container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA RIBBON
   ============================================================ */
.footer-cta-ribbon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(92, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(26, 0, 0, 0.25) 50%, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 100%);
    padding: 52px 0;
}

.footer-cta-ribbon-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 48px;
}

.footer-cta-ribbon-left {
    flex: 1;
}

.footer-cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-cta-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.footer-cta-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-cta-ribbon-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-cta-primary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-cta-primary-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-cta-secondary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: var(--border-default);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-cta-secondary-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER BODY GRID
   ============================================================ */
.footer-body {
    padding: 64px 0 52px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-body-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 140px 180px 220px 260px;
    gap: 40px 32px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Column base ---- */
.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-col-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.footer-col-heading--sm {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ---- Brand col ---- */
.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.footer-brand-tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #d0dade;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 270px;
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer-newsletter-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-nl-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #e0e7e9;
}

.footer-nl-label i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: var(--border-default);
    background: var(--bg-base);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-input-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.footer-email-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer-email-input::placeholder {
    color: #bfcace;
}

.footer-subscribe-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-secondary);
    color: var(--bg-base);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-subscribe-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Consent */
.footer-consent-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    cursor: pointer;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-consent-checkbox {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-consent-checkbox.checked {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.footer-consent-checkmark {
    display: none;
    width: 8px;
    height: 5px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--bg-base);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-base);
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-consent-checkbox.checked .footer-consent-checkmark {
    display: block;
}

.footer-consent-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #c3ced1;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-consent-link {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.footer-consent-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
}

/* Socials */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    color: #d5dfe2;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---- Links col ---- */
.footer-link-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.footer-link-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #d5dfe2;
    padding: 5px 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-link-item i {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    opacity: 0.6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link-item:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-link-item:hover i {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ---- Offices col ---- */
.footer-office-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-office-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-office-flag {
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.footer-office-detail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.footer-office-city {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.footer-office-addr {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cbd6d9;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: normal;
}

.footer-office-phone {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #d5dfe2;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-office-phone:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ---- HQ col ---- */
.footer-hq-card {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-hq-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}

.footer-hq-badge-row {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-hq-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.footer-hq-badge i {
    font-size: 10px;
}

.footer-hq-city {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-hq-addr {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cbd6d9;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-hq-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin: 6px 0;
}

.footer-hq-jobs-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-hq-jobs-label i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-hq-email {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    word-break: break-all;
}

.footer-hq-email:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary-light);
}

/* Certs */
.footer-certs-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-cert-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-cert-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-cert-badge:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.footer-cert-badge img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   SEPARATOR
   ============================================================ */
.footer-sep-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-sep-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 85%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ============================================================
   BOTTOM BAR
   ============================================================ */
.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 24px 0 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-legal-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2px 0;
}

.footer-legal-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 0 10px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal-link:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-legal-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-legal-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-reg-info {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-trademark {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.footer-copyright-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copyright-text {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #c7d2d5;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-made-with {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-made-with i {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .footer-body-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 260px 130px 170px 200px 240px;
        gap: 32px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-container {
        padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .footer-body-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px 32px;
    }

    .footer-col--brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 24px 40px;
    }

    .footer-col--brand .footer-logo-link,
    .footer-col--brand .footer-brand-tagline {
        grid-column: 1;
    }

    .footer-col--brand .footer-newsletter-block,
    .footer-col--brand .footer-socials {
        grid-column: 2;
    }

    .footer-cta-ribbon-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .footer-body-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px 28px;
    }

    .footer-col--brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .footer-col--offices,
    .footer-col--hq {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

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

    .footer-col--brand {
        grid-column: 1;
    }

    .footer-col--offices,
    .footer-col--hq {
        grid-column: 1;
    }

    .footer-cta-ribbon {
        padding: 36px 0;
    }

    .footer-cta-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-cta-ribbon-right {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-cta-primary-btn,
    .footer-cta-secondary-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-cert-badges {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-copyright-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        gap: 4px 0;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION — LIGHT MODE + PEEK SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.testi-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light-bg-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.testi-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.testi-container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}


/* ---- Header ---- */
.testi-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.testi-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--light-color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testi-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.testi-heading-highlight {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.testi-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ---- Slider Layout ---- */
.testi-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

/* Overflow visible so peek card shows */
.testi-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Extend slightly beyond container to show peek */
    margin: 0 -24px;
    padding: 16px 24px 24px;
}

.testi-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    will-change: transform;
}


/* ---- Card ---- */
.testi-card {
    /* ~78% width — peek card shows ~10% on right */
    flex: 0 0 78%;
    min-width: 78%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Glass effect */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;

    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

/* Active/first-visible card is full opacity */
.testi-card.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  
}


/* ---- Card Left ---- */
.testi-card-left {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    padding: 52px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.testi-user-img-wrap {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 3px solid var(--light-color-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.20);
}

.testi-user-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-user-name {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testi-user-role {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testi-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--light-color-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
}


/* ---- Card Right ---- */
.testi-card-right {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 52px 52px;
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
    min-width: 0;
}

.testi-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 52px;
    font-size: 72px;
    color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    line-height: 1;
}

.testi-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testi-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.testi-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}


/* ---- Project Info ---- */
.testi-project-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.testi-project-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testi-project-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}

.testi-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.testi-meta-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.testi-meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.testi-meta-action {
    justify-self: end;
}

.testi-read-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--light-shadow-primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.testi-read-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testi-read-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
}


/* ---- Controls ---- */
.testi-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.testi-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border: var(--light-border-default);
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--light-shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.testi-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    padding: 0;
}

.testi-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}


/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
        min-width: 85%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .testi-card-left {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        padding: 36px 40px;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 24px;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .testi-user-img-wrap {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .testi-card-right {
        padding: 36px 40px;
    }

    .testi-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .testi-meta-action {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        justify-self: start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testi-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .testi-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .testi-viewport {
        margin: 0 -12px;
        padding: 12px 12px 20px;
    }

    .testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 88%;
        min-width: 88%;
    }

    .testi-card-left {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .testi-user-img-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .testi-card-right {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .testi-quote-icon {
        left: 24px;
        font-size: 52px;
    }

    .testi-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .testi-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CORE SERVICES SECTION — LIGHT MODE
   ============================================================ */
.core-services-section {
    background-color: var(--light-bg-base);
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background texture blob */
.core-services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.core-services-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}


/* ---- Header ---- */
.core-services-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.core-services-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.core-services-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.core-services-title span {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.core-services-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ---- Slider Wrap ---- */
.core-services-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
}


/* ---- Controls (top-right of slider) ---- */
.core-services-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cs-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border: var(--light-border-default);
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--light-shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cs-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.cs-arrow:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}


/* ---- Swiper ---- */
.core-services-swiper {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding-bottom: 52px !important;
}


/* ---- Card ---- */
.core-services-card {
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    height: auto !important; min-height: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.core-services-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Color accent top-bars using root palette */
.card-social {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

.card-pr {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.card-outdoor {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.card-dev {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary-light);
}


/* ---- Card Image ---- */
.card-image-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
    display: block;
}

.core-services-card:hover .card-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.card-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ---- Card Content ---- */
.card-content {
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}


/* ---- Icon Box ---- */
.card-icon-box {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-icon-box i {
    font-size: 20px;
}

.icon-orange {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.icon-orange i {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.icon-red {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.icon-red i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.icon-gold {
    background: rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.10);
}

.icon-gold i {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}


/* ---- Card Text ---- */
.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-tags {
    font-family: var(--font-numeric);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.card-info-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.label-orange {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.label-red {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.label-gold {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.card-description {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* ---- Image Badge ---- */
.card-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-image-badge i {
    font-size: 13px;
}

.core-services-card:hover .card-image-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
}


/* ---- Enhanced Card Header Row ---- */
.card-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-header-row .card-tags {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-top: 4px;
    flex: 1;
}


/* ---- Card Divider ---- */
.card-divider {
    height: 2px;
    width: 48px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-divider--orange {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary), transparent);
}

.card-divider--red {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), transparent);
}

.card-divider--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary-dark), transparent);
}


/* ---- Section label icons ---- */
.card-section-label i {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-right: 4px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}


/* ---- CTA Button ---- */
.card-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-cta-btn:hover {
    gap: 14px;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-orange {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.btn-red {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.28);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-red:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.55);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.30);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.55);
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(168, 137, 31, 0.18);
}

.card-cta-btn i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* ---- Updated card height for enhanced layout ---- */
.core-services-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 0 !important; height: auto !important;
}

.card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-info-group:last-of-type {
    flex: 1;
}


/* ---- Pagination ---- */
.core-services-pagination {
    bottom: 0 !important;
}

.core-services-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    opacity: 1;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.core-services-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}


/* ============================================================
   FREE CONSULTATION FORM SECTION  — Refined Mixed Light/Dark
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Section wrapper: split background ---- */
.consult-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Dark half (left) */
.consult-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 44%;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Light half (right) */
.consult-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    left: 44%;
    background: var(--light-bg-base);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Inner wrapper ---- */
.consult-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 44% 56%;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 700px;
    max-width: 100%;
}


/* ============================================================
   LEFT PANEL  — Dark
   ============================================================ */
.consult-left {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    padding: 80px 56px 80px 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Atmospheric glow top-right */
.consult-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle dot grid texture */
.consult-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Eyebrow pill */
.consult-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    width: fit-content;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.consult-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: cBlink 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cBlink {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.35;
    }
}

/* Main heading */
.consult-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.13;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.consult-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Subtext */
.consult-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* Divider before checklist */
.consult-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.consult-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.consult-check-item:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.consult-check-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consult-check-icon i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* NDA strip */
.consult-nda {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.consult-nda-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consult-nda-title {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.consult-nda-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}


/* ============================================================
   RIGHT PANEL  — Light / Form
   ============================================================ */
.consult-right {
    background: var(--light-bg-base);
    padding: 72px 80px 72px 64px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Section eyebrow above title */
.consult-form-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Form header */
.consult-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.consult-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.consult-form-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.consult-form-sub::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form grid rows */
.consult-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Individual field */
.consult-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.consult-field--full {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Label */
.consult-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--light-text-muted);
}

.consult-required {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    margin-left: 1px;
}

/* Input / Select / Textarea base */
.consult-input {
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.consult-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.consult-input:focus {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.38);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.07);
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
}

/* Hover */
.consult-input:hover:not(:focus) {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Select arrow */
.consult-select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='11' height='7' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l4.5 4.5L10 1' stroke='%23999' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 13px center;
    padding-right: 36px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Textarea */
.consult-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 108px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Phone field */
.consult-phone-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.consult-phone-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.38);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.consult-phone-flag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 0 13px;
    background: var(--light-bg-elevated);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.consult-country-code {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
}

.consult-phone-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Service chips */
.consult-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.consult-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    background: var(--light-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
}

.consult-chip:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.25);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.consult-chip.active {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.32);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Submit button */
.consult-submit {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 11px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.28);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.consult-submit:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.38);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    gap: 16px;
}

.consult-submit i {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.consult-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Error state */
.consult-input--error {
    border-color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.65) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.10) !important;
    animation: cShake 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes cShake {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    25% {
        transform: translateX(-4px);
    }

    75% {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }
}

/* Success state */
.consult-submit--sent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155c33 0%, #1e7d46 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(30, 125, 70, 0.32) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    gap: 11px !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   CONSULT RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .consult-left {
        padding: 72px 48px 72px 64px;
    }

    .consult-right {
        padding: 72px 64px 72px 48px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .consult-section::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .consult-section::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .consult-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .consult-left {
        background: var(--bg-surface);
        padding: 64px 40px 56px;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .consult-right {
        background: var(--light-bg-base);
        padding: 56px 40px 64px;
    }

    .consult-subtext {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .consult-left {
        padding: 52px 24px 48px;
    }

    .consult-right {
        padding: 48px 24px 56px;
    }

    .consult-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .consult-heading {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG DETAILS PAGE — BD PREFIX
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.bd-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    /* margin-top: var(--header-total); */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bd-hero-img-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bd-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
}

.bd-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.35) 0%,
            rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.55) 40%,
            rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.92) 75%,
            #0F0F0F 100%);
}

.bd-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 40px 64px;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.bd-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bd-breadcrumb-link {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.bd-breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bd-breadcrumb-sep {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.bd-breadcrumb-current {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 340px;
}

/* Badge row */
.bd-hero-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bd-category-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.bd-tag-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

/* Title */
.bd-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.bd-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Meta bar */
.bd-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bd-author-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bd-author-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.bd-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.bd-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.bd-author-role {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bd-meta-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.bd-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.bd-meta-item i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
}


/* ---- Layout ---- */
.bd-layout {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 64px 40px 80px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Main Article ---- */
.bd-main {
    min-width: 0;
}

.bd-article {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.bd-article-body {
    padding: 48px 52px;
}

.bd-article-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.025rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.bd-article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-article-body strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.bd-article-body em {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Share row */
.bd-share-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 22px 52px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
}

.bd-share-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.bd-share-label i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bd-share-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bd-share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
}

.bd-share-btn--linkedin {
    background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
    color: #4d94e8;
}

.bd-share-btn--linkedin:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.22);
    color: #4d94e8;
}

.bd-share-btn--x {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.bd-share-btn--x:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.bd-share-btn--copy {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bd-share-btn--copy:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}


/* ---- Section Labels (shared) ---- */
.bd-section-label {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.bd-section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bd-section-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 12px;
}

.bd-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.bd-recent .bd-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
}



/* ---- Overview Section ---- */
.bd-overview {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 52px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.bd-overview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.bd-overview-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.bd-overview-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.bd-overview-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bd-overview-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bd-overview-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.bd-overview-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bd-overview-value {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}


/* ---- FAQ Section ---- */
.bd-faq {
    background: var(--light-bg-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 52px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.bd-faq .bd-section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-faq .bd-section-heading {
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
}

.bd-faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.bd-faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.bd-faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.bd-faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 20px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-faq-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-faq-icon i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-faq-item.active .bd-faq-icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-faq-item.active .bd-faq-icon i {
    color: #fff;
}

.bd-faq-item.active .bd-faq-question {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bd-faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
}

.bd-faq-answer p {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--light-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
}

.bd-faq-item.active .bd-faq-answer {
    max-height: 400px;
}


/* ---- Recent Blogs ---- */
.bd-recent {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bd-recent-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.bd-recent-card {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.bd-recent-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bd-recent-thumb-link {
    display: block;
}

.bd-recent-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 170px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bd-recent-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    display: block;
}

.bd-recent-card:hover .bd-recent-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.bd-recent-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.bd-recent-body {
    padding: 20px 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.bd-recent-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bd-recent-date {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.bd-recent-date i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bd-recent-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.bd-recent-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.bd-recent-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bd-recent-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

.bd-recent-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.bd-recent-btn:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}


/* ---- SIDEBAR ---- */
.bd-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-total) + 24px);
}

/* Inquiry card */
.bd-inquiry-card {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bd-inquiry-header {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border-bottom: var(--border-default);
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
}

.bd-inquiry-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bd-inquiry-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.bd-inquiry-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.bd-inquiry-form {
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.bd-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.bd-form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.bd-form-required {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bd-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.bd-input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bd-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 11px 14px 11px 38px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-form-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bd-form-input:focus {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.bd-select-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.bd-select-wrap .bd-input-icon {
    left: 14px;
}

.bd-select-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bd-form-select {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 11px 36px 11px 38px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-form-select:focus {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.bd-form-select option {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.bd-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    outline: none;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 110px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bd-form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.bd-form-submit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-form-submit:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.bd-form-submit i {
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-form-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px) translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sidebar cards */
.bd-sidebar-card {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: var(--border-default);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 24px 24px 20px;
}

.bd-sidebar-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
}

.bd-sidebar-card-title i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-item.active .bd-sidebar-blog-link {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-item.active .bd-sidebar-blog-name {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-link:hover {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-name {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    flex: 1;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-link:hover .bd-sidebar-blog-name {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.bd-sidebar-blog-link:hover .bd-sidebar-blog-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* Sidebar CTA */
.bd-sidebar-cta {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: var(--gradient-btn-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.bd-sidebar-cta-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}


/* ============================================================
   BLOG DETAILS — RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .bd-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 52px 32px 72px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bd-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 48px 28px 64px;
    }

    .bd-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bd-hero {
        min-height: 520px;
    }

    .bd-hero-inner {
        padding: 36px 24px 48px;
    }

    .bd-hero-meta {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .bd-meta-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .bd-article-body {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .bd-overview {
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }

    .bd-faq {
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }

    .bd-share-row {
        padding: 18px 24px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .bd-layout {
        padding: 36px 20px 56px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bd-overview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .bd-recent-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bd-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .bd-breadcrumb-current {
        max-width: 180px;
    }

    .bd-share-btns {
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bd-overview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bd-hero {
        min-height: 460px;
    }

    .bd-article-body {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .bd-overview {
        padding: 28px 18px;
    }

    .bd-faq {
        padding: 28px 18px;
    }
}