/* ================================================================
   AURUM DMG — PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM
   style.css | Section 1: Topbar + Navbar + Mega Menus
   ================================================================ */

/* ── 1. DESIGN TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --clr-primary:      #DD7109;
  --clr-primary-dark: #b85b06;
  --clr-primary-glow: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.18);
  --clr-dark:         #100A08;
  --clr-dark-80:      rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.80);
  --clr-dark-60:      rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.60);
  --clr-white:        #FFFFFF;
  --clr-white-10:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --clr-white-15:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --clr-white-60:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  --clr-white-80:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);

  /* Neutral Palette */
  --clr-gray-50:  #F9F9F9;
  --clr-gray-100: #F3F3F3;
  --clr-gray-200: #E8E8E8;
  --clr-gray-300: #D0D0D0;
  --clr-gray-500: #8A8A8A;
  --clr-gray-700: #3D3D3D;
  --clr-gray-900: #1A1A1A;

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary:   var(--font-outfit, 'Outfit'), var(--font-inter, 'Inter'), sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: var(--font-inter, 'Inter'), sans-serif;
  --fs-xs:   0.70rem;
  --fs-sm:   0.80rem;
  --fs-base: 0.9375rem;
  --fs-md:   1rem;
  --fs-lg:   1.125rem;
  --fs-xl:   1.375rem;
  --fs-2xl:  1.75rem;
  --fs-3xl:  2.25rem;
  --fs-4xl:  3rem;
  --fw-light:   300;
  --fw-regular: 400;
  --fw-medium:  500;
  --fw-semi:    600;
  --fw-bold:    700;
  --fw-extra:   800;
  --fw-black:   900;

  /* Sizing */
  --topbar-h:       44px;
  --navbar-h:       82px;
  --radius-sm:      6px;
  --radius-md:      10px;
  --radius-lg:      16px;
  --radius-xl:      24px;
  --radius-full:    9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-nav:    0 4px 28px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.10), 0 1px 0 rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.08);
  --shadow-mega:   0 24px 60px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.14), 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.08);
  --shadow-btn:    0 6px 20px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.35);
  --shadow-card:   0 4px 16px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --dur-fast:   160ms;
  --dur-base:   260ms;
  --dur-slow:   400ms;

  /* Z-index stack */
  --z-topbar:   1000;
  --z-navbar:   999;
  --z-mega:     998;
  --z-overlay:  997;
  --z-backdrop: 996;
}

/* ── 2. RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { 
  scroll-behavior: smooth; 
  font-size: 16px; 
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; 
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--clr-gray-900);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; }

/* Body lock when mobile nav is open */
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ── 3. GLOSSY BUTTON SYSTEM ──────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-cta-primary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-cta-primary .btn-cta-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.btn-cta-primary .btn-cta-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Glossy Shine Pseudo-element */
.btn-cta-primary .btn-glossy-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-cta-primary:hover .btn-glossy-shine { transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(200%); }
.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.48);
}
.btn-cta-primary:hover .btn-cta-icon { transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.08); }
.btn-cta-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Outline Button */
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-white-60);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-white-10);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── 4. TOPBAR ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  height: var(--topbar-h);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-topbar);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.topbar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.04) 0,
    rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.04) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 60px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.topbar-inner {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: var(--clr-white-80);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease, background var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.topbar-item:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-white-10); }
.topbar-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.topbar-item:hover .topbar-icon { background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.30); }
.topbar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 0 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.topbar-social-label {
  color: var(--clr-white-60);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-social-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--clr-white-60);
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease, background var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.topbar-social-btn:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-white-10);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── 5. NAVBAR WRAPPER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-navbar);
  background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: calc(-1 * var(--navbar-h));
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: 
    background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    margin-bottom var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.14);
}
.navbar {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  height: var(--navbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── 6. BRAND LOGO ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-left: 80px;
}
.navbar-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring), opacity var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.navbar-logo-img.logo-white {
  display: block;
}
.navbar-logo-img.logo-color {
  display: none;
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .navbar-logo-img.logo-white {
  display: none;
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .navbar-logo-img.logo-color {
  display: block;
}
.navbar-brand:hover .navbar-logo-img { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.92; }

/* ── 7. HAMBURGER ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  z-index: 20;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, border-color var(--dur-fast) ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .hamburger {
  border-color: var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .hamburger:hover { background: var(--clr-gray-50); }

.ham-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), opacity var(--dur-fast) ease, width var(--dur-base) ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .ham-bar {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
}
/* Hamburger active state (X) */
.hamburger.is-active .ham-bar--top  { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-active .ham-bar--mid  { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.hamburger.is-active .ham-bar--bot  { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── 8. NAVBAR MENU (Desktop) ─────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.mobile-close-btn,
.mobile-menu-logo,
.mobile-socials { display: none; }

/* ── 9. NAV LIST & LINKS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-item.has-mega { position: static; }
/* Extend hit area downward so cursor never leaves while traveling to dropdown */
.nav-item.has-mega > .nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease, background var(--dur-fast) ease;
  position: relative;
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
}
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-wrapper.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 9px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.nav-item.has-mega:hover .nav-arrow,
.nav-item.has-mega.mega-open .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ── 10. CTA WRAP ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── 11. MEGA MENU BASE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
  width: min(92vw, 1140px);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-mega);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth),
    visibility var(--dur-base);
  z-index: var(--z-mega);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.mega-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
/* Invisible hover bridge to fill the gap between navbar and mega-menu */
.mega-menu::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 15px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  display: block;
  z-index: 10;
}
/* Trigger: hover parent nav-item */
.nav-item.has-mega:hover > .mega-menu,
.nav-item.has-mega.mega-open > .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.mega-inner--services {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

/* ── 12. MEGA IMAGE PANEL ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.mega-image-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mega-image-panel--services { order: -1; }
.mega-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.mega-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.nav-item.has-mega:hover .mega-image { transform: scale(1.04); }
.mega-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    170deg,
    rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.70) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  gap: 10px;
}
.mega-image-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.4);
}
.mega-image-caption {
  color: var(--clr-white-80);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.mega-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.mega-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── 13. ABOUT MEGA — GRID PANEL ──────────────────────────────── */
.mega-grid-panel {
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mega-panel-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.mega-panel-heading {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extra);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mega-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
}
.mega-about-item--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.mega-about-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
  group: true;
}
.mega-about-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border-color: var(--clr-gray-200);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.mab-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.mega-about-link:hover .mab-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.mab-icon-wrap--accent {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.mega-about-link--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221,113,9,0.07), rgba(221,113,9,0.03)); }
.mega-about-link--accent:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221,113,9,0.14), rgba(221,113,9,0.06)); border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.25); }
.mab-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}
.mab-text strong {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--clr-gray-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mab-text small {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mega-about-link:hover .mab-text strong { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* ── 14. SERVICES MEGA — GRID ─────────────────────────────────── */
.mega-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  gap: 28px;
}
.mega-col {
  padding-right: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.mega-col:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
  border-right: none;
}
.mega-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.mega-col-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.2);
}
.mega-col-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mega-col-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mega-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); /* Legible font size (0.80rem) instead of 0.70rem */
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.mega-link i {
  width: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--clr-gray-400);
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.mega-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mega-link:hover i {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ── 15. HERO PLACEHOLDER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-placeholder {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-h) - var(--navbar-h));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(221,113,9,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221,113,9,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb--1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221,113,9,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb--2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221,113,9,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
}
.hero-placeholder-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 32px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.hero-placeholder-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(221,113,9,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,113,9,0.30);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: badgePulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(221,113,9,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(221,113,9,0); }
}
.hero-placeholder-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, var(--fs-4xl));
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-placeholder-heading span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #f59e35 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-placeholder-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
}
.hero-placeholder-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.scroll-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: scrollBounce 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ── 16. MOBILE RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mega-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 20px 16px; }
  .mega-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100); }
  .mega-col:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .mega-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .mega-inner--services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega-image-panel--services { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --navbar-h: 72px; }
  .navbar { padding: 0 20px; }
  .topbar-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav-link { padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* ── HAMBURGER TRIGGER ───────────────────────────────────────── */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* ── MOBILE MENU SLIDE-IN DRAWER ──────────────────────────────── */
  .navbar-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: min(390px, 100vw);
    height: 100dvh;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    transition: right 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 10000;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.15);
  }
  .navbar-menu.is-open {
    right: 0;
  }

  /* Custom drawer top bar */
  .mobile-close-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-logo {
    display: block;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu-logo img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
  }

  /* Header wrapper inside drawer */
  .navbar-menu::before {
    display: none; /* Hide top gradient bar on mobile drawer */
  }
  
  /* Create a header bar inside the drawer dynamically using CSS Grid/Flex */
  .navbar-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  /* Style mobile drawer header block */
  .mobile-header-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    background: var(--clr-white);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  /* ── NAVIGATION LIST ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0 24px;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
    position: static;
  }
  .nav-link {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-link::after {
    display: none; /* Hide hover underline indicators on mobile list */
  }
  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  }
  
  /* Rotate chevrons on mobile accordions */
  .nav-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-item.mega-open > .nav-link .nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
  }

  /* ── ACCORDION BASE PANEL ────────────────────────────────────── */
  .mega-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    left: auto !important;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: all;
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  }
  .nav-item.has-mega.mega-open > .mega-menu {
    display: block !important;
  }
  
  .mega-inner,
  .mega-inner--services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .mega-image-panel {
    display: none; /* Hide image panel on mobile viewport */
  }

  /* ── ABOUT US ACCORDION LINKS ────────────────────────────────── */
  .mega-grid-panel {
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-right: none;
  }
  .mega-panel-eyebrow,
  .mega-panel-heading {
    display: none; /* Hide redundant titles on mobile dropdown */
  }
  .mega-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .mega-about-link {
    padding: 12px 24px 12px 40px; /* Deep indentation for sub-level hierarchy */
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mega-about-link:hover {
    background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.04);
    transform: none;
    border-color: transparent;
  }
  .mab-icon-wrap {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .mab-text strong {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }
  .mab-text small {
    display: none; /* Hide descriptions to keep layout condensed */
  }

  /* ── SERVICES ACCORDION & NESTED MOBILE SUB-COLUMNS ──────────── */
  .mega-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .mega-col {
    padding: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.05);
  }
  .mega-col:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Category headers act as trigger buttons */
  .mega-col-header {
    padding: 14px 24px 14px 36px; /* Indent header */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mega-col-header:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.02);
  }
  
  /* Custom caret indicators inside headers */
  .mega-col-header::after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mega-col.sub-col-open .mega-col-header::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
  }

  .mega-col-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .mega-col-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-left: 12px;
  }

  /* Hide sub-links initially */
  .mega-col-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.02);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.04);
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  /* Show when expanded */
  .mega-col.sub-col-open .mega-col-links {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mega-link {
    padding: 12px 24px 12px 52px; /* Very deep indent for 3rd level sublinks */
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.02);
  }
  .mega-link:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .mega-link i {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--clr-gray-400);
  }
  .mega-link:hover {
    background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.05);
    transform: none;
  }

  /* ── CTA CONTAINER (DRAWER BOTTOM) ───────────────────────────── */
  .navbar-cta-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    background: var(--clr-white);
  }
  .navbar-cta-wrap .btn-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }

  /* ── SOCIAL CONEXIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .mobile-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
    margin-top: auto; /* Push to bottom of the drawer viewport */
  }
  .mobile-social-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
    font-size: 13px;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    transition: all var(--dur-fast) ease;
  }
  .mobile-social-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  }

  /* Backdrop */
  .nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--dur-base) ease, visibility var(--dur-base);
  }
  .nav-backdrop.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root { --topbar-h: auto; }
  .topbar-inner { flex-direction: column; padding: 8px 16px; gap: 6px; height: auto; }
  .topbar-social-label { display: none; }
  .topbar-contact { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2px; }
  .topbar { height: auto; padding: 6px 0; }
  .navbar { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-placeholder-inner { padding: 40px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .topbar-text { display: none; }
  .topbar-item { padding: 5px; }
}


/* ================================================================
   SECTION 2 — HERO SLIDER + STATS
   Appended to style.css
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Remove old placeholder styles that conflict ─────────────── */
.hero-placeholder,
.hero-bg-grid,
.hero-orb,
.hero-placeholder-inner,
.hero-placeholder-badge,
.hero-placeholder-heading,
.hero-placeholder-sub,
.hero-placeholder-actions,
.hero-scroll-indicator,
.scroll-dot { display: none !important; }

/* ================================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ================================================================ */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100svh;
  min-height: 560px;
  max-height: 900px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-dark);
}

/* ── TRACK ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ── INDIVIDUAL SLIDE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    visibility 0.85s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Slide enter animation for content */
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] .hs-content {
  animation: slideContentIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1) both;
}
@keyframes slideContentIn {
  from { transform: translateY(36px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── BACKGROUND IMAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 8s linear;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] .hs-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ── OVERLAY ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.65) 48%,
    rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.30) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── FLOATING IMAGES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-float {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 3px rgba(221,113,9,0.25); */
  will-change: transform;
}
.hs-float--a {
  width: clamp(220px, 26vw, 360px);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  right: 8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-65%);
  animation: floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hs-float--b {
  width: clamp(160px, 18vw, 260px);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 10%;
  animation: floatB 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.hs-float-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 10s linear;
}
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] .hs-float-img { transform: scale(1.06); }

@keyframes floatA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-65%) translateX(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-65%) translateX(-10px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}
@keyframes floatB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(1deg); }
}
/* Slide-in animation for float panels */
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] .hs-float--a {
  animation: floatAEnter 1s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1) both, floatA 5s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
.hs-slide[data-active="true"] .hs-float--b {
  animation: floatBEnter 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1) both, floatB 6.5s ease-in-out 1.15s infinite;
}
@keyframes floatAEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-45%) translateX(40px) scale(0.94); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-65%) translateX(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes floatBEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.92); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* ── SLIDE CONTENT ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 1360px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: clamp(32px, 6vw, 140px);
}

/* Badge */
.hs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.40);
  color: #f59e35;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hs-badge i { font-size: 11px; }

/* Title */
.hs-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hs-title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #f8a13e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Description */
.hs-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* Actions */
.hs-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Outline Button */
.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* ── ARROWS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.hs-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.10);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(221,113,9,0.40);
}
.hs-arrow--prev { left: 28px; }
.hs-arrow--next { right: 28px; }
.hs-arrow:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96); }

/* ── DOT INDICATORS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hs-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  padding: 0;
}
.hs-dot--active,
.hs-dot:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.40);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(221,113,9,0.20);
}

/* ── PROGRESS BAR ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  z-index: 10;
}
.hs-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.stats-inner {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  divide-x: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

/* ── STATS CARD ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.stats-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stats-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-spring);
}
.stats-card:hover { background: var(--clr-gray-50); }
.stats-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Icon */
.stats-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-glow), rgba(221,113,9,0.08));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(221,113,9,0.18);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.stats-card:hover .stats-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(221,113,9,0.30);
}

/* Text */
.stats-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.stats-number {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.stats-card:hover .stats-number { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.stats-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Glossy card shine */
.stats-card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-card:hover .stats-card-shine {
  transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(200%);
}

/* Viewport entry animation */
.stats-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s var(--ease-smooth),
    transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth),
    background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.stats-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.stats-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s;    }
.stats-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.stats-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.stats-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }


/* ── RESPONSIVE: HERO SLIDER ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hs-float--a { right: 5%; width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 300px); }
  .hs-float--b { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-slider-section { max-height: none; height: 100svh; min-height: 520px; }
  .hs-content { margin-left: 0; padding: 0 24px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hs-float { display: none; }
  .hs-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(16,10,8,0.80) 0%,
      rgba(16,10,8,0.70) 100%
    );
  }
  .hs-arrow--prev { left: 14px; }
  .hs-arrow--next { right: 14px; }
  .hs-arrow { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 13px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hs-content { gap: 16px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .hs-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn-cta-primary,
  .btn-hero-outline { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hs-dots { bottom: 20px; }
  .hs-arrow { display: none; }
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE: STATS ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stats-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200); }
  .stats-card:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-card { padding: 24px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .stats-icon-wrap { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 18px; }
  .stats-number { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200); }
  .stats-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}


/* ================================================================
   SECTION 3 — HOW IT WORKS: STEP-BY-STEP MARKETING PROCESS
   ================================================================ */

/* ── SHARED SECTION HEADER TOKENS ────────────────────────────── */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.section-eyebrow i { font-size: 11px; }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.section-title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #f8a13e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}
.text-white{
color:white;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.3vw, 1.0rem);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── SECTION SHELL ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-section {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Large faint background watermark */
.hiw-section::before {
  content: 'PROCESS';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 180px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.04);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── SECTION HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
/* Accent underline beneath title */
.hiw-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── GRID CONTAINER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── FLOW CONNECTOR LINES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-flow-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 88px;              /* vertically centred with the icon rings */
  width: calc(25% - 24px);
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hiw-flow-line--1 { left:  calc(25% + 4px); }
.hiw-flow-line--2 { left:  calc(50% + 4px); }
.hiw-flow-line--3 { left:  calc(75% + 4px); }
.hiw-flow-line svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}
/* Animated dash march */
.hiw-flow-line path {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  animation: dashMarch 2.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dashMarch {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -44; }
}

/* ── CARD ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-card {
  display: flex;
  
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s var(--ease-smooth),
    transform 0.65s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.hiw-card.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.hiw-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.hiw-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.hiw-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

/* ── 3D FLIP CONTAINER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-flip-wrap {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  perspective: 900px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hiw-flip-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.2, 0.2, 1);
}
/* Trigger flip on hover OR touch (JS adds .is-flipped) */
.hiw-flip-wrap:hover .hiw-flip-inner,
.hiw-flip-wrap.is-flipped .hiw-flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

/* ── FLIP FACES ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-flip-front,
.hiw-flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hiw-flip-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.40);
}

/* ── ICON RING (FRONT FACE) ───────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-icon-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* Step-specific ring gradients */
.hiw-icon-ring--1 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(221,113,9,0.10), rgba(221,113,9,0.03)); border: 2px solid rgba(221,113,9,0.22); }
.hiw-icon-ring--2 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.10), rgba(59,130,246,0.03)); border: 2px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.22); }
.hiw-icon-ring--3 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.10), rgba(16,185,129,0.03)); border: 2px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.22); }
.hiw-icon-ring--4 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.10), rgba(139,92,246,0.03)); border: 2px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.22); }

/* Outer dashed orbit ring */
.hiw-ring-deco {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.22);
  animation: orbitSpin 14s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes orbitSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Oversized ghost step number behind icon */
.hiw-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -4px;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.12);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Inner icon circle */
.hiw-icon-circle {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.hiw-icon-ring--2 .hiw-icon-circle { color: #3b82f6; }
.hiw-icon-ring--3 .hiw-icon-circle { color: #10b981; }
.hiw-icon-ring--4 .hiw-icon-circle { color: #8b5cf6; }

/* Subtle pulse on the icon circle */
.hiw-flip-wrap:hover .hiw-icon-circle { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(221,113,9,0.10), var(--shadow-card); }

/* ── BACK FACE CONTENT ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-back-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hiw-back-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  opacity: 0.90;
}
.hiw-back-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── CARD BODY (TEXT) ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
/* Ghost step number below icon as layout element */
.hiw-step-label {
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.07);
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-card-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.30;
}
.hiw-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.70;
}
.hiw-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.hiw-card-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.hiw-card-link:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--clr-primary);
  gap: 10px;
}
.hiw-card-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── BOTTOM CTA STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hiw-cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hiw-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}
.hiw-cta-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.hiw-cta-text strong {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
}
.hiw-cta-text span {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Hide flow lines on smaller breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hiw-flow-line { display: none; }
  .hiw-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 48px 32px;
  }
  .hiw-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .hiw-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hiw-section { padding: 72px 0 60px; }
  .hiw-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .hiw-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .hiw-flip-wrap { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
  .hiw-icon-ring { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
  .hiw-icon-circle { width: 72px; height: 72px; font-size: 26px; }
  .hiw-step-num { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .hiw-cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .hiw-cta-strip .btn-cta-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hiw-grid { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hiw-header { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hiw-cta-strip { margin: 48px 16px 0; }
}


/* ================================================================
   SECTION 4 — SERVICES GRID: COMPREHENSIVE IT SERVICES
   ================================================================ */

/* ── SECTION SHELL ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.srv-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-gray-200) 20%, var(--clr-gray-200) 80%, transparent);
}

/* ── SECTION HEADER (split-layout) ───────────────────────────── */
.srv-header {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}
.srv-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.srv-header-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.srv-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Floating badge grid (right side decoration) */
.srv-header-right { flex-shrink: 0; }
.srv-header-badge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.srv-hbadge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
  cursor: default;
}
.srv-hbadge i { font-size: 20px; }
.srv-hbadge:hover,
.srv-hbadge--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-glow), rgba(221,113,9,0.04));
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.28);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(221,113,9,0.12);
}

/* ── CARDS GRID ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* ── BASE CARD ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 620px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.30s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  /* Entry animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
}
.srv-card.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
.srv-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.srv-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.srv-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.srv-card:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(16,10,8,0.13), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Featured card gets a permanent orange top accent */
.srv-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(221,113,9,0.12);
}
.srv-card--featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(221,113,9,0.20), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Ghost oversized number */
.srv-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) ease, opacity var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-num { color: rgba(221,113,9,0.18); }

/* Featured badge */
.srv-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(221,113,9,0.40);
}

/* ── IMAGE LAYER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.srv-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.70s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-img { transform: scale(1.07); }

/* Image overlay gradient + category chip */
.srv-card-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    170deg,
    rgba(16,10,8,0.04) 0%,
    rgba(16,10,8,0.55) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(16,10,8,0.06) 0%, rgba(16,10,8,0.70) 100%);
}
.srv-card-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, border-color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-category {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* ── CARD BODY ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 26px 26px 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Meta row: icon + title group */
.srv-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.srv-card-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(221,113,9,0.18);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.srv-card-icon-wrap--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(221,113,9,0.30);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(221,113,9,0.28);
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-icon-wrap--featured {
  transform: scale(1.10) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(221,113,9,0.38);
}

.srv-card-title-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.srv-card-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-title { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.srv-card-tagline {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Description */
.srv-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.72;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ── TECH TAGS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
}
.srv-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
  background: var(--clr-gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.srv-card:hover .srv-tag {
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.25);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.srv-card--featured .srv-tag {
  background: rgba(221,113,9,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.18);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.srv-card--featured:hover .srv-tag {
  background: rgba(221,113,9,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(221,113,9,0.35);
}

/* ── CARD FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.srv-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Read More button */
.srv-read-more {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(221,113,9,0.28);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.srv-read-more .btn-glossy-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.srv-read-more:hover .btn-glossy-shine { transform: skewX(-25deg) translateX(200%); }
.srv-read-more:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(221,113,9,0.40);
}
.srv-read-more-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.srv-read-more:hover .srv-read-more-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.srv-read-more--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(221,113,9,0.38);
}

/* Stats chip */
.srv-card-stats {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.srv-card-stats i { color: var(--clr-primary); font-size: 10px; }
.srv-card:hover .srv-card-stats { color: var(--clr-gray-700); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .srv-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .srv-header-right { display: none; }
  .srv-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .srv-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .srv-section { padding: 80px 0 72px; }
  .srv-header { margin-bottom: 48px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .srv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .srv-card:nth-child(3) { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .srv-header { padding: 0 16px; }
  .srv-grid { padding: 0 16px; }
  .srv-card-body { padding: 20px 18px 18px; }
}


/* ── VIEW ALL SERVICES BUTTON & INFO (below cards) ─────────────── */
.srv-view-all-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding: 48px 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--clr-gray-200);
  position: relative;
}
.srv-view-all-info {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.srv-view-all-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.srv-view-all-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.btn-cta-large {
  padding: 14px 38px;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  gap: 12px;
}
.btn-cta-large .btn-cta-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 5 — INDUSTRIES WE SERVED
   ================================================================ */
.ind-section {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.ind-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ind-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── GRID LAYOUT ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* ── INDUSTRY CARD ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  /* Staggered Entry setup */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
}
.ind-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}
.ind-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.ind-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.ind-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.ind-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.ind-card:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.10), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--clr-primary);
}

.ind-card-inner {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ── SQUIRCLE ICON CONTAINER ──────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-icon-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  font-size: 26px;
  /* Premium Squircle border radius */
  border-radius: 38% 62% 63% 37% / 41% 44% 56% 59%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-radius 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ind-icon-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: 
    opacity 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    inset 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: opacity, inset;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-icon-container {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.05) rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.35);
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-icon-glow {
  opacity: 1;
  inset: -8px;
}

/* Specific accent coloring overrides for alternate grids */
#ind-card-healthcare:hover .ind-icon-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
#ind-card-healthcare:hover .ind-icon-glow {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
#ind-card-finance:hover .ind-icon-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}
#ind-card-finance:hover .ind-icon-glow {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}
#ind-card-realestate:hover .ind-icon-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}
#ind-card-realestate:hover .ind-icon-glow {
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

/* ── TEXT & LINKS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ind-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.ind-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding-top: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ind-card-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-card-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}
.ind-card-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ── CTA WRAPPER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ind-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ind-section {
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
  }
  .ind-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .ind-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .ind-cta-wrap .btn-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .ind-header {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .ind-grid {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .ind-card-inner {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 6 — WHY CHOOSE US (STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE CANVAS)
   ================================================================ */
.wcu-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Subtle tech grid mesh in background */
.wcu-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wcu-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.wcu-badge {
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.35);
}
.wcu-header .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.wcu-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── CANVAS LAYOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wcu-canvas {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.wcu-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
}

/* ── FEATURE BLOCKS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wcu-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s var(--ease-smooth),
    transform 0.65s var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.wcu-feature.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.wcu-col--left .wcu-feature {
  text-align: right;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.wcu-col--right .wcu-feature {
  text-align: left;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Feature contents */
.wcu-feature-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.wcu-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.wcu-feature-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Feature icon wrappers */
.wcu-feature-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  transition: 
    transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth),
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.wcu-feature:hover .wcu-feature-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--clr-primary-glow);
}

/* ── CENTRAL ORBITAL SYSTEM ───────────────────────────────────── */
.wcu-col--center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.wcu-orbital-system {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Orbital Rings */
.wcu-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wcu-ring--outer {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-style: dashed;
  animation: spinOuter 28s linear infinite;
}
.wcu-ring--inner {
  width: 82%;
  height: 82%;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.12);
  animation: spinInner 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Decorative Particles rotating on the rings */
.wcu-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--clr-primary), 0 0 20px var(--clr-primary);
}
.wcu-particle--1 {
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
}
.wcu-particle--2 {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, 50%, 0);
  background-color: #f8a13e;
}
.wcu-particle--3 {
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translate3d(50%, -50%, 0);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}

@keyframes spinOuter {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes spinInner {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Central Image Container */
.wcu-orb-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  z-index: 5;
}
.wcu-orb-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.wcu-orb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  will-change: opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Link center hover scaling */
.wcu-orbital-system:hover .wcu-orb-image {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.12);
}
.wcu-orbital-system:hover .wcu-orb-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── CTA WRAPPER ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wcu-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE CANVAS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .wcu-canvas {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
  .wcu-col--center {
    order: -1; /* Place orb above features on tablet */
  }
  .wcu-col--left .wcu-feature {
    text-align: left;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-direction: row-reverse; /* Put icon on left for consistent grid align */
  }
  .wcu-col--left .wcu-feature-icon-wrap {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wcu-section {
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
  }
  .wcu-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .wcu-canvas {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .wcu-col {
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .wcu-orbital-system {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .wcu-orb-image-container {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
  .wcu-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .wcu-cta-wrap .btn-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .wcu-col--left .wcu-feature {
    flex-direction: row; /* Standard row for small mobile screen */
  }
  .wcu-col--left .wcu-feature {
    text-align: left;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .wcu-header {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .wcu-canvas {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 7 — TRUSTED TECH PARTNERS & CERTIFIED PLATFORMS
   ================================================================ */
.partner-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

/* ── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.partner-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.partner-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── MARQUEE CONTAINER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.partner-marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Row wrapper with fade mask on left and right borders */
.partner-marquee-container::before,
.partner-marquee-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 15%;
  max-width: 240px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-marquee-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.partner-marquee-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--clr-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ── MARQUEE ROW & TRACKS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.partner-marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Row Direction 1: Right-to-Left */
.partner-marquee-row--rtl .partner-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeRTL 36s linear infinite;
}

/* Row Direction 2: Left-to-Right */
.partner-marquee-row--ltr .partner-marquee-track {
  animation: marqueeLTR 36s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause track on hover */
.partner-marquee-row:hover .partner-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Keyframes for seamless looping */
@keyframes marqueeRTL {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-33.333% - 8px)); } /* matches loop groups */
}
@keyframes marqueeLTR {
  0% { transform: translateX(calc(-33.333% - 8px)); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ── MARQUEE CARD ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.partner-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.02);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: 
    transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: default;
}
.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -3px, 0) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.28);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 4px 20px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.06);
}

/* Logos & Icons */
.partner-card-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--clr-gray-700);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.partner-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Color overrides on hover */
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--aws { color: #FF9900; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--google { color: #4285F4; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--microsoft { color: #00A4EF; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--adobe { color: #FF0000; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--hubspot { color: #FF7A59; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--salesforce { color: #00A1E0; }

.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--nextjs { color: var(--clr-dark); }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--vercel { color: var(--clr-dark); }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--docker { color: #2496ED; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--kubernetes { color: #326CE5; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--stripe { color: #635BFF; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--shopify { color: #7AB55C; }
.partner-card:hover .partner-card-icon--redhat { color: #EE0000; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE MARQUEE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .partner-section {
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
  }
  .partner-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .partner-marquee-container {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .partner-card {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .partner-card-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .partner-card-name {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  }
}




/* ================================================================
   SECTION 8 — LATEST BLOGS SHOWCASE
   ================================================================ */

/* ── SECTION SHELL ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-section {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.blog-section::before {
  content: 'BLOG';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -60px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.03);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.blog-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── BLOG GRID ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* ── BLOG CARD BASE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  /* Entrance animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.60s var(--ease-smooth),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.30s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.blog-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}
.blog-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(16,10,8,0.12), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
}

/* Featured card */
.blog-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(221,113,9,0.10);
}
.blog-card--featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(221,113,9,0.18), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── IMAGE BLOCK ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.70s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.blog-card-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(16,10,8,0) 40%,
    rgba(16,10,8,0.48) 100%
  );
  transition: background var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(16,10,8,0) 30%,
    rgba(16,10,8,0.60) 100%
  );
}

/* Floating category badge */
.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-card-badge--orange {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(221,113,9,0.38);
}
.blog-card-badge--dark {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16,10,8,0.40);
}

/* ── CARD BODY ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 26px 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Meta row */
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.blog-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.blog-meta-item i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--clr-primary); }
.blog-meta-sep { color: var(--clr-gray-300); font-size: 12px; }

/* Title */
.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Excerpt */
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.70;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Read More link */
.blog-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring), color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.blog-card-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.blog-card-link:hover { gap: 12px; color: var(--clr-primary-dark); }
.blog-card-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── SECTION CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-section { padding: 80px 0 72px; }
  .blog-header { margin-bottom: 48px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .blog-card:nth-child(3) { max-width: 100%; }
  .blog-cta-wrap { margin-top: 48px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .blog-cta-wrap .btn-cta-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .blog-header { padding: 0 16px; }
  .blog-grid { padding: 0 16px; }
  .blog-card-body { padding: 20px 18px 18px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 9 — PREMIUM TESTIMONIALS CANVAS (CLIENT REVIEWS)
   ================================================================ */
.testi-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-dark);
  padding: 120px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Ambient glow accents in background */
.testi-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.testi-bg-glow--left {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
}
.testi-bg-glow--right {
  background: #f8a13e;
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
}

/* ── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.testi-badge {
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.35);
}
.testi-header .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.testi-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── ASYMMETRIC GRID ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIAL CARD ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth),
    background-color 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  
  /* Scroll Reveal setup */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
}
.testi-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}
.testi-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.testi-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.testi-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

.testi-card-inner {
  padding: 44px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Quote background overlay icon */
.testi-card-bg-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Star rating matrix */
.testi-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.testi-stars i {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Quote content styling */
.testi-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* User profile details */
.testi-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.testi-profile-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.testi-name {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.testi-verified-badge {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.testi-meta {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* ── HOVER ANIMATION STATES ───────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.08);
}
.testi-card:hover .testi-card-bg-quote {
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.035);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
}
.testi-card:hover .testi-avatar {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── ASYMMETRIC STYLING overrides ────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1101px) {
  /* Elevate the center card on desktops for architectural depth */
  .testi-card--featured {
    transform: translate3d(0, -16px, 0);
  }
  .testi-card--featured:hover {
    transform: translate3d(0, -16px, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
  .testi-card--featured.in-view {
    /* Set correct reference value for when card enters the viewport */
    transform: translate3d(0, -16px, 0);
  }
  .testi-card--featured.in-view:hover {
    transform: translate3d(0, -16px, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
  .testi-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.03);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .testi-section {
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
  }
  .testi-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .testi-grid {
    padding: 0 20px;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .testi-card-inner {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .testi-header {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .testi-grid {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .testi-card-inner {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
}

/* ── VIEW ALL TESTIMONIALS CTA (below grid) ───────────────────── */
.testi-view-all-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding: 56px 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.testi-view-all-info {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.testi-view-all-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.testi-view-all-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testi-view-all-wrap {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 40px 20px 0;
  }
  .testi-view-all-wrap .btn-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-section--light {
  background-color: white;
 
}
.testi-section--light .testi-header .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.03);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-card-bg-quote {
  color: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.02);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-quote {
  color: var(--clr-gray-800);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-avatar {
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.05);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-name {
  color: var(--clr-gray-900);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-meta {
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.12);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-card:hover .testi-card-bg-quote {
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.04);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-card:hover .testi-avatar {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-view-all-wrap {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--clr-gray-300);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-view-all-title {
  color: var(--clr-gray-900);
}
.testi-section--light .testi-view-all-desc {
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES ────────────────────────── */
.wcu-section--light {
  background-color: #fbf9f8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}
.wcu-section--light::before {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-header .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-feature-title {
  color: var(--clr-gray-900);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-feature-desc {
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-feature-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.04);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-ring {
  border-color: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.06);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-ring--inner {
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.08);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-orb-image-container {
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 40px rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.1);
}
.wcu-section--light .wcu-orb-overlay {
  background: rgba(16, 10, 8, 0.3);
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 10 — INTERACTIVE CONTACT CANVAS (CONTACT US)
   ================================================================ */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

/* ── HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.contact-header .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

/* ── CONTAINER ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── FORM ENGINE (LEFT COLUMN) ────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.form-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.form-required {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Field wraps & icons */
.form-input-wrap,
.form-select-wrap,
.form-textarea-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 48px;
  background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}
.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  padding-left: 48px;
}

/* Icons within inputs */
.form-input-icon,
.form-textarea-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--clr-gray-400);
  font-size: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.form-textarea-icon {
  top: 24px;
  transform: none;
}

/* Custom Dropdown select list overrides */
.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 48px;
}
.form-select-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Focus and active states */
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--clr-primary-glow);
}
.form-input:focus + .form-input-icon,
.form-textarea:focus + .form-textarea-icon {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Custom error tags */
.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #ef4444;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.form-group.has-error .form-input,
.form-group.has-error .form-select,
.form-group.has-error .form-textarea {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background-color: #fffafb;
}
.form-group.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

/* Checkbox container formatting */
.form-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.form-checkbox {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}
.form-checkbox-custom {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.form-checkbox-label:hover .form-checkbox-custom {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.form-checkbox:checked ~ .form-checkbox-custom {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.form-checkbox-custom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: none;
  left: 5px;
  top: 2px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: solid var(--clr-white);
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.form-checkbox:checked ~ .form-checkbox-custom::after {
  display: block;
}
.form-checkbox-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-checkbox-text .form-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.form-checkbox-text .form-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.form-checkbox-group.has-error .form-checkbox-custom {
  border-color: #ef4444;
}
.form-checkbox-group.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

/* Submit row wrapper */
.form-submit-wrap {
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Form status feedback alerts */
.form-status {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #10b981;
  color: #065f46;
}
.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #ef4444;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* ── CORPORATE INFO (RIGHT COLUMN) ────────────────────────────── */
.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
}
.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.contact-info-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-primary-glow);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.contact-info-value {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-style: normal;
}
a.contact-info-value:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── EMBEDDED MAP CARD ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-map-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 310px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(0.2) contrast(1.1);
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-map-card:hover .contact-map-iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .contact-section {
    padding: 80px 0 72px;
  }
  .contact-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .contact-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .contact-form {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .contact-header {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .contact-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 11 — ULTRA-PREMIUM GEOMETRIC FOOTER
   ================================================================ */
.footer-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* ── GEOMETRIC TOP ANGLE SLANT ────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-slant-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  background-color: var(--clr-white); /* Match Section 10 background */
}
.footer-slant-divider svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 80px;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.footer-slant-path {
  fill: var(--clr-dark); /* Color of the footer */
}

/* ── FOOTER INNER WRAPPER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-inner-wrap {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 32px 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── GRID MATRIX ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: auto;
  max-width: 160px;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Social icons */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-social-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--clr-primary-glow);
}

/* ── COLUMN TYPOGRAPHY & LINKS ───────────────────────────────── */
.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.footer-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.footer-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ── NEWSLETTER ENGINE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-newsletter-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-news-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-news-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-news-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 60px 13px 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-news-input:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--clr-primary-glow);
}

.btn-news-submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-news-submit .btn-cta-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Newsletter feedback indicators */
.footer-news-status {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  display: none;
}
.footer-news-status.success {
  display: block;
  color: #10b981;
}
.footer-news-status.error {
  display: block;
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* ── ABSOLUTE BASEBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-basebar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-copyright {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-legal-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.footer-legal-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.footer-legal-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 10px;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE MEDIA BREAKPOINTS ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer-inner-wrap {
    padding: 32px 20px 40px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .footer-basebar {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION 11 — PREMIUM ADMIN LOGIN CANVAS
   ================================================================ */
.login-container-wrapper {
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #0d0806;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

/* Glowing ambient color blobs */
.login-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.login-bg-glow--1 {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  top: -15%;
  left: -15%;
}
.login-bg-glow--2 {
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: #f8a13e;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
}

/* Tech mesh grid overlay */
.login-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Glassmorphic card design */
.login-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  background: rgba(25, 18, 15, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  animation: loginFadeIn 0.75s var(--ease-smooth);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.login-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.login-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.login-title {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.login-subtitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Form layouts */
.login-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.login-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.login-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.login-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.login-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 15px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.login-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  outline: none;
  transition: 
    border-color 0.25s ease, 
    background-color 0.25s ease, 
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.login-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
}

.login-input:focus ~ .login-icon {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Toggle visibility btn */
.login-toggle-pass {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}
.login-toggle-pass:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* Banner errors */
.login-error-banner {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: #fca5a5;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: loginShake 0.4s ease;
}
.login-error-banner i {
  color: #f87171;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Submit Actions */
.login-btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-dark));
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--clr-primary-glow);
  transition: 
    transform 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), 
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.login-btn-submit:hover:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--clr-primary-glow);
}
.login-btn-submit:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.login-btn-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Back Button */
.login-back-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.login-back-btn:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* Spinner indicators */
.login-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: loginSpin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes loginFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
@keyframes loginSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes loginShake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  25% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
  75% { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .login-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .login-back-btn {
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}




/* ================================================================
   FAQ SECTION — PREMIUM SPLIT ACCORDION
   ================================================================ */

/* ── SECTION SHELL ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 108px 0 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-section::before {
  content: 'FAQ';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -40px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.03);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── INNER WRAPPER ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-inner {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ── SECTION HEADER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ── TWO-COLUMN GRID ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── DECORATIVE LEFT PANEL ────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-deco-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.faq-deco-blob {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221,113,9,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.faq-deco-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--clr-dark) 0%, #1a0e04 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(221,113,9,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-deco-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), #f8a13e);
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
.faq-deco-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.30);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.faq-deco-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.faq-deco-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-deco-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.faq-deco-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark, #b85e08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ── STAT PILL ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-deco-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.faq-deco-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-deco-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── ACCORDION LIST ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ── ACCORDION ITEM ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.06);
}
.faq-item--open {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.10);
}

/* ── QUESTION BUTTON ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.02);
}
.faq-item--open .faq-question {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221,113,9,0.04), transparent);
}

/* Question number badge */
.faq-q-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--clr-gray-100);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: background-color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.faq-item--open .faq-q-num {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* Question text */
.faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item--open .faq-q-text {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Toggle icon */
.faq-q-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--clr-gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  transition:
    background-color 0.25s,
    color 0.25s,
    transform 0.3s;
}
.faq-item--open .faq-q-icon {
  background: rgba(221, 113, 9, 0.12);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── ANSWER PANEL ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-answer-wrap {
  /* height controlled by inline style in React */
}
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 24px 24px 76px; /* left-aligned with question text (24 + 36 + 16) */
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.80;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faq-deco-panel {
    position: static;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .faq-deco-card {
    flex: 1 1 280px;
  }
  .faq-deco-stat {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .faq-deco-blob {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 72px 0 60px;
  }
  .faq-inner {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .faq-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .faq-deco-panel {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 16px 20px 64px;
  }
  .faq-q-num {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}