:root {
  --ink: #0A1130;
  --blue: #25a5d2;
  --blue-dark: #186b86;
  --sky: #EEF3FF;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --slate: #5B6478;
  --accent: #FF6A39;
  --radius: 18px;
  --font-display: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --cursor-size: 18px;
  --cursor-color: #00b1ff;
  --cursor-bg: rgba(84, 107, 65, .15);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

p {
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.section-pad {
  padding: 3.5rem 16px;
}

.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: var(--cursor-size);
  height: var(--cursor-size);
  border: 2px solid var(--cursor-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width .3s ease,
    height .3s ease,
    border-color .3s ease,
    background .3s ease,
    opacity .3s ease;
}

.custom-cursor::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  background: var(--cursor-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.custom-cursor.hover {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--cursor-bg);
}

.custom-cursor.hover::after {
  inset: 18px;
}

.custom-cursor.click {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.75);
}

body {
  cursor: none;
}

a,
button,
input,
textarea,
select {
  cursor: none;
}

.magnetic {
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.custom-cursor {
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  border-color: #fff;
}

.custom-cursor::after {
  background: #fff;
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .custom-cursor {
    display: none;
  }

  body {
    cursor: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .section-pad {
    padding: 4rem 16px;
  }
  a.scroll-down-btn {
    display: none;
}
}

.btn-clicks {
  background: #38bdf8;
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: .85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border: 1px solid #38bdf8;
  transition: .25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.btn-clicks:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-clicks-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .18);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: .85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: .25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.btn-clicks-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  transition: .3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  padding: .7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(10, 17, 48, .25);
}

.brand-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.brand-mark .lg-blue {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.brand-mark .lg-white {
  color: #fff;
  transition: .3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled .brand-mark .lg-white {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: .6rem 1rem !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  transition: color .3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
}

.navbar-toggler {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: invert(1);
}

.navbar.scrolled .navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: none;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-item.simple .nav-link {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: .55rem 1.4rem !important;
  font-size: .88rem;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-item.simple .nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--blue) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  border: none;
}

/* Mega Menu Positioning and Desktop Styles */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar>.container {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navbar-nav {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navbar-nav.mx-auto {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown {
    position: static;
  }

  .mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 650px;
    background: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 17, 48, .25);
    margin-top: .6rem !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: block !important;
    /* Keep display: block to allow transition */
  }

  .mega-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.2rem;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1.2rem;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown.show .mega-menu,
  .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

.mega-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: .55rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .92rem;
}

.mega-links a:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.mega-links a i {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.mega-promo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--blue-dark));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.4rem;
  height: 100%;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 230px;
}

.mega-promo h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.mega-promo p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mega-promo a {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}

.mega-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Menu Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--blue) !important;
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    /* Keep white links inside the dark mobile menu */
  }

  .navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--blue) !important;
  }

  .mega-menu {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    display: none !important;
    /* Managed by Bootstrap collapse show/hide */
  }

  .mega-menu.show {
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mega-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0 !important;
  }

  .mega-links a:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--blue) !important;
  }

  .mega-promo {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-item.simple {
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-item.simple .nav-link {
    background: var(--blue) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .35) 35%, rgb(18 18 18) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.scroll-down-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-down-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  }
  40% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
  }
  60% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -4px);
  }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1080px;
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.dot-eyebrow {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

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

/* ===== COMPANY PROFILE (post-hero, dark) ===== */
.profile-section {
  background: #121212;
  padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
  border-radius: 0px 0px 24px 24px;
}



.profile-statement {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.profile-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.profile-row .eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  min-width: 180px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding-top: .15rem;
}

.profile-text {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.profile-text p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.badge-strip {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.badge-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 2.2rem 0;
  animation: scrollLeft 34s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.badge-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: #1B1B1D;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .55rem;
}

.badge-card i {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
}

.badge-card span {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 .6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.hero h1 em {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero p.lead-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-cta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.hero .btn-clicks-outline {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.hero .btn-clicks-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

/* marquee */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scrollLeft 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
}

.marquee-track span i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .5rem;
}

@keyframes scrollLeft {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ===== LOGO STRIP ===== */
.logo-strip {
  background: var(--sky);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-strip .label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  animation: scrollLeft 24s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: .55;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */

/* ===== SERVICES (Grid rows & Stacking Cards) ===== */
.services-section {
  background: #f5f7fb;
}

.service-row-layout {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row-layout:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-row-layout:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
}

/* Stacking card deck on large viewports */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .service-row-layout {
    position: sticky;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    /* Additional separation space when stacking starts */
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(1) {
    top: 100px;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(2) {
    top: 125px;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(3) {
    top: 150px;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(4) {
    top: 175px;
    z-index: 4;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(5) {
    top: 200px;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(6) {
    top: 225px;
    z-index: 6;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(7) {
    top: 250px;
    z-index: 7;
  }

  .service-row-layout:nth-child(8) {
    top: 275px;
    z-index: 8;
  }
}

/* 1. Image column */
.service-col-image {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--sky);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-row-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-row-layout:hover .service-row-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 2. Content column */
.service-col-content {
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.service-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.service-row-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-row-layout:hover .service-row-title {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.service-row-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3. List Content column */
.service-col-list {
  background: var(--sky);
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
}

.service-col-list ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-col-list ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.service-col-list ul li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-col-list ul li::before {
  content: "\F272";
  /* Bootstrap Icon bi-check-lg / bi-check2 */
  font-family: "bootstrap-icons" !important;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* laptop mockup */
.laptop-mockup {
  width: 78%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.laptop-frame {
  background: #1c1f26;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 4px 4px;
  padding: .6rem .6rem .3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 17, 48, .35);
}

.laptop-screen {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10.3;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.laptop-base {
  height: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(#2b2f38, #15171c);
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  margin: 0 -8px;
  transform: perspective(200px) rotateX(6deg);
}

.screen-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.screen-content.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Design screen inner animations */
.screen-design .block-a,
.screen-design .block-b {
  transform: translateX(-15px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.screen-design.is-active .block-a {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.screen-design.is-active .block-b {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.screen-design .shape {
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.screen-design.is-active .shape:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.screen-design.is-active .shape:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.screen-design.is-active .shape:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Development screen inner typing animations */
.screen-development .code-line {
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(4) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(5) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(6) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.screen-development.is-active .code-line:nth-child(7) {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Marketing screen inner chart animation */
.screen-marketing .bar {
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.screen-marketing.is-active .bar:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* IT Cyber screen pulse lock animation */
.screen-itcyber i {
  transform: scale(0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.screen-itcyber.is-active i {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Consultancy screen checklist animation */
.screen-consultancy .check-line {
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(4) {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.screen-consultancy .check-line i {
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line i {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(2) i {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(3) i {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.screen-consultancy.is-active .check-line:nth-child(4) i {
  transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

/* MedTech screen heart pulse & drawing line animation */
.screen-medtech i {
  transform: scale(0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.screen-medtech.is-active i {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  animation: pulseHeart 1.2s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes pulseHeart {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.18);
  }
}

.screen-medtech svg polyline {
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.screen-medtech.is-active svg polyline {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.screen-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: .3rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}

.screen-bar span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, .15);
}

.screen-design {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #EFF1FF, #fff);
}

.screen-design .block-a {
  width: 55%;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.screen-design .block-b {
  width: 75%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, .18);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.screen-design .shapes {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: .7rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.screen-design .shape {
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.screen-design .shape:nth-child(1) {
  width: 32%;
  height: 70%;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.screen-design .shape:nth-child(2) {
  width: 32%;
  height: 45%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.screen-design .shape:nth-child(3) {
  width: 32%;
  height: 90%;
  background: #1c1f26;
}

.screen-development {
  background: #11131A;
}

.screen-development .code-line {
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: .55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}

.screen-development .code-line.blue {
  background: var(--blue);
  width: 35%;
}

.screen-development .code-line.green {
  background: #4ADE80;
  width: 55%;
}

.screen-development .code-line.orange {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 30%;
}

.screen-marketing {
  background: #fff;
}

.screen-marketing .chart-row {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.screen-marketing .bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--sky);
  border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
}

.screen-marketing .bar.hi {
  background: var(--blue);
}

.screen-itcyber {
  background: #0E1320;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.screen-itcyber i {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.screen-consultancy {
  background: #fff;
}

.screen-consultancy .check-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}

.screen-consultancy .check-line i {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.screen-consultancy .check-line .bar {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, .12);
  flex: 1;
}

.screen-medtech {
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.screen-medtech i {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: #FF5C7A;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.screen-medtech svg {
  width: 80%;
}

@media (max-width:991px) {
  .services-scroll-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .services-sticky-col {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    height: 320px;
    top: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-image-showcase {
    max-width: 380px;
    width: 90%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  }

  .services-list-col {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* benefits */

/* Benefits Section */
.benefits-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 90px 30px 110px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0ECFF 0%, #E4DDFF 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(320px, 0.7fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-kicker {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  color: #7C3AED;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-title {
  color: #0F0F1A;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-intro {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card {
  --tilt-x: 0deg;
  --tilt-y: 0deg;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 300px;
  padding: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(240, 236, 255, 0.9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.16s ease-out, box-shadow 0.16s ease-out, border-color 0.16s ease-out;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 72%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: top right;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 0 18px 0 0;
}

.benefits-section .benefits-section.is-in-view .benefit-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.benefits-section.is-in-view .benefit-card::before {
  animation: benefitSheen 1.1s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: var(--benefit-delay, 0ms);
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover,
.benefits-section.is-in-view .benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.15) rotateX(var(--tilt-x)) rotateY(var(--tilt-y));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.18), 0 12px 24px rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 5;
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon,
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover .benefit-number,
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover h3,
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover p,
.benefits-section .benefit-card:hover span {
  transform: translateZ(22px);
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card .benefit-icon,
.benefits-section .benefit-card .benefit-number,
.benefits-section .benefit-card h3,
.benefits-section .benefit-card p,
.benefits-section .benefit-card span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.16s ease-out;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(1) {
  --benefit-delay: 0ms;
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(2) {
  --benefit-delay: 90ms;
  transition-delay: 70ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(3) {
  --benefit-delay: 180ms;
  transition-delay: 140ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(4) {
  --benefit-delay: 270ms;
  transition-delay: 210ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(5) {
  --benefit-delay: 360ms;
  transition-delay: 280ms;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card:nth-child(6) {
  --benefit-delay: 450ms;
  transition-delay: 350ms;
}

@keyframes benefitSheen {
  100% {
    transform: translateX(120%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .benefits-section .benefit-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .benefits-section .benefit-card::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .benefit-card:hover,
  .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon,
  .benefit-card:hover .benefit-number,
  .benefit-card:hover h3,
  .benefit-card:hover p,
  .benefit-card:hover span {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.benefits-section .benefit-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #0F0F1A;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-number {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #7C3AED;
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #0F0F1A;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card p {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 190px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
}

.benefits-section .benefit-card-wide .benefit-number {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 46px;
}

/* ===== WORK ===== */
.work-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  height: 420px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.16);
}

.work-card .img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-dark), var(--ink));
  transition: .4s ease;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

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

.work-card .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 17, 48, .92), rgba(10, 17, 48, .1) 55%);
}

.work-card .content {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.work-card .tags span {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  padding: .25rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-right: .35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.work-card h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: .8rem;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.work-card .arrow {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: .3s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.work-card .initial {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.6rem;
  top: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ===== PORTFOLIO SLIDER ===== */
.portfolio-header-row {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.portfolio-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* Firefox */
  user-select: none;
  cursor: grab;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.portfolio-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Safari and Chrome */
}

.portfolio-slider.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
}

.portfolio-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .portfolio-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .portfolio-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

/* Portfolio navigation arrows */
.portfolio-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.portfolio-arrow {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  border-color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.3);
}

/* Progress bar style */
.portfolio-progress-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 165, 210, 0.5);
}

/* ===== ABOUT IMAGE GRID ===== */
#about {
  background: #2b2b2b !important;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.profile-about-section {
  background: #121212;
  padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.darkbox p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  font-size: .95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-img-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  /* height: 260px; */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.about-content {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-content ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.50rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-content ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.25rem;
  top: 0.65rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

.about-content a {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-content a i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.about-content a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.about-content a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


.about-img-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-img-pair img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
}

/* ===== APPROACH SECTION ===== */
.bg-light-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--sky) 100%);
}

.approach-narrative-card {
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.approach-narrative-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.approach-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .approach-img-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.approach-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.approach-img-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
}

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

.approach-stat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.approach-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.15);
}

.approach-stat-card .card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-stat-card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

.approach-stat-card .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.approach-stat-card .stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.approach-stat-card .stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ===== COUNTERS ===== */
.counter-section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .06);
}

.counter-card {
  padding: 2rem 0rem;
  position: relative;
}

.counter-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, .08);
}

.col-6:last-child .counter-card::after,
.col-md-3:last-child .counter-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
}

.counter-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: .6rem;
}

/* ===== PARTNERS ===== */
.partners-section {
  background: #fff;
}

.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.2rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .07);
  background: #f8f9fc;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}

.partner-logo:hover {
  border-color: rgba(10, 17, 48, .18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 17, 48, .06);
}

.partner-logo img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.55);
  transition: filter .2s;
}

.partner-logo:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .counter-card::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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


.testimonials-container {
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  padding: 0 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

.testimonials-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #7C3AED;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonials-title {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #0F0F1A;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

.testimonials-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonials-arrow {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border: 1.5px solid #0F0F1A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0F0F1A;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonials-arrow:hover {
  background: #0F0F1A;
  color: #C8FF00;
}

.testimonials-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.38;
  cursor: default;
}

.testimonials-arrow:disabled:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0F0F1A;
}

.testimonials-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-left: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  margin-top: -50px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonials-slider.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
}

.testimonials-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 720px;
  background: transparent;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 650px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 40px);
  }
}

.mp-client-testimonials__layout {
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mp-client-testimonials__layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-block {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F0F1A 0%, #01327d 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.12);
  transition: box-shadow 0.16s ease-out, border-color 0.16s ease-out;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  height:auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mp-client-testimonials__quote-block {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

.testimonial-card:hover .mp-client-testimonials__quote-block {
  border-color: rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.18), 0 12px 24px rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.12);
}

.mp-client-testimonials__logo-img {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

/*.mp-client-testimonials__quote::before {*/
/*  content: '“';*/
/*    color: #c4dcff;*/
/*    font-size: 60px;*/
/*    line-height: 1;*/
/*    position: absolute;*/
/*    left: -30px;*/
/*    top: -16px;*/
/*    font-family: serif;*/
/*    opacity: 0.6;*/
/*}*/

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-author {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-author-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #25a5d2;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__author-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author-placeholder {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-author cite {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-style: normal;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-author b {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__quote-author span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__stats-block {
  width: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #aacdff 100%);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0px 8px 30px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.16s ease-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mp-client-testimonials__stats-block {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.testimonial-card:hover .mp-client-testimonials__stats-block {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.10);
}

.mp-client-testimonials__stats-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(200, 255, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: top right;
  background-size: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mp-client-testimonials__stats-block-number {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F0F1A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mp-client-testimonials__stats-block-number {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

.mp-client-testimonials__stats-block-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #0F0F1A;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mp-client-testimonials__stats-block-text {
    text-align: right;
    max-width: 60%;
  }
}


/* ===== NEWS ===== */
.news-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, .06);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.02);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(10, 17, 48, .12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.05);
}

.news-thumb {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f3f7;
}

.news-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-badge {
  background: var(--blue);
}

.news-body {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.news-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.news-meta {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.news-read {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-read i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-read {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.news-card:hover .news-read i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C0720 0%, #06040E 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 4.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatGlow 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 106, 57, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatGlow2 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-clicks-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.btn-clicks-cta:hover {
  background: var(--blue) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 30px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatGlow2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(30px, -30px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* feature */

/* Stacked Feature Cards */
.feature-stack-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 60px 30px 0px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0ECFF 0%, #F7F3EC 100%);
}

.feature-stack {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}

.feature-panel {
  --panel-scale: 1;
  position: sticky;
  top: 95px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(420px, 1.1fr);
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding: 64px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(20, 20, 43, 0.18);
  transform: scale(var(--panel-scale));
  transform-origin: center top;
  transition: transform 0.08s linear;
}

.feature-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.feature-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.6) 0%, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-stack-section h2 {
  color: #fff
}

.feature-panel-one {
  z-index: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.feature-panel-one {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #100a30 0%, #05040e 100%);
}

.feature-panel-one::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 10, 45, 0.75) 100%);
}

.feature-panel-two {
  z-index: 2;
}

.feature-panel-two {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b061d 0%, #080209 100%);
}

.feature-panel-two::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(255, 106, 57, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.85) 0%, rgba(45, 10, 30, 0.75) 100%);
}

.feature-panel-three {
  z-index: 3;
}

.feature-panel-three {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #05241b 0%, #020806 100%);
}

.feature-panel-three::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 45, 30, 0.75) 100%);
}



.feature-copy,
.feature-video-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.feature-copy {
  max-width: 500px;
}

.feature-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.feature-copy h2 {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.feature-copy p {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Panel 1 Custom Styling */
.feature-panel-one .feature-kicker {
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.feature-panel-one .feature-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.feature-panel-one .feature-button {
  background-color: #25a5d2;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 165, 210, 0.3);
}

.feature-panel-one .feature-button:hover {
  background-color: #186b86;
}

/* Panel 2 Custom Styling */
.feature-panel-two .feature-kicker {
  color: #FF6A39;
}

.feature-panel-two .feature-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.feature-panel-two .feature-button {
  background-color: #FF6A39;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 106, 57, 0.3);
}

.feature-panel-two .feature-button:hover {
  background-color: #e24f1c;
}

/* Panel 3 Custom Styling */
.feature-panel-three .feature-kicker {
  color: #34D399;
}

.feature-panel-three .feature-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.feature-panel-three .feature-button {
  background-color: #10B981;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.feature-panel-three .feature-button:hover {
  background-color: #059669;
}

.feature-button {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.feature-video-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.feature-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}


/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  background: #080808;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  padding: 6.5rem 0 3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-top-row {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-services-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.15;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.footer-services-list a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.footer-office-block {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-office-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-office-block h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-office-block p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-office-block a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-office-block a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* Middle Partner Strip */
.footer-partner-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partner-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .partner-item {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.partner-kicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  display: block;
}

.logo-cobolt {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-cobolt span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.logo-resolute {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-resolute svg {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.footer-social-text-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-social-text-links {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}

.footer-social-text-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-social-text-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-social-text-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-social-text-links a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Bottom copyright bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom-links {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {

  .container,
  .container-lg,
  .container-md,
  .container-sm,
  .container-xl,
  .container-xxl {
    max-width: 1200px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Banner */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 10rem;
  padding-bottom: 12rem;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.75), rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.95)), url('../images/about/background.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-breadcrumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.about-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.about-breadcrumbs span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Overlapping Video Preview */
.video-preview-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -8rem;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.video-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.25);
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

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

.video-overlay-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.1), rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.4));
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-overlay-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.2), rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.5));
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  border: none;
}

.video-play-btn i {
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.video-play-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: play-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes play-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.video-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Introduction layout */
.digital-player-section {
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.agency-intro-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .agency-intro-row {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .agency-intro-title {
    position: sticky;
    top: 7rem;
    align-self: start;
  }
}

.agency-intro-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.agency-intro-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

/* Collage Grid */
.collage-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .collage-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.collage-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.collage-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.collage-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Custom aspect ratios for collage dynamic layout */
.collage-item.landscape {
  grid-column: span 2;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .collage-item.landscape {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 1.5 / 1;
  }
}

/* Sleek styled collage card placeholders with gradients for premium feel */
.collage-item.gradient-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.collage-item.gradient-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
}

.collage-item.gradient-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d84b1b 100%);
}

.collage-item.gradient-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.collage-item.gradient-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* History Timeline Slider */
.timeline-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
}

.timeline-slider-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-content-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fade-in-slide 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.timeline-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fade-in-slide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
  }

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

.timeline-slide-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-slide-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.timeline-image {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
}

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

.timeline-text {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-year-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.08);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2.5rem;
  left: -0.5rem;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-text p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Timeline Navigation Tabs */
.timeline-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.timeline-nav-tabs::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-tab-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.timeline-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.timeline-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .timeline-nav-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .timeline-nav-tabs::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Team Dark Section */
.team-dark-section {
  background-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.team-dark-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.team-marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.team-marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  user-select: none;
}

.team-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
}

.team-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.team-marquee-row .team-member-card {
  width: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.25;
}

/* Row animations */
.marquee-left .team-marquee-track {
  animation: scroll-left 25s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-right .team-marquee-track {
  animation: scroll-right 25s linear infinite;
}

/* Hover to pause */
.team-marquee-row:hover .team-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.team-member-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.team-member-avatar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member-avatar i {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.team-member-avatar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.85) 20%, transparent 80%);
}

.team-member-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-member-info h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.team-member-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 0 15px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.1);
}

.team-member-card:hover .team-member-avatar i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Custom variations for avatar initials/gradient overlays for beautiful look */
.team-member-card.avatar-grad-1 .team-member-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.4) 100%);
}

.team-member-card.avatar-grad-2 .team-member-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 106, 57, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.4) 100%);
}

.team-member-card.avatar-grad-3 .team-member-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.4) 100%);
}

/* Culture Commitments section */
.commitments-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .commitments-row {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}

.commitments-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.commitment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.commitment-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
}

.commitment-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.commitment-item:hover .commitment-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.commitment-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.commitment-body p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Sustainability Row */
.sustainability-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sustainability-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.sustainability-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.sustainability-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sustainability-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sustainability-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Founder Section Styling - Alternating Pattern */
.founders-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.founder-row {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.founder-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  aspect-ratio: 1.05 / 1;
  background: var(--sky);
}

.founder-portrait-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.founder-portrait-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.founder-details {
  padding: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .founder-row:nth-child(even) .founder-details {
    padding-right: 3rem;
  }

  .founder-row:nth-child(odd) .founder-details {
    padding-left: 3rem;
  }
}

.founder-details h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.founder-details .role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.founder-details p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.founder-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.founder-socials a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.founder-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== ABOUT COLLAGE GRID ===== */
.about-collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-collage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.collage-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-collage-grid .collage-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.about-collage-grid .collage-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
}

.video-thumb-card {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 280px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-thumb-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-thumb-card:hover::before {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.35);
}

.video-thumb-card .play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-thumb-card:hover .play-btn {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.35);
}

.text-card {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.text-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.img-card-sustainability {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 220px;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.sustainability-badge {
  background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.9);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
}

.about-collage-grid .collage-item.gradient-card {
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #d84b1b 100%);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.about-collage-grid .collage-item.gradient-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-collage-grid .collage-item.gradient-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-hero h1 span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* ===== MISSION & VISION SECTION ===== */
.mission-vision-section {
  background-color: var(--ink) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.mission-vision-section h2 span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-orb-1 {
  background: var(--blue);
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
}

.glow-orb-2 {
  background: var(--accent);
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
}

.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.mission-vision-card {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mission-vision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.mission-vision-card .card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mission-vision-card .mission-icon {
  background: rgba(216, 75, 27, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.mission-vision-card .vision-icon {
  background: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.mission-vision-card:hover .mission-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(216, 75, 27, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
}

.mission-vision-card:hover .vision-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ===== SCALABLE BUSINESS SECTION ===== */
.scalable-business-section {
  background-color: var(--sky) !important;
}

.expert-panel-card {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03) !important;
}

.expert-panel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06) !important;
}

.expert-benefits-list li {
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.expert-benefits-list .benefit-check {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.expert-panel-card:hover .expert-benefits-list .benefit-check {
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== ABOUT CTA SECTION ===== */
.about-cta-section {
  background-color: var(--ink) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Banner */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 10rem;
  padding-bottom: 8rem;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.75), rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.95)), url('../images/about_hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-hero h1 span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.contact-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* Capsule Shapes Collage */
.collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .collage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.collage-capsule {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 180px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* Specific shape geometries from the mockup */
.capsule-1 {
  border-radius: 100px 100px 0 100px;
  background-image: url('../images/about_hero_bg.png');
}

.capsule-2 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 106, 57, 0.15) 100%);
}

.capsule-3 {
  border-radius: 100px 0 0 100px;
  background: var(--sky);
}

.capsule-4 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background-image: url('../images/about_timeline_founding.png');
}

.capsule-5 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
}

.capsule-6 {
  border-radius: 100px 100px 100px 0;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.capsule-7 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background-image: url('../images/about_video_thumb.png');
}

.capsule-8 {
  border-radius: 0 100px 100px 0;
  background: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.2);
}

.capsule-9 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.capsule-10 {
  border-radius: 100px;
  background-image: url('../images/about_sustainability.png');
}

/* Floating overlay note inside collage */
.collage-overlay-note {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Split Card Container Box */
.contact-card-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  margin-top: 5rem;
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-left-panel {
  background-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
}

.contact-right-panel {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-left-panel {
    padding: 5.5rem 4.5rem;
  }

  .contact-right-panel {
    padding: 5.5rem 5rem;
  }
}

.contact-left-panel h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-left-panel p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.connect-stepper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.connect-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.connect-step-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.connect-step-item.active .connect-step-icon {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.connect-step-content h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.connect-step-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Right Panel: Form Styling */
.contact-right-panel h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-right-panel .form-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-control {
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.contact-form-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Floating Label logic when input is focused or has content */
.contact-form-control:focus~.contact-form-label,
.contact-form-control:not(:placeholder-shown)~.contact-form-label {
  top: -1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.form-action-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.contact-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--blue);
}

.contact-checkbox-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-checkbox-group label a {
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Location Section Styling */
.locations-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  padding: 0.3rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: max-content;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.locations-tab-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--slate);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.locations-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.2);
}

.locations-tab-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: fade-in-locations 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.locations-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fade-in-locations {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

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

.locations-grid-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .locations-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.locations-card-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.locations-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.locations-card-info a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.locations-card-info a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* Privacy and Terms Hero Banner */
.privacy-hero,
.terms-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 10rem;
  padding-bottom: 8rem;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.75), rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.95)), url('../images/about_hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.privacy-hero h1,
.terms-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.privacy-hero h1 span,
.terms-hero h1 span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.privacy-hero p,
.terms-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* Privacy & Terms Page Specific Styles */
.privacy-page-container,
.terms-page-container {
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.policy-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.policy-content-section {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.policy-content-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
  /* offset for fixed header */
}

.policy-content-section p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.policy-content-section ul {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-content-section ul li {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.policy-sidebar-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.policy-sidebar-wrap .nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.policy-sidebar-wrap .nav-link {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-left: -1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

.policy-sidebar-wrap .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.policy-sidebar-wrap .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left-color: var(--blue);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .policy-sidebar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .policy-sidebar-wrap .nav-link {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .policy-sidebar-wrap .nav-link.active {
    border-left-color: transparent;
    border-bottom-color: var(--blue);
  }
}

/* Cookie Consent Banner Styling */
.cookie-consent-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translateY(150%) scale(0.95);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.cookie-consent-banner.show {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.cookie-consent-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.cookie-consent-header h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-consent-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.cookie-consent-body p a {
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cookie-consent-body p a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.cookie-btn-accept {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cookie-btn-accept:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cookie-btn-decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cookie-btn-decline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cookie-consent-banner {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }
}

/* ===== WEB DESIGN SERVICE PAGE ===== */

/* Hero Section */
.web-service-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  /*min-height: 100vh;*/
  background: url('../images/web_design_hero_bg_right.png') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 12rem 0 2rem 0;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.web-service-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.75) 50%, rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.web-service-hero.short-hero {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.web-service-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.web-service-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pink-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #E22B6D;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.web-service-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.web-service-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Services Cards Section */
.services-slider-section {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-outer-container {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  padding-left: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  padding-right: max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* Firefox */
}

.slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */
}

.slider-card-item {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.slider-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .slider-track {
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  .slider-card-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }
}

.slider-card-top {
  padding: 2.2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.slider-card-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.slider-card-top h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.slider-card-top p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.slider-card-bottom-graphic {
  background-color: #D2DDE6;
  height: 210px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.02);
}

.slider-card-bottom-graphic img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.slider-card-item:hover .slider-card-bottom-graphic img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Slider Navigation Buttons */
.slider-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.prev-btn {
  left: max(1rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.next-btn {
  right: max(1rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
}

.prev-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.next-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .slider-nav-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
  }
  .prev-btn {
    left: 0.5rem;
  }
  .next-btn {
    right: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .portfolio-desc-wrap {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .portfolio-title-row h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .portfolio-card-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

.portfolio-card-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.portfolio-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
}

.portfolio-img-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /*aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;*/
  background: #f0f2f5;
}

.portfolio-img-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /*background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);*/
  transition: background 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.portfolio-card-item:hover .portfolio-img-container img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portfolio-card-item:hover .portfolio-img-container::after {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.portfolio-desc-wrap {
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.portfolio-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card-item:hover .portfolio-tags span {
  background: rgba(37, 165, 210, 0.08);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.portfolio-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.portfolio-title-row h4 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.portfolio-card-item:hover .portfolio-title-row h4 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.portfolio-card-arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-card-item:hover .portfolio-card-arrow {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}


/* Alternating Feature Showcase Section */
/* Split Scroll Feature Showcase Section */
.split-scroll-section {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .split-scroll-container {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
  }

  .split-scroll-left {
    width: 50%;
    height: 60vh;
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;

  }

  .visual-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .visual-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0.6s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1;
  }

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

  .split-scroll-right {
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 8% 0 6%;
    background: white;
  }

  .content-block {
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }
}

/* Common/Mobile/Fallback styles for Split Scroll Showcase */
.visual-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.08;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-ux-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.responsive-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.seo-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue-dark) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hosting-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.platforms-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.visual-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Premium Browser Mockup Styling */
.premium-browser-mockup {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.premium-browser-mockup:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.1);
}

.browser-header {
  height: 36px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  gap: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
}

.browser-header .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.browser-header .dot-red {
  background-color: #ef4444;
}

.browser-header .dot-yellow {
  background-color: #eab308;
}

.browser-header .dot-green {
  background-color: #22c55e;
}

.browser-address-bar {
  margin-left: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 320px;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
}

.browser-body img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.content-block .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.content-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.content-block p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .split-scroll-container {
    display: block;
  }

  .split-scroll-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .split-scroll-right {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    background: white;
  }

  .content-block {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
  }

  .content-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .mobile-visual-wrap {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  }
}

/* Feature visual fallback element matching old grid visual positioning */
.feature-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* CSS Screen Mockups */
.css-phone-mockup {
  width: 260px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  border: 10px solid #2d3748;
  background: #1a202c;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.css-phone-mockup::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 20px;
  background: #2d3748;
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.phone-screen-content {
  padding: 40px 15px 15px 15px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.phone-element-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.phone-element-bar {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.phone-element-bar.half {
  width: 50%;
}

.phone-element-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.css-responsive-mockup {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
}

.responsive-desktop {
  width: 70%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 6px solid #334155;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10%;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.responsive-tablet {
  width: 40%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border: 5px solid #475569;
  position: absolute;
  right: 10%;
  bottom: 10%;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.responsive-mobile {
  width: 18%;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #334155;
  border: 4px solid #64748b;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 5%;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.responsive-desktop::after,
.responsive-tablet::after {
  content: ' ';
  display: block;
  height: 15px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
}

/* SEO Dashboard Mockup */
.seo-dashboard-mockup {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.dashboard-bar-chart {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 120px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.chart-bar {
  width: 18%;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  transition: height 0.5s ease;
}

.chart-bar:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.chart-legend {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.dashboard-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.stat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.stat-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #10b981;
}

/* Secure & Hosting visuals */
.hosting-mockup {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hosting-server-lights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.server-light {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
  animation: server-blink 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

.server-light:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.server-light:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes server-blink {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* CMS Partner Logos grid */
.cms-logos-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.cms-logos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cms-logo-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cms-logo-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cms-logo-card i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.cms-logo-card:hover i {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.cms-logo-card span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Meet the Experts Section */
.experts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .experts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.expert-card-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.expert-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.12);
}

.expert-avatar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.expert-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.expert-card-item:hover .expert-avatar-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.expert-info-wrap {
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.expert-info-wrap h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.expert-info-wrap p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expert-socials-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.expert-socials-wrap a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.expert-socials-wrap a:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Testimonials Section (Redesigned) */
.testimonials-dark-section {
  background-color: #0c0e17;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow .diamond-icon {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.testimonials-slider-outer {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 2rem max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonials-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-slider-card {
  flex: 0 0 540px;
  background: #181c2b;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-slider-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-author-avatar-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar-circle.text-avatar {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar-circle.logo-avatar {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0c0e17;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-author-info .author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-author-info .author-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
}

.testimonials-nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .testimonial-slider-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}


/* Logos Grid Section */
.logos-strip-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.03);
}

.logos-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logos-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Logos Grid Section (Light Redesign matching screenshot) */
.logos-light-partners {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.partners-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.partners-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* Infinite Auto-sliding Logos Marquee inside split layout */
.partners-marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}

.partners-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: partners-marquee-scroll 25s linear infinite;
  gap: 0;
}

.partners-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.partners-logo-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
  /* Matches the gap spacing */
}

/* Individual partner logo layout */
.partner-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.partner-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.partner-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.partner-logo-text .p-brand {
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.partner-logo-text .p-role {
  color: #666666;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Brand specific styling for text to look exactly like logos */
.bold-shopify {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.font-serif.font-italic {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

.uppercase-spaced {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.uppercase-spaced-small {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #888;
}

/* Google Partner specific black badge-like style */
.google-partner-item {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.google-partner-item .p-brand {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.google-partner-item .p-role {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes partners-marquee-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logos-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.logo-grid-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-grid-item:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* FAQ Section */

.faq-title-column {
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.faq-sticky-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sticky-faq-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    align-self: start;
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

.faq-accordion-group {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-button::after {
  display: none;
  /* Hide default arrow icon */
}

/* Custom + and − Toggle Indicator */
.faq-accordion-group .accordion-button::before {
  content: "+";
  order: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::before {
  content: "−";
  /* Unicode minus */
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
}

.faq-accordion-group .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 0 1.8rem 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Section */
.web-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--blue-dark));
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.web-cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.web-cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.2rem auto;
}

.web-cta-section .btn-clicks {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.web-cta-section .btn-clicks:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

/* ===== PROCESS SECTION ===== */
.process-section.bg-dark-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #0d1635 0%, #050817 100%);
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

.process-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  /* sky blue */
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.blue-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

.process-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

.process-header-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.process-steps-container {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

/* Connecting scroll-linked lines */
.process-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 12.5%;
  width: 75%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  /* Align to the start of the bg line container */
  width: 0%;
  height: 1px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

.process-line-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.process-line-dot.active {
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38bdf8, 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
}

.process-line-dot.dot-1 {
  left: 0%;
}

.process-line-dot.dot-2 {
  left: 33.3%;
}

.process-line-dot.dot-3 {
  left: 66.6%;
}

.process-line-dot.dot-4 {
  left: 100%;
}

.process-step-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

.process-step-card {
  padding: 2.6rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.process-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Step Active scroll styles */
.process-step-col.step-active .process-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

.process-step-col.step-active .process-card-number {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Card Hover animation effects */
.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
}

.process-step-card:hover .process-card-number {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.process-step-card:hover .process-card-title {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Bottom CTA Bar styling */
.process-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2.2rem;
}

.avatar-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #060a1a;
  margin-left: -12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.15);
  z-index: 10;
}

.bottom-bar-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-process-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-process-cta:hover {
  background: #38bdf8;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Stacked Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-steps-container {
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .process-line-bg {
    left: 20px;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    width: 1px;
    height: calc(100% - 60px);
  }

  .process-line-fill {
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 1px;
    height: 0%;
    transition: height 0.1s ease-out;
  }

  .process-line-dot {
    left: 50% !important;
  }

  .process-line-dot.dot-1 {
    top: 0%;
  }

  .process-line-dot.dot-2 {
    top: 33.3%;
  }

  .process-line-dot.dot-3 {
    top: 66.6%;
  }

  .process-line-dot.dot-4 {
    top: 100%;
  }

  .process-step-col {
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .process-step-col:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .process-step-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

/* ===== PORTFOLIO SLIDER SECTION ===== */
.portfolio-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.portfolio-slider-outer {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
}

.portfolio-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  /* Disabled on desktop to prevent jitter with JS scroll script */
  padding: 2rem max(1.5rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.portfolio-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 85vw;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: 560px;
  /* Fixed immersive card height on desktop */
  border-radius: 24px;
  /* Rounded corners for premium feel */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  background: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
}

/* Desktop Sticky Scroll Pinning styles */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .portfolio-sticky-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 240vh;
    /* Height determines horizontal scroll speed */
  }

  .portfolio-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 6rem 0 7rem;
  }

  .portfolio-slider-outer {
    position: sticky;
    top: 80px;
    /* Sticky-pin only the slider cards track, letting the header scroll out of view naturally */
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

.portfolio-img-half {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.portfolio-slide-card:hover .portfolio-bg-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-content-half {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-slide-card.portfolio-cta-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-client-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.project-tags-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.project-tags-group span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.project-title-large {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem);
  /* Scaled clamp to fit better on standard viewports */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-desc-small {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.project-arrow-link {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.project-arrow-link:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Portfolio CTA Card */
.portfolio-cta-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.06);
  flex: 0 0 45vw;
  max-width: 580px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem;
}

.portfolio-cta-card-content {
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-portfolio-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-portfolio-cta:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(36, 81, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.portfolio-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: max(1rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.portfolio-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: max(1rem, calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 15px));
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
}

.portfolio-nav-btn.prev-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-nav-btn.next-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .portfolio-nav-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .portfolio-slider-track {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }

  .portfolio-slide-card {
    height: 520px;
    flex: 0 0 75vw;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .portfolio-img-half {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .portfolio-content-half {
    flex: 0 0 60%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .portfolio-cta-card {
    flex: 0 0 50vw;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .slider-card-top {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .slider-track {
    gap: 1.0rem
  }

  .portfolio-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 88vw;
    height: 460px;
  }

  .portfolio-content-half {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .project-tags-group {
    display: none;
  }

  .portfolio-cta-card {
    flex: 0 0 82vw;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE MOBILE RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .landscape2 {
    display: none
  }

  .about-hero {
    padding-top: 7rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 9rem !important;
  }

  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .video-preview-wrapper {
    margin-top: -6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  }

  .video-play-btn {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }

  .founder-row {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  }

  .founder-portrait-wrap {
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .founder-details {
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .glow-orb {
    width: 250px !important;
    height: 250px !important;
    filter: blur(80px) !important;
  }

  .about-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .about-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:1200px) {
  .collage-item.gradient-card {
    padding: 1rem
  }
}

/* Strategic Section Styling */
.web-strategic-approach-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, #0d1635 0%, #050817 100%) !important;
}

.web-strategic-approach-section h2,
.web-strategic-approach-section h3,
.web-strategic-approach-section h4 {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.strategic-card {
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.strategic-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37, 165, 210, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.3);
}

ul.desc li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ===== ALTERNATING FEATURES SECTION ===== */
.features-alternating-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

.feature-alternating-row {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.feature-alternating-row:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-row-image {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.05);
  background: var(--sky);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-alternating-row:hover .feature-row-image {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
}

.feature-row-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.feature-alternating-row:hover .feature-row-image img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.feature-alternating-row .content-col {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-alternating-row .content-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.feature-alternating-row .content-col p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .feature-alternating-row:nth-child(even) .row {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }

  .feature-alternating-row:nth-child(even) .content-col {
    padding-right: 3rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .feature-alternating-row:nth-child(odd) .content-col {
    padding-left: 3rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px
}

.social-links .fa-brands {
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

.social-links a {
  position: relative;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 221, 225, .3);
  display: -webkit-inline-box;
  display: -ms-inline-flexbox;
  display: inline-flex;
  -webkit-box-align: center;
  -ms-flex-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  -webkit-box-pack: center;
  -ms-flex-pack: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(266deg, #0fa8d5 -1.18%, #0da7d5 96.14%) !important;
}

/* ===== PRELOADER ===== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 9999999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.85, 0, 0.15, 1);
}

.preloader.slide-up {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.preloader-center {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.bouncing-text {
  display: flex;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bouncing-text span {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: preloader-bounce 1s infinite alternate;
}

.bouncing-text span.space {
  margin-right: 0.5em;
}

/* Delay for each bouncing character in "THE CODE & CLICKS" to create wave bounce effect */
.bouncing-text span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.0s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.06s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.18s;
}

/* Space */
.bouncing-text span:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.30s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.36s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.42s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0.48s;
}

/* Space */
.bouncing-text span:nth-child(10) {
  animation-delay: 0.54s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(11) {
  animation-delay: 0.60s;
}

/* Space */
.bouncing-text span:nth-child(12) {
  animation-delay: 0.66s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(13) {
  animation-delay: 0.72s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(14) {
  animation-delay: 0.78s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(15) {
  animation-delay: 0.84s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(16) {
  animation-delay: 0.90s;
}

.bouncing-text span:nth-child(17) {
  animation-delay: 0.96s;
}

@keyframes preloader-bounce {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-22px);
    text-shadow: 0 40px 12px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
    color: var(--blue);
  }
}

.preloader-bottom {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.preloader-left .preloader-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.preloader-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.preloader-logo-text .lg-blue {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.preloader-logo-text .lg-dark {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.preloader-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
}

.preloader-status {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--slate);
  animation: preloader-pulse 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.preloader-percentage {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

@keyframes preloader-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media(max-width:600px){
    .portfolio-img-container{  aspect-ratio: 14 / 10 !important;}
    .founders-section{padding:60px 0px 0px; }
}
@media(max-width:787px){
    section#stats {
    padding-left: 0px !important;
    padding-right: 0px !important;;
}
}

/* ===== CUSTOM COUNTRY DROPDOWN ===== */
.country-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem !important;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.35em;
  vertical-align: 0.22em;
  content: "";
  border-top: 0.35em solid;
  border-right: 0.35em solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 0;
  border-left: 0.35em solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: #fff;
}

.country-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after,
.country-dropdown.show .dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Adjust colors when header is scrolled */
.navbar.scrolled .country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle::after {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

.navbar.scrolled .country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.country-dropdown .current-flag {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.country-dropdown .current-flag img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.country-dropdown .country-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled .country-dropdown .country-name {
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Dropdown Menu styling */
.country-dropdown .country-menu {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  min-width: 210px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.15);
  margin-top: 0.6rem !important;
  right: 0;
  left: auto;
}

.country-dropdown .country-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.65rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 0.65rem;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Hover/Show drop-down on desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .country-dropdown:hover .country-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

/* When BS5 adds .show class (or click fallback) */
.country-dropdown.show .country-menu,
.country-dropdown .country-menu.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-item.active {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.country-dropdown .dropdown-item.active .country-flag {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.country-dropdown .country-flag {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.country-dropdown .country-flag img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.country-dropdown .country-label {
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mobile responsive centering */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown {
    margin: 0.8rem auto;
    width: fit-content;
  }
  
  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
    background: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(10, 17, 48, 0.12);
    color: var(--ink) !important;
  }
  
  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown .dropdown-toggle::after {
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown .country-name {
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  
  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown .country-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    margin-top: 0.2rem !important;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown.show .country-menu,
  .navbar-collapse .country-dropdown .country-menu.show {
    display: block !important;
  }
}