/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOKENS
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:root {
  --primary: #8f8f8d;
  --primary-mid: #1a4b8c;
  --primary-accent: #222c4f;
  --primary-light: #222c4f42;
  --topbar-bg: #081a33;
  --dark: #0b1929;
  --grey-dark: #374151;
  --grey-mid: #6b7280;
  --grey-light: #f8fafc;
  --silver: #cbd5e1;
  --silver-light: #e2e8f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.18);
  --shadow-blue: 0 8px 28px rgb(34 44 79 / 32%);
  --font: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --transition: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BASE
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*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--font);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Safety: ensure Bootstrap's visually-hidden behavior */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

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

.section-wrap {
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-accent);
  padding-left: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow-center {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.eyebrow-light {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.section-heading-center {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

.title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1929 0%, #939393 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-copy {
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-link {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
}

.view-all-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cta-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.cta-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent);
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.cta-btn:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.hero-btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hero-btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent);
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.hero-btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.hero-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hero-btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  color: #fff;
}

.why-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  display: inline-block;
  width: auto;
}

.why-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent);
  transition: left 0.55s ease;
}

.why-cta:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.why-cta:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.send-btn {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.send-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOPBAR
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.site-topbar {
  background: var(--topbar-bg);
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.topbar-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 72px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-left a,
.topbar-right span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.topbar-left a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.topbar-left i,
.topbar-right i {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.lang-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.topbar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.topbar-social a {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.topbar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SITE HEADER
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.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  height: 74px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 72px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.site-logo img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.1rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.site-nav a {
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.site-nav a i {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
}

.site-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0.9rem;
  right: 0.9rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.site-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

.site-nav a:hover::after,
.site-nav a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.site-nav a.active {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--dark);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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@keyframes kenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.00) translate(0, 0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.14) translate(-1.8%, -1.2%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.06) translate(1.2%, -0.6%);
  }
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 720px;
  background: #081a33;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Carousel fills hero */
.hero-section #heroCarousel,
.hero-section .carousel-inner {
  min-height: 720px;
}
.hero-section .carousel-item {
  min-height: 720px;
}
.hero-section .carousel-item .slide-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Prev/Next arrows */
.hero-section .carousel-control-prev,
.hero-section .carousel-control-next {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.hero-section .carousel-control-prev { left: 2rem; }
.hero-section .carousel-control-next { right: 2rem; }
.hero-section .carousel-control-prev:hover,
.hero-section .carousel-control-next:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.hero-section .carousel-control-prev-icon,
.hero-section .carousel-control-next-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Dot indicators */
.hero-section .carousel-indicators {
  bottom: 2rem;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-section .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: transparent;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-section .carousel-indicators .active {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Layer 1 — image div, Ken Burns zoom+pan */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--bg-desktop);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  will-change: transform;
  transform-origin: center center;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Ken Burns only on the active slide */
.hero-section .carousel-item.active .hero-bg {
  animation: kenBurns 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-section .carousel-item:not(.active) .hero-bg {
  animation: none;
}

/* Layer 2 — gradient overlay, completely static */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.82) 18%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.28) 38%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.02) 58%,
      transparent 72%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Fade-in-up entrance animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(52px);
  }

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

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

  .hero-rating-badge,
  .hero-title,
  .hero-copy,
  .hero-btns,
  .hero-stats {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.hero-inner {
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-text {
  flex: 0 0 46%;
  max-width: 46%;
}

/* Staggered slide-up for each hero element */
.hero-rating-badge,
.hero-title,
.hero-copy,
.hero-btns,
.hero-stats {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-rating-badge {
  animation-delay: 0.10s;
}

.hero-title {
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}

.hero-copy {
  animation-delay: 0.44s;
}

.hero-btns {
  animation-delay: 0.58s;
}

.hero-stats {
  animation-delay: 0.74s;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL — all pages
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60px);
  transition: opacity 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

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

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

.hero-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-rating-badge .stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-rating-badge .rating-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}

.hero-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #cfe6ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-copy {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 490px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-stat .num {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 440px);
}

.hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
}

.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: -2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 210px;
}

.float-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.ft-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.ft-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VALUE STRIP
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.value-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  padding: 0;
}

.value-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-accent);
}

.value-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.value-item:hover {
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.val-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-item:hover .val-icon {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.val-title {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.val-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.val-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--silver-light);
  margin: 1rem 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img-wrap>img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  display: block;
}

.about-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  left: 0;
  top: auto;
  height: 42%;
  min-height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.72) 38%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.18) 72%,
      transparent 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: end;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* .about-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: -1rem;
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
} */

.about-img-wrap:hover .about-exp-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgb(34 44 79) 0%,
      rgb(34 44 79 / 65%) 38%,
      rgb(34 44 79 / 18%) 72%,
      transparent 100%);
}
.about-img-wrap .overlay_top{
 transition: all ease-in 0.3s;
}

.about-img-wrap:hover .overlay_top{
 transform: translateY(-20px);
 transition: all ease-in 0.3s;
}
.exp-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  opacity: 0.88;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.about-banner-quote {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.about-banner-quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.about-story-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-story-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-why-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.about-why-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-why-card {
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
  min-width: min(100%, 260px);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.about-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-why-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.about-why-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-stats-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.about-stats-bar .about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-stats-bar .stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: none;
  border-right: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-stats-bar .stat-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }
}

.about-stats-bar .stat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-stats-bar .stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  background-clip: unset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
}

.about-stats-bar .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  opacity: 0.75;
  max-width: 12rem;
}

.about-features {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.af-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.af-item i {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAND (dark)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-accent) 0%, var(--primary-accent) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band::before {
  content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgb(255 255 255 / 35%) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRACTICE AREAS (dark image cards)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.practice-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 420px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.pc-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.55) 55%, rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.20) 100%);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover .pc-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgb(34 44 79) 0%, rgb(34 44 79 / 42%) 55%, rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.20) 100%);
}

.pc-body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: padding var(--transition);
}

.pc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover .pc-icon {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.pc-body h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pc-body p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pc-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.pc-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE (dark full-width)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d2845 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 560px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-image-col {
  flex: 0 0 45%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-image-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.why-image-col::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.0) 40%, rgba(13, 40, 69, 0.95) 100%); */
}

.why-content-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 5rem 5% 5rem 4%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

.why-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #cfe6ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-copy {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.why-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.why-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.wl-icon {
  width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 34%);
    border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 31%);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #222c4f;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.why-list li:hover .wl-icon {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.why-list li:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.service-card {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-accent), #60a5fa);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK SUPPORT GRID
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.support-dark-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--dark) 0%, #0d2845 100%);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.support-dark-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.support-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.support-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.support-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.support-tile {
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 3rem) / 4);
  max-width: calc((100% - 3rem) / 4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.support-tile:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
}

.support-tile i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.support-tile:hover i {
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.support-tile span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.support-tile:hover span {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.team-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.team-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.team-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-mid), #60a5fa);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.team-photo {
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  top: auto;
  height: 38%;
  min-height: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.50) 42%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.12) 70%,
      transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.team-socials a,
.team-socials .team-social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.team-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-accent);
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Team listing & profile pages */
.team-listing-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--grey-light) 0%, var(--white) 120px);
}

.team-founder-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.team-founder-card-link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 340px) 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  color: inherit;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.team-founder-photo {
  min-height: 320px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8eef5 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.team-founder-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.team-founder-body {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.team-founder-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.team-founder-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.team-founder-role {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-founder-summary {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-others-wrap {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-author-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.blog-author-photo {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.blog-author-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-author-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.team-list-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.team-list-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-mid), #60a5fa);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  z-index: 2;
}

.team-list-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.15);
}

.team-list-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.team-list-card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
}

.team-list-card-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8eef5 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.team-list-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.team-list-card:hover .team-list-card-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-list-card-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  top: auto;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.45) 0%,
      rgba(8, 26, 51, 0.15) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.team-list-card:hover .team-list-card-photo::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.team-list-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.team-list-card-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.team-list-card-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.team-list-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-list-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.team-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.12);
}

.team-list-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.team-list-card:hover .team-list-card-cta {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.team-profile-section {
  padding: 0 0 5.5rem;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.team-profile-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: color var(--transition), gap var(--transition);
}

.team-profile-back:hover {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.team-profile-sidebar-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-profile-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d2447 0%, #1a4b8c 100%);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0;
}

.team-profile-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 3.6;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.team-profile-sidebar-inner {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-profile-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.team-profile-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.team-profile-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-profile-contact {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.team-profile-contact a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.team-profile-contact a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.team-profile-main {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

.team-profile-intro {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-mid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.team-profile-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.team-profile-panel-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.team-profile-panel-heading i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.team-profile-panel.cms-content p {
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-profile-panel.cms-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.team-practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.team-practice-grid li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.team-practice-grid li i {
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-practice-grid a {
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.team-practice-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.team-lang-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.team-lang-pill {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 75, 140, 0.12);
}

.team-experience-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.team-experience-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
}

.team-experience-card i {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--primary-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.team-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.team-fact {
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.team-fact-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.team-fact-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.team-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.team-article-card {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  background: var(--grey-light);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.team-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.team-article-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 130px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.team-article-card-body {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.team-article-card-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.team-article-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .team-profile-sidebar-card {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .team-profile-main {
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .team-list-card-summary {
    -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .team-listing-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .team-practice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLIENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.clients-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

.clients-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.clients-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.clients-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}

.clients-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: clientsScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.client-logo-slide {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.client-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 240px;
  height: 140px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
}

@keyframes clientsScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .clients-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .client-logo {
    width: 180px;
    height: 110px;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.client-logo img {
  max-height: 100px;
  max-width: 200px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .client-logo img {
    max-height: 74px;
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

.client-logo img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.industries-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.industry-card {
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 2rem) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 2rem) / 3);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.industry-card .pc-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.industries-section .pc-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG / CTA
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.promo-blog-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.promo-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  /* overflow: hidden; */
  background: linear-gradient(244deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-accent) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 4.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.promo-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.promo-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  color: #fff;
}

.promo-copy .eyebrow-light {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.promo-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
}

.promo-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.promo-illustration {
  position: absolute;
  right: 2rem;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(31vw, 418px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.promo-illustration img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.blog-area {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.blog-intro {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.blog-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-tag-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-accent);
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
}

.blog-tag-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.blog-card>img {
  width: 200px;
  min-width: 200px;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover>img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-cat {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.blog-content h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.42;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
}

.blog-content p {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-meta span {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.blog-meta i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.review-block {
  max-width: 260px;
}

.review-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.review-label {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.review-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.review-google {
  width: 90px;
}

.testimonial-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 3.2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonial-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.arrow-btn.left {
  left: 0;
}

.arrow-btn.right {
  right: 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  max-width: 270px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tc-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.quote-mark {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-user img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
}

.testimonial-user .name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-user .user-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  display: block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT (dark)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d2845 100%);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem;
}

.contact-copy {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ci-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ci-icon {
  width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgb(227 227 227 / 34%);
    border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #222c4f;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.ci-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.ci-text a,
.ci-text span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ci-text a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.inquiry-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-label {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--silver-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  min-height: 46px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  outline: none;
  background: var(--white);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--grey-light);
}

.faq-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.faq-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.50);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.60);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--silver-light) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  display: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon {
  color: var(--primary-accent);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem 1.2rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--dark) 0%, #0d2845 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 5rem clamp(16px, 4vw, 72px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(2);
  opacity: 0.07;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -60px;
  display: block;
}

.site-footer .logo-watermark {
  width: 300px;
  right: 40px;
  top: 50%;
  bottom: auto;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.06;
}

.logo-ftr {
  width: min(100%, 280px);
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-top {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-brand {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Black-background footer PNG: lighten blend hides dark pixels on dark footer */
.footer-brand .logo-ftr {
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 240px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  border-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-list li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
  display: block;
}

.footer-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.4rem 0 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA MENU  — Al Tamimi style (full dark bg)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: #0b1929;
  background-image: url(../assets/Background-bg.webp);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s;
  z-index: 9000;
}

.mega-menu.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 320px;
}

/* ── Left sidebar: category groups ── */
.mega-sidebar {
  flex: 0 0 270px;
  width: 270px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
}

.mega-cat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 1.6rem;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.18s, background 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
}
.logo-ftr{
  width: min(100%, 280px);
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.mega-cat i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.mega-cat.active {
  color: #d4a847;
  border-left-color: #d4a847;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 71, 0.09);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mega-cat:not(.active):hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mega-cat-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  margin: 0rem 1.6rem;
}

/* ── Right: panels (one per category) ── */
.mega-panels-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 1.8rem 2.4rem;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mega-panel.active {
  display: flex;
}

.mega-panel .mega-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 1.6rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.mega-panel .mega-col:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

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

.mega-col-heading {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #d4a847;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 71, 0.28);
}

.mega-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: color 0.18s, padding-left 0.18s;
}

.mega-link:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mega-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 8px;
}

/* ── Bottom bar ── */
.mega-footer-bar {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 0.75rem 2.4rem 0.75rem calc(270px + 2.4rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mega-footer-bar span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

.mega-footer-bar a {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4a847;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: gap 0.18s;
}

.mega-footer-bar a:hover {
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* Chevron rotate when open */
.services-trigger .bi-chevron-down {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.services-trigger.mega-active .bi-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .hero-inner {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  }

  .promo-illustration {
    right: 2rem;
    width: min(28vw, 280px);
  }

  .practice-card {
    height: 360px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .site-nav,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mega-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .site-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 74px;
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .site-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    z-index: 999;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 74px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .site-nav a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.85rem clamp(16px, 4vw, 72px);
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  }

  .site-header.nav-open .site-nav a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    border-color: var(--primary-accent);
    color: var(--primary-accent);
  }

  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
  }

  .hero-text {
    flex: none;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Mobile hero layout: a clearly-visible image band on top, with the
     text content stacked below it on the section's solid background —
     instead of text overlaid on top of the photo. */
  .hero-section .carousel-control-prev,
  .hero-section .carousel-control-next,
  .hero-section .carousel-indicators {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section,
  .hero-section #heroCarousel,
  .hero-section .carousel-inner,
  .hero-section .carousel-item,
  .hero-section .carousel-item .slide-content {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .hero-section .carousel-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  /* Image becomes a normal-flow band showing the admin-uploaded
     mobile/portrait crop (falls back to the desktop image). */
  .hero-bg {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    height: 320px;
    width: 100%;
    background-image: var(--bg-mobile);
    background-position: center top;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  /* No text sits on the photo anymore, so the dark wash is removed. */
  .hero-overlay {
    display: none;
  }

  .section-wrap,
  .hero-inner,
  .why-content-col {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .value-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .value-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1px);
  }

  .val-divider:nth-child(4) {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-section {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .why-image-col {
    flex: none;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .why-image-col::after {
    /* background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(13, 40, 69, 0.95) 100%); */
  }

  .why-content-col {
    padding: 3rem 5%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-why-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 1.25rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1.25rem) / 2);
  }

  .industry-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
  }

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

  .about-stats-bar .stat-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .about-stats-bar .stat-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .hero-section,
  .hero-section #heroCarousel,
  .hero-section .carousel-inner,
  .hero-section .carousel-item,
  .hero-section .carousel-item .slide-content {
    min-height: 600px;
  }

  .about-img-wrap>img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .team-founder-card-link {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .team-founder-photo,
  .team-founder-photo img {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .practice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .practice-card {
    height: 300px;
  }

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

  .stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  }

  .stat-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .support-tile {
    flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
  }

  .promo-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 16rem;
  }

  .promo-illustration {
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(55vw, 280px);
  }

  .testimonial-track {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    min-width: 230px;
  }

  .blog-card>img {
    width: 160px;
    min-width: 160px;
  }

  .contact-img-wrap {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .site-topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .section-wrap {
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 92%;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
  }

  .stat-sep {
    display: none;
  }

  .value-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .val-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .team-photo {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .hero-bg {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .about-img-wrap>img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .inquiry-form {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .section-wrap {
    width: 94%;
    max-width: 94%;
  }

  .about-why-card,
  .industry-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

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

  .about-stats-bar .stat-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .about-stats-bar .stat-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

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

  .stat-item {
    border-right: none !important;
  }

  .support-tile {
    flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
  }

  .promo-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 13rem;
  }

  .blog-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .blog-card>img {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: auto;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .blog-content {
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }

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

  .practice-card {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .about-exp-badge {
    right: 0;
  }

  .hero-bg {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .about-img-wrap>img {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .service-category-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES INDEX — CATEGORY CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-page-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 72px 0 88px;
}

.services-category-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4.5rem 1rem;
}

.service-category-card {
  flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 2rem) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 2rem) / 3);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--silver-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 360px;
  transition: margin-top var(--transition), padding-top var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: inherit;
}

/* hover: card grows upward, making room for the corner badge */
.service-category-card:hover {
  margin-top: -62px;
  padding-top: calc(1.85rem + 62px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 42, 80, 0.16);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* corner icon badge — flush with card's top-left, diagonal bottom cut */
.svc-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 74px;
  height: 54px;
  background: #1a2349;
  border-radius: 20px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-cat-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 16px solid #1a2349;
  border-right: 74px solid transparent;
}

.service-category-card:hover .svc-cat-badge {
  opacity: 1;
}

.svc-cat-badge .ic {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.svc-cat-head {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.svc-cat-accent {
  flex: 0 0 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6366f1, #818cf8);
}

.svc-cat-headtext {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.svc-cat-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2349;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  transition: font-size var(--transition);
}

.svc-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  transition: font-size var(--transition);
}

.service-category-card:hover .svc-cat-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.service-category-card:hover .svc-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.svc-cat-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: auto 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.svc-cat-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  padding: 0.62rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ebf0;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition), font-size var(--transition);
}


.svc-cat-list li.more {
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-category-card:hover .svc-cat-list li {
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .service-category-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1rem) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .service-category-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  animation: waPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.6);
  color: #fff;
  animation: none;
}
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.75), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,.12); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO STATS — inline on mobile (fix wrap)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: .75rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .hero-stats::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .stat-sep { display: flex; height: 30px; }
  .hero-stat .num { font-size: 1.45rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIAL ARROWS — fix sticky right arrow
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonial-track {
  position: relative;
}
.arrow-btn.left,
.arrow-btn.right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.arrow-btn.left  { left:  0; }
.arrow-btn.right { right: 0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIAL WRAP — arrows outside scroll track
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonial-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 3.2rem;
}
.testimonial-wrap .testimonial-track {
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.testimonial-wrap .testimonial-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.testimonial-wrap .arrow-btn.left  { left: 0; }
.testimonial-wrap .arrow-btn.right { right: 0; }