/* Index Page Specific Styles */

/* Navbar Inner */
.navbar-inner {
  z-index: 10;
}

/* About Section */
.about.creative-about {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff; /* Premium light white background */
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION — Professional Redesign
   ============================================= */
.about-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background accent */
.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Two-column layout ---- */
.about-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ---- LEFT: Image ---- */
.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.about-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px rgba(15,23,42,0.04),
        0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,0.13);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-img-wrapper:hover .about-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Experience badge — bottom left */
.about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.10);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-exp-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #38bdf8);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-exp-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-exp-text strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.about-exp-text span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Clients badge — top right */
.about-clients-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.25);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

.about-clients-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
    color: #0d9488;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-clients-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-clients-text strong {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.about-clients-text span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ---- RIGHT: Content ---- */
.about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Label */
.about-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    color: #0d9488;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.18);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.about-label-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #0d9488;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #0d9488;
    animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50%       { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Heading */
.about-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-heading-brand {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Description */
.about-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}
.about-desc strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Tags row */
.about-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.about-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.about-tag i {
    color: #0d9488;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.about-tag:hover {
    border-color: #0d9488;
    color: #0d9488;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Stats */
.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,23,42,0.05);
}

.about-stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.about-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #38bdf8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 8px;
}

/* Conclusion note */
.about-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,148,136,0.05), rgba(56,189,248,0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
}

.about-note-icon {
    color: #0d9488;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-note p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

/* CTA button */
.about-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.28);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.about-cta i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.about-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13,148,136,0.38);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .about-main-img {
        height: 360px;
    }
    .about-exp-badge {
        left: 10px;
        bottom: -16px;
    }
    .about-clients-badge {
        right: 10px;
        top: -14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
    .about-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .about-main-img {
        height: 260px;
    }
    .about-stats {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }
    .about-stat-num {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

.about-bg-elements {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-blob {
  position: absolute;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.08; /* Subtler opacity for light mode */
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float-blob 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blob-primary {
  top: 5%;
  left: 3%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  animation-duration: 20s;
}

.blob-secondary {
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  animation-duration: 25s;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.blob-tertiary {
  top: 40%;
  right: 20%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  animation-duration: 18s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
  opacity: 0.04;
}

.blob-quaternary {
  bottom: 30%;
  left: 15%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: #a855f7; /* Purple hint for rich palette */
  animation-duration: 22s;
  animation-delay: -7s;
  opacity: 0.04;
}

@keyframes float-blob {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  33% {
    transform: translate(40px, -60px) scale(1.15) rotate(120deg);
  }
  66% {
    transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(0.9) rotate(240deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.about-grid.container-fluid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  padding: 0 6%;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 70px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.creative-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 10px;
}

.image-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.creative-image-wrapper:hover .image-frame {
  transform: rotate(1.5deg) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.creative-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.creative-image-wrapper:hover .creative-img {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

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

.badge-text strong {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #0f172a; /* Dark text */
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.premium-badge-subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title.premium-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #0f172a; /* Dark text */
}

.intro-lead-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc; /* Light grey background */
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.intro-lead.creative-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #334155; /* Dark text */
}

.drop-cap-premium {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.specialty-chips-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.specialty-chip {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f1f5f9; /* Light background */
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: #334155; /* Dark text */
}

.specialty-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.specialty-chip i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-highlights.creative-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover {
  min-height: 104px; /* Exact same height for both cards */
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #f8fafc; /* Light card background */
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); /* Sleek hover bounce */
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2), 0 0 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
}

.highlight-icon-wrapper.pulse-bg {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover:hover .highlight-icon-wrapper.pulse-bg {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg); /* Hover icon rotation */
}

.counter-animate {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a; /* Dark text for light mode highlights */
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.highlight-card span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569; /* Dark slate text for light mode highlights */
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover.delay-1.bg-image-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1451187580459-43490279c0fa?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.95), rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8));
  z-index: 1;
}

.premium-icon-wrapper.relative-z {
  width: 52px; /* Same as the left icon wrapper */
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover:hover .premium-icon-wrapper.relative-z {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg); /* Hover icon rotation */
}

.animated-icon-img {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* Make statistics icon pure white for readability */
}

.premium-content.relative-z {
  z-index: 2;
}

.premium-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.premium-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.conclusion-card.reveal-up {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.conclusion-card.reveal-up::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
}

.conclusion-card.reveal-up:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05);
}

.conclusion-icon-glow {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.conclusion-card.reveal-up:hover .conclusion-icon-glow {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
}

.conclusion-card .intro-desc.mb-0 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155; /* Slate-700 for excellent contrast against white section bg */
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

.action-wrapper {
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.creative-explore-btn.group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap; /* Avoids text stacking into multiple lines */
}

.creative-explore-btn.group:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}

.creative-explore-btn.group svg {
  width: 16px; /* Constrain arrow icon width */
  height: 16px; /* Constrain arrow icon height */
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.creative-explore-btn.group:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for About Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-grid.container-fluid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .creative-img {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .specialty-chips-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .specialty-chips-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-highlights.creative-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
  }
}


/* Service Loop Items */
.service-loop-item.item-1.reveal-up {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.service-loop-item.item-2.reveal-up {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.service-loop-item.item-3.reveal-up {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.service-loop-item.item-4.reveal-up {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Why Choose Us List Items */
.why-list li:nth-child(1) {
  --why-delay: 0.05s;
}

.why-list li:nth-child(2) {
  --why-delay: 0.1s;
}

.why-list li:nth-child(3) {
  --why-delay: 0.15s;
}

.why-list li:nth-child(4) {
  --why-delay: 0.2s;
}

.why-list li:nth-child(5) {
  --why-delay: 0.25s;
}

.why-list li:nth-child(6) {
  --why-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Process Cards */
.process-card.reveal-up:nth-child(1) {
  --delay: 0.1s;
}

.process-card.reveal-up:nth-child(2) {
  --delay: 0.2s;
}

.process-card.reveal-up:nth-child(3) {
  --delay: 0.3s;
}

.process-card.reveal-up:nth-child(4) {
  --delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Achievements Container */
.achievements .container.position-relative {
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Brand Cards */
.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(1) {
  --delay: 0.1s;
}

.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(2) {
  --delay: 0.2s;
}

.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(3) {
  --delay: 0.3s;
}

.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(4) {
  --delay: 0.4s;
}

.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(5) {
  --delay: 0.5s;
}

.brand-card.reveal-up:nth-child(6) {
  --delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Gallery Items */
.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(1) {
  --delay: 0.1s;
}

.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(2) {
  --delay: 0.2s;
}

.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(3) {
  --delay: 0.3s;
}

.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(4) {
  --delay: 0.4s;
}

.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(5) {
  --delay: 0.5s;
}

.gallery-item.reveal-up:nth-child(6) {
  --delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Service Area Grid */
.area-grid.reveal-up {
  --delay: 0.2s;
}

/* Contact Section Container */
.contact .container.position-relative {
  z-index: 2;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION & SLIDER STYLE
   ============================================= */

/* --- Entry keyframes (declared first so they're available globally) --- */
@keyframes heroTextEntry {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);     }
}
@keyframes heroSliderEntry {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);    }
}
@keyframes heroTextEntryMobile {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);    }
}

.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 108px); /* 108px = top-bar(38px) + navbar(70px) */
    padding: 50px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.10) 0%, transparent 28%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #020617 0%, #0b1528 55%, #020617 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Subtle animated background particles */
.hero-slider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 30%, rgba(56,189,248,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 60%, rgba(13,148,136,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 60% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 40% 80%, rgba(56,189,248,0.3) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO TEXT COLUMN
   ============================================= */
.hero-text-col {
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Force visible immediately — overrides reveal-left opacity:0 */
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: heroTextEntry 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-text-col h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.8vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-text-col p {
    font-size: clamp(0.93rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   HERO SLIDER COLUMN
   ============================================= */
.hero-slider-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Force visible immediately — overrides reveal-right opacity:0 */
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: heroSliderEntry 0.85s 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

/* Decorative glow ring behind the slider */
.hero-slider-col::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(13,148,136,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   SLIDER CONTAINER
   ============================================= */
.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.2;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.07),
        0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.30),
        0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.40),
        0 0 60px rgba(56,189,248,0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* =============================================
   SLIDES
   ============================================= */
.slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: block;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

/* =============================================
   DOT INDICATORS
   ============================================= */
.hero-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    z-index: 30;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.45);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-indicator.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #38bdf8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

/* =============================================
    PREV / NEXT BUTTONS
    ============================================= */
.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.55);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 40;           /* above everything else in the slider */
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease,
                box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease,
                opacity 0.25s ease;
    opacity: 1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    /* Guarantee buttons receive pointer events */
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Subtle hover effect for the whole button area */
.slider-container:hover .slider-btn {
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.75);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.7) !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
}

.slider-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.93);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

.prev-btn { left: 14px; }
.next-btn { right: 14px; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-slider {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 0 50px;
    }
    .hero-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-text-col {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        animation-name: heroTextEntryMobile;
    }
    .hero-text-col p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-slider-col {
        animation-name: heroTextEntryMobile;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-grid-container {
        padding: 0 4%;
    }
    /* Always show buttons on touch — no hover needed */
    .slider-btn {
        opacity: 1;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .hero-indicator {
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
    }
    .hero-indicator.active {
        width: 18px;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES SECTION — Card Design
   ============================================= */
.services.bg-dark-section {
    background: #050e1f;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.services.bg-dark-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -15%; left: -8%;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,0.05), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.services.bg-dark-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15%; right: -8%;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,148,136,0.05), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.services .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Section Header ---- */
.svc-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.svc-header .section-title { color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7;
    color: #94a3b8; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 560px;
}

/* =============================================
   SVC CARDS — Professional Premium Design
   Proper layout: Image top | White content bottom
   Title always visible | Solid black fonts
   ============================================= */

/* ---- Cards Grid ---- */
.svc-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ---- Card shell ---- */
.svc-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;      /* image on top, content on bottom */
    position: relative;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px  rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
        0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    transition:
        transform 0.40s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
        box-shadow 0.40s ease;
    will-change: transform;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Teal accent line slides in from left on hover */
.svc-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    z-index: 10;
}

.svc-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.14),
        0 36px 72px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   IMAGE AREA — top of card, fixed height
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-card-media {
    position: relative;            /* normal flow — NOT absolute! */
    width: 100%;
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #dde8e8;
    flex-shrink: 0;                /* never shrink */
}

/* Full-fill image */
.svc-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.60s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.09);
}

/* Subtle gradient overlay at image bottom — blends into white */
.svc-card-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Number badge — top-left ── */
.svc-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 26px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: #0d9488;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(13,148,136,0.55);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Icon circle — top-right ── */
.svc-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0d9488;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px  rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
        0 6px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.20);
    z-index: 3;
    transition:
        background  0.32s ease,
        color       0.32s ease,
        transform   0.38s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
        box-shadow  0.32s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-icon {
    background: #0d9488;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(14deg);
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 20px rgba(13,148,136,0.55),
        0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTENT AREA — white panel, bottom half
   h3 title ALWAYS visible
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 2px solid #e0f2f1;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left gradient accent bar — slides down on hover */
.svc-body::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0d9488 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    transition: height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-body::before {
    height: 100%;
}

/* ── Title — SOLID BLACK ── */
.svc-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    transition: color 0.30s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-body h3 {
    color: #0d9488;
}

/* ── Description paragraph — premium typography ── */
.svc-body p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    /* Limit to 3 lines max, fade overflow */
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Learn More link ── */
.svc-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0d9488;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e8f5f4;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition:
        gap   0.26s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
        color 0.26s ease;
}

/* Arrow icon inside link */
.svc-link i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svc-link:hover {
    color: #0a7c72;
    gap: 15px;
}

.svc-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(7px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .svc-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .svc-card-media { height: 220px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .svc-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .services.bg-dark-section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .svc-card-media { height: 200px; }
    .svc-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM REDESIGNED SECTIONS - LIGHT/DARK ALTERNATION & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Alternating Section Colors & Text Rules */
.bg-light-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    color: #334155;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.bg-light-section .section-title,
.bg-light-section h2,
.bg-light-section h3 {
    color: #0f172a;
}
.bg-light-section p {
    color: #475569;
}

.bg-dark-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050914 0%, #0c111e 100%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}



/* 4. WHY CHOOSE US (LIGHT THEME) */
.why-choose-us-banner.bg-light-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-us-banner .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.why-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-flex-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.why-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.why-cta-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.why-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0;
}
.why-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}
.why-list li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px -8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}
.why-list li i {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.why-list li:hover i {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}
.why-list li strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-list li span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #64748b;
    display: block;
}

/* Why Logo Content right side */
.why-logo-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
}
.glass-impact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #020617 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 2;
}
.glass-impact-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.logo-large h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.logo-large h2 span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.impact-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #38bdf8 !important; /* Premium light cyan color to contrast on dark card */
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
.why-image-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    border: 5px solid #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(1.5deg);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.why-image-card:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}
.why-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-flex-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .why-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 6. PROCESS / WORKING METHOD (DARK THEME) */
.process.bg-dark-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050914 0%, #0c111e 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process.bg-dark-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.process-stripes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 15px, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2) 15px, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2) 30px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 0%, rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.75) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.process-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05);
}

.process-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-block {
    position: relative;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
}

.process-cube {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #020617 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.process-card:hover .process-cube {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(360deg);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.process-cube i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-cube i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.process-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
}

.process-step-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.process-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(15deg);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.process-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .process-stripes {
        display: none;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 7. CLIENT COUNTER / ACHIEVEMENTS (LIGHT THEME) */
.achievements.bg-light-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.achievements-wave {
    display: none; /* Removed clean wave overlay */
}
.counter-header {
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}
.counter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.counter-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
}
.counter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.counter-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.card-pink .counter-icon { color: #ec4899; }
.card-yellow .counter-icon { color: #f59e0b; }
.card-cyan .counter-icon { color: #06b6d4; }
.card-green .counter-icon { color: #10b981; }

.counter-badge {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.counter-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Subtle Card Glow Borders */
.counter-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 5%;
    width: 90%;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.card-pink::after { background: #ec4899; }
.card-yellow::after { background: #f59e0b; }
.card-cyan::after { background: #06b6d4; }
.card-green::after { background: #10b981; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .counter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .counter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 8. PRODUCT BRANDS (DARK THEME) */
.brands.bg-dark-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.brands-background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.brands-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.brand-intro {
    text-align: left;
}
.brand-tagline-wrapper {
    margin-top: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}
.tagline-accent {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 5px;
    bottom: 5px;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
}
.brand-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.brand-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.brand-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    height: 105px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.brand-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.brand-card img {
    max-height: 58px;
    max-width: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.85);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
    background: #ffffff;
}
.brand-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .brands-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .brand-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* 9. INSTALLATION IMAGES (LIGHT THEME) */
.installations.bg-light-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.installations .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}
.gallery-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 25px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.overlay-content {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}
.overlay-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}
.overlay-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.overlay-content p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.gallery-border-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    scale: 0.98;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}
.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-card:hover .overlay-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-border-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    scale: 1;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.95);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
}
.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}
.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.lightbox-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.lightbox-caption {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 10. CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS (DARK THEME) */
.testimonials.bg-dark-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollTrack 35s linear infinite;
}
.testimonial-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes scrollTrack {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.testi-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.stars i {
    color: #f59e0b; /* Golden Yellow stars */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.review-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.client-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}
.client-info img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.client-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.client-info span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.card-border-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.testi-card:hover .card-border-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 11. GUJARAT SERVICE AREA (LIGHT THEME) */
.service-area.bg-light-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.service-area .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.area-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.area-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0;
}
.area-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.area-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 3px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.area-list li:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}
.area-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}
.area-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.area-list li:hover .area-icon {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}
.area-list li span {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 0 6px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06);
    border: 5px solid #ffffff;
    background: #f0f9ff;
}
.map-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 500px;
    display: block;
    padding: 12px;
    filter: opacity(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}
.map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Map Hotspot Pins */
.map-hotspot {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
}

.map-hotspot .dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.6);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
}

.map-hotspot .ping {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
    animation: mapPing 2s ease-out infinite;
    display: block;
}

.map-hotspot::after {
    content: attr(data-city);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
}

.map-hotspot:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

@keyframes mapPing {
    0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    80%  { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .area-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .area-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .area-list li {
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
}

/* 12. FAQ SECTION (DARK THEME) */
.faq-section.bg-dark-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.faq-item {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
}
.faq-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}
.faq-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.chevron-icon {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .chevron-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}
.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-content {
    max-height: 200px; /* Expands smoothly */
}
.faq-content-inner {
    padding: 0 28px 24px 60px;
}
.faq-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* 13. QUICK CONTACT SECTION (DARK THEME) */
.contact.bg-dark-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.contact-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.15;
}
.css-video-bg, .css-video-bg-2, .css-video-bg-3 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
}
.css-video-bg {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.css-video-bg-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.contact-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #020617;
    opacity: 0.85;
    z-index: 1;
}
.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 60px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.contact-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}
.info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.info-item:hover {
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}
.info-item i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.info-item:hover i {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}
.info-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.info-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}
.contact-form-area .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
}
.contact-form-area .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.contact-form-area select.form-control option {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.contact-form-area .form-control::placeholder {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-form-area .form-control:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.contact-form-area .form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-form-area .form-control:focus::placeholder {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 36px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}
.contact-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}
.contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px -8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}
.contact-btn:hover .button-arrow {
    transform: translate(6px, -6px) rotate(-15deg) scale(1.15);
    color: #38bdf8;
}
.button-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Gujarat Map Hotspots */
.map-hotspot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.map-hotspot .dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-color), 0 0 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.map-hotspot:hover .dot {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-color), 0 0 25px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.8);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
}
.map-hotspot .ping {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: map-ping 2s infinite ease-out;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.map-hotspot:hover .ping {
    background-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}
@keyframes map-ping {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM FOOTER SECTION STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050914 0%, #02040a 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 30px 0 15px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo {
    max-height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(8deg);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.footer-social-link.facebook:hover { background: #1877f2; }
.footer-social-link.instagram:hover { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.footer-social-link.linkedin:hover { background: #0077b5; }
.footer-social-link.whatsapp:hover { background: #25d366; }

.footer-links h4,
.footer-newsletter h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links h4::after,
.footer-newsletter h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .footer {
        padding: 70px 0 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL BRAND & LAYOUT STANDARDISATION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header & Tagline Standardisation - Centered Layouts */
.section-header .brand-tagline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin: 15px auto 0 !important;
    max-width: 680px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header .tagline-accent {
    display: none !important;
}

/* 2. Enhanced Premium About Section */
.about.creative-about {
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
}

.about-grid.container-fluid {
    margin-top: 50px !important;
}

.creative-image-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.creative-img {
    border: 6px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.intro-lead-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
}

.specialty-chip {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}

.specialty-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) !important;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.highlight-card.glow-hover:hover {
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 3. Dark Theme Uniformity (FAQ & Below) */
.faq-section.bg-dark-section,
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050914 0%, #020409 100%) !important;
}

/* 4. Contact Form Light Theme Overrides */
.contact.bg-light-section {
    background: url('../../images/contact_back.png') no-repeat center center / cover !important;
    color: #334155;
    
    position: relative;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-wrapper {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 60px 48px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 2; }
.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 2 / 3; }
.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / 3; }
.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1 / 3; }
.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / 3; }
.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form button {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    justify-self: start;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 180px;
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: #0b5ed7 !important; /* Rich blue button */
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 94, 215, 0.25) !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form button:hover {
    background: #0a58ca !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 94, 215, 0.4) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form button:hover .button-arrow {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form #formResponse {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #093164 0%, #03152c 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    padding: 60px 48px !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, #38bdf8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-info p {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 24px 0 !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item i {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    background: #14355a !important; /* deep blue box background */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item:hover i {
    background: var(--primary-gradient) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .info-item p {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-info {
        padding: 40px 32px !important;
    }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area {
        padding: 40px 32px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 2 !important; }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 1 / 2 !important; }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / 2 !important; }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1 / 2 !important; }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form .form-group:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / 2 !important; }
    .contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area form button {
        grid-column: 1 / 2 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-control {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area select.form-control option {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-control::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-control:hover {
    border-color: #94a3b8 !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-control:focus {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b5ed7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 94, 215, 0.12), inset 0 0 10px rgba(11, 94, 215, 0.02) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-form-area .form-control:focus::placeholder {
    transform: translateX(8px) !important;
    opacity: 0.5 !important;
}

.contact.bg-light-section .contact-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px -5px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45) !important;
}

/* 5. Advanced Footer Animations & Hover Effects */
.footer-social-link {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-social-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.footer-social-link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.footer-social-link:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.footer-links ul li a::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: -15px;
    opacity: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    padding-left: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    left: 0;
}

.newsletter-form button[type="submit"] {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.newsletter-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS CARDS & WHY CHOOSE US ADDITIONAL PREMIUM POLISH
   ========================================================================== */

/* Process step cards updates */
.process-card {
    position: relative;
}

.process-card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-number {
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) !important;
    transform: scale(1.4) translateY(-4px);
}

.process-cube i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-cube i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.process-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.process-card:hover .process-block::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.35);
}

/* Why Choose Us Premium Updates */
.why-list li {
    position: relative;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
}

.why-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) translateY(-4px) !important;
    border-left-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.18) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US, BRAND LOGO SIZES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS REDESIGN OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. About Us Section Overlapping elements */
.creative-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px !important;
}

.overlapping-badge-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -25px;
    left: -25px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.overlapping-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 60px -10px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.badge-card-img {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.badge-card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-card-info strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-card-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* 2. Brand Cards Logo Size Adjustments */
.brand-card {
    height: 110px !important;
    padding: 12px !important;
}

.brand-card img {
    max-height: 72px !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
}

/* 3. Achievements Section Card Redesign */
.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    padding: 45px 30px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.achievements.bg-light-section .card-pink::before { background: #ec4899; }
.achievements.bg-light-section .card-yellow::before { background: #f59e0b; }
.achievements.bg-light-section .card-cyan::before { background: #06b6d4; }
.achievements.bg-light-section .card-green::before { background: #10b981; }

.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2) !important;
    border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25) !important;
}

.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-card:hover::before {
    width: 8px;
}

.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-badge {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.achievements.bg-light-section .counter-card:hover .counter-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}