/* ===== FONT ===== */

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===== CUSTOM CURSOR ===== */

.cursor {
    position: fixed;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #B58AE3;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, background 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cursor.visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cursor-ring.visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON ===== */

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: #fff;
}

/* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS CIRCLE ===== */

.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    z-index: 9998;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.scroll-progress::after {
    content: "↑";
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #B58AE3;
    font-weight: 100;
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.scroll-progress.visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

.scroll-progress svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.scroll-progress .progress-bg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
    stroke-width: 3;
}

.scroll-progress .progress-fill {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #B58AE3;
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 106.8;
    stroke-dashoffset: 106.8;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s ease;
}

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (left/right) ===== */

.anim-fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.anim-fade.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
}

.from-left {
    transform: translateX(-60px);
}

.from-right {
    transform: translateX(60px);
}

body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif !important;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}


/* Navbar */

.custom-navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: 70px;
}

.navbar-nav {
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    color: #111 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -5px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b58ae3;
    transition: .3s;
}

/* ===== NAVBAR FIX ===== */

.navbar-nav {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    line-height: normal !important;
}

/* ===== GET IN TOUCH BUTTON FIX ===== */

.contact-btn,
.contact-btn.active {
    min-width: 160px !important;
    width: 160px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ===== PREVENT NAV SHIFT ===== */

.navbar-collapse {
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.navbar-nav {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

.nav-item {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.nav-link {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown nav items: prevent hover width:100% from expanding the caret ::after */
.custom-dropdown > .nav-link:hover::after,
.custom-dropdown > .nav-link.active::after {
    width: auto !important;
}

/* Dropdown nav items: use ::before for underline so ::after stays for the caret arrow */
.custom-dropdown > .nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -5px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b58ae3;
    transition: .3s;
}

.custom-dropdown > .nav-link:hover::before,
.custom-dropdown > .nav-link.active::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #7c9bf5);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.45);
}

/* Hero */

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            #f9f5ff,
            #edf4ff,
            #fff8f1);
}

/* ===========================
   VIDEO BANNER
=========================== */

.video-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 650px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.banner-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark Overlay */
.video-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Optional Gradient Overlay */
.video-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.25) 0%);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero Content */
.video-banner .container,
.video-banner .content,
.video-banner .hero-content {
    position: relative;

}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */

/* Large Laptop */
@media (max-width:1400px) {

    .video-banner {
        height: 90vh;
        min-height: 600px;
    }

}

/* Laptop */
@media (max-width:1200px) {

    .video-banner {
        height: 85vh;
        min-height: 550px;
    }

}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width:992px) {

    .video-banner {
        height: 75vh;
        min-height: 500px;
    }

}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:768px) {

    .video-banner {
        height: 60vh;
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        object-position: center center;
    }

}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width:576px) {

    .video-banner {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
    }

}



.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
    color: #b58ae3;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content h5 {
    color: #b58ae3;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;

}

.hero-content p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.hero-btn {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.btn-main {
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.btn-main:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: #b58ae3;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid #111;
    color: #111;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Stats */

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.stat-box h3 {
    color: #b58ae3;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.stat-box span {
    color: #666;
}

/* Hero Image */

.hero-image {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
}

/* Circles */

.circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 10px;
    opacity: .5;
}

.circle1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: #9eb4f2;
    top: 100px;
    right: 100px;
}

.circle2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #b58ae3;
    top: 40px;
    right: 330px;
}

.circle3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: #eab596;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: 180px;
}

/* Mobile */

@media(max-width:991px) {

    .hero {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-image {
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .contact-btn {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px) {

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 20px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stat-box h3 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

}

@media(max-width:369px) {

    .hero-btn {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .btn-main,
    .btn-outline-custom {
        width: 230px;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0;
    }

}

/* Footer Styles */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-info p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: #b58ae3;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    color: #111;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

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

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    color: #666;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* To give a smooth push effect on hover */
.footer-links ul li a {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-item {

    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.footer-divider {
    margin: 50px 0 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #888;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-left: 20px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

/* Mobile responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .main-footer {
        padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .contact-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links a {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT INTERACTIVE ABOUT INTRO MODULE
   ========================================================================== */

.about-intro-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    /* Blends flawlessly into your #f8f9fa footer */
    z-index: 10;
}

.about-subtitle {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Directly from your hero-content h5 */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.about-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    /* Linked to your hero h1 */
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.theme-accent-text {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.about-desc-lead {
    color: #111;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-desc-secondary {
    color: #666;
    /* Directly from your body paragraph text color styling */
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Scroll Animation Framework States */
.fade-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.staggered-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Visibility Trigger Active Switches controlled via script.js */
.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .fade-in-left {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Elegant staggered latency card reveal */
.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Structural Cards Matrix with Light Brand Tints */
.pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pillar-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Individualized Light Core Tone Border Hovers using existing colors */
.border-purple-tint:hover {
    border-color: #b58ae3;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.12);
}

.border-blue-tint:hover {
    border-color: #9eb4f2;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.12);
}

.border-peach-tint:hover {
    border-color: #eab596;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.12);
}

.border-dark-tint:hover {
    border-color: #111111;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Native Icon Badging Systems using existing color fields */
.pillar-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Pure Alpha Tint Mappings from your precise stylesheet parameters */
.bg-purple-light {
    background-color: rgba(181, 218, 227, 0.1);
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.bg-blue-light {
    background-color: rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.1);
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.bg-peach-light {
    background-color: rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.1);
    color: #eab596;
}

.bg-dark-light {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
    color: #111;
}

/* Desktop offset grid spacing layout alignment */
@media (min-width: 576px) {

    .scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(1) .asset-shift-down,
    .scroll-animate-section.active-visible .staggered-item:nth-child(3) .asset-shift-down {
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
}

/* Responsiveness structural rules */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .about-intro-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT INTERACTIVE PORTFOLIO MODULE
   ========================================================================== */

.projects-portfolio-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    /* Alternate clean white layout break */
    z-index: 10;
}

.projects-subtitle {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Pulls from your existing navbar and hero accent tokens */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.projects-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    /* Linked to your hero font styles */
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.projects-lead-text {
    color: #666;
    /* Matching default paragraphs spacing tokens */
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Portfolio Card Structural Wrapper */
.project-display-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Clean abstract graphics placeholders keeping consistency with hero shapes */
.project-placeholder-graphics {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 4rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bg-purple-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f5ff, #edf4ff);
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.bg-blue-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edf4ff, #fff8f1);
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.bg-peach-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8f1, #f9f5ff);
    color: #eab596;
}

.bg-dark-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f3f5, #e9ecef);
    color: #111111;
}

/* Micro-badge layers matching corporate profile pillars */
.project-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.badge-purple {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #b58ae3;
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.2);
}

.badge-blue {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #9eb4f2;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.2);
}

.badge-peach {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #eab596;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.2);
}

.badge-dark {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.1);
}

/* Details text architecture block */
.project-info-layer {
    padding: 30px;
}

.project-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.project-meta-top i {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.project-main-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.project-short-desc {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hover Dynamics Mapping Actions */
.project-display-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.2);
}

.project-display-card:hover .project-placeholder-graphics {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-display-card:hover .project-main-title {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

/* Responsive adjustments rules */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .projects-portfolio-section {
        padding: 0 0;
    }

    .projects-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }

    .project-img-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT COMMITMENT & FINAL CTA MODULE
   ========================================================================== */

.commitment-cta-section {
    padding: 20px 0 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    /* Uniform continuation background blending directly into footer */
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.commitment-subtitle {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand Purple */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.commitment-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.commitment-lead-desc {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Metric Small Row Architecture */
.metric-mini-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.metric-icon-layer {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.metric-text-layer h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-text-layer p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Local Icon Color Configurations mapping native parameters */
.color-purple {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.color-blue {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.color-peach {
    color: #eab596;
}

.color-dark {
    color: #111111;
}

/* Elegant Final Call-To-Action Layout Banner Block */
.brand-cta-banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f5ff, #edf4ff, #fff8f1);
    /* Matches your native Hero background */
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.cta-inner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.cta-inner-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
}

.cta-inner-content p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 18px;
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Local Abstract Accent Background Bubbles mimicking your main hero layout symbols */
.c-bubble-1 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: #9eb4f2;
    top: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    opacity: 0.25;
}

.c-bubble-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: #eab596;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    opacity: 0.25;
}

/* Responsiveness alignment parameters */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .commitment-cta-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .commitment-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .brand-cta-banner-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW FRESH ALTERNATIVE ABOUT LAYOUT RULES 
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modern Subpage Header */
.about-modern-header {
    padding: 160px 0 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-modern-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        url('img/about.jpeg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 1;

}


.modern-badge {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand Purple[cite: 3] */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.modern-display-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.header-accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand Purple[cite: 3] */
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Asymmetric Narrative Section Layout */
.about-narrative-showcase {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.narrative-main-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
}

.lead-highlight-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #141414;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.split-paragraph-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666666;
    /* Brand Secondary Text[cite: 3] */
}

/* Floating Abstract Collage Graphics Frame */
.interactive-collage-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-backdrop-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f5ff, #edf4ff);
    /* Inherited from Hero gradient tokens[cite: 3] */
    border-radius: 10px;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    top: 60px;
    left: 60px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.collage-floating-box {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 260px;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.collage-floating-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
    margin: 12px 0 5px 0;
}

.collage-floating-box p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666666;
    /* Brand Secondary Text[cite: 3] */
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.box-icon-accent {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.position-top {
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
}

.position-bottom {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
}

/* Micro Card Border Colors matched directly to your hex tokens[cite: 3] */
.border-purple-tint .box-icon-accent {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.border-purple-tint {
    border-left: 3px solid #b58ae3;
}

.border-peach-tint .box-icon-accent {
    color: #eab596;
}

.border-peach-tint {
    border-left: 3px solid #eab596;
}

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

/* Alternate Staggered Tracks Architecture Setup */
.modern-track-section {
    padding: 50px 0 70px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    /* Uniform break canvas background[cite: 3] */
}

.track-block-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.track-index-marker {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
    opacity: 0.05;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: monospace;
}

.track-icon-shield {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bg-purple-light {
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.bg-peach-light {
    background: rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.1);
    color: #eab596;
}

.track-content-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    /* Brand Dark Text[cite: 3] */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.track-content-body p {
    color: #666666;
    /* Brand Secondary Text[cite: 3] */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Premium Soft Accent Border Shadows on Hover[cite: 3] */
.border-purple-hover:hover {
    border-color: #b58ae3;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.border-peach-hover:hover {
    border-color: #eab596;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments Media Queries Breakpoints */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .about-narrative-showcase,
    .modern-track-section {
        padding: 0 0;
    }

    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: 360px;
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    .collage-backdrop-shape {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        width: 220px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .track-block-wrapper {
        padding: 30px;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NON-CARD ASYMMETRIC LEADERSHIP STREAM STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.asymmetric-leadership-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8c5ebc;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leadership-main-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.leadership-lead-text {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Left Side: Floating Stack Image Deck Layout */
.abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.deck-image-frame {
    position: absolute;
    width: 260px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background: #f1f3f5;
}

.deck-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Overlapping Z-Index Positioning Layers */
.frame-back-slate {
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translate(60px, 60px) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.6;
    filter: grayscale(40%);
}

.frame-middle-blue {
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translate(30px, 30px) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.frame-front-purple {
    z-index: 3;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.2);
}

.deck-label {
    display: none;
}

/* Deck Hover Animation Interactions */
.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:hover .frame-back-slate {
    transform: translate(140px, -20px) rotate(6deg) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:hover .frame-middle-blue {
    transform: translate(80px, 40px) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:hover .frame-front-purple {
    transform: translate(-20px, 10px) rotate(-2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
}

/* Right Side: Biography List Stream Setup */
.biography-stream-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.bio-stream-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.bio-stream-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.stream-index {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: monospace;
    opacity: 0.3;
    padding-top: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-name-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.leader-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pill-purple {
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.pill-blue {
    background: rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.1);
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.pill-peach {
    background: rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.1);
    color: #eab596;
}

.leader-desc-text {
    color: #666666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.stream-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #111;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.stream-link i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Interactive Focus Hover States */
.bio-stream-row:hover {
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.bio-stream-row:hover .stream-index {
    opacity: 1;
}

.bio-stream-row.active-purple:hover .stream-index,
.bio-stream-row.active-purple:hover .stream-link:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.bio-stream-row.active-blue:hover .stream-index,
.bio-stream-row.active-blue:hover .stream-link:hover {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.bio-stream-row.active-peach:hover .stream-index,
.bio-stream-row.active-peach:hover .stream-link:hover {
    color: #eab596;
}

/* Responsive Adaptations */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .asymmetric-leadership-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .leadership-main-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
        height: 360px;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .deck-image-frame {
        width: 200px;
        height: 260px;
    }

    .bio-stream-row {
        padding: 30px 0;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .leader-name-text {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

/* Cross-Hover Interaction States triggered via JavaScript */
.deck-image-frame {
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Focused frame: fully visible, centered, slightly enlarged */
.deck-image-frame.focused-front {
    z-index: 10 !important;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.05) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.18) !important;
}

/* When active focus, hide non-focused frames completely */
.abstract-image-deck-wrapper.has-active-focus .deck-image-frame:not(.focused-front) {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    filter: grayscale(100%) !important;
    transform: scale(0.8) translate(80px, 80px) !important;
    z-index: 0 !important;
}

/* Default state (no hover): only CEO frame visible, rest hidden */
.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:not(.has-active-focus) .frame-back-slate,
.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:not(.has-active-focus) .frame-middle-blue {
    opacity: 0;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transform: scale(0.8) translate(80px, 80px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.abstract-image-deck-wrapper:not(.has-active-focus) .frame-front-purple {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consulting CUSTOM DROPDOWN MECHANICS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dropdown indicator arrow setup */
.custom-dropdown .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.35em;
    vertical-align: 0.255em;
    content: "";
    border-top: 0.3em solid;
    border-right: 0.3em solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-left: 0.3em solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Rotates the caret arrow smoothly when active */
.custom-dropdown.show .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown list container backdrop layer matching image_962c03.png */
.modern-dropdown-menu {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    /* Matte light-grey layer look */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    animation: fadeInDropdown 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* Individual list link elements */
.modern-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #111111;
    /* Clean dark readability color[cite: 3] */
    padding: 12px 24px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Brand specific interaction states on mouse hover */
.modern-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
    /* Soft theme purple tint[cite: 3] */
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand purple accent color[cite: 3] */
    padding-left: 28px;
    /* Elegant micro-interaction shift */
}

/* Smooth contextual fade entrance wrapper */
@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

/* Optional Desktop Rule: Activates menu seamlessly on mouse hover */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .custom-dropdown:hover .modern-dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPDATED MINIMALIST PILLARS & STATS
   ========================================================================== */

.pillars-stats-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.pillars-subtitle {
    color: #b58ae3;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.pillars-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Minimalist Clean Metric Boxes */
.stat-metric-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    border-left: 4px solid #b58ae3;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-metric-box.box-accent-blue {
    border-left-color: #9eb4f2;
}

.stat-metric-box.box-accent-peach {
    border-left-color: #eab596;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    /* Crisp deep black color style */
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    font-feature-settings: "tnum";
    /* Prevents number jitter during counters */
}

.stat-label {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stat-metric-box:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    background: #f4f4f4;
}

/* Accordion Area Structure */
.modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: #000000;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.accordion-index {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-index {
    opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-item-purple .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-index {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.pillar-item-blue .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-index {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.pillar-item-peach .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .accordion-index {
    color: #eab596;
}

.modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 25px 30px 30px 60px;
    color: #444444;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: #fafafa;
}

@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .pillars-stats-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .pillars-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC INTERACTIVE ECOSYSTEM STRIPS
   ========================================================================== */

.ecosystem-focus-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ecosystem-subtitle {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand Purple */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.ecosystem-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Strips Base Layout Structural Mechanics */
.ecosystem-strips-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ecosystem-strip-row {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    background-image: var(--strip-bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Dim Dark Overlay Mask that fades in on active focus states */
.strip-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #676161;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Hidden by default */
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Typography elements transition adjustments */
.strip-num {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Initial Brand Accent */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.strip-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.strip-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE HOVER BEHAVIORS (TRIGGERED VIA SCRIPT)
   ========================================================================== */

.ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip {
    padding: 100px 0;
    /* Expands smoothly outwards height-wise */
}

.ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip .strip-overlay {
    opacity: 0.75;
    /* Background image turns viewable behind high-contrast text */
}

.ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip .strip-num {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip .strip-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip .strip-desc {
    color: #e0e0e0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for phone screen widths */
@media(max-width: 767px) {
    .ecosystem-strip-row {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .strip-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .strip-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASYMMETRIC ACTION GATEWAY PANES (NO CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */

.action-gateway-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Individual Full Window Split Panes */
.gateway-pane {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 10%;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fafafa;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Left/Right Subtle Variant Separation Styling */
.pane-careers {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.pane-consulting {
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Structural Accent Borders that slide out on focus/hover */
.gateway-pane::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--pane-accent);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Inner Layout Alignment blocks */
.pane-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.pane-meta-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #9eb4f2;
    /* Default blue tint */
}

.pane-meta-tag.tag-purple {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand purple tint */
}

.pane-display-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.pane-summary-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Custom Structural Buttons Styling */
.pane-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #7c9bf5);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
}

.pane-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pane-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87de0, #6b8ef0);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pane-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-solid-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eab596, #f5a07d);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.25);
    border: none;
}

.btn-solid-dark:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5aa88, #f0926a);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Handling across tablet/mobile break points */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .gateway-pane {
        padding: 80px 8%;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .pane-careers {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .pane-display-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENDLESS MARQUEE MECHANICAL STYLING (PERPETUAL LOOP)
   ========================================================================== */

.trust-marquee-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-mini-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #999999;
}

/* Viewport mask: hides anything scaling past screen boundaries */
.infinite-marquee-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}

/* Master stream row carrying both twin blocks side-by-side */
.marquee-slide-stream {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Twin sub-groups that distribute items uniformly */
.marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    min-width: 100%;
    /* Ensures both sets span exactly full scale widths */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: continuousScrollLoop 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Logo specific dimensional paddings */
.marquee-logo-item {
    padding: 0 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.marquee-logo-item img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Pauses movement smoothly when user places cursor on the ribbon track */
.infinite-marquee-track:hover .marquee-group {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE MATHEMATICAL SECURE PERPETUAL RESET
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes continuousScrollLoop {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        /* Snaps back instantly with 0ms delay precisely when Group 2 takes Group 1's coordinate slot */
    }
}

@media(max-width: 767px) {
    .trust-marquee-section {
        padding: 40px 0 0 0;
    }

    .marquee-logo-item {
        padding: 0 0;
    }

    .marquee-logo-item img {
        height: 28px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-MINIMAL MAGAZINE TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN (PURE LIGHT MODE)
   ========================================================================== */

.gensar-magazine-ecosystem {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* 100% Pure White Canvas */
    padding: 0 0;
    color: #000000;
    position: relative;
}

/* Base Top Boundary Ruler Line */
.section-top-boundary {
    border-top: 2px solid #000000;
    /* Bold structural top line */
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.meta-structural-tag {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: #888888;
}

.magazine-hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: #000000;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Matrix Blocks Layout Parameters */
.matrix-item-block {
    position: relative;
}

.interactive-text-wrapper {

    cursor: pointer;
}

.block-serial-num {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #999999;
}

.matrix-display-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: #000000;
    transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* The Flat Structural Line that animates on hover */
.kinetic-growth-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.kinetic-growth-line::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Setup Identity Colors on the Line Elements */
.pillar-purple .kinetic-growth-line::after {
    background: #b58ae3;
}

.pillar-blue .kinetic-growth-line::after {
    background: #9eb4f2;
}

.matrix-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 500px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Typographic Action Anchors */
.magazine-action-anchor {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.magazine-action-anchor i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KINETIC HOVER MECHANICS (NO SHADOWS / NO CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Purple Pillar Focus State */
.pillar-purple:hover .matrix-display-heading {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.pillar-purple:hover .kinetic-growth-line::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.pillar-purple:hover .magazine-action-anchor {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

/* 2. Blue Pillar Focus State */
.pillar-blue:hover .matrix-display-heading {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.pillar-blue:hover .kinetic-growth-line::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.pillar-blue:hover .magazine-action-anchor {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

/* Arrow Diagonal Lift Effect */
.interactive-text-wrapper:hover .magazine-action-anchor i {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* Responsive Scaling Breakpoints */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .gensar-magazine-ecosystem {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .matrix-display-heading {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PURE WHITE MAGAZINE HERO SECTION (NO BACKGROUND IMAGES / NO DARK MODE)
   ========================================================================== */

.gensar-editorial-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* 100% Crisp White Canvas */
    padding: 160px 0 100px 0;
    color: #000000;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Top Horizontal Boundary Layout Rules */
.hero-meta-boundary {
    border-top: 2px solid #000000;
    /* Distinct thick structural line */
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.hero-serial-badge {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Brand Purple Accent */
}

.hero-location-tag {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #999999;
}

/* Typography Central Layout */
.hero-display-core {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-giant-headline {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
    line-height: 0.95;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #000000;
}

/* Subtle color punch on the full-stop punctuation */
.hero-giant-headline .accent-dot {
    color: #9eb4f2;
    /* Brand Blue Accent */
}

/* Abstract Footer Elements Row */
.hero-abstract-footer {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.hero-abstract-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Typographic Premium Action Anchor Link */
.hero-primary-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Interactive underline trace effect */
.hero-primary-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #000000;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-primary-link i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO INTERACTIVE HOVER ACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-primary-link:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Shifts smoothly to purple accent on activation */
}

.hero-primary-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
    background: #b58ae3;
}

.hero-primary-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* Responsive Structural Scales */
@media(max-width: 1199px) {
    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 4.2rem;
        letter-spacing: -2px;
    }
}

@media(max-width: 767px) {
    .gensar-editorial-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 60px 0;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        letter-spacing: -1.5px;
        line-height: 1.05;
    }

    .hero-abstract-paragraph {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASYMMETRIC EDITORIAL LAYOUT CONFIGURATION (PURE LIGHT CANVAS)
   ========================================================================== */

.gensar-asymmetric-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* Absolute light canvas */
    padding: 120px 0;
    color: #000000;
}

/* Structural Header Rule Line */
.section-top-rule {
    border-top: 1px solid #000000;
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.asym-index,
.asym-location {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #777777;
}

/* Staggered Headline Typography */
.asym-headline {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -3px;
    line-height: 1.0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Creates the editorial offset step */
.asym-headline .indent-text {
    padding-left: 10%;
    color: #111111;
}

/* Asymmetric Columns Layout Construction */
.asym-grid-flow {
    border-top: 1px solid #000000;
    margin-top: 80px !important;
}

.asym-pillar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

/* Left structural layout divider lines for screens larger than mobile */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .asym-pillar:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
}

.asym-pillar-pad {
    padding: 60px 35px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.asym-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 15px;
}

.asym-node-num {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999999;
}

.asym-node-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

.asym-node-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    min-height: 110px;
    /* Uniform text spacing alignment */
}

/* Sleek Typographic Text Anchors */
.asym-clean-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.asym-clean-link .link-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE DISPLACEMENT HOVER MECHANICS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Subtle vertical kinetic shift on hover instead of generic boxes changing colors */
.asym-pillar:hover .asym-pillar-pad {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Brand Identity Accent updates on hover activation */
.pillar-purple:hover .asym-node-title,
.pillar-purple:hover .asym-clean-link {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.pillar-blue:hover .asym-node-title,
.pillar-blue:hover .asym-clean-link {
    color: #9eb4f2;
}

.pillar-dark:hover .asym-node-title,
.pillar-dark:hover .asym-clean-link {
    color: #444444;
}

.asym-pillar:hover .link-arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Responsive Structural Scales */
@media(max-width: 1199px) {
    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }

    .asym-node-desc {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

@media(max-width: 767px) {
    .gensar-asymmetric-hero {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    }

    .asym-headline .indent-text {
        padding-left: 0;
        display: block;
    }

    .asym-pillar-pad {
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASYMMETRIC EDITORIAL FAQ INTERFACE (PURE LIGHT CANVAS)
   ========================================================================== */

.asym-faq-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* Explicit light clean palette */
    padding: 120px 0;
    color: #000000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.faq-master-grid {
    border-top: 1px solid #000000;
    /* Crisp top rule asset */
}

/* Left Side Layout Matrix overrides */
.faq-statement-column {
    padding: 60px 40px 60px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .faq-sticky-wrapper {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px;
    }
}

/* Right Side Column Structure */
.faq-accordion-column {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Clean Bootstrap Accordion Restyling */
.faq-matrix-row {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    padding: 15px 0 15px 40px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-matrix-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* Accordion Trigger Typography Parameters */
.faq-matrix-row .accordion-button {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-align: left;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-row-num {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999999;
    margin-right: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Replacing the default rotation arrows with minimalist text icons */
.faq-matrix-row .accordion-button::after {
    content: "+";
    background-image: none !important;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #000000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-matrix-row .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    /* Flips "+" to an "x" on expand activation */
    color: #b58ae3;
}

/* Content Panel Text Framing */
.faq-row-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 0 40px 30px 42px;
    /* Indents copy elegantly past the serial number line */
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE FAQ ROW HOVER STATE TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-matrix-row:hover {
    background: #fdfdfd !important;
}

.faq-matrix-row:hover .accordion-button {
    color: #b58ae3 !important;
    /* Soft shift to brand purple accent */
}

/* Responsive Structural Re-allocations */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-accordion-column {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .faq-statement-column {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .faq-matrix-row {
        padding-left: 10px;
    }

    .faq-matrix-row .accordion-button {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .faq-row-desc {
        padding: 0 10px 20px 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GENSAR IT SOLUTIONS - SERVICES PAGE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --brand-purple: #b58ae3;
    --brand-blue: #9eb4f2;
    --brand-peach: #eab596;
    --brand-dark: #1a191d;
    --brand-light-bg: #f8f9fa;
    /* Matches bg-light */
    --purple-tint-alpha: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
    --blue-tint-alpha: rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.15);
    --peach-tint-alpha: rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.15);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Common Components & Helper Classes */
.modern-badge {
    background: var(--purple-tint-alpha);
    color: var(--brand-purple);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 10px;

    display: flex;
    /* flex → inline-flex */

    justify-content: center;

    width: fit-content;
    /* Optional */
}

.theme-accent-text {
    color: var(--brand-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.lead-highlight-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #55545b;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Border Brand Tints */
.border-purple-tint {
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.3);
}

.border-blue-tint {
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.3);
}

.border-peach-tint {
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. SERVICES HERO / HEADER COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.services-modern-header {
    padding: 10rem 0 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-modern-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('../img/services-banner.jpeg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.5;
    /* Image opacity only */
    z-index: -1;
}

.services-modern-header .modern-display-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.services-modern-header .header-accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-purple), var(--brand-blue));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN SERVICES GRID BLOCK
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid-section {
    padding: 0 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 1em !important;
}

.service-interactive-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
}

/* Hover Physics */
.service-interactive-card:hover {
    top: -10px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 25, 29, 0.08);
}

.service-interactive-card.border-purple-tint:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.service-interactive-card.border-blue-tint:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.service-interactive-card.border-peach-tint:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-peach);
}

/* Icon Architecture */
.service-card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.icon-purple {
    background: var(--purple-tint-alpha);
    color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.icon-blue {
    background: var(--blue-tint-alpha);
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.icon-peach {
    background: var(--peach-tint-alpha);
    color: var(--brand-peach);
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .service-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
}

.service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6c6b73;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Features List Inside Card */
.service-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f2;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.service-feature-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.service-feature-list li i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.border-purple-tint .service-feature-list li i {
    color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.border-blue-tint .service-feature-list li i {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.border-peach-tint .service-feature-list li i {
    color: var(--brand-peach);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION WORKFLOW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.process-flow-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.process-steps-timeline {
    position: relative;
    border-top: 2px dashed #e2e2e6;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.process-step-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

/* Timeline nodes logic */
.process-step-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -7px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #cdd2d9;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step-item:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    background: var(--brand-dark);
}

.step-card-inner {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-number-glow {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: monospace;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.text-purple {
    color: var(--brand-purple);
}

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

.text-peach {
    color: var(--brand-peach);
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #6c6b73;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hover interactions for timeline items */
.process-step-item:hover .step-number-glow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-steps-timeline {
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 2px dashed #e2e2e6;
        margin-left: 1.5rem;
    }

    .process-step-item {
        padding: 1rem 0 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .process-step-item::before {
        top: 1.8rem;
        left: -7px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. CONVERSION / ACTION GATEWAY BLOCK
   ========================================================================== */
.services-cta-gateway {
    padding: 2rem 0 8rem 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-asymmetric-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(158, 180, 242, 0.03) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtly textured overlay */
.cta-asymmetric-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(26, 25, 29, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-heading-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-sub-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #55545b;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Modern Button styling alignment */
.pane-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-solid-dark {
    background-color: var(--brand-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--brand-dark);
}

.btn-solid-dark:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 25, 29, 0.15);
}

/* FAQ Container Style */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
    /* Light background for contrast */
}

.accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* Soft shadow */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    /* Slight lift on hover */
}

.accordion-button {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    padding: 1.2rem;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #b58ae3;
    /* Your brand color */
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.accordion-button::after {
    filter: hue-rotate(200deg);
    /* Adjusting icon color */
}

/* Card Container */
.why-card {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Hover effect */
.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: #b58ae3;
    /* Your brand purple */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Icon Styling */
.icon-box {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #b58ae3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editorial-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    color: #333;
}

.line-header {
    border-top: 2px solid #b58ae3;
    /* Brand accent color */
    width: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.feature-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.feature-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consulting - Custom Design System & Premium Light Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* Font import moved to top of file — using Segoe UI globally */

:root {
    --bg-dark-primary: #F8F6F3;
    /* Light Cream */
    --bg-dark-secondary: #FFFFFF;
    /* Pure White */
    --bg-dark-tertiary: #F1ECE4;
    /* Slightly darker cream for components */

    --color-primary: #B58AE3;
    /* Lavender Purple */
    --color-primary-glow: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
    --color-secondary: #A0B5F0;
    /* Soft Blue */
    --color-secondary-glow: rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.15);
    --color-accent: #E8B08F;
    /* Peach */

    --text-primary: #1A1A1A;
    /* Dark Text */
    --text-secondary: #4A4A4A;
    /* Medium Dark Text */
    --text-muted: #7A7A7A;
    /* Muted Text */

    --border-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.08);
    --border-color-hover: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.16);

    --glass-bg: rgba(248, 246, 243, 0.75);
    --glass-blur: blur(16px);

    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    --font-heading: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Base Reset & Scroll behavior */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-dark-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--bg-dark-tertiary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Decorative Background Gradients (Light Glow Blobs) */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

body::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1500px;
    right: 10%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gradient-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 176, 143, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Typography styles */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Section heading styles */
h1:not(.accordion-header),
h2:not(.accordion-header) {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    color: #3A2E5B;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.section-heading-wrapper {
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: left;
}

.divider {
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B58AE3, #7C9BF5);
    margin: 8px 0 20px 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .divider {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        margin: 6px 0 16px 0;
    }
}



.text-gradient-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B58AE3 0%, #8c5ebc 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7491df 0%, #A0B5F0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-dual {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0B5F0 0%, #B58AE3 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation overrides
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-navbar {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1050;
}

.custom-navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 5px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05);
    background: rgba(248, 246, 243, 0.95);
    color: black !important;
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: 55px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}



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

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-primary));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu overrides */
.custom-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    margin-top: 15px !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .custom-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
        transform: translateY(5px);
        pointer-events: none;
        display: block;
    }

    .custom-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
    .custom-dropdown.show .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
}

.custom-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.custom-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-tertiary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Menu Toggle Button */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    outline: none !important;
    padding: 0;
}

#menuIcon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Contact Button in Navbar */
.contact-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #A0B5F0 100%);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-btn i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Make icon-box links styled properly */
a.icon-box {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #b58ae3;
    cursor: pointer;
}

a.icon-box:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 700px;
    padding: 0 0 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-section .row {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.hero-section [class*="col-"] {
    text-align: left !important;
}

.hero-desc {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

/* Floating Particles Container */
.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
    border-radius: 10px;
    animation: floatParticle 10s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(100vh) translateX(0);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    10% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    90% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-10vh) translateX(100px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.hero-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8c5ebc;
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
    display: inline-block;

}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.light1 {
    color: #656565 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 580px;

}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-premium {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-premium-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #7c9bf5);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-premium-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87de0, #6b8ef0);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-premium-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eab596, #f5a07d);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.25);
}

.btn-premium-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5aa88, #f0926a);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Glassmorphism Graphic for Hero */
.hero-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-glow-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-glow-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-glow-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(1deg);
    border-color: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.3);
}

.hero-glow-card:hover::before {
    transform: translate(10%, 10%);
}

.code-window-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.code-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.dot-red {
    background-color: #eab308;
}

.dot-yellow {
    background-color: #B58AE3;
}

.dot-green {
    background-color: #A0B5F0;
}

.tech-tag-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.tech-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Common Section Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title-container {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8c5ebc;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Statistics Section
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Course Selector & Syllabus Deep-Dive
   ========================================================================== */
.course-tabs-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.course-tab-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.course-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15) 0%, rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.15) 100%);
    color: #8c5ebc;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
}

/* Dynamic Details Container */
.course-detail-pane {
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .course-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    h1:not(.accordion-header),
    h2:not(.accordion-header) {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: #3A2E5B;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.tools-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.tool-badge {
    background: var(--bg-dark-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Syllabus accordion design */
.syllabus-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.2);
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-header {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    filter: none;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.05);
    color: #8c5ebc;
}

.syllabus-accordion .accordion-body {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.syllabus-topic-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.syllabus-topic-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.syllabus-topic-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Key Features Ecosystem
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-glow) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

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

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #8c5ebc;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Curriculum Learning Journey (Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.journey-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .journey-timeline::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    h1:not(.accordion-header),
    h2:not(.accordion-header) {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: #3A2E5B;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 60px !important;
        padding-right: 15px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
}

.timeline-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-badge {
    left: -20px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-badge {
        left: 10px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
}

.timeline-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.timeline-step {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6e86cc;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.timeline-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Slider / Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 35px;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.4);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.25);
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: #eab308;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-comment {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-tertiary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #6e86cc;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordion / FAQs
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 20px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

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

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(160, 181, 240, 0.05);
    color: #6e86cc;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Application Form (CTA)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-container {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 243, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 60px;
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cta-container {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

.cta-glow-decor {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-form-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.form-group-custom {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group-custom label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.form-input-custom {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input-custom:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
}

.form-select-custom {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath fill='none' stroke='%231a1a1a' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='m2 5 6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 18px center;
    background-size: 12px;
}

/* Custom Checkbox */
.checkbox-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.checkbox-custom input {
    display: none;
}

.checkbox-box {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: var(--bg-dark-primary);
}

.checkbox-custom input:checked+.checkbox-box {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.checkbox-custom input:checked+.checkbox-box::after {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Success Overlay */
.form-success-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-secondary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.form-success-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid #B58AE3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #B58AE3;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: scaleIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}


.footer-logo {
    height: 38px;
}

.footer-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;

    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: #6e86cc;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: #6e86cc;
}

.footer-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin: 50px 0 25px 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll-linked Animations & Core Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 400ms;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   our-services.html - Banner Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.sr-banner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 650px;
    background: url('img/service.jpeg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
}

.sr-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 550px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   get-in-touch.html - Contact Banner Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: url('img/contact.png') no-repeat center;
}

.contact-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3 0%, #a0b5f0 100%);
    clip-path: ellipse(70% 100% at 30% 0%);
    opacity: .15;
}

.contact-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 700px;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #a0b5f0);
    border-radius: 10px;
    opacity: .12;
}

.contact-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.contact-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(181, 138, 227, .1);
    color: #8c5ebc;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #1f2937;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #a0b5f0);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.contact-desc {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #b58ae3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
    transition: .3s;
}

.icon-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #a0b5f0);
}

.contact-image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    animation: floatImage 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatImage {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}

@media(max-width:991px) {
    .contact-banner {
        padding: 50px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .contact-desc {
        margin: auto auto 30px;
    }

    .contact-icons {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .contact-image {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {
    .contact-banner {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .icon-box {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   careers.html - Careers-specific Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.validation-warning {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    min-height: 20px;
}

.input-error {
    border-color: #dc3545 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
}

.cr-hero {
    background: url("img/career.png") center 30% / cover no-repeat;
    position: relative;

}

.cr-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cr-hero .hero-title {
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

.cr-hero .hero-desc {
    color: #555;
}

.cr-hero-decor {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15), rgba(124, 155, 245, 0.1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.15);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.cr-hero-decor::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.1), rgba(245, 160, 125, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 181, 150, 0.12);
}

.cr-hero-decor::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.08), rgba(124, 155, 245, 0.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(181, 138, 227, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   hire-us.html - Tech Stack & Cards Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.technology-stack {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.tech-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: .4s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, .12);
}

.tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(108, 99, 255, .12);
}

.tech-card h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2F3548;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.tech-card h4 i {
    color: #6C63FF;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.tech-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.tech-tags span {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #2F3548;
    border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, .15);
}

.frontend {
    background: #FFF8DD;
}

.backend {
    background: #FFECEF;
}

.mobile {
    background: #FFEFF1;
}

.cloud {
    background: #F1E2FF;
}

.database {
    background: #ECECFF;
}

.ai {
    background: #FFECEF;
}

.btn-tech-view {
    background: #6C63FF;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .3s;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-tech-view:hover {
    background: #564de0;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .technology-stack {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .tech-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .tech-card h4 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .tech-tags span {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
    }
}

.section-title1 {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   index.html - Premium Footer & Industries Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-premium {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #b8c0cf;
    padding-top: 70px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-logo {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-brand {
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-premium .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #b8c0cf;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.footer-premium .footer-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    width: 38px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b58ae3;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-premium .footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-links a {
    color: #b8c0cf;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.footer-premium .footer-links a:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .3s;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-social a:hover {
    background: #b58ae3;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-premium .footer-location p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #b8c0cf;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-location strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-premium .footer-location i {
    color: #b58ae3;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-newsletter {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
}

.footer-premium .footer-newsletter h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #b8c0cf;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    height: 50px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.newsletter-form .newsletter-name {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    border: none;
    background: #b58ae3;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0 22px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: .3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #a06dd9;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: #8e99ab;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #8e99ab;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: .3s;
}

.footer-premium .footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #b58ae3;
}

.footer-premium .error-message {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.footer-premium .form-input-custom.error,
.footer-premium .form-select-custom.error {
    border: 1px solid #dc3545 !important;
}

.footer-premium .checkbox-custom.error {
    color: #dc3545;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-premium {
        padding-top: 60px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .footer-premium .footer-title {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-newsletter {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .newsletter-form input {
        height: 64px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .newsletter-form button {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-bottom-links {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-map iframe {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

.industry-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.industry-title {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 40px;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: monospace;
}

.industry-marquee {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 80px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: industryScroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.industry-track span {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
}

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

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .industry-row {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .industry-title {
        margin-right: 20px;
        font-size: .75rem;
    }

    .industry-track {
        gap: 50px;
        animation-duration: 20s;
    }

    .industry-track span {
        font-size: .85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .industry-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .industry-title {
        margin-right: 0;
        padding-left: 12px;
    }

    .industry-marquee {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .industry-track {
        gap: 40px;
        animation-duration: 18s;
    }

    .industry-track span {
        font-size: .8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .industry-title {
        font-size: .7rem;
        letter-spacing: .08em;
    }

    .industry-track {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .industry-track span {
        font-size: .75rem;
    }

    .industry-track i {
        margin-right: 4px !important;
    }
}

.error-message {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.form-input-custom.error,
.form-select-custom.error {
    border: 1px solid #dc3545 !important;
}

.checkbox-custom.error {
    color: #dc3545;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   share-your-requirement.html - Requirement Form & Client Section
   ========================================================================== */
.requirement-form-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8f6f3;
}

.requirement-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: start;
}

.requirement-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    text-align: center;
    height: fit-content;
    background-image: url('img/build.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.7;
    padding: 30px;
}

.requirement-left img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
}

.requirement-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #a061e4;
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.requirement-left p {
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #000000;
}

.requirement-right {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.requirement-right h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    transition: .3s;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #b58ae3;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(181, 138, 227, .15);
}

.error-msg {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.checkbox-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.checkbox-wrapper label {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: #555;
}

.checkbox-error {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.submit-btn {
    border: none;
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #a0b5f0);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: .3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#successMessage {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

    .requirement-left {
        position: static;
    }

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

    .requirement-right {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .requirement-right h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

.requirement-features {
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-align: left;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
}

.feature-item i {
    color: #b58ae3;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.feature-item span {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stats-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.stat-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b58ae3, #a0b5f0);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-box p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
}

.clients-section {
    background: var(--bg-dark-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-heading {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.clients-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.clients-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.clients-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    position: relative;
}

.clients-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: logoScroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.clients-track img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transition: .4s;
}

.clients-track img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

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

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

.testimonial-heading {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.testimonial-heading h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-heading h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.testimonial-heading p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    height: 100%;
    transition: .4s;
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(181, 138, 227, .12);
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card img {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: .95rem;
}

/* Testimonials auto-scroll container */
#testimonialsContainer.testimonials-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 16px 0;
}

#testimonialsContainer.testimonials-scroll .testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 24px;
    will-change: transform;
}

#testimonialsContainer.testimonials-scroll .testimonials-track > div {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
}

#testimonialsContainer.testimonials-scroll .testimonial-card {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    #testimonialsContainer.testimonials-scroll .testimonials-track > div {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
    }
}

.share-requirement .rating {
    color: #fbbf24;
    margin: 15px 0;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.share-requirement .testimonial-card span {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .clients-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-heading h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .clients-track {
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .clients-track img {
        height: 40px;
    }
}

.footer-quick-links,
.footer-services {
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .footer-quick-links,
    .footer-services {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-brand {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-logo {
        display: block;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-about {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-title {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-title::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER RESPONSIVE SYSTEM — ALL BREAKPOINTS
   Applied globally across all pages: index, about, careers,
   gensar-consulting, get-in-touch, hire-us, our-services,
   share-your-requirement
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===== GLOBAL RESPONSIVE UTILITIES ===== */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;

}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: LARGE DESKTOPS (≤ 1400px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {

    /* Hero headlines scale down */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 4.8rem;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 4.2rem;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    /* Section titles scale */
    .about-title,
    .projects-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

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

    /* Reduce gateway pane padding */
    .gateway-pane {
        padding: 100px 8%;
    }

    /* CTA inner heading */
    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: STANDARD LAPTOPS (≤ 1199px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 4rem;
        letter-spacing: -2px;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Navbar tighter spacing */
    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        padding-left: 10px !important;
        padding-right: 10px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .contact-btn,
    .contact-btn.active {
        min-width: 140px !important;
        width: 140px !important;
        padding: 10px 20px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Pane content */
    .pane-display-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .asym-node-desc {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* Video banner */
    .video-banner {
        min-height: 450px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        min-height: 450px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: TABLETS (≤ 991px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* === NAVBAR MOBILE === */
    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 5px;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        padding: 10px 16px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .contact-btn,
    .contact-btn.active {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        margin-top: 10px;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* === TYPOGRAPHY SCALING === */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

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

    .about-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .projects-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .commitment-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .leadership-main-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .pillars-main-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .ecosystem-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .pane-display-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .matrix-display-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .clients-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-heading h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .cta-heading-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    /* === SECTION PADDING === */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .about-intro-section,
    .asymmetric-leadership-section,
    .pillars-stats-section,
    .about-narrative-showcase,
    .ecosystem-focus-section,
    .asym-faq-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .modern-track-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .gensar-editorial-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 60px 0;
    }

    .gensar-asymmetric-hero {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .gensar-magazine-ecosystem {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .commitment-cta-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .projects-portfolio-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .requirement-form-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    /* === LAYOUT ADJUSTMENTS === */
    .hero {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-image {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Gateway panes stack */
    .gateway-pane {
        padding: 60px 6%;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .pane-careers {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    /* Collage frame */
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: 340px;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .collage-backdrop-shape {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        width: 210px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    /* Image deck */
    .abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
        height: 340px;
        max-width: 360px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .deck-image-frame {
        width: 190px;
        height: 250px;
    }

    /* Track blocks */
    .track-block-wrapper {
        padding: 30px;
        gap: 15px;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Bio stream */
    .bio-stream-row {
        padding: 25px 0;
        gap: 15px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .leader-name-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Stat boxes */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .stat-metric-box {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    /* Accordion */
    .modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-button {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .modern-pillars-accordion .accordion-body {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-accordion-column {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .faq-statement-column {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    /* CTA banner */
    .brand-cta-banner-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 24px;
    }

    /* Video banner */
    .video-banner {
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        min-height: 350px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* Services */
    .services-modern-header {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem 0;
    }

    .process-flow-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    /* Consulting hero */
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .hero-section .col-lg-6 {
        height: auto;
    }

    /* Requirement wrapper */
    .requirement-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .requirement-left {
        position: static;
    }

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

    /* Course detail pane */
    .course-detail-pane {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .course-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* Asym grid */
    .asym-pillar-pad {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }

    .asym-headline .indent-text {
        padding-left: 0;
        display: block;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-banner {
        padding: 80px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-desc {
        margin: auto auto 30px;
    }

    .contact-icons {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    /* Ecosystem strips */
    .ecosystem-strip-row {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip {
        padding: 55px 0;
    }

    .strip-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .strip-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* CTA container */
    .cta-container {
        padding: 40px;
    }

    /* Timeline mobile */
    .journey-timeline::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 60px !important;
        padding-right: 15px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        left: 10px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: SMALL TABLETS / LARGE PHONES (≤ 767px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Typography further reduction */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
        line-height: 1.05;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .clients-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .testimonial-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Section padding compact */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .about-intro-section,
    .asymmetric-leadership-section,
    .pillars-stats-section,
    .about-narrative-showcase,
    .ecosystem-focus-section,
    .asym-faq-section,
    .gensar-magazine-ecosystem,
    .commitment-cta-section,
    .projects-portfolio-section,
    .editorial-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .editorial-section h2 {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .gensar-editorial-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 50px 0;
    }

    .gensar-asymmetric-hero {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    /* Footer compact */
    .main-footer {
        padding: 50px 0 25px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        margin-top: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .contact-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links a {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }

    /* Interactive collage simplification */
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: 300px;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .collage-backdrop-shape {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
        top: 40px;
        left: 40px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        width: 180px;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box h4 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .collage-floating-box p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Image deck */
    .abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
        height: 300px;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .deck-image-frame {
        width: 170px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    /* Ecosystem strips */
    .ecosystem-strip-row {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .ecosystem-strip-row.active-strip {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .strip-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin: 8px 0;
    }

    /* Project cards */
    .project-img-wrapper {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .project-info-layer {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .project-main-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Bio stream compact */
    .bio-stream-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px 0;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .leader-desc-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Marquee / Logo tracks */
    .trust-marquee-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .marquee-logo-item {
        padding: 0 25px;
    }

    .marquee-logo-item img {
        height: 26px;
    }

    /* CTA container */
    .cta-container {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .cta-asymmetric-box {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* Services grid */
    .service-interactive-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .services-cta-gateway {
        padding: 2rem 0 5rem 0;
    }

    /* Video banner */
    .video-banner {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .icon-box {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Course meta grid */
    .course-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Feature cards */
    .feature-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* Tech cards */
    .technology-stack {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .tech-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .tech-card h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    /* Stats card grid */
    .stats-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Requirement form */
    .requirement-right {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .requirement-right h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .requirement-left h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-matrix-row .accordion-button {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 18px 0;
    }

    .faq-row-desc {
        padding: 0 10px 20px 25px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Asym pillars */
    .asym-node-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .asym-pillar-pad {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    /* Hero section consulting */
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 400px;
        padding: 0 0 30px;
    }

    .hero-tag {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Process timeline */
    .process-steps-timeline {
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 2px dashed #e2e2e6;
        margin-left: 1rem;
    }

    .process-step-item {
        padding: 1rem 0 2rem 2rem;
    }

    .process-step-item::before {
        top: 1.5rem;
        left: -7px;
    }

    .step-number-glow {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Industry marquee */
    .industry-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .industry-title {
        margin-right: 0;
        padding-left: 12px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .industry-marquee {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .industry-track {
        gap: 40px;
        animation-duration: 18s;
    }

    .industry-track span {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Accordion button */
    .accordion-button {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    /* Pane btn touch targets */
    .pane-btn {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .btn-main,
    .btn-outline-custom {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .btn-premium {
        padding: 12px 22px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: MOBILE PHONES (≤ 576px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .asym-headline {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .magazine-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .narrative-main-heading {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .commitment-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .leadership-main-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Hero stats compact */
    .hero-stats {
        gap: 15px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stat-box h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* Section padding minimal */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .about-intro-section,
    .asymmetric-leadership-section,
    .pillars-stats-section,
    .about-narrative-showcase,
    .ecosystem-focus-section,
    .gensar-magazine-ecosystem,
    .commitment-cta-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .gensar-editorial-hero {
        padding: 90px 0 40px 0;
    }

    /* Cards minimal padding */
    .pillar-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .service-interactive-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .metric-mini-card {
        padding: 18px;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    /* Collage hide on very small */
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: 260px;
        max-width: 260px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        width: 160px;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box h4 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin: 8px 0 4px 0;
    }

    .collage-floating-box p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Image deck */
    .abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .deck-image-frame {
        position: relative !important;
        width: calc(33.33% - 10px);
        height: 200px;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    }

    .frame-back-slate,
    .frame-middle-blue,
    .frame-front-purple {
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    }

    .frame-front-purple {
        order: 1;
    }
    .frame-middle-blue {
        order: 2;
    }
    .frame-back-slate {
        order: 3;
    }

    /* Strip text */
    .strip-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .strip-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Matrix */
    .matrix-display-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .matrix-paragraph {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Lead text */
    .lead-highlight-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .leadership-lead-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .hero-abstract-paragraph {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .about-desc-lead {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    /* Button layout */
    .hero-btn {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-main,
    .btn-outline-custom {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn-premium {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Stat metric */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .contact-desc {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Video banner */
    .video-banner {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .banner-video {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    /* Asym pillar */
    .asym-node-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .asym-node-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Hero consulting */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Course tabs wrap */
    .course-tabs-nav {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .course-tab-btn {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .testimonial-comment {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Feature cards */
    .feature-card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }

    .feature-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Marquee */
    .clients-track {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .clients-track img {
        height: 35px;
    }

    /* Newsletter */
    .newsletter-form input {
        height: 64px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .newsletter-form button {
        height: 50px;
    }

    /* CTA banner */
    .brand-cta-banner-wrapper {
        padding: 35px 18px;
    }

    /* Process */
    .process-flow-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    /* Services header */
    .services-modern-header {
        padding: 7rem 0 3rem 0;
    }

    .services-modern-header .modern-display-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-brand .footer-about {
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        word-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .footer-title {
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

/* ===== TERMS/COOKIES/PRIVACY PAGES - FOOTER FIX ===== */
html, body {
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

body.legal-page {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

body.legal-page .section-padding {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
}

body.legal-page .footer-premium {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: SMALL MOBILE (≤ 480px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .cta-inner-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    /* Section padding ultra-compact */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 35px 0;
    }

    /* Card/box minimal */
    .pillar-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .pillar-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Collage simplified */
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: 220px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        width: 140px;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    /* Hero badge */
    .hero-badge {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .icon-box {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Industry strip */
    .industry-title {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    .industry-track {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .industry-track span {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Stat boxes */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Bio stream text */
    .leader-name-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .leader-desc-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Navbar */
    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 60px;
    }

    /* Service cards */
    .service-card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .service-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Accordion */
    .accordion-button {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 0.9rem;
    }

    .accordion-body {
        padding: 15px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    /* Requirement form */
    .requirement-right {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    .requirement-right h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .submit-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-premium .footer-logo {
        height: 70px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-about {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Timeline card */
    .timeline-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .timeline-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: 350px;
    }
}

/* ===== BREAKPOINT: ULTRA-SMALL SCREENS (≤ 360px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-giant-headline {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Buttons full width */
    .hero-btn {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .btn-main,
    .btn-outline-custom {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .btn-premium {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Ultra compact spacing */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding-left: 12px;
        padding-right: 12px;
    }

    /* Cards ultra-compact */
    .feature-card {
        padding: 20px 12px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .service-interactive-card {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Collage hide completely */
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Deck stack hide */
    .abstract-image-deck-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .deck-image-frame {
        width: 130px;
        height: 170px;
    }

    /* Stat boxes */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Hero consulting */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    /* About header */
    .about-modern-header {
        padding: 120px 0 50px 0;
    }

    /* Navbar */
    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 55px;
    }

    #menuIcon {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Contact page */
    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-premium {
        padding-top: 40px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-newsletter {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .footer-premium .footer-newsletter h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Process step */
    .process-step-item {
        padding: 0.8rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .step-number-glow {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ===== PRINT MEDIA QUERY ===== */
@media print {

    .custom-navbar,
    .footer-premium,
    .main-footer,
    .video-banner,
    .banner-video {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        font-size: 12pt;
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
}

/* ===== LANDSCAPE PHONE ORIENTATION ===== */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .video-banner {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .services-modern-header {
        padding: 6rem 0 3rem 0;
    }

    .gensar-editorial-hero {
        padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
    }

    .contact-banner {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .about-modern-header {
        padding: 100px 0 50px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FIXES — Collage Boxes, Image Order, Hero Overlays
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 200px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        transform: none !important;
        padding: 20px !important;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .collage-backdrop-shape {
        display: none;
    }

    .services-hero {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(255,255,255,.75) 0%,
                rgba(255,255,255,.65) 100%),
            url("img/serv.png");
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .services-hero .hero-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .career-banner {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(255,255,255,.75) 0%,
                rgba(255,255,255,.60) 100%),
            url("img/hire-us-banner.jpeg");
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .career-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-banner .contact-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-banner .contact-content .divider {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .contact-banner .contact-content .contact-desc {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Get in Touch - mobile alignment */
    .contact-banner .contact-icons {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* mobile tabs scroll */
    .course-tabs-nav,
    #homeServiceTabsNav {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 6px;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    }

    .course-tabs-nav .course-tab-btn,
    #homeServiceTabsNav .course-tab-btn {
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    .ip-hero .ip-content {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .ip-hero .ip-features {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .section-title-container .section-heading-wrapper {
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .section-title-container .divider {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .course-tabs-nav,
    #homeServiceTabsNav {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 8px;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .course-tabs-nav .course-tab-btn,
    #homeServiceTabsNav .course-tab-btn {
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .collage-floating-box {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .collage-backdrop-shape {
        display: none;
    }

    .interactive-collage-frame {
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .services-hero {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(255,255,255,.75) 0%,
                rgba(255,255,255,.65) 100%),
            url("img/serv.png");
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .services-hero .hero-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .career-banner {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(255,255,255,.75) 0%,
                rgba(255,255,255,.60) 100%),
            url("img/hire-us-banner.jpeg");
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .career-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .contact-banner .contact-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}