/* ==============================================================
   QUANTUM LEAP WEALTH — Global Design System + Homepage Styles
   ============================================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Dancing+Script:wght@600;700&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
    --primary: #0a2540;
    --primary-mid: #103a66;
    --accent: #c9a84c;
    --accent-light: #e8c96a;
    --accent-dark: #a07a28;
    --gold-metallic: linear-gradient(135deg, #a07a28 0%, #d4af37 50%, #a07a28 100%);
    --bg-light: #f8f9fb;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-muted: #6c757d;
    --border: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    --tr: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Bold headings */
}

a {
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: color var(--tr)
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark)
}

/* ── Accessibility: Focus States ── */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Accessibility: Skip to Content ── */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    z-index: 10001;
    transition: top 0.3s;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

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

/* ── Layout ── */
.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px
}

.section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    /* More airy/premium spacing */
    position: relative;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    /* Subtle architectural pattern */
}

.section-light {
    background: var(--bg-light)
}

.section-dark {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3 {
    color: #fff
}

.section-dark .section-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center
}

.text-center .section-sub {
    margin: 0 auto
}

/* ── Section Labels ── */
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    background: var(--gold-metallic);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 900;
    /* Maximum Boldness as requested */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.7
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35)
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #b8922a;
    /* Slightly darker gold on hover */
    border-color: #b8922a;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.48);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary)
}

.btn-light-gold {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-light-gold:hover {
    background: #b8922a;
    /* Slightly darker gold on hover, matching primary */
    border-color: #b8922a;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.48);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ── Reveal Animation ── */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
    transition-delay: 0.5s
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
    min-height: 500px;
    background: #04111f; /* Base color */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Animated Mesh Background */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.8) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(13, 58, 110, 0.6) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(4, 17, 31, 1) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Moving Glows */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: glow-pulse 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: translate(-100px, 50px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px
}

.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none
}

.hero-wave {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-img-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-founder-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.hero-caption {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    max-width: 360px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.hero-about-hl {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-about-hl-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    /* Larger */
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px)
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: #fff;
    /* Restored white color */
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--accent-light)
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    line-height: 1.75
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 52px
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.hero-stat {
    padding-right: 32px;
    margin-right: 32px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12)
}

.hero-stat:last-child {
    border: none;
    margin: 0
}

.hero-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1
}

.hero-stat span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block
}

/* Hero Visual Card */
.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center
}

.hero-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--gold-metallic);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.hero-card-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    /* Restored white */
    margin-bottom: 6px
}

.hero-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    /* Faded white for 'sub' look */
}

.card-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Light border for dark card */
    font-size: 0.88rem
}

.card-row:last-child {
    border: none
}

.card-row-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    /* Visible light label */
}

.card-row-value {
    background: var(--gold-metallic);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.card-row-up {
    color: #4ade80;
    font-size: 0.78rem
}

.card-row-down {
    color: #f87171;
    font-size: 0.78rem
}

.hero-card-cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 11px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--tr)
}

.hero-card-cta:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
    color: #fff
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── Services Flip Card Implementation ── */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.flip-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    height: 400px;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner,
.flip-card.flipped .flip-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-card-front,
.flip-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.flip-card-front {
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.flip-card-front img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.flip-card-front .front-content {
    padding: 20px 15px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.flip-card-front h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.flip-card-back {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.flip-card-back h3 {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.flip-card-back p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.card-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.card-arrow:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .flip-card {
        height: 420px;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0
}

.why-image-wrap {
    position: relative
}

.why-image-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg)
}

.why-img-stat {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    color: #fff
}

.why-img-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    display: block
}

.why-img-stat span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em
}

.why-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border)
}

.why-badge-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.why-badge strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary)
}

.why-badge span {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--text-muted)
}

.why-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start
}

.why-item-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px
}

.why-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--primary)
}

.why-item p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS / HOW IT WORKS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 52px;
    position: relative
}

.process-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 42px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2));
    z-index: 0
}

.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.step-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12)
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--primary)
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS COUNTER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    padding: 60px 0
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    text-align: center
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10)
}

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

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 8px
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   OUR PRODUCT (Automatic Logo Ticker)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.divider-container {
    display: inline-flex;
    /* Use inline-flex to work with parent text-center */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: auto;
}

.divider-line {
    width: 60px;
    /* Fixed width for stability */
    height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to var(--dir, right), #D4AF37, transparent) !important;
    /* Metallic Gold */
}

.divider-line:last-child {
    --dir: left;
}

.divider-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    /* Bold as requested */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: #D4AF37 !important;
    /* Vibrant Metallic Gold */
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-block;
}

.logo-ticker-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
}

/* Immersive lateral fades */
.logo-ticker-container::before,
.logo-ticker-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 150px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-ticker-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8fafc, transparent);
}

.logo-ticker-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #f8fafc, transparent);
}

.logo-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    gap: 40px;
    animation: marquee-scroll 12s linear infinite !important;
    /* Faster and starts immediately */
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.logo-ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.logo-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 25px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 130px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    /* Gold shadow */
    border-color: #D4AF37;
}

.logo-item img {
    max-width: 80%;
    max-height: 70%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

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

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

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        /* Simplified for robustness */
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
    margin-top: 50px
}

.tcard {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s
}

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

.stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.star {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem
}

.tcard-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-style: italic
}

.tcard-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px
}

.tcard-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.tcard-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary)
}

.tcard-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CTA
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.opp-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04111f, #0a2540);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

.opp-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px
}

.opp-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -50px
}

.opp-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center
}

.opp-text h2 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.opp-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem
}

.opp-perks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px
}

.opp-perk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.88rem
}

.opp-perk-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem
}

.opp-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px
}

.opp-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem
}

.opp-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.opp-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em
}

.opp-form-group input,
.opp-form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif
}

.opp-form-group input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3)
}

.opp-form-group input:focus,
.opp-form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent)
}

.opp-form-group select option {
    background: #0a2540;
    color: #fff
}

.opp-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    margin-top: 6px
}

.opp-submit:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-1px)
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
    background: #030d18;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    padding: 70px 0 28px;
    font-size: 0.85rem
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 52px
}

.footer h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07)
}

.footer ul {
    list-style: none
}

.footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.footer ul a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    font-size: 0.84rem
}

.footer ul a:hover {
    color: var(--accent)
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    max-width: 260px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.75
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-weight: 700
}

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

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.83rem
}

.footer-contact-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent)
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28)
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s
}

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

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO 2-COLUMN LAYOUT & SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-text-col {
    padding-right: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    /* Keep text and buttons above dropping elements */
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    /* Space to prevent buttons from hiding behind the pillars below */
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    /* Reduced size as requested */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-top: 10px;
    /* Reduced to stop touching the top section too much */
}

.hero-title {
    text-align: left !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent), transparent) 1;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    /* Significantly reduced from 3.2rem */
}

.hero-description {
    margin: 18px 0 36px;
    max-width: 560px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    /* Slightly larger for readability */
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    margin-top: 25px; /* Spacing from highlights */
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Dynamic Slider Layout */
.hero-slider-col {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.dynamic-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.3);
    background: rgba(4, 17, 31, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.slide-content {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.slide-logo {
    max-width: 70%;
    max-height: 70%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.slide-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 17, 31, 0.95), transparent);
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.slide-overlay h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    /* Increased size significantly */
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    /* Added shadow for readability over photos */
}

/* Services Slide specific styles */
.slide-services-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .slide-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .slide-services-container {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .slide-service-box {
        padding: 10px 8px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

.slide-service-box {
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15);
}

.slide-service-box:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1024px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)
    }

    .process-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)
    }

    .process-steps::before {
        display: none
    }

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

    .stat-item {
        border: none;
        padding: 20px;
        position: relative
    }

    .stat-item::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 20%;
        right: 20%;
        height: 1px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 32px
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .hero-visual {
        display: none
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    .hero-text-col {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

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

    .hero-slider-col {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 30px;
        min-height: 250px;
        /* Reduced minimum height for mobile */
    }

    .dynamic-slider {
        height: 280px;
        /* Force a smaller height on mobile to prevent overflow */
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .slide-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        /* Smaller text on image overlays for mobile */
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        max-height: none;
        /* Let the hero section expand to fit its content */
        overflow: visible;
        /* Ensure the slider isn't clipped */
        padding: 180px 0 60px;
        /* Greatly increased top padding so the text clears the banner and header */
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .opp-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .section {
        padding: 65px 0
    }
}

@media(max-width:540px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }

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

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px
    }

    .hero-stat {
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   QUICK CONNECT FAB
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.fab-container {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.fab-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.fab-container.open .fab-options {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.fab-option {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.fab-option:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.fab-option.whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    /* Official WhatsApp color */
}

.fab-option.phone {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.fab-toggle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    outline: none;
}

.fab-container.open .fab-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .fab-container {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }

    .fab-toggle {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
    }

    .fab-option {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }


    .hero-grid {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 50px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-text-col {
        max-width: 520px;
        padding: 24px 30px; /* Reduced vertical padding */
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 24px;
        text-align: left;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    /* Floating Animation for Slider */
    .dynamic-slider {
        animation: float-breathing 6s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    @keyframes float-breathing {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    }

    .hero-about-highlights {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .hero-about-hl {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-radius: 12px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .hero-about-hl:hover {
        background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
}
/* -- Blog Recent Posts Sidebar -- */
.recent-posts-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.recent-posts-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.recent-posts-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.recent-posts-list a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.recent-posts-list a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.recent-posts-list span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* -- Blog Layout & Sidebar -- */
.blog-section { padding: 60px 0 90px; background: var(--bg-light); }
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.blog-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.sidebar-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-card h3 { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.sidebar-topics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.topic-tag { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
.topic-tag:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }
.sidebar-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid)); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 22px; text-align: center; }
.sidebar-cta h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sidebar-cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sidebar-cta .btn-sm { display: block; background: var(--accent); color: #fff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.2s; cursor: pointer; border: none; width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .blog-sidebar { position: static; order: 2; } }