:root {
      /* Blue palette — from deep navy to pale sky */
      --blue-deep: #071B4D;
      --blue-mid: #0B2B73;
      --blue-main: #1456D9;
      --blue-bright: #1E81FF;
      --blue-accent: #3B82F6;
      --blue-light: #60A5FA;
      --blue-pale: #93C5FD;
      --blue-faint: #DBEAFE;

      /* Neutral palette */
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --grey1: #F5F7FA;
      /* alternate section background */
      --grey2: #EEF2F7;
      /* card borders */
      --grey3: #F8FAFC;
      --dark: #050B16;
      /* footer background */

      /* Semantic text colours */
      --text-dark: #0F172A;
      --text-mid: #334155;
      --text-muted: #64748B;

      /* Shared transitions */
      --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

      /* Border radii */
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-md: 14px;
      --radius-sm: 10px;

      /* Card shadows */
      --card-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.10);
      --card-shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.18);

/*leder team*/
--blue-deep: #071B4D;
      --blue-mid: #0B2B73;
      --blue-main: #1456D9;
      --blue-bright: #1E81FF;
      --blue-accent: #3B82F6;
      --blue-light: #60A5FA;
      --blue-pale: #93C5FD;
      --blue-faint: #DBEAFE;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --grey1: #F5F7FA;
      --grey2: #EEF2F7;
      --dark: #050B16;
      --text-dark: #0F172A;
      --text-mid: #334155;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-md: 14px;
      --radius-sm: 10px;
    /*dropdown*/
     --navy-950: #060c1f;
  --navy-900: #0a1330;
  --navy-800: #0e1b40;
  --blue-accent: #4da3ff;
  --blue-accent-soft: #8fc3ff;
  --blue-glow: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.35);
  --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --text-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

    --blue-deep: #071B4D;
    --blue-mid: #0B2B73;
    --blue-main: #1456D9;
    --blue-bright: #1E81FF;
    --blue-accent: #3B82F6;
    --blue-light: #60A5FA;
    --blue-pale: #93C5FD;
    --blue-faint: #DBEAFE;
    --grey-bg: #F5F8FF;
    --grey1: #F5F7FA;
    --text-dark: #0F172A;
    --text-mid: #334155;
    --text-light: #64748B;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --dark: #050B16;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 86, 217, .08);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 86, 217, .14);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(20, 86, 217, .20);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --transition: 0.3s var(--ease);

    /*About*/
    --blue-deep: #071B4D;
      --blue-mid: #0B2B73;
      --blue-main: #1456D9;
      --blue-bright: #1E81FF;
      --blue-accent: #3B82F6;
      --blue-light: #60A5FA;
      --blue-pale: #93C5FD;
      --blue-faint: #DBEAFE;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
      --grey1: #F5F7FA;
      --grey2: #EEF2F7;
      --dark: #050B16;
      --text-dark: #0F172A;
      --text-mid: #334155;
      --text-muted: #64748B;
      --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-md: 14px;
      --radius-sm: 10px;
      --card-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 27, 77, .10);
      --card-shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(7, 27, 77, .18);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0
}
 h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    h4,
    h5,
    h6 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif
    }
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: #fff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
    color: var(--text-mid)
}
/*img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block
}*/
a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition)
}
/* ══════════════════
   CUSTOM CURSOR
══════════════════ */
#cursor {
    position: fixed;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform .15s var(--ease-bounce), opacity .3s, width .3s, height .3s
}

#cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width .35s var(--ease-bounce), height .35s var(--ease-bounce), opacity .3s
}

body.cursor-hover #cursor {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.2);
    opacity: .35
}

body.cursor-hover #cursor-ring {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px
}

@media(max-width:991px) {

    #cursor,
    #cursor-ring {
        display: none
    }

    body {
        cursor: auto
    }
}



/* =========================================================
   NAVY BLUE NAVBAR + 50% WIDTH MOBILE OFFCANVAS
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   BASE NAVBAR (mobile-first)
   ========================================================= */
.glass-navbar {
  background: #080e20;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.glass-navbar .logoContainer img {
  /*height: 38px;*/
  display: block;
   max-width: 160px;
}

.glass-navbar .navbar-toggler {
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
}

.glass-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.glass-navbar .nav-link {
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.glass-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.glass-navbar .nav-link:focus {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}


/* ---------- OFFCANVAS BASE (mobile sidebar) ---------- */
.offcanvas-nav {
  width: min(360px, 85vw);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.offcanvas-nav-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.offcanvas-nav-header .logoContainer img {
  height: 32px;
}

.offcanvas-close-btn {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.offcanvas-nav-body {
  padding: 16px 10px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.offcanvas-link {
  display: block;
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft) !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 13px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.offcanvas-link:hover,
.offcanvas-link:focus {
  background: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ---------- shared dropdown caret cleanup ---------- */
.navbar .dropdown-toggle::after {
  vertical-align: 0.18em;
  border-top-color: var(--blue-accent-soft);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.navbar .dropdown.show .dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   MEGA MENU (Our Services)
   ========================================================= */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.mega-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) inset,
    0 0 40px -10px var(--blue-glow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  padding: 28px 8px;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  min-width: min(900px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  left: 80%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: megaFadeIn 0.18s ease-out;
}

@keyframes megaFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}

.mega-menu-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0 28px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.mega-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

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

.mega-col-title {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.mega-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 7px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
  white-space: normal;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega-link .mega-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-link:hover,
.mega-link:focus {
  background: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 12px;
}

/* =========================================================
   OUR TEAM DROPDOWN (simple, same theme)
   ========================================================= */
.team-dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 30px -12px var(--blue-glow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  padding: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  min-width: 220px;
  animation: megaFadeIn 0.18s ease-out;
}

.team-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
}

.team-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover,
.team-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:focus {
  background: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE: collapse mega menu to single column on tablets
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mega-menu,
  .team-dropdown-menu {
    display: none !important; /* desktop dropdowns hidden, offcanvas used instead */
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    display: none !important; /* nav links live in offcanvas below 992px */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mega-menu-inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 28px;
  }
  .mega-col {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  }
  .mega-col:nth-last-child(-n+1),
  .mega-col:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- Small phones (≤ 420px): tighter offcanvas + spacing ---------- */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .offcanvas-nav {
    width: 248px !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-sub-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .glass-navbar .logoContainer img {
    height: 32px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Landscape phones: shorter offcanvas body, scrollable ---------- */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .offcanvas-nav-body {
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }

  .offcanvas-link {
    padding: 9px 12px !important;
  }

  .offcanvas-submenu {
    margin: 2px 0 6px 0;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE OFFCANVAS ACCORDION (Our Services / Our Team)
   ========================================================= */
.offcanvas-accordion-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}

.offcanvas-caret {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.offcanvas-accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .offcanvas-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.offcanvas-submenu {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 4px 0 10px 0;
  padding: 6px 4px;
}

.offcanvas-sub-group {
  padding: 8px 10px 10px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.offcanvas-sub-group:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.offcanvas-sub-title {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.offcanvas-sub-link {
  display: block;
  color: var(--blue-accent-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 7px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.offcanvas-sub-link:hover,
.offcanvas-sub-link:focus {
  background: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
}


/* SCROLL TO TOP */
#scrollTop {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 900;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-size: .9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 129, 255, .4);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center
}

#scrollTop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0)
}

/* ══════════════════
   SECTION COMMONS
══════════════════ */
section {
    padding: 90px 0
}
 /* ── SECTION HELPERS ── */
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px
    }

    .section-label-light {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
      color: var(--white)
    }

.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .73rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text
}

.section-sub {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .97rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 580px
}

/* SCROLL REVEAL */
[data-anim] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease)
}

[data-anim="left"] {
    transform: translateX(-30px)
}

[data-anim="right"] {
    transform: translateX(30px)
}

[data-anim].visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none
}

/* ══════════════════
   HERO + SLIDER
══════════════════ */
#hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--dark) 55%, #08124a 100%)
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: blobFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate
}

.blob1 {
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: rgba(20, 86, 217, .35);
    top: -80px;
    left: -120px;
    animation-delay: 0s
}

.blob2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .25);
    top: 40%;
    right: -80px;
    animation-delay: 3s
}

.blob3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(96, 165, 250, .18);
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 30%;
    animation-delay: 6s
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
    from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.08)
    }
}

.particles-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%
}

/* HERO SLIDER STRUCTURE */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 30px 0 0 0; 
}

/* Slide container spacing (was inline style on .container — now centralized + responsive) */
.hero-slide-container {
    z-index: 1;
    /*padding-top: 120px;*/
    /*padding-bottom: 80px*/
}

/* ── Cinematic slide transitions ── */
.hero-slide {
    display: none;
    position: relative;
    will-change: opacity, transform
}

.hero-slide.active {
    display: block;
    animation: heroSlideIn .85s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both
}

.hero-slide.slide-out {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    animation: heroSlideOut .55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.6,1) both;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0
}

@keyframes heroSlideIn {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(48px) scale(0.985) }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0)    scale(1)     }
}

@keyframes heroSlideOut {
    0%   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0)    scale(1) }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-48px) scale(0.985) }
}

/* Cinematic content stagger */
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    animation: heroContentIn .7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .12s }
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .22s }
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .32s }
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .44s }

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

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-visual {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(44px) scale(0.97);
    animation: heroVisualIn .9s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) .28s forwards;
}

@keyframes heroVisualIn {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) scale(1) }
}

/* Floating glow particles overlay */
.hero-glow-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden
}

.hero-glow-particles .gp {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(2px);
    animation: gpFloat linear infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0
}

@keyframes gpFloat {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1);   opacity: 0   }
    15%  { opacity: 1 }
    85%  { opacity: 1 }
    100% { transform: translate(var(--dx),var(--dy)) scale(1.3); opacity: 0 }
}

/* HERO CONTROLS */
.hero-slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px
}

.hero-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    font-size: .85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s, transform .3s var(--ease-bounce), box-shadow .25s
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(30,129,255,.45)
}

.hero-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
    padding: 0
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.4)
}

/* HERO PROGRESS LINE */
.hero-progress-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    z-index: 10
}

.hero-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright), #a78bfa);
    transition: width linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(30,129,255,.5)
}

/* HERO CONTENT */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .4
    }
}

.hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 22px
}

.gradient-word {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-light), var(--blue-bright), #c084fc);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text
}

.hero-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 32px
}

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

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .93rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 129, 255, .4);
    transition: transform .28s var(--ease-bounce), box-shadow .28s var(--ease), letter-spacing .25s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

.btn-hero-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,0));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .25s
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(30, 129, 255, .6);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: .3px
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover::before { opacity: 1 }

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .93rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s, transform .28s var(--ease-bounce), box-shadow .25s
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.08)
}

/* DASHBOARD CARD (Slide 1) */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0
}

.dashboard-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    animation: dashFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite
}

@keyframes dashFloat {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px)
    }
}

.dash-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.dash-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8)
}

.dash-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px
}

.dash-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%
}

.dash-dots .d1 {
    background: #ff5f57
}

.dash-dots .d2 {
    background: #febc2e
}

.dash-dots .d3 {
    background: #28c840
}

.dash-chart {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 5px;
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.bar {
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-bright), rgba(30, 129, 255, .3));
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    animation: barGrow .8s var(--ease-bounce) both
}

@keyframes barGrow {
    from {
        transform: scaleY(0);
        transform-origin: bottom
    }

    to {
        transform: scaleY(1)
    }
}

.dash-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.metric {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center
}

.metric-val {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff
}

.metric-lbl {
    font-size: .62rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-top: 2px
}

.progress-bar-bg {
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden
}

.progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: width 2.5s var(--ease)
}

.dash-tech-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center
}

.chip-lbl {
    color: var(--blue-light);
    font-size: .6rem;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

.chip-val {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif
}

/* FLOAT CARDS */
.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 220px
}

.float-card-1 {
    top: 10px;
    right: -20px;
    animation: fc1Float 4s ease-in-out infinite
}

.float-card-2 {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: -20px;
    animation: fc2Float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite
}

@keyframes fc1Float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg)
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg)
    }
}

@keyframes fc2Float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(2deg)
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg)
    }
}

.float-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.float-card-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2
}

.float-card-sub {
    font-size: .68rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    margin-top: 2px
}

/* ── SLIDE 2 VISUAL ── */
.slide2-visual {
    justify-content: center
}

.slide2-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    animation: dashFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite
}

.slide2-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1)
}

.slide2-header-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px
}

.slide2-header-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
}

.slide2-header-dots span:first-child {
    background: #ff5f57
}

.slide2-header-dots span:nth-child(2) {
    background: #febc2e
}

.slide2-header-dots span:last-child {
    background: #28c840
}

.slide2-header-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8)
}

.slide2-comp-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px
}

.slide2-comp {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex: 1
}

.btn-comp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center
}

.input-comp {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12)
}

.card-comp {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0
}

.card-comp-img {
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, .6), rgba(30, 129, 255, .4))
}

.card-comp-img.alt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, .4), rgba(192, 132, 252, .4))
}

.card-comp-body {
    padding: 10px
}

.card-comp-line {
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 6px
}

.card-comp-line.short {
    width: 60%;
    height: 5px
}

.slide2-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    padding-top: 14px
}

.slide2-stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1)
}

.slide2-stat:last-child {
    border-right: none
}

.s2-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

.s2-lbl {
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .5px
}

.fc-slide2 {
    top: 5px;
    right: -10px
}

.fc-slide2b {
    bottom: 5px;
    left: -10px
}

/* ── SLIDE 3 VISUAL ── */
.slide3-visual {
    justify-content: center
}

.slide3-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    animation: dashFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite
}

.slide3-nodes {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    margin-bottom: 20px
}

.slide3-svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%
}

.node-line {
    stroke: rgba(30, 129, 255, .3);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
    animation: dashAnim 3s linear infinite
}

@keyframes dashAnim {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -20
    }
}

.slide3-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--blue-light);
    font-size: .95rem;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%)
}

.n-center {
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(30, 129, 255, .4)
}

.n1 {
    left: 50%;
    top: 16%
}

.n2 {
    left: 80%;
    top: 33%
}

.n3 {
    left: 80%;
    top: 67%
}

.n4 {
    left: 50%;
    top: 83%
}

.n5 {
    left: 20%;
    top: 67%
}

.n6 {
    left: 20%;
    top: 33%
}

.slide3-metrics {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    padding-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px
}

.slide3-metric {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px
}

.slide3-metric i {
    color: var(--blue-light);
    width: 16px
}

.slide3-metric strong {
    color: #fff
}

.fc-slide3 {
    top: 10px;
    right: -10px
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE FIXES — TABLET & MOBILE
   (columns stack below 992px since visual
   col is col-lg-6; this is where spacing,
   overlapping float-cards and the fixed
   100vh height were breaking)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── TABLET / below lg (≤991.98px): columns stack ── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    #hero {
        min-height: auto
    }

    .hero-slide-container {
        padding-top: 110px;
        padding-bottom: 130px /* leaves room for the absolutely-positioned controls below stacked content */
    }

    .hero-slide-content {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 20px
    }

    .hero-sub {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto
    }

    .hero-btn-group {
        justify-content: center
    }

    .hero-visual {
        padding: 50px 0 20px
    }

    /* Pull float-cards back inside the card's bounds so they no longer
       get clipped by #hero's overflow:hidden on narrower viewports */
    .float-card-1,
    .fc-slide2,
    .fc-slide3 {
        right: 0
    }

    .float-card-2,
    .fc-slide2b {
        left: 0
    }
}

/* ── MOBILE (≤767.98px) ── */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero-slide-container {
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 120px
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: .74rem;
        padding: 7px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 18px
    }

    .hero-heading {
        margin-bottom: 16px
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: .92rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
        margin-bottom: 24px
    }

    .hero-btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-secondary {
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 13px 24px
    }

    .hero-visual {
        padding: 44px 0 16px
    }

    .dashboard-card,
    .slide2-card,
    .slide3-card {
        padding: 18px;
        max-width: 100%
    }

    .dash-metrics {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        row-gap: 12px
    }

    .dash-metrics .metric {
        flex: 0 0 50%
    }

    .float-card {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        gap: 8px;
        max-width: 170px
    }

    .float-card-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: .78rem
    }

    .float-card-title {
        font-size: .7rem
    }

    .float-card-sub {
        font-size: .62rem
    }

    .float-card-1 {
        top: -16px
    }

    .float-card-2 {
        bottom: -16px
    }

    .fc-slide2 {
        top: -14px
    }

    .fc-slide2b {
        bottom: -14px
    }

    .fc-slide3 {
        top: -14px
    }

    .slide2-comp-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px
    }

    .slide2-stats-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        row-gap: 10px
    }

    .slide2-stat {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
        padding-bottom: 10px
    }

    .slide3-nodes {
        height: 160px
    }

    .slide3-node {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: .8rem
    }

    .n-center {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1rem
    }

    .hero-slider-controls {
        bottom: 22px;
        gap: 12px
    }

    .hero-arrow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: .75rem
    }
}

/* ── SMALL MOBILE (≤480px) ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-slide-container {
        padding-top: 0px;
        padding-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 8vw, 2.1rem)
    }

    /* Decorative float-cards get cramped on very narrow screens —
       hide them rather than let them overlap the main card */
    .float-card {
        display: none
    }

    .dashboard-card,
    .slide2-card,
    .slide3-card {
        padding: 14px
    }

    .dash-tech-chip {
        padding: 8px
    }

    .chip-val {
        font-size: .76rem
    }

    .slide3-metric {
        font-size: .74rem
    }
}

/* ══════════════════
   BRANDS
══════════════════ */
#brands {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--grey-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .08);
    overflow: hidden
}

.brands-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px
}

.brand-scroll-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent 100%)
}

.brand-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: brandScroll 30s linear infinite
}

.brand-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: .7;
    transition: opacity .2s;
    padding: 8px 20px
}

.brand-item:hover {
    opacity: 1
}

.brand-item i {
    font-size: 1.2rem
}

@keyframes brandScroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0)
    }

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

/* ══════════════════
   SERVICES
══════════════════ */
#services {
    background: var(--white)
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--grey1);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-faint), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-6px)
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1
}

.service-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background .3s, color .3s;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff
}

.service-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.service-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.service-link {
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: var(--blue-bright)
}

/* ══════════════════
   ABOUT
══════════════════ */
#about {
    background: var(--grey-bg)
}

.about-slider-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start
}

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

    .about-image-col {
        order: -1
    }
}

.about-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.about-tab {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s
}

.about-tab.active {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3)
}

.about-tab:hover:not(.active) {
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

.about-slides-content {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 220px
}

/* Fixed: no competing transforms, isolated fade-up only */
.about-slide-content {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: opacity, transform
}

.about-slide-content.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: all
}

.about-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px
}

.about-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s, transform .25s
}

.about-dot.active {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    transform: scale(1.3)
}

.feature-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px
}

.check-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px
}

.check-text {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.6
}

.counter-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm)
}

.counter-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

.counter-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px
}

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

.about-img-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none
}

.about-img-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    pointer-events: all;
    position: relative
}

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

.about-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 2
}

.about-badge-float.b1 {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 6px
}

.about-badge-float.b2 {
    top: 28px;
    right: -24px
}

.about-badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem
}

.about-badge-val {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1
}

.about-badge-lbl {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-top: 2px
}

@media(max-width:767px) {

    .about-badge-float.b1,
    .about-badge-float.b2 {
        display: none
    }
}

/* ══════════════════
   PROCESS
══════════════════ */
#process {
    background: #fff
}

.process-timeline {
    position: relative
}

.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 170px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue-faint) 10%, var(--blue-faint) 90%, transparent);
    z-index: 0
}

@media(max-width:991px) {
    .process-line {
        display: none
    }
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--grey1);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s
}

.process-step:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-6px)
}

.step-num-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.step-num {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3)
}

.step-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: .83rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65
}

/* ══════════════════
   PORTFOLIO
══════════════════ */
#portfolio {
    background: var(--grey-bg)
}

.filter-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 9px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .2);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3)
}

.filter-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

.portfolio-item {
    transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease)
}

.portfolio-item.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none
}

.portfolio-item.show-anim {
    animation: portfolioIn .45s var(--ease) both
}

@keyframes portfolioIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(.9) translateY(20px)
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none
    }
}

.portfolio-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: box-shadow .3s, transform .3s
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-6px)
}

.portfolio-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease)
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img {
    transform: scale(1.07)
}

.portfolio-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 27, 77, .92) 0%, rgba(7, 27, 77, .4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ease)
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay {
    opacity: 1
}

.portfolio-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    width: fit-content
}

.portfolio-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px
}

.portfolio-overlay p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    font-size: .8rem;
    margin: 0
}

.portfolio-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0)
}

/* ══════════════════
   TECHNOLOGIES
══════════════════ */
#technologies {
    background: var(--white)
}

.tech-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px
}

.tech-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--grey1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .1);
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease);
    cursor: default
}

.tech-chip:hover {
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    border-color: var(--blue-accent);
    color: var(--blue-main);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm)
}

.tech-chip i {
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

/* ══════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════ */
#testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--dark) 60%, #08124a 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

#testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .08);
    filter: blur(80px)
}

.testimonials-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15)
}

.text-white.section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-light), #c084fc);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text
}

.testimonial-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
    will-change: transform
}

.testimonial-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box
}

@media(min-width:768px) {
    .testimonial-slide {
        min-width: 50%
    }
}

@media(min-width:1200px) {
    .testimonial-slide {
        min-width: 33.333%
    }
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    transform: translateY(-4px)
}

.stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: .95rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 2px
}

.t-quote {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1
}

.t-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 22px
}

.t-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    padding-top: 18px
}

.t-avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2)
}

.t-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .9rem
}

.t-role {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    margin-top: 3px
}

.t-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
    font-size: .9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.t-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff
}

.t-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center
}

.t-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    border: none;
    padding: 0
}

.t-dot.active {
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px
}

/* ══════════════════
   TEAM CARDS — Premium Enterprise 3D Glassmorphism
══════════════════ */
#team {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #07101f 0%, #0b1730 60%, #071240 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#team::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(20,86,217,.08);
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#team::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px; left: -100px;
    width: 450px; height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(96,165,250,.05);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#team .section-title { color: #fff }
#team .section-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) }
#team .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.team-card {
    perspective: 1100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 100%;
}

.team-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: visible;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Glass card surface */
.team-card-glass {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    transition: background .45s, border-color .45s, box-shadow .45s;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-glass {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-color: rgba(30,129,255,.35);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(30,129,255,.2),
        0 0 40px rgba(30,129,255,.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12)
}

.team-card-inner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px) rotateX(4deg);
}

/* Gradient glow border ring */
.team-card-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 2px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright), rgba(167,139,250,.6), var(--blue-main));
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: gradBorderSpin 4s linear infinite paused;
    filter: blur(1px)
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-border {
    opacity: 1;
    animation-play-state: running
}

@keyframes gradBorderSpin {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50% }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50% }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50% }
}

.team-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 230px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    z-index: 1
}

.team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
    display: block;
}

.team-card:hover .team-img {
    transform: scale(1.1)
}

.team-img-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,27,77,.7), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity .45s
}

.team-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(20,86,217,.18) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s;
    z-index: 1
}

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

.team-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 28px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 0px 0px 24px 24px;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1
}

.team-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    /* color: #fff; */
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color .3s;
}

.team-card:hover .team-name {
    color: var(--blue-light)
}

.team-role {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(30,129,255,.15);
    color: var(--blue-light);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30,129,255,.25);
    transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s;
    letter-spacing: .4px
}

.team-card:hover .team-role {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--blue-main)
}

.team-desc {
    font-size: .84rem;
    /* color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); */
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    transition: color .3s
}

.team-card:hover .team-desc {
    /* color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) */
}

/* ══════════════════
   CAREERS
══════════════════ */
#careers {
    background: #fff
}

.career-card {
    background: var(--grey1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s
}

.career-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px)
}

.career-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px
}

.career-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin: 2px 3px 2px 0
}

.tag-type {
    background: var(--blue-faint);
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

.tag-exp {
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #92400e
}

.tag-loc {
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #166534
}

.tag-skill {
    background: rgba(20, 86, 217, .08);
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15)
}

.career-apply {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .83rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3);
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s
}

.career-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 86, 217, .4);
    color: #fff
}

/* ══════════════════
   CONTACT
══════════════════ */
#contact {
    background: var(--grey-bg)
}

.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: stretch
}

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

.contact-info-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-mid));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative
}

.contact-info-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
    pointer-events: none
}

.contact-info-inner {
    padding: 40px 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column
}

.contact-info-heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.contact-info-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 30px
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    margin-bottom: 3px
}

.contact-info-val {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem
}

.contact-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12)
}

.trust-badge-item i {
    color: var(--blue-pale)
}

.contact-form-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md)
}

.contact-form-inner {
    padding: 40px 36px
}

@media(max-width:575px) {
    .contact-form-inner {
        padding: 28px 20px
    }
}

.form-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center
}

.form-step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px
}

.step-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--grey1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .3s
}

.form-step-item.active .step-circle {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3)
}

.form-step-item.done .step-circle {
    background: #22c55e;
    border-color: #22c55e;
    color: #fff
}

.step-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light)
}

.form-step-item.active .step-label {
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

.form-step-divider {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(20, 86, 217, .1);
    margin: 0 10px
}

@media(max-width:480px) {
    .step-label {
        display: none
    }
}

.form-step-content {
    display: none
}

.form-step-content.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeSlideIn .35s var(--ease) both
}

@keyframes fadeSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px)
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none
    }
}

.form-step-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px
}

.form-label-custom {
    display: block;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 6px
}

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15);
    background: var(--grey1);
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20, 86, 217, .1);
    background: #fff
}

.form-control-custom.is-invalid {
    border-color: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, .08)
}

.form-control-custom.is-valid {
    border-color: #22c55e
}

.form-textarea-custom {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 130px
}

.invalid-feedback-custom {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: #ef4444;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: none
}

.invalid-feedback-custom.show {
    display: block
}

.char-count {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.review-box {
    background: var(--grey1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .1)
}

.review-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: .88rem
}

.review-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    min-width: 130px
}

.review-val {
    color: var(--text-mid)
}

.contact-agree {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px
}

.agree-checkbox {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--blue-main)
}

.agree-label {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--text-light)
}

.agree-label a {
    color: var(--blue-main);
    font-weight: 600
}

.btn-form-next {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .88rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(20, 86, 217, .3);
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s
}

.btn-form-next:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 217, .45)
}

.btn-form-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .88rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s
}

.btn-form-back:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: var(--blue-main)
}

.btn-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(20, 86, 217, .35);
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s
}

.btn-submit:hover:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(20, 86, 217, .5)
}

.btn-submit:disabled {
    opacity: .65;
    cursor: not-allowed
}

.form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #22c55e;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: successPop .5s var(--ease-bounce)
}

@keyframes successPop {
    from {
        transform: scale(0)
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1)
    }
}

.form-success h4 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px
}

.form-success p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto
}

/* Social (contact panel) */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — Redesigned per reference image
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
#footer {
    background: #070d1a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden
}

#footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; right: 0;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(20,86,217,.06);
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none
}

.footer-top-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -140px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(20,86,217,.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main footer area */
.footer-main {
    padding: 72px 0 52px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Brand block */
.footer-brand {
    margin-bottom: 18px
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.footer-logo img{
  width: 70%;
}

.footer-logo-dot {
    color: var(--blue-bright)
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: .63rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-light);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    font-size: .84rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 340px;
}

/* Newsletter block */
.footer-newsletter-block {
    margin-bottom: 30px
}

.footer-nl-heading {
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-nl-divider {
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-nl-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .32);
    font-size: .8rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-nl-form {
    display: flex;
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}

.footer-nl-form:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(30,129,255,.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20, 86, 217, .12), 0 0 20px rgba(30,129,255,.1);
}

.footer-nl-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .85rem;
    outline: none;
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer-nl-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25)
}

.footer-nl-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
}

.footer-nl-btn:hover {
    opacity: .92;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(30,129,255,.35)
}

.footer-nl-note {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    font-size: .7rem;
    margin-top: 9px;
}

/* Footer social icons */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.footer-social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 217, .45);
}

/* Column headings */
.footer-col-heading {
    font-size: .67rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col-divider {
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Nav links */
.footer-nav-link {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    font-size: .875rem;
    padding: 6px 0;
    transition: color .2s, padding-left .25s;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s, left .25s;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 14px
}

.footer-nav-link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    left: 0
}

/* Location blocks */
.footer-location-block {
    margin-bottom: 20px
}

.footer-location-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.footer-flag {
    font-size: 1rem
}

.footer-location-addr {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .38);
    font-size: .81rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-left: 26px;
}

.footer-contact-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px
}

.footer-contact-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    font-size: .83rem;
    transition: color .2s;
}

.footer-contact-link i {
    color: var(--blue-light);
    width: 14px
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
    color: #fff
}

/* Map */
.footer-map-wrap {
    position: relative
}

.footer-map-wrap iframe {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)
}

.footer-map-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    background: rgba(20,86,217,.2);
    color: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20,86,217,.3);
}

.footer-map-btn:hover {
    background: var(--blue-main);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20, 86, 217, .45)
}

.footer-map-btn i {
    font-size: .88rem
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
    padding: 22px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04)
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-copy {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
    font-size: .78rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
    font-size: .77rem;
    transition: color .2s;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--blue-light)
}

.footer-designed-by {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    font-size: .77rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-designed-by a {
    color: var(--blue-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color .2s;
}

.footer-designed-by a:hover {
    color: #fff
}

@media(max-width:767px) {
    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 10px
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        justify-content: center
    }
}

@media(max-width:575px) {
    .footer-main {
        padding: 52px 0 42px
    }
}

/*ABout page*/
/* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 560px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gridPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .7
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1
      }
    }

    .hero-radial {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .hero-scan {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
      animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    @keyframes scanLine {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(200%)
      }
    }

    /* blobs */
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes blobFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
      }
    }

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ── ABOUT ── */
    .about-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--white)
    }

    .about-img-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover)
    }

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

    .about-img-wrapper::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 27, 77, .15), transparent);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .about-img-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 24px;
      left: 24px;
      z-index: 2;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(7, 27, 77, .18);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px
    }

    .about-img-badge .badge-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 1rem
    }

    .about-img-badge .badge-text strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: .9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark)
    }

    .about-img-badge .badge-text span {
      font-size: .75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted)
    }

    .feature-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .18);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin: 4px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: default
    }

    .feature-pill:hover {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px)
    }

    .feature-pill i {
      font-size: .75rem
    }

    .btn-primary-custom {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 217, .35);
      cursor: pointer
    }

    .btn-primary-custom:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(20, 86, 217, .45);
      color: #fff
    }

    /* ── STATS ── */
    .stats-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 60%, var(--blue-mid) 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .stats-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px
    }

    .stat-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 28px;
      text-align: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%
    }

    .stat-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .stat-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .4);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 27, 77, .4)
    }

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

    .stat-icon {
      width: 54px;
      height: 54px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-light);
      margin: 0 auto 16px;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg)
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      line-height: 1
    }

    .stat-number span {
      color: var(--blue-bright)
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: .82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-top: 8px;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase
    }

    /* ── VMV ── */
    .vmv-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--grey1)
    }

    .vmv-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative
    }

    .vmv-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .vmv-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint)
    }

    .vmv-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1
    }

    .vmv-card-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 190px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block
    }

    .vmv-card-body {
      padding: 28px
    }

    .vmv-icon {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .vmv-card:hover .vmv-icon {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: #fff
    }

    .vmv-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--text-dark)
    }

    .vmv-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .88rem;
      line-height: 1.75
    }

    .value-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin: 3px;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .value-tag:hover {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: #fff
    }

    /* ── WHY CHOOSE ── */
    .why-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, var(--blue-main) 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .why-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px
    }

    .why-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 26px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .why-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .0), rgba(30, 129, 255, .12));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .45);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(5, 11, 22, .4)
    }

    .why-card:hover::after {
      opacity: 1
    }

    .why-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-icon {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5)
    }

    .why-card h5 {
      font-size: .97rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 10px
    }

    .why-card p {
      font-size: .84rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0
    }

    /* ══════════════════
   TEAM CARDS — Premium Enterprise 3D Glassmorphism
══════════════════ */
    #team {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #07101f 0%, #0b1730 60%, #071240 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 90px 0;
    }

    #team::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -200px;
      right: -200px;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(20, 86, 217, .08);
      filter: blur(100px);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    #team::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -150px;
      left: -100px;
      width: 450px;
      height: 450px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(96, 165, 250, .05);
      filter: blur(90px);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    #team .section-title {
      color: #fff
    }

    #team .section-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55)
    }

    #team .section-tag {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12)
    }

    .team-card {
      perspective: 1100px;
      cursor: pointer;
      height: 100%
    }

    .team-card-inner {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: visible;
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* Glass card surface */
    .team-card-glass {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      transition: background .45s, border-color .45s, box-shadow .45s;
      z-index: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg)
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-glass {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 129, 255, .2),
        0 0 40px rgba(30, 129, 255, .12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12)
    }

    .team-card-inner:hover {
      transform: translateY(-14px) rotateX(4deg);
    }

    /* Gradient glow border ring */
    .team-card-border {
      position: absolute;
      inset: -2px;
      border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 2px);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright), rgba(167, 139, 250, .6), var(--blue-main));
      background-size: 300% 300%;
      opacity: 0;
      z-index: -1;
      transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gradBorderSpin 4s linear infinite paused;
      filter: blur(1px)
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-border {
      opacity: 1;
      animation-play-state: running
    }

    @keyframes gradBorderSpin {
      0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }

      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }
    }

    .team-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 230px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
      z-index: 1
    }

    .team-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
      transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
      display: block;
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-img {
      transform: scale(1.1)
    }

    .team-img-glow {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 27, 77, .7), transparent);
      z-index: 2;
      transition: opacity .45s
    }

    .team-img-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .18) 100%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity .45s;
      z-index: 1
    }

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

    .team-card-body {
      padding: 22px 24px 28px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      background: white;
      border-radius: 0px 0px 24px 24px;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1
    }

    .team-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      /* color: #fff; */
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      transition: color .3s;
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-name {
      color: var(--blue-light)
    }

    .team-role {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .25);
      transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s;
      letter-spacing: .4px
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-role {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--blue-main)
    }

    .team-desc {
      font-size: .84rem;
      /* color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); */
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex: 1;
      transition: color .3s
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-desc {
      /* color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) */
    }

    /* ── GLOBAL PRESENCE ── */
    .global-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--grey1)
    }

    .office-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 34px 28px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow)
    }

    .office-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .office-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover)
    }

    .office-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1
    }

    .office-flag {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      display: block
    }

    .office-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, .15);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 18px
    }

    .office-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--text-dark)
    }

    .office-detail {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 11px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .875rem
    }

    .office-detail i {
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .78rem;
      margin-top: 3px;
      flex-shrink: 0
    }

    .office-detail a {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .office-detail a:hover {
      color: var(--blue-main)
    }

    /* ── CTA ── */
    .cta-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-mid));
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-align: center
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px
    }

    .cta-blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(100px);
      opacity: .25;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .cta-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    .cta-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 38px;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto
    }

    .btn-cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--blue-deep) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18)
    }

    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25)
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
      color: var(--white) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-3px)
    }


/*contact page css*/
  /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 560px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gridPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .7
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1
      }
    }

    .hero-radial {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .hero-scan {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
      animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    @keyframes scanLine {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(200%)
      }
    }

    /* blobs */
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes blobFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
      }
    }

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }



    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ── SECTION HELPERS ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.2);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .section-title .accent {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .section-sub {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 580px;
    }

    /* light on dark variant */
    .section-title-light {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .section-title-light .accent {
      color: var(--blue-pale);
    }

    .section-sub-light {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .section-label-light {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ── CONTACT INFO CARDS (white bg) ──────────────────── */
    .contact-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .office-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 34px 28px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    }

    .office-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .office-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    }

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

    .office-flag {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      display: block;
    }

    .office-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.15);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .office-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .office-detail {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 11px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
    }

    .office-detail i {
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      margin-top: 3px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .office-detail a {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .office-detail a:hover {
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    /* ── FORM SECTION (blue gradient bg) ────────────────── */
    .form-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, var(--blue-main) 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .form-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .form-blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(90px);
      opacity: 0.2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .form-blob-1 {
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      top: -100px;
      right: -100px;
    }

    .form-blob-2 {
      width: 300px;
      height: 300px;
      background: #fff;
      bottom: -80px;
      left: -80px;
    }

    .form-wrapper {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 50px 46px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.35);
    }

    .form-wrapper::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 40px;
      right: 40px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    }

    .form-label-custom {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 7px;
    }

    .input-group-custom {
      position: relative;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .input-group-custom .form-control,
    .input-group-custom textarea {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 14px 18px 14px 46px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      width: 100%;
      transition: var(--transition);
      outline: none;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }

    .input-group-custom textarea {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 140px;
      padding-left: 46px;
    }

    .input-group-custom .form-control::placeholder,
    .input-group-custom textarea::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .input-group-custom .form-control:focus,
    .input-group-custom textarea:focus {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--blue-light);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .input-icon {
      position: absolute;
      left: 15px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .input-group-custom.textarea-group .input-icon {
      top: 18px;
      transform: none;
    }

    .btn-submit {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 15px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #e8f0fe 100%);
      border: none;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      color: var(--blue-deep);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .btn-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-submit .spinner {
      display: none;
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      border: 2.5px solid rgba(11, 43, 115, 0.2);
      border-top-color: var(--blue-deep);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    @keyframes spin {
      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
      }
    }

    /* form info side */
    .form-info-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .form-info-card h5 {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .form-info-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 18px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .form-info-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .form-info-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .form-info-text small {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin-bottom: 3px;
    }

    .form-info-text a,
    .form-info-text span {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .form-info-text a:hover {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .was-validated .form-control:invalid {
      border-color: #f87171 !important;
    }

    .was-validated .form-control:valid {
      border-color: #4ade80 !important;
    }

    .invalid-feedback {
      color: #fca5a5;
      font-size: 0.77rem;
    }

    .form-success {
      display: none;
      background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      padding: 14px 18px;
      color: #86efac;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      margin-top: 14px;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .form-success.show {
      display: flex;
    }

    /* ── MAPS (white bg) ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .maps-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--grey1);
    }

    .map-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    }

    .map-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint);
    }

    .map-embed {
      width: 100%;
      height: 230px;
      border: none;
      display: block;
      filter: grayscale(20%) brightness(0.95);
    }

    .map-footer {
      padding: 18px 22px;
      background: var(--white);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--grey2);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .map-office-info strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .map-office-info small {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.77rem;
    }

    .btn-map-open {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 7px 16px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.15);
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-map-open:hover {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    /* ── CTA (blue gradient) ─────────────────────────────── */
    .cta-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-mid));
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }

    .cta-blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(100px);
      opacity: 0.25;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-blob-1 {
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      top: -150px;
      left: -150px;
    }

    .cta-blob-2 {
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      background: var(--blue-main);
      bottom: -100px;
      right: -100px;
    }

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

    .cta-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cta-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 38px;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .btn-cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--blue-deep) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    }

    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      color: var(--white) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }


    /*career page css*/
      /* ── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────── */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(28px);
            transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

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

        .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;
        }

        .reveal-delay-6 {
            transition-delay: 0.6s;
        }

        /* ── SECTION LABELS ──────────────────────────────────── */
        .section-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.18);
            color: var(--blue-main);
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .section-label i {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 580px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .gradient-text {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        /* ── HERO ── */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 560px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
        }

        .hero-grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes gridPulse {

            0%,
            100% {
                opacity: .7
            }

            50% {
                opacity: 1
            }
        }

        .hero-radial {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none
        }

        .hero-scan {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
            animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            pointer-events: none
        }

        @keyframes scanLine {
            0% {
                transform: translateY(-100%)
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateY(200%)
            }
        }

        /* blobs */
        .blob {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(80px);
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes blobFloat {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
            }

            33% {
                transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
            }

            66% {
                transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
            }
        }

        /* particles */
        .particles {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            overflow: hidden
        }

        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
        }



        @keyframes particleFly {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
            }

            20% {
                opacity: .8;
                transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
            }

            80% {
                opacity: .4
            }

            100% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
            }
        }

        /* stars */
        .star {
            position: absolute;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes starTwinkle {

            0%,
            100% {
                opacity: .1;
                transform: scale(.8)
            }

            50% {
                opacity: .9;
                transform: scale(1.2)
            }
        }

        /* orbit rings */
        .orbit-ring {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
            animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
        }

        @keyframes orbitSpin {
            from {
                transform: rotate(0deg)
            }

            to {
                transform: rotate(360deg)
            }
        }

        .orbit-dot {
            position: absolute;
            top: -4px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: var(--blue-bright);
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
        }

        /* hero content */
        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
            color: var(--blue-light);
            font-size: .72rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: .12em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes badgeGlow {

            0%,
            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
            }

            50% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
            }
        }

        .hero-badge::before {
            content: '';
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background: var(--blue-bright);
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
            animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes pulse {

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

            50% {
                opacity: .4;
                transform: scale(.7)
            }
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -.03em;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--white);
            overflow: hidden
        }

        .hero-title .line {
            display: block;
            animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
        }

        .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
            animation-delay: .15s
        }

        @keyframes slideUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px)
            }

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

        .hero-title .gradient-text {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            background-size: 200% 200%;
            animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
        }

        @keyframes gradientShift {

            0%,
            100% {
                background-position: 0% 50%
            }

            50% {
                background-position: 100% 50%
            }
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 520px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(16px)
            }

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

        .hero-breadcrumb {
            animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
        }

        .breadcrumb {
            background: transparent;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0
        }

        .breadcrumb-item a {
            color: var(--blue-light);
            text-decoration: none
        }

        .breadcrumb-item.active {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
        }

        .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
        }

        .hero-floating-cards {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2
        }

        .hero-mini-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 16px 20px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
        }

        .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
            animation-delay: .6s
        }

        .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
            animation-delay: .75s
        }

        .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
            animation-delay: .9s
        }

        @keyframes cardEntrance {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(40px)
            }

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

        .hero-mini-card:hover {
            background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
            border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
            transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
        }

        .hero-mini-card .icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
            transition: var(--transition)
        }

        .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
            transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
        }

        .hero-mini-card .info small {
            display: block;
            color: var(--blue-pale);
            font-size: .7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: .08em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 2px
        }

        .hero-mini-card .info span {
            font-size: .88rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white)
        }

        /* ── WHY JOIN SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
        .why-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--grey3);
        }

        .why-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 36px 28px;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

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

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

        .why-icon-circle {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.1), rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.15));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--blue-main);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .why-card:hover .why-icon-circle {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            color: var(--white);
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .why-card h5 {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ── OPEN POSITIONS SECTION ─────────────────────────── */
        .positions-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .job-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .job-card-top {
            padding: 28px 26px 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.04), rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.06));
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06);
            position: relative;
        }

        .job-card-top::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
        }

        .job-icon-wrap {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.3);
        }

        .job-title {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.12rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .job-role {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .job-card-body {
            padding: 20px 26px;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .job-description {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .skill-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 7px;
        }

        .skill-tag {
            background: var(--blue-faint);
            color: var(--blue-main);
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        }

        .job-card-footer {
            padding: 16px 26px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.05);
        }

        .btn-apply {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            padding: 11px 24px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 100%;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-apply:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.4);
            color: var(--white);
        }

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

        /* ── PROCESS SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
        .process-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--grey3);
        }

        .process-steps {
            position: relative;
        }

        .process-connector {
            position: absolute;
            top: 36px;
            left: 10%;
            right: 10%;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .process-connector::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -1px;
            left: 0;
            height: 4px;
            width: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale));
            animation: lineReveal 2s ease forwards 0.5s;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        @keyframes lineReveal {
            to {
                width: 100%;
            }
        }

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

        .step-circle {
            width: 72px;
            height: 72px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            color: var(--white);
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.35);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .step-circle::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -4px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.25);
        }

        .process-step:hover .step-circle {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.45);
        }

        .step-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .step-desc {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
            max-width: 130px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .step-icon {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--blue-pale);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        /* Mobile process */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .process-connector {
                display: none;
            }

            .process-steps {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 0;
            }

            .process-step {
                display: flex;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 20px;
                text-align: left;
                width: 100%;
                padding: 0 0 32px 0;
                position: relative;
            }

            .process-step::after {
                content: '';
                position: absolute;
                left: 35px;
                top: 72px;
                width: 2px;
                height: 32px;
                background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            }

            .process-step:last-child::after {
                display: none;
            }

            .step-circle {
                margin: 0;
                flex-shrink: 0;
                width: 56px;
                height: 56px;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .step-desc {
                max-width: none;
            }
        }

        /* ── LIFE AT SPONDIAS SECTION ───────────────────────── */
        .life-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .life-feature {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--text-mid);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .life-feature-icon {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.12), rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.18));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--blue-main);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .life-image-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            grid-template-rows: 180px 180px;
            gap: 14px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .life-img-placeholder {
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2f5e 0%, #1456D9 100%);
        }

        .life-img-placeholder:first-child {
            grid-row: span 2;
        }

        .life-img-placeholder img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .life-img-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.4), rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.3));
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        }

        .life-stat-float {
            position: absolute;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 14px 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.18);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .life-stat-float .stat-val {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .life-stat-float .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.74rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .stat-float-1 {
            bottom: -20px;
            left: -20px;
        }

        .stat-float-2 {
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
        }

        /* ── BENEFITS SECTION ───────────────────────────────── */
        .benefits-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--grey3);
        }

        .benefit-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 30px 24px;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .benefit-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.04), rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.06));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

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

        .benefit-card:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .benefit-icon {
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            border-radius: 18px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.1), rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.15));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--blue-main);
            margin: 0 auto 18px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
            color: var(--white);
            transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
        }

        .benefit-card h6 {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.96rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ── FAQ SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .faq-accordion .accordion-item {
            background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8);
            border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07) !important;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

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

        .faq-accordion .accordion-button {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.97rem;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            color: var(--blue-main);
            background: rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.04);
        }

        .faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
            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='%231456D9' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M2 5l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        .faq-accordion .accordion-body {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.91rem;
            line-height: 1.75;
            padding: 0 24px 20px;
        }

        /* ── CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 50%, #0E3BA8 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.2), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .cta-glow {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(70px);
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .cta-glow-1 {
            width: 350px;
            height: 350px;
            background: rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.4);
            top: -100px;
            left: -100px;
        }

        .cta-glow-2 {
            width: 280px;
            height: 280px;
            background: rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.3);
            bottom: -80px;
            right: -80px;
        }

        .cta-title {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto 38px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

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

        .btn-cta-primary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--blue-main);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            padding: 14px 30px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            margin: 6px;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-cta-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            color: var(--blue-main);
        }

        .btn-cta-outline {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            padding: 13px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            margin: 6px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        }

        .btn-cta-outline:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /*our Products css*/

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }



    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ── CLIENTS SECTION ── */
    .clients-section {
      padding: 72px 0 88px;
    }

    /* ── LEFT TABS ── */
    .category-tabs-wrap {
      position: sticky;
      top: 90px;
    }

    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      width: 18px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .category-tabs-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .category-tabs {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .cat-tab {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 10px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
      background: transparent;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      text-align: left;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .cat-tab:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .cat-tab.active {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      color: #fff;
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.30);
    }

    .cat-tab .count {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .cat-tab:not(.active) .count {
      background: var(--grey2);
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* Mobile horizontal tabs */
    .category-tabs-horizontal {
      display: none;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .cat-tab-pill {
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.15);
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .cat-tab-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--blue-main);
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .cat-tab-pill.active {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      color: #fff;
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.28);
    }

    /* ── RIGHT GRID ── */
    .clients-grid-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .clients-grid-header h2 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .clients-grid-header h2 span {
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .results-count {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      background: var(--grey2);
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .clients-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 22px;
    }

    /* ── CLIENT CARD ── */
    .client-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
      border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .client-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    .card-img-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 180px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .card-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .client-card:hover .card-img-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
    }

    .card-img-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.55) 100%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .client-card:hover .card-img-overlay {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .card-category-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      background: rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.9);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .card-body-custom {
      padding: 18px 20px 20px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .card-title-custom {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .card-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .btn-view {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-main));
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .btn-view:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.35);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateX(2px);
    }

    .btn-view i {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-view:hover i {
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    /* Placeholder image */
    .card-img-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    /* No results */
    .no-results {
      grid-column: 1/-1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .no-results i {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .no-results p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /*our clients css*/
      /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ── CLIENTS SECTION ── */
    .clients-section {
      padding: 72px 0 88px;
    }

    /* ── LEFT TABS ── */
    .category-tabs-wrap {
      position: sticky;
      top: 90px;
    }

    .section-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      width: 18px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .category-tabs-title {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .category-tabs {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .cat-tab {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 10px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 1.5px solid transparent;
      background: transparent;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      text-align: left;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .cat-tab:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .cat-tab.active {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      color: #fff;
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.30);
    }

    .cat-tab .count {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .cat-tab:not(.active) .count {
      background: var(--grey2);
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* Mobile horizontal tabs */
    .category-tabs-horizontal {
      display: none;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .cat-tab-pill {
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.15);
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .cat-tab-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--blue-main);
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .cat-tab-pill.active {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      color: #fff;
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.28);
    }

    /* ── RIGHT GRID ── */
    .clients-grid-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .clients-grid-header h2 {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .clients-grid-header h2 span {
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .results-count {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      background: var(--grey2);
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
    }

    .clients-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 22px;
    }

    /* ── CLIENT CARD ── */
    .client-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
      border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .client-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    .card-img-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 180px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .card-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .client-card:hover .card-img-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
    }

    .card-img-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.55) 100%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .client-card:hover .card-img-overlay {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .card-category-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 12px;
      background: rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.9);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .card-body-custom {
      padding: 18px 20px 20px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .card-title-custom {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .card-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .btn-view {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-main));
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .btn-view:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.35);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateX(2px);
    }

    .btn-view i {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-view:hover i {
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    /* Placeholder image */
    .card-img-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    /* No results */
    .no-results {
      grid-column: 1/-1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .no-results i {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .no-results p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /*Team members css*/
      /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       TEAM SECTION — uniform cards · overlay-slide hover
       ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .team-section {
      padding: 96px 0 104px;
      background: var(--grey1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .sec-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 13px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .sec-label i {
      font-size: .65rem;
    }

    .sec-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .sec-title span {
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .sec-sub {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .93rem;
      max-width: 500px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* ── Category block ── */
    .team-category {
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .team-category:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .team-cat-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .team-cat-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      white-space: nowrap;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-main));
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 27, 77, .22);
    }

    .team-cat-badge i {
      font-size: .75rem;
    }

    .team-cat-line {
      flex: 1;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, .3), transparent);
    }

    .team-cat-count {
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      white-space: nowrap;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 4px 14px;
    }

    /* ── Scroll-reveal stagger ── */
    .team-card-wrapper {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card-wrapper.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+1) {
      transition-delay: .05s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+2) {
      transition-delay: .10s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+3) {
      transition-delay: .15s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+4) {
      transition-delay: .20s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+5) {
      transition-delay: .25s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+6) {
      transition-delay: .30s;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       UNIFORM CARD — all same fixed height
       ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .team-card {
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      /*height: 320px;*/
      /* fixed — EVERY card identical */
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--blue-deep);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 27, 77, .14);
      text-decoration: none;
      isolation: isolate;
      /* no transform on base — overlay handles reveal */
      transition: box-shadow .35s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card:hover,
    .team-card:focus-within,
    .team-card.is-active {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(7, 27, 77, .26), 0 0 0 2px var(--blue-main);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    .team-card:focus-visible {
      outline: 3px solid var(--blue-bright);
      outline-offset: 4px;
    }

    /* ── Photo layer ── */
    .team-card-media {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .team-card-media img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center top;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-media img,
    .team-card:focus-within .team-card-media img,
    .team-card.is-active .team-card-media img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
    }

    /* ── Always-visible bottom name strip ── */
    .team-card-base {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 48px 18px 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg,
          rgba(5, 11, 22, .96) 0%,
          rgba(7, 27, 77, .72) 55%,
          transparent 100%);
    }

    .team-card-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .team-card-role {
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin: 3px 0 0;
    }

    /* ── Overlay panel — slides UP on hover (NEW ANIMATION) ── */
    .team-card-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 20px;
      /* Slides in from bottom; starts fully below card */
      transform: translateY(100%);
      opacity: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg,
          rgba(11, 43, 115, .94) 0%,
          rgba(5, 11, 22, .97) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        opacity .32s ease;
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-overlay,
    .team-card:focus-within .team-card-overlay,
    .team-card.is-active .team-card-overlay {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Name + role repeated inside overlay (stays consistent) */
    .team-overlay-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin: 0 0 2px;
    }

    .team-overlay-role {
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin: 0 0 14px;
    }

    /* Divider in overlay */
    .team-overlay-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    /* Bio text */
    .team-overlay-bio {
      font-size: .78rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
      margin: 0 0 14px;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Social row inside overlay */
    .team-overlay-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .team-overlay-social a {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 8px;
      color: var(--white);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
      font-size: .78rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
    }

    .team-overlay-social a:hover {
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-color: var(--blue-bright);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ── Badge: dept (top-left) ── */
    .team-card-badge d-none {
      position: absolute;
      top: 13px;
      left: 13px;
      z-index: 4;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: .6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .11em;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(7, 27, 77, .62);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    /* ── Badge: Team Lead (top-right, gold) ── */
    .team-lead-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 13px;
      right: 13px;
      z-index: 4;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      padding: 4px 11px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: .6rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #3d1f00;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, .42);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    }

    .team-lead-badge i {
      font-size: .56rem;
    }

    /* ── Responsive heights ── */
    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 280px;
      }

      .team-card:hover,
      .team-card:focus-within,
      .team-card.is-active {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    /* ── Touch: tap to show overlay ── */
    @media (hover: none) {
      .team-card-overlay {
        transition: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── Reduced motion ── */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

      .team-card,
      .team-card-media img,
      .team-card-overlay,
      .team-card-wrapper,
      .team-overlay-social a {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* ── CTA SECTION ── */
    .cta-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, #0f3a8a 100%);
      padding: 70px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .cta-section h2 span {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .cta-section p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
      font-size: .92rem;
      max-width: 480px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .btn-cta-white {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-weight: 700;
      border: none;
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-white:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      border-color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

/*leader ship team*/

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 560px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gridPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .7
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1
      }
    }

    .hero-radial {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .hero-scan {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
      animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    @keyframes scanLine {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(200%)
      }
    }

    /* blobs */
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes blobFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
      }
    }

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }



    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ── team section ── */
    .team-section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--grey1);
    }

    .section-head {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto 48px;
    }

    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .section-sub {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .94rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* responsive grid — auto-fit lets columns/width adapt to any
       screen size instead of a fixed image width that breaks on
       smaller viewports */
    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .team-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 27, 77, .08);
      transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    }

    .team-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(7, 27, 77, .16);
    }

    /* photo keeps a consistent, predictable shape at every card
       width — this is what fixes the old "too narrow / too wide"
       image problem and makes every card line up evenly */
    .team-photo {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--grey1);
    }

    .team-photo img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
      transition: transform .4s ease;
    }

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

    .team-info {
      padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    }

    .team-name {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .team-role {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      font-size: .82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .team-role i {
      font-size: .75rem;
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .team-desc {
      font-size: .87rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
      line-clamp: 4;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* ── CTA SECTION ── */
    .cta-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, #0f3a8a 100%);
      padding: 70px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .cta-section h2 span {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .cta-section p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
      font-size: .92rem;
      max-width: 480px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .btn-cta-white {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-weight: 700;
      border: none;
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-white:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      border-color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

      /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 560px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gridPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .7
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1
      }
    }

    .hero-radial {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .hero-scan {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
      animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    @keyframes scanLine {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(200%)
      }
    }

    /* blobs */
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes blobFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
      }
    }

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }



    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       TEAM SECTION — uniform cards · overlay-slide hover
       ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .team-section {
      padding: 96px 0 104px;
      background: var(--grey1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .sec-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 13px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .sec-label i {
      font-size: .65rem;
    }

    .sec-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .sec-title span {
      color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .sec-sub {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: .93rem;
      max-width: 500px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* ── Category block ── */
    .team-category {
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .team-category:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .team-cat-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .team-cat-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      white-space: nowrap;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-main));
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 27, 77, .22);
    }

    .team-cat-badge i {
      font-size: .75rem;
    }

    .team-cat-line {
      flex: 1;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 86, 217, .3), transparent);
    }

    .team-cat-count {
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      white-space: nowrap;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: 50px;
      padding: 4px 14px;
    }

    /* ── Scroll-reveal stagger ── */
    .team-card-wrapper {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card-wrapper.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+1) {
      transition-delay: .05s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+2) {
      transition-delay: .10s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+3) {
      transition-delay: .15s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+4) {
      transition-delay: .20s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+5) {
      transition-delay: .25s;
    }

    .team-card-wrapper:nth-child(6n+6) {
      transition-delay: .30s;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════
       UNIFORM CARD — all same fixed height
       ══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .team-card {
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      height: 320px;
      /* fixed — EVERY card identical */
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--blue-deep);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 27, 77, .14);
      text-decoration: none;
      isolation: isolate;
      /* no transform on base — overlay handles reveal */
      transition: box-shadow .35s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card:hover,
    .team-card:focus-within,
    .team-card.is-active {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(7, 27, 77, .26), 0 0 0 2px var(--blue-main);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    .team-card:focus-visible {
      outline: 3px solid var(--blue-bright);
      outline-offset: 4px;
    }

    /* ── Photo layer ── */
    .team-card-media {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .team-card-media img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center top;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-media img,
    .team-card:focus-within .team-card-media img,
    .team-card.is-active .team-card-media img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
    }

    /* ── Always-visible bottom name strip ── */
    .team-card-base {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 48px 18px 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg,
          rgba(5, 11, 22, .96) 0%,
          rgba(7, 27, 77, .72) 55%,
          transparent 100%);
    }

    .team-card-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .team-card-role {
      font-size: .75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin: 3px 0 0;
    }

    /* ── Overlay panel — slides UP on hover (NEW ANIMATION) ── */
    .team-card-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 20px;
      /* Slides in from bottom; starts fully below card */
      transform: translateY(100%);
      opacity: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg,
          rgba(11, 43, 115, .94) 0%,
          rgba(5, 11, 22, .97) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
      transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        opacity .32s ease;
    }

    .team-card:hover .team-card-overlay,
    .team-card:focus-within .team-card-overlay,
    .team-card.is-active .team-card-overlay {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Name + role repeated inside overlay (stays consistent) */
    .team-overlay-name {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin: 0 0 2px;
    }

    .team-overlay-role {
      font-size: .73rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      margin: 0 0 14px;
    }

    /* Divider in overlay */
    .team-overlay-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    /* Bio text */
    .team-overlay-bio {
      font-size: .78rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
      margin: 0 0 14px;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Social row inside overlay */
    .team-overlay-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .team-overlay-social a {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 8px;
      color: var(--white);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
      font-size: .78rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
    }

    .team-overlay-social a:hover {
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-color: var(--blue-bright);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ── Badge: dept (top-left) ── */
    .team-card-badge d-none {
      position: absolute;
      top: 13px;
      left: 13px;
      z-index: 4;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: .6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .11em;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(7, 27, 77, .62);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    /* ── Badge: Team Lead (top-right, gold) ── */
    .team-lead-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 13px;
      right: 13px;
      z-index: 4;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      padding: 4px 11px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: .6rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #3d1f00;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, .42);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    }

    .team-lead-badge i {
      font-size: .56rem;
    }

    /* ── Responsive heights ── */
    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 280px;
      }

      .team-card:hover,
      .team-card:focus-within,
      .team-card.is-active {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
      .team-card {
        height: 300px;
      }
    }

    /* ── Touch: tap to show overlay ── */
    @media (hover: none) {
      .team-card-overlay {
        transition: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── Reduced motion ── */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

      .team-card,
      .team-card-media img,
      .team-card-overlay,
      .team-card-wrapper,
      .team-overlay-social a {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* ── CTA SECTION ── */
    .cta-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, #0f3a8a 100%);
      padding: 70px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(30, 129, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .cta-section h2 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .cta-section h2 span {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .cta-section p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
      font-size: .92rem;
      max-width: 480px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .btn-cta-white {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-weight: 700;
      border: none;
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-white:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: .9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      border-color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }


/*service details*/

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 560px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 50%, var(--blue-mid) 100%)
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 129, 255, .07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gridPulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .7
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 1
      }
    }

    .hero-radial {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 30% 50%, rgba(20, 86, 217, .35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none
    }

    .hero-scan {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 129, 255, .04) 50%, transparent 100%);
      animation: scanLine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none
    }

    @keyframes scanLine {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%)
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(200%)
      }
    }

    /* blobs */
    .blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes blobFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1)
      }

      33% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.05)
      }

      66% {
        transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(.95)
      }
    }

    /* particles */
    .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .particle {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particleFly 6s ease-in-out infinite
    }



    @keyframes particleFly {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(0)
      }

      20% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1)
      }

      80% {
        opacity: .4
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0)
      }
    }

    /* stars */
    .star {
      position: absolute;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: starTwinkle ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes starTwinkle {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: .1;
        transform: scale(.8)
      }

      50% {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(1.2)
      }
    }

    /* orbit rings */
    .orbit-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .12);
      animation: orbitSpin linear infinite
    }

    @keyframes orbitSpin {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg)
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg)
      }
    }

    .orbit-dot {
      position: absolute;
      top: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--blue-bright)
    }

    /* hero content */
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(30, 129, 255, .35);
      color: var(--blue-light);
      font-size: .72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      animation: badgeGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes badgeGlow {

      0%,
      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 129, 255, 0)
      }

      50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
      }
    }

    .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--blue-bright);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes pulse {

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

      50% {
        opacity: .4;
        transform: scale(.7)
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -.03em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--white);
      overflow: hidden
    }

    .hero-title .line {
      display: block;
      animation: slideUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .15s
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-title .gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-pale), #fff);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      background-size: 200% 200%;
      animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite
    }

    @keyframes gradientShift {

      0%,
      100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%
      }

      50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%
      }
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeIn .9s .4s both
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px)
      }

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

    .hero-breadcrumb {
      animation: fadeIn .9s .55s both
    }

    .breadcrumb {
      background: transparent;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0
    }

    .breadcrumb-item a {
      color: var(--blue-light);
      text-decoration: none
    }

    .breadcrumb-item.active {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
    }

    .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3)
    }

    .hero-floating-cards {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2
    }

    .hero-mini-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      animation: cardEntrance .7s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) both
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(1) {
      animation-delay: .6s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(2) {
      animation-delay: .75s
    }

    .hero-mini-card:nth-child(3) {
      animation-delay: .9s
    }

    @keyframes cardEntrance {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px)
      }

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

    .hero-mini-card:hover {
      background: rgba(30, 129, 255, .2);
      border-color: rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(30, 129, 255, .25)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 129, 255, .5);
      transition: var(--transition)
    }

    .hero-mini-card:hover .icon {
      transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 129, 255, .7)
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info small {
      display: block;
      color: var(--blue-pale);
      font-size: .7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px
    }

    .hero-mini-card .info span {
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white)
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SECTION HELPERS — Reusable label, title & subtitle styles
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* Small pill badge above section titles */
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.2);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .section-title .accent {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .section-sub {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 600px;
    }

    /* Light variants for use on dark/coloured backgrounds */
    .section-title-light {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .section-title-light .accent {
      color: var(--blue-pale);
    }

    .section-sub-light {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .section-label-light {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: var(--white);
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICE CONTENT SECTION — White background
       Left: sidebar with service navigation
       Right: main article content (overview, features, tech stack)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .service-content-section {
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    /* ── Main Article Content ── */
    /* .service-article {} */

    /* Service header block (icon + title + description) */
    .service-header-block {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 52px;
      padding-bottom: 44px;
      border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
    }

    .service-main-icon {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.35);
    }

    .service-main-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .service-main-desc {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Content sub-sections (Overview, Key Features, etc.) */
    .content-block {
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .content-block-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .content-block-title i {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .content-block p {
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    /* Feature checkmark list */
    .feature-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .feature-list li {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 12px;
      padding: 10px 0;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey2);
    }

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

    .feature-list .check-icon {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }

    .feature-list .check-icon i {
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Framework / tech stack grid */
    .tech-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    .tech-badge {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      background: var(--grey1);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.845rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .tech-badge i {
      color: var(--blue-main);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .tech-badge:hover {
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border-color: var(--blue-main);
      color: var(--blue-main);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Process / workflow step cards */
    .process-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    }

    .process-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-main), var(--blue-bright));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .process-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint);
    }

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

    .process-step-num {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--blue-faint);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .process-card-icon {
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .process-card h5 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .process-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       STATS STRIP — Blue gradient background, key numbers
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .stats-section {
      padding: 60px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 60%, var(--blue-main) 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Grid pattern overlay */
    .stats-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .stat-item {
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }

    .stat-num span {
      color: var(--blue-bright);
    }

    .stat-label {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    /* Vertical divider between stat items */
    .stat-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 60px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      margin: auto;
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHY CHOOSE US — Light grey background, benefit cards
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .why-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--grey1);
    }

    .benefit-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--grey2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 30px 26px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    }

    .benefit-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
      border-color: var(--blue-faint);
    }

    .benefit-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: var(--blue-faint);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 86, 217, 0.15);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--blue-main);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
      background: var(--blue-main);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--blue-main);
    }

    .benefit-card h5 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .benefit-card p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CTA SECTION — Same blue gradient as contact page
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .cta-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-mid));
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }

    .cta-blob {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(100px);
      opacity: 0.25;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-blob-1 {
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      background: var(--blue-bright);
      top: -150px;
      left: -150px;
    }

    .cta-blob-2 {
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      background: var(--blue-main);
      bottom: -100px;
      right: -100px;
    }

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

    .cta-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cta-sub {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 38px;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Primary pill button — white fill */
    .btn-cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--blue-deep) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    }

    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    /* Outline pill button */
    .btn-cta-outline {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 34px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      color: var(--white) !important;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }


    /*loader*/