/* =============================================
   GUARDEM SECURITY — HOME PAGE STYLESHEET
   Matches reference design provided by user.
================================================ */

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0D1B2A;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- TOKENS & UTILITIES ---------- */
:root {
  --navy: #0D1B2A;
  --navy-2: #152236;
  --blue: #1E3A5F;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-2: #E8C36A;
  --white: #F5F7FA;
  --pure-wh: #FFFFFF;
  --grey: #8A99AA;
  --black: #05080C;
  --radius: 8px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
  --nav-height: 90px;
  --nav-height-mobile: 80px;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center !important;
}

.tilted-section p {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

.text-navy {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.text-white {
  color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.text-light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--navy);
}

.bg-white {
  background-color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-5 {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

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

.border-radius {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.position-relative {
  position: relative;
}

.z-index-1 {
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: #EED48F !important;
  /* Lighter gold matches reference */
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border-color: #EED48F !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.btn-primary-nav {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn-primary-nav:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--pure-wh);
}

/* --- NAVBAR (Updated for Bootstrap) --- */
.navbar {
  min-height: var(--nav-height);
  padding: 5px 40px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}



.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 40px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.nav-logo {
  height: 85px !important;
  /* Increased initial size as requested */
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  /* Prevent shrinking to square */
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

/* Ensure logo remains rectangular and visible when scrolled */
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  height: 70px !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar {
    min-height: var(--nav-height-mobile);
  }

  /* Smaller constant size for mobile view as requested to prevent overflow and look proportional */
  .nav-logo,
  .navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
    height: 42px !important;
    max-width: 70vw !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}

.nav-brand-text {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-brand-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 1vw, 0.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--pure-wh) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 15px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.nav-link:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- DROPDOWN --- */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #0D1B2A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 2000 !important;
}

.dropdown-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 10px 25px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  padding-left: 30px !important;
}

/* --- TOGGLER (BOOTSTRAP) --- */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.toggler-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.toggler-icon span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--pure-wh);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --- HERO SECTION REBOOTED --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 700px;
  /* Stable fixed height to ensure it stays below the navbar */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* --- HERO CAROUSEL --- */
.hero-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex !important;
  /* Stack slides side-by-side */
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 0;
}



.hero-slide-image,
.hero-slide-video {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  /* Each slide is full width */
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}


.hero-slide-image {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.3), rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6)),
    url('assets/1.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
}

.hero-slide-video {
  background: #000;
}


.hero-slide-video video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 5%;
  /* Shifted down slightly */
  transform: scale(1.1);
  /* Zoomed to push captions out */
  transform-origin: center top;
  z-index: 0;
}


/* Overlay needs to sit above carousel but below content */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.5), rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85));
  z-index: 1;
}

.sound-toggle-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.sound-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 0;
    height: 56.25vw;
    /* 16:9 horizontal rectangle */
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-image,
  .hero-slide-video {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-slide-image {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: #000;
  }

  .hero-slide-video video {
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transform: none;
    background: #000;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .sound-toggle-btn {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* Hero Carousel Navigation Buttons */
.hero-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 45px;
  height: 65px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.hero-nav-btn.prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.hero-nav-btn.next {
  right: 20px;
}

.hero-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.hero-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-nav-btn {
    width: 25px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .hero-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 5px;
  }

  .hero-nav-btn.next {
    right: 5px;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transform: translateY(-40px);
  /* Visually center the text between the navbar and the screen bottom */
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--gold-2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero Trust Badges row at the bottom */
.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.trust-badge small {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.trust-badge+.trust-badge {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

/* ---------- OUR SECURITY SERVICES ---------- */
.services-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f1f4f9;
}

.services-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.12);
}

.service-icon-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-icon-box img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.service-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6b7c8d;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.learn-more {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.learn-more .arrow {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.learn-more:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- ABOUT SECTION (Split) ---------- */
.about-section {
  background: var(--pure-wh);
}

.about-grid {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.about-image-side {
  flex: 1;
  background: #D9D9D9;
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('assets/d53885ec-81b3-4895-9cc1-b907146979ec.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.image-placeholder-overlay {
  display: none;
  /* Removed the text placeholder */
}

.about-content-side {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 60px 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-content-side h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.about-content-side p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-checklist {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.about-checklist ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
}

/* ---------- WHY BUSINESSES TRUST GUARDEM ---------- */
.trust-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: var(--black);
  background-image: url('assets/63371762-9bd7-43d2-9399-bca99d12a23e.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

.trust-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.trust-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.trust-card:hover,
.active-trust-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.trust-icon-container {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7AA2CD;
}

.trust-icon-container>svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.check-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.check-overlay svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.trust-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-card p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- INDUSTRIES WE SERVE ---------- */
.industries-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.industries-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--pure-wh);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  width: 180px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.industry-gfx {
  width: 80px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.industry-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 72px 0 0;
  color: var(--grey);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo span {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-logo small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

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

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.social-link:hover {
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pure-wh);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pure-wh);
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE UPDATES FOR BOOTSTRAP --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar {
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: #0D1B2A;
    margin: 0 -20px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    position: static !important;
    /* Proper flow in collapsed menu */
    display: none;
  }

  .dropdown-menu.show {
    display: block;
  }

  .btn-primary-nav {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .about-image-side {
    min-height: 400px;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .about-content-side {
    padding: 40px 24px;
    margin: -80px 20px 0 20px;
    /* Negative top margin to overlap image */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer {
    padding: 40px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .footer-logo-area .social-icons {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 5px !important;
  }

  .footer-col {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer-col ul {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC ---------- */
.about-sticky-section {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #fff;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-sticky-left {
  flex: 1;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

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

.about-scroll-right {
  flex: 1.2;
  padding: 60px 80px;
}

.about-scroll-right h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-sticky-section .about-scroll-right p,
.about-scroll-right .about-content-block p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #555;
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

.about-content-block {
  margin-bottom: 120px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.banner-row {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  background: #0D1B2A;
  /* Fallback */
}

.banner-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  background-image: url('assets/event.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: blur(8px) brightness(0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}

.banner-row .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner-row h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.banner-row .lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.approach-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.approach-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.approach-num {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.values-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.value-check {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.value-content h4 {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.value-content p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Selective Text Justification (About, Blog, FAQ) */
.about-scroll-right p,
.about-content-side p,
.about-sticky-section p,
.blog-article-content p,
.faq-answer,
.alliance-text p,
.approach-card p,
.service-para {
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

/* Force justification even if parent has mobile centering */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-content-side p,
  .alliance-text p,
  .faq-answer,
  .service-para {
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- UPDATED PREMIUM FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: #05080C;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 55px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.footer-logo-area img {
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-area p {
  color: #8A99AA;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

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

.footer a {
  color: #8A99AA;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.social-icon i {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-contact-info p {
  color: #8A99AA;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-info i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p,
  .footer-contact-info p {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .footer a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* ---------- FAQ PAGE SPECIFIC ---------- */
.faq-header {
  padding: 120px 0 60px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  padding: 25px 0;
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.faq-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ---------- FOOTER TWEEKS ---------- */
.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Tighter spacing for more items */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-sticky-section {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-sticky-left {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .about-scroll-right {
    padding: 40px 15px;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Re-implemented Premium Sticky Stacking with 50px increments */
  .about-content-block {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding: 25px 20px 35px 20px !important;
    border-left: none;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    position: sticky !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 350px;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .about-content-block h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-content-block h2 i {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .about-content-block p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #444;
  }

  /* Exact 50px Folder-Tab Gaps */
  .about-content-block:nth-child(1) {
    top: 60px !important;
    z-index: 11 !important;
  }

  .about-content-block:nth-child(2) {
    top: 110px !important;
    z-index: 12 !important;
  }

  .about-content-block:nth-child(3) {
    top: 160px !important;
    z-index: 13 !important;
  }

  .about-content-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Normal compact layout for mobile banner — avoids giant empty space */
  .about-sticky-section+.banner-row {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20 !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

  .approach-grid,
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* ---------- BLOG SECTION & CARDS ---------- */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.9);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  padding-top: 15px;
  margin-top: auto;
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ---------- BLOG DETAIL PAGE ---------- */
.blog-detail-hero {
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-detail-container {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: -50px auto 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.blog-main-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-article-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #333;
}

.blog-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-article-content h2,
.blog-article-content h3 {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 40px 0 20px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-article-content {
    padding: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .blog-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* ---------- TILTED CARDS SECTION ---------- */
.tilted-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fafafa;
  text-align: center;
}

.tilted-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.tilted-card {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tilted-card:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.tilted-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
}

.tilted-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.tilted-card:nth-child(4) {
  transform: rotate(-5.5deg);
}

.tilted-card:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 10;
}

.tilted-card .card-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: block;
}

.tilted-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.tilted-card p {
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

.tilted-card:hover h3 {
  color: #C9A84C;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .tilted-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .tilted-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .tilted-card {
    transform: rotate(0deg) !important;
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RECOVERED SECTIONS (CSS RESTORATION)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section {
  padding: 0;
}

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

.about-content-side {
  padding: 100px 8%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-checklist {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-checklist ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-content-side p,
.alliance-text p {
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

.about-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== WHY BUSINESSES TRUST GUARDEM ===== */
.trust-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('assets/1.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.trust-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.88);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.trust-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.trust-icon-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7AA2CD;
}

.trust-icon-container>svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.check-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  background: #3B82F6;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--navy-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
}

.check-overlay svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== INDUSTRIES WE SERVE ===== */
.industries-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.bg-white {
  background: #fff;
}

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.industry-card {
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.industry-card svg {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8faff;
}

.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
}

.blog-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
}

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

.blog-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 35px;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #8A99AA;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-top: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE CONTACT SECTION & RECOVERED CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.home-contact-section {
  background: #f8faff;
}

.home-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
}

.home-contact-info {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.home-contact-info h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.home-contact-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-method i {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-method-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-method-text p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.home-contact-form {
  padding: 60px;
}

.home-contact-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.home-contact-form label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.home-contact-form input,
.home-contact-form select,
.home-contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background: #f4f7fa;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.home-contact-form input:focus,
.home-contact-form select:focus,
.home-contact-form textarea:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.home-contact-form textarea {
  height: 120px;
  resize: none;
}

.btn-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-form-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE FIXES ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {

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

  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

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

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

  .about-image-side {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .about-content-side {
    padding: 60px 24px;
  }

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

  .blog-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .home-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .services-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-checklist {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .home-contact-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-contact-form {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .home-contact-info {
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }
}

/* ---------- STICKY/PINNED SCROLL SERVICES SECTION ---------- */
.services-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: auto;
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.sticky-services-section {
  position: relative;
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: visible;
  width: 100%;
}

.services-inner-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: auto;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sticky-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  /* Take up remaining height for centering */
}

/* Left: Accordion Area */
.services-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 8px 0;
  /* More compact to fit 8 items */
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.accordion-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

.accordion-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.accordion-icon-box {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.accordion-icon-box img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.accordion-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-title {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding-left: 49px;
  /* icon box width + gap (34+15) */
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  max-height: 200px;
  /* Increased to ensure text isn't cut off */
  padding-top: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.accordion-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 450px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.accordion-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.accordion-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.accordion-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Right: Sticky Image Area (Refined to be more Prominent/Centered) */
.sticky-visual-area {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(300px, 60vh, 520px);
  /* adjusted height so it doesn't overflow */
  background: var(--pure-wh);
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.visual-image-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  /* Start slightly larger for zoom-in effect */
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  /* Slightly adjust upward as guards are usually centered vertically */
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.visual-image-box.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
}

.visual-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.5);
  /* Modern translucent look */
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) 0.1s;
}

.visual-image-box.active .visual-glass-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sticky-services-grid {
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-scroll-wrapper {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .sticky-services-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .sticky-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .services-accordion-list {
    order: 2;
  }

  .sticky-visual-area {
    order: 1;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    height: 35vh;
    /* Pinned at top on mobile */
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .visual-image-box {
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

}



.accordion-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.accordion-icon-box {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.accordion-icon-box img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.accordion-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-title {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding-left: 49px;
  /* icon box width + gap (34+15) */
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  max-height: 250px;
  /* Increased to ensure text isn't cut off */
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.accordion-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 450px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.accordion-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.accordion-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.accordion-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Right: Sticky Image Area (Refined to be more Prominent/Centered) */
.sticky-visual-area {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(300px, 60vh, 520px);
  /* adjusted height so it doesn't overflow */
  background: var(--pure-wh);
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.visual-image-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  /* Start slightly larger for zoom-in effect */
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  /* Slightly adjust upward as guards are usually centered vertically */
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.visual-image-box.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
}

.visual-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.5);
  /* Modern translucent look */
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) 0.1s;
}

.visual-image-box.active .visual-glass-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sticky-services-grid {
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-scroll-wrapper {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .sticky-services-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }


  .sticky-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .services-accordion-list {
    order: 2;
  }

  .sticky-visual-area {
    order: 1;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    height: 35vh;
    /* Pinned at top on mobile */
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .visual-image-box {
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .accordion-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* --- TYPEWRITER EFFECT CURSOR (Hidden as requested) --- */
.hero-subtitle.typing-active {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 4px;
  border-right: none;
}

@keyframes blink-caret {

  from,
  to {
    border-color: transparent
  }

  50% {
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM 3D SERVICE PAGE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-light-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fa 100%);
}

.service-3d-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .service-3d-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.service-3d-visual {
  perspective: 1500px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.image-perspective-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: floatImage 6s ease-in-out infinite, rotatePerspective 15s linear infinite alternate;
}

.service-detail-img-3d {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.25);
  transform: translateZ(20px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.image-perspective-wrapper:hover .service-detail-img-3d {
  transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.02);
}

.image-glow-shadow {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  bottom: -10%;
  background: var(--gold);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.glass-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateZ(60px);
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  animation: floatBadge1 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation: floatBadge2 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 3D Animations */
@keyframes floatImage {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(-1deg) rotateY(1deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatBadge1 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateZ(60px) translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateZ(60px) translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatBadge2 {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateZ(60px) translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateZ(60px) translateY(10px);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Highlights Grid */
.highlights-3d-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .highlights-3d-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.highlight-3d-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: white;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.highlight-3d-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.highlight-3d-card .card-icon-wrapper {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.highlight-3d-card:hover .card-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(5deg);
}

.highlight-3d-card .card-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.btn-gold-3d {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #d4b553, #c9a84c);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), inset 0 -3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: none;
}

.btn-gold-3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4), inset 0 -3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-gold-3d:active {
  transform: translateY(2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

/* --- PATH TRACING ANIMATION --- */
.tracing-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.tracing-svg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tracing-path-bg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  stroke-width: 3;
}

.tracing-path-active {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s linear;
}

/* Dark Industries Section */
.industries-section.dark-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #060c14 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.industries-grid-premium {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.industry-card-premium {
  background: transparent !important;
  /* No box background for clean framing */
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Hover Scaling Removed */
.industry-card-premium:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

.industry-card-premium svg {
  stroke: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-card-premium h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Zigzag Process Layout Refined */
.process-steps-zigzag {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  /* Mathematical precision: zero gap, fixed heights */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 0;
  /* Zero baseline sync */
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.tracing-svg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  /* Lock to process steps width */
  z-index: 1;
}

.zigzag-step {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  /* Force content to the 'middle' between the vertical lines */
  gap: 80px !important;
  text-align: left;
  height: 400px;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative;
}

.zigzag-step:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  text-align: left;
  /* Keep text left-aligned even when reversed for cleaner look in center */
}

.zigzag-visual-premium {
  flex: 1 1 400px;
  max-width: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.floating-illustration {
  max-width: 300px;
  /* Sized to fit perfectly in the centered cluster */
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Animation Removed */

.step-icon-box {
  display: none;
  /* Icon boxes removed for cleanup */
}



.process-step-premium.active .step-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  /* Hover scale/rotate removed */
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.step-info {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 450px;
  max-width: 450px;
}

.step-info h3,
.step-info h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  /* Bold, Large like reference */
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.step-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.step-number-badge {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-info p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.dark-theme .step-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .zigzag-step {
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zigzag-step {
    gap: 15px !important;
  }

  .step-info h3,
  .step-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .step-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .floating-illustration {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGE — MISSING STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Utility classes referenced in service pages --- */
.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.text-grey {
  color: #6b7c8d;
}

.text-white {
  color: #fff;
}

.display-4 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mb-3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-5 {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mt-3 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-5 {
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.fw-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal --- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Section 2: Overview Wrapper --- */
.service-detail-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* --- Section 3: Key Capabilities (Feature Cards) --- */
.service-features-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.service-features-section .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.service-features-section .text-grey {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.features-premium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.feature-premium-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-premium-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

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

.feature-premium-card i {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-premium-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.feature-premium-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-premium-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .features-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .features-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --- Section 4: The Advantage --- */
.service-advantage-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #152236 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-advantage-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.advantage-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.advantage-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.advantage-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.advantage-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.advantage-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.advantage-item:hover .advantage-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.advantage-text h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.advantage-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.advantage-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.advantage-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.advantage-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.advantage-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.floating-glass-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.floating-glass-box h5 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.floating-glass-box p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .advantage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .advantage-img-wrapper img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .floating-glass-box {
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 10px;
  }
}

/* --- Section 5: Our Process Wrapper --- */
.service-process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Section 6: CTA Banner --- */
.service-cta-banner {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c 0%, #e8c36a 50%, #c9a84c 100%);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.service-cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.75);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-banner-content .btn-gold-3d {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.25);
}

.cta-banner-content .btn-gold-3d:hover {
  background: #152236;
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.35);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL PREMIUM MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* --- Navbar & Logo Scaling --- */
  .navbar {
    padding: 8px 40px;
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav-brand {
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 2100;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-logo {
    height: 42px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .nav-brand-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .nav-brand-text span {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  /* --- Mobile Hamburger --- */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 26px;
    height: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 2200;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* --- Mobile Nav Drawer --- */
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #05080c;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 100px 30px 40px;
    gap: 0;
    transition: right 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 2000;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-links .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #fff;
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Styling */
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .dropdown.open>.dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }

  .dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .btn-primary-nav {
    margin-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px !important;
  }

  /* --- Hero Section Mobile --- */
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-carousel {
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
  }

  .hero-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
    bottom: auto;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    min-height: 1.4rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: visible;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 150px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .trust-badge {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  .trust-badge+.trust-badge {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .trust-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--pure-wh);
  }

  .trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }

  .trust-badge small {
    display: none;
  }

  .sound-toggle-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .hero-nav-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }


  /* --- Grid Adjustments --- */
  .services-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .industries-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* --- 3D Grid Fix --- */
  .service-3d-grid {
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .service-detail-img-3d {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .glass-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .badge-top-right {
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
  }

  .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: -10px;
    left: -10px;
  }

  /* --- Tilted Cards --- */
  .tilted-grid {
    gap: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 10px;
    padding-bottom: 25vh !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .tilted-card {
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Cover the scroll runway so NO white space is visible */
  #blog {
    margin-top: -25vh !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20 !important;
    background: #f8faff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Adds depth as it sides up */
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(1) {
    top: 90px !important;
    z-index: 11 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(2) {
    top: 110px !important;
    z-index: 12 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(3) {
    top: 130px !important;
    z-index: 13 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(4) {
    top: 150px !important;
    z-index: 14 !important;
  }

  /* --- Zigzag Process Mobile --- */
  #zigzag-parent-container {
    margin-top: 50px !important;
  }

  .zigzag-step {
    height: auto !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .zigzag-visual-premium {
    flex: none !important;
    /* OVERRIDE DESKTOP FLEX-BASIS TO PREVENT HUGE GAP */
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 250px;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .step-info {
    flex: none !important;
    /* OVERRIDE DESKTOP FLEX-BASIS TO PREVENT HUGE GAP */
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .step-info h4 {
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }

  .tracing-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .tracing-mobile {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .process-steps-zigzag {
    padding-left: 35px;
  }

  /* --- Footer Mobile --- */
  .footer {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }

  .social-icons {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer-contact-info p {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* FAQ Fixes */
  .faq-header {
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

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

  .display-4 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  .about-content-side {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }
}


/* --- Compact Centered Mobile Footer Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 40px 15px 20px !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 30px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area img {
    height: 50px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 15px !important;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .social-icons {
    margin-top: 5px !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
  }

  .social-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .footer-col {
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .footer ul {
    gap: 8px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer a {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-contact-info p {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #fff;
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Styling */
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .dropdown.open>.dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }

  .dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .btn-primary-nav {
    margin-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px !important;
  }

  /* --- Hero Section Mobile --- */
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-carousel {
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
  }

  .hero-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
    bottom: auto;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    min-height: 1.4rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: visible;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 150px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .trust-badge {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  .trust-badge+.trust-badge {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .trust-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--pure-wh);
  }

  .trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }

  .trust-badge small {
    display: none;
  }

  .sound-toggle-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .hero-nav-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }


  /* --- Grid Adjustments --- */
  .services-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .industries-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .service-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* --- 3D Grid Fix --- */
  .service-3d-grid {
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .service-detail-img-3d {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .glass-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .badge-top-right {
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
  }

  .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: -10px;
    left: -10px;
  }

  /* --- Tilted Cards --- */
  .tilted-grid {
    gap: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 10px;
    padding-bottom: 25vh !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .tilted-card {
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Cover the scroll runway so NO white space is visible */
  #blog {
    margin-top: -25vh !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20 !important;
    background: #f8faff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Adds depth as it sides up */
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(1) {
    top: 90px !important;
    z-index: 11 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(2) {
    top: 110px !important;
    z-index: 12 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(3) {
    top: 130px !important;
    z-index: 13 !important;
  }

  .tilted-card:nth-child(4) {
    top: 150px !important;
    z-index: 14 !important;
  }

  /* --- Zigzag Process Mobile --- */
  #zigzag-parent-container {
    margin-top: 50px !important;
  }

  .zigzag-step {
    height: auto !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .zigzag-visual-premium {
    flex: none !important;
    /* OVERRIDE DESKTOP FLEX-BASIS TO PREVENT HUGE GAP */
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 250px;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .step-info {
    flex: none !important;
    /* OVERRIDE DESKTOP FLEX-BASIS TO PREVENT HUGE GAP */
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .step-info h4 {
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }

  .tracing-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .tracing-mobile {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .process-steps-zigzag {
    padding-left: 35px;
  }

  /* --- Footer Mobile --- */
  .footer {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer-contact-info p {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* FAQ Fixes */
  .faq-header {
    padding: 80px 20px 40px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

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

  .display-4 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  .about-content-side {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }
}


/* --- Compact Centered Mobile Footer Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 40px 15px 20px !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 30px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo-area img {
    height: 50px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 15px !important;
  }

  .footer-logo-area p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .social-icons {
    margin-top: 5px !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
  }

  .social-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .footer-col {
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .footer ul {
    gap: 8px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer a {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-contact-info p {
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    padding-top: 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* FINAL HAMBURGER FORCE-VISIBLE OVERRIDE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .navbar {
    padding: 10px 15px !important;
    height: 75px !important;
  }

  /* Standardized height */
  .nav-container {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    z-index: 10001 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    /* Push to right */
    right: 5px !important;
    /* Slight nudge from edge */
  }

  .hamburger span {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 3.5px !important;
    background-color: #D4AF37 !important;
    /* GOLD */
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg) !important;
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0 !important;
  }

  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg) !important;
  }

  /* Ensure the open menu drawer looks premium and is fully visible */
  .nav-links {
    width: 300px !important;
    max-width: 85% !important;
    padding: 100px 30px 40px !important;
    background: #08111B !important;
    /* Slightly darker than navy for depth */
    box-shadow: -15px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }
}


/* Fix: Prevent tilted card title disappearing on mobile hover */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .tilted-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--navy) !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   USER REQUESTED OVERRIDES (Horizontal Hero & Contrast) 
   ========================================================= */

/* Fix invisible text on 'Join Our Team' button */
.btn-outline-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Enforce horizontal 16:9 hero section, replacing the vertical 100vh */
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    height: 56.25vw !important;
    max-height: 80vh !important;
  }

  /* Fix content overlap so text explicitly clears the sticky navbar */
  .hero-content {
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: 65px !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Readable & Compact Hero Text */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    color: #EED48F !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Shrink buttons to prevent cutoff */
  .hero-buttons .btn {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    max-width: 140px !important;
  }

  /* Hide cramped badges entirely on short horizontal hero */
  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Frame face correctly */
  .hero-slide-image {
    background-position: center 15% !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   USER REQUESTED OVERRIDES (Mobile Dropdown Fixes) 
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Force dropdown menu to physically display when toggled via Bootstrap */
  .dropdown-menu.show {
    max-height: 800px !important;
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out !important;
  }

  /* Force the dropdown caret (arrow) to appear and be clearly visible in gold */
  .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: inline-block !important;
    content: "" !important;
    border-top: 0.4em solid #C9A84C !important;
    border-right: 0.4em solid transparent !important;
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-left: 0.4em solid transparent !important;
    margin-left: 10px !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s !important;
  }

  /* Point up when actively open */
  .dropdown-toggle.show::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  }

  /* Ensure dropdown text inside the mobile menu is visible */
  .dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    display: block !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  /* Make 'Get a Quote' button prominently visible as a golden block in mobile menu */
  .navbar-nav .btn-primary-nav {
    margin-top: 25px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: #C9A84C !important;
    color: #0D1B2A !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
}


/* Prevent About image face cropping on tablet/mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-image-side {
    background-position: center 10% !important;
  }
}


/* Ensure the Get a Quote button is perfectly styled on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .btn-primary-nav {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: auto !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .btn-primary-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ---------- */
.alliance-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alliance-text {
  max-width: 850px;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
}

.alliance-text strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.alliance-tagline {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-top: 25px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.alliance-tagline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.logo-marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 30px 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.logo-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
}

.logo-marquee-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-right: 60px;
  /* Padding at the end of a set creates a seamless loop when paired with gap */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-marquee img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alliance-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .alliance-tagline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .logo-marquee img {
    height: 60px;
  }

  .logo-marquee-items {
    gap: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }
}