/* ==========================================================================
   Goldstone Realty Group — Master Stylesheet
   Brand Colors: Primary Cyan (#00C2E0), Deep Charcoal (#161A1F), White (#FFFFFF)
   Typography: Barlow Condensed (Headings), Inter (Body)
   Fully responsive with zero horizontal overflow across 360px - 1440px
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette - Cyan from Goldstone Logo */
  --cyan: #00C4EE;
  --cyan-hover: #38e1ff;
  --cyan-active: #009ec2;
  --cyan-light: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.08);
  --cyan-border: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.28);
  --cyan-glow: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.45);
  --cyan-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C4EE 0%, #0099cc 100%);

  /* Deep Black & Obsidian Foundations */
  --bg-dark-base: #06080c;
  --bg-dark-surface: #0a0e15;
  --bg-dark-card: #0f1520;
  --bg-dark-elevated: #141c2b;
  --glass-card: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.78);
  --glass-border: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16);

  --charcoal: #080c12;
  --charcoal-surface: #0e1520;
  --charcoal-card: #121a26;
  --charcoal-border: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  --charcoal-muted: #94a3b8;

  --bg-light: #06080c; /* Full black background */
  --bg-white: #0a0e15; /* Replaced white with luxury dark surface */
  --card-bg: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.85);

  --text-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --text-body: #94a3b8;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #F8FAFC;
  --text-goldstone: #00C4EE;

  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-focus: #00C4EE;

  /* Premium Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Barlow Condensed', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Radius & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 1px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* --- Global Reset & Base Styles --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html, body {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-base);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 70%, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 150, 200, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --- Accessible Focus Outline --- */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.cyan-gradient-text,
.gradient-heading {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 15%, #E2E8F0 55%, #00C4EE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

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

.pulse-dot-cyan {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan);
  animation: pulseCyan 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCyan {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--cyan); }
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Layout Containers --- */
.container {
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.container-narrow {
  width: min(900px, 92%);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-dark .section-desc {
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

.section-white {
  background-color: #0a0e16;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.12);
}

/* --- Section Headers --- */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C4EE 0%, #00a4ca 100%);
  color: #04070b;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33e1ff 0%, #00C4EE 100%);
  color: #04070b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.6);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.06);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-cyan {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.05);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
}

.btn-outline-cyan:hover {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.btn-icon {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- Sticky Header --- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(6, 8, 12, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(4, 6, 9, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.4);
}

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

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-btn span {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Slide-in Drawer */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(22, 26, 31, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(320px, 85vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #080c14;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 1060;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active::after {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  word-break: break-all;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact a i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  width: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Hero Section (Home) --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(900px, calc(100svh - var(--header-height)));
  min-height: min(900px, calc(100vh - var(--header-height)));
  min-height: max(620px, min(900px, calc(100svh - var(--header-height))));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #05080d url("../images/Alturaa1.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 132px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video,
.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.hero-video-overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 6, 11, 0.94) 0%, rgba(3, 6, 11, 0.76) 38%, rgba(3, 6, 11, 0.2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(3, 6, 11, 0.6) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-text-block {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.hero-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.hero-headline span.cyan-text {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #D3DDE8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Stats Band --- */
.stats-band {
  background-color: var(--charcoal-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  padding: 38px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

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

.stat-item {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
}

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

.stat-number-wrapper {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --- Page Banners (About, Projects, Contact) --- */
.page-banner {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.15) 0%, rgba(22, 26, 31, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.breadcrumb-nav .separator {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.breadcrumb-nav .current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.page-banner-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #D3DDE8;
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Home: About Teaser Section --- */
.about-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-teaser-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-teaser-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

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

.about-teaser-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.35);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.about-teaser-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-teaser-badge span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #D3DDE8;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

.about-teaser-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* --- Home: Our Business Focus Areas --- */
.business-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.business-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.business-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

.business-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-light);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.business-card:hover .business-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.business-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.business-eval-note {
  background: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Home & About: Our Approach (5 Items) --- */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.approach-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

.approach-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.approach-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.approach-card p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Project Cards Grid (Shared on Home & Projects) --- */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 310px), 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.project-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.96) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.project-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0F1318;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.slider-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-track .project-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.slider-track .project-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img.active {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Fallback for no-js */
.project-img-wrapper > img.project-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.project-card:hover > .project-img-wrapper > img.project-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-type-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(22, 26, 31, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Photo Count Badge */
.gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(22, 26, 31, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-badge i {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.project-img-wrapper:hover .gallery-badge {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

/* In-Card Slider Navigation Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22, 26, 31, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.slider-arrow.slider-prev {
  left: 10px;
}

.slider-arrow.slider-next {
  right: 10px;
}

.project-card:hover .slider-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .slider-arrow {
    opacity: 0.9;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Slider Pagination Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 4;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cyan);
}

/* --- Lightbox Modal --- */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(14, 18, 23, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.lightbox-modal.open {
  display: flex;
}

.lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 78vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 78vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -46px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.lightbox-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22, 26, 31, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.lightbox-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

.lightbox-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.lightbox-caption-bar {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-arrow.prev {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .lightbox-arrow.next {
    right: 8px;
  }
  .lightbox-close-btn {
    top: -42px;
    right: 8px;
  }
}

.project-info {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  gap: 12px;
}

.project-name {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.project-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-location i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.project-card-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* --- Projects Page: Filter Bar --- */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan-hover);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.3);
}

.project-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --- Portfolio Disclaimer Note --- */
.portfolio-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 50px;
  background: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.portfolio-disclaimer h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.portfolio-disclaimer h4 i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-disclaimer p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- About Page: Overview Section --- */
.about-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-overview-text p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-overview-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.96) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  position: relative;
}

.about-overview-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-overview-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.about-overview-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- About Page: Leadership Section --- */
.leadership-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.08), transparent 55%),
    var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 340px));
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.96), rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.leadership-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.08);
}

.leadership-portrait {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #142435, #090e15 72%);
}

.leadership-portrait img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
}

.leadership-monogram {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.98) 72%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-monogram::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2), inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.12);
  animation: rotateSlow 26s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-monogram::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 168px;
  height: 168px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.monogram-emblem {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.monogram-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E2E8F0 45%, #00C4EE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.45));
  line-height: 1;
}

.monogram-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 8px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.leadership-details {
  padding: 22px 24px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16);
}

.leadership-role {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.leadership-details h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 360px);
  }
}

/* --- About Page: Timeline Section --- */
.timeline-container {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cyan) 0%, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.2) 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  border: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.2);
}

.timeline-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
}

.timeline-box:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

.timeline-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-light);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-box p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- About Page: Vision & Mission Dual Panels --- */
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.vm-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vm-panel.mission-panel {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cyan);
}

.vm-panel.vision-panel {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--charcoal);
}

.vm-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-light);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.vm-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vm-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vm-list li i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- About Page: Growth Philosophy Band (Dark) --- */
.philosophy-band {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.12) 0%, rgba(22, 26, 31, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.philosophy-text h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.philosophy-text p {
  color: #D3DDE8;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.philosophy-quote-card {
  background: var(--charcoal-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.philosophy-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}

.philosophy-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --- Contact Page Layout --- */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left: Contact Info Cards */
.contact-cards-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-light);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0; /* Prevents flexbox child from overflowing */
}

.contact-card-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-card-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.contact-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan-active);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-card-separator {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-action-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right: Enquiry Form */
.enquiry-form-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.96) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.enquiry-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.enquiry-form-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-label .req {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(7, 11, 17, 0.95);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.98);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  outline: none;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.form-error-msg {
  color: #DC2626;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: none;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-input,
.form-group.has-error .form-select {
  border-color: #DC2626;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.form-status-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

/* Maps Section */
.maps-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.maps-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.map-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
}

.map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.map-pane {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.map-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

.map-pane iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* --- Call To Action Band (CTA) --- */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, #1A222B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 75px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.14) 0%, rgba(22, 26, 31, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-content p {
  color: #D3DDE8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Site Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #111418;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 70px 0 35px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-logo-badge {
  background: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  width: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Floating WhatsApp & Back to Top Buttons --- */
.floating-actions-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 990;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn,
.back-to-top-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: pulseGreenBeacon 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0, 0.25, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pulseGreenBeacon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.95; }
  60% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 21, 32, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.85);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b !important;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal Animations (No JS fallback guaranteed visible) --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* --- Responsive Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content-grid {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-teaser-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .cta-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .cta-content p {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .stat-item:nth-child(3),
  .stat-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .about-overview-grid,
  .vm-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: unset;
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

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

  .business-grid,
  .approach-grid,
  .projects-grid,
  .vm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .about-teaser-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .stat-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  }

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .floating-actions-container {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .back-to-top-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-group,
  .cta-buttons,
  .form-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn,
  .cta-buttons .btn,
  .form-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .map-wrapper {
    height: 360px;
  }
}

/* --- Accessibility: Reduced Motion (Disables All Animations & Guarantees Visibility) --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal,
  .js .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn::before {
    display: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .hero-video {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Developers We Work With Section
   ========================================================================== */
.developers-section {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.developers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.developer-card {
  background: var(--charcoal-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.developer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.developer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.15);
}

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

.developer-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.developer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.developer-tier-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.developer-focus {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.developer-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.developer-projects-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dev-project-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.dev-project-pill i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Successfully Completed Projects Section
   ========================================================================== */
.completed-projects-section {
  background-color: #06080c;
  padding: 95px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
}

.completed-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
  color: #15803D;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.completed-badge-pill i {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.delivered-stat-ribbon {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.delivered-stat-ribbon span {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.delivered-stat-ribbon strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Projects Carousel Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  padding: 15px 4px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  cursor: grab;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 24px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.portfolio-nav-arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
}

.portfolio-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.portfolio-nav-arrow:focus-visible,
.portfolio-carousel-dot:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.portfolio-nav-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.portfolio-nav-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.6);
}

.portfolio-carousel-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-carousel-slide {
    flex-basis: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-nav-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .portfolio-carousel-container {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .portfolio-carousel-slide {
    flex-basis: 100%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .portfolio-carousel-viewport {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Completed Projects Carousel Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.completed-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.completed-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 4px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.completed-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.completed-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.completed-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .completed-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .completed-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .completed-carousel-container {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

.completed-nav-arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
}

.completed-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.completed-nav-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.completed-nav-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .completed-nav-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

.completed-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.completed-carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.completed-carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.6);
}

.completed-carousel-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Talk to Advisor Section (Above Footer)
   ========================================================================== */
.talk-to-advisor-section {
  background: #0D1015;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 55px 0 50px;
}

.talk-to-advisor-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.talk-to-advisor-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -50px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

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

.advisor-card-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.advisor-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  color: #4ADE80;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22C55E;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.advisor-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.advisor-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.advisor-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.advisor-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.advisor-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
  text-align: center;
}

.advisor-btn-call {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
}

.advisor-btn-call:hover {
  background-color: var(--cyan-hover);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.4);
}

.advisor-btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
}

.advisor-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.advisor-btn-alerts {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
}

.advisor-btn-alerts:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.advisor-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.advisor-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.advisor-trust-item i {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .advisor-card-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 26px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. VIP New Project Alerts Popup Modal & Floating Trigger
   ========================================================================== */
.alerts-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2200;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.alerts-modal.open {
  display: flex;
  animation: fadeInModal 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInModal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.alerts-dialog {
  background: #161A1F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.15);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.alerts-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.alerts-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.alerts-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-right: 36px;
}

.alerts-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.4);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.alerts-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.alerts-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.alerts-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.alerts-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .alerts-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .alerts-dialog {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
}

.alerts-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.alerts-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.alerts-input,
.alerts-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  background: #1F252E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.alerts-input:focus,
.alerts-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.2);
}

.alerts-select option {
  background: #161A1F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.alerts-submit-btn {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 6px;
  width: 100%;
}

.alerts-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.4);
}

.alerts-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.alerts-form-status {
  display: none;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.alerts-form-status.success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #86EFAC;
}

.alerts-form-status.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #FCA5A5;
}

/* Floating Alerts Trigger Button (Bottom Left) */
.floating-alerts-trigger {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 980;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 11px 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-alerts-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal-surface);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.3);
}

.floating-alerts-trigger i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.floating-alerts-trigger .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .floating-alerts-trigger {
    bottom: 80px;
    left: 16px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Services Page Layout & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-premium:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

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

.service-icon-box {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--cyan-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-border);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-summary {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-deliverables-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.service-deliverable-item i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-action-link i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-hover);
}

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

/* Service Advisory Process Roadmap */
.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--cyan-border);
}

.roadmap-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0, 194, 224, 0.4);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.roadmap-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.roadmap-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Full Black Luxury Theme Overrides & Global Polish
   ========================================================================== */
.business-card h3,
.approach-card h3,
.project-card h3,
.timeline-box h3,
.vm-panel h3,
.service-card-premium h3,
.service-process-step h3,
.roadmap-card h3,
.contact-info-card h3,
.enquiry-form-card h2,
.about-overview-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.business-card p,
.approach-card p,
.project-card p,
.timeline-box p,
.vm-panel p,
.service-card-premium p,
.service-process-step p,
.roadmap-card p,
.contact-info-card p,
.about-overview-card p {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.business-card:hover,
.approach-card:hover,
.project-card:hover,
.service-card-premium:hover,
.developer-card:hover,
.contact-info-card:hover,
.timeline-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2) !important;
}

.hero-headline .cyan-text,
.section-title .cyan-text,
.gradient-cyan-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C4EE 0%, #38bdf8 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.project-img-wrapper,
.about-teaser-img-wrapper,
.about-overview-img-wrapper {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.slider-arrow {
  background: rgba(6, 8, 12, 0.85) !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.3) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan) !important;
  color: #04070b !important;
}

.slider-dot {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan) !important;
}

.project-type-tag {
  background: rgba(6, 8, 12, 0.85) !important;
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.gallery-badge {
  background: rgba(6, 8, 12, 0.85) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #040608 0%, #090e16 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18) !important;
}
.page-banner-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.page-banner-desc {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.form-group label,
.alerts-label {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

select option {
  background-color: #090e16 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Lightbox & Alerts Modal Black Polish */
.lightbox-modal,
.alerts-modal {
  background: rgba(4, 6, 9, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
}
.lightbox-dialog,
.alerts-dialog {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1018 0%, #06090e 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2) !important;
}
.alerts-input,
.alerts-select {
  background-color: rgba(7, 11, 17, 0.95) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.alerts-input:focus,
.alerts-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35) !important;
}
.alerts-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.alerts-desc {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   16. Why Choose Us / Proven Results Section
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background: #06080c;
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.12);
}

.why-choose-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-choose-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.why-choose-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.why-choose-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-choose-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .why-center-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
    order: -1;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-center-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

.why-items-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.why-item-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
}

.why-item-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.28);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-item-card:hover .why-item-icon-box {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--cyan);
}

.why-item-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.why-item-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-item-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.why-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Center Visual Column */
.why-center-col {
  position: relative;
}

.why-center-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.why-center-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.why-center-img-frame:hover .why-center-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.3);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-float-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
}

.why-float-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
}

.why-float-badge i {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Prestige Infinite Marquee Ticker Section
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-section {
  background: #040609;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  padding: 28px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-section::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #040609 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-section::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #040609 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 20px;
}

.marquee-track-wrapper:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track.reverse {
  animation: marqueeScrollReverse 36s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-section:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeScrollReverse {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.marquee-item .item-star {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan);
}

.marquee-item.accent {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.marquee-item.accent .item-star {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Client Testimonials & Investor Reviews Carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: #080c12;
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
}

.testimonials-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 4px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.testimonials-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.testimonials-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.testimonial-card-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-card-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-card-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .testimonials-carousel-container {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 36, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #D3DDE8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-user-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25) 0%, rgba(14, 21, 32, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-meta {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-author-title {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.testimonial-verified-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-nav-arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #04070b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.testimonial-nav-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.testimonial-nav-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-nav-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

.testimonial-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.testimonial-carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.6);
}

.testimonial-carousel-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. High-Contrast Accessible Anchor, Button & Luxury Interactive System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Link Base - Preserve Inherited Colors */
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Primary Cyan & High-Visibility Buttons — Guaranteed Deep Charcoal Text Contrast */
.btn-primary,
a.btn-primary,
button.btn-primary,
.advisor-btn-call,
a.advisor-btn-call,
.alerts-submit-btn,
button.alerts-submit-btn {
  color: #04070b !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
a.btn-primary:hover,
button.btn-primary:hover,
.advisor-btn-call:hover,
a.advisor-btn-call:hover,
.alerts-submit-btn:hover,
button.alerts-submit-btn:hover {
  color: #04070b !important;
}

/* Secondary & Ghost Buttons */
.btn-outline,
a.btn-outline {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-outline:hover,
a.btn-outline:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

.btn-outline-dark,
a.btn-outline-dark {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover,
a.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  color: #04070b !important;
}

.btn-outline-cyan,
a.btn-outline-cyan {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}
.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
a.btn-outline-cyan:hover {
  color: #04070b !important;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-link {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

/* Footer & Sub-Navigation Links */
.footer-link {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

/* Contact Page Action Links */
.contact-action-link {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}
.contact-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-hover) !important;
}

/* Service Action Links */
.service-action-link {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.service-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

/* Breadcrumb Links */
.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
}

/* WhatsApp Direct Links */
.advisor-btn-whatsapp,
a.advisor-btn-whatsapp,
.floating-whatsapp-btn,
a.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Master Luxury Keyframe Animations & Micro-Interactions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Shimmer Light-Sweep on Buttons */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -75%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  left: 135%;
  transition: all 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* Floating Slow Animation for Luxury Badges */
@keyframes floatSlow {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.hero-badge-tag,
.why-float-badge,
.advisor-status-pill {
  animation: floatSlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-float-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

/* Slow Rotate Animation for Monogram Crests & Ambient Rings */
@keyframes rotateSlow {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Ambient Card Glow & Border Highlight on Hover */
.project-card,
.service-card-premium,
.business-card,
.developer-card,
.testimonial-card,
.contact-info-card,
.about-overview-card,
.why-item-card,
.leadership-card {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover,
.service-card-premium:hover,
.business-card:hover,
.developer-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.contact-info-card:hover,
.about-overview-card:hover,
.why-item-card:hover,
.leadership-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 32px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Image Depth Zoom in Cards */
.project-img-wrapper img.project-img {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrapper img.project-img.active {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Project Filter Tabs in projects.html */
.projects-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(14, 21, 32, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.22);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.25);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, #009ec2 100%);
  color: #04070b !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.project-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Custom Luxury Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #040609;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 238, 0.28);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid #040609;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--cyan);
}