/* ============================================================
   Noble Line Logistics LLC — Complete Design System
   ============================================================ */

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --primary-color: #24377B;
    --primary-dark: #1a2958;
    --primary-light: #3d4e8a;
    --secondary-color: #17a2b8;
    --accent-color: #00d4ff;
    --accent-gold: #f0a500;
    --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
    --text-light: #6c757d;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f4f6fb;
    --bg-gray: #e9ecef;
    --border-color: #dee2e6;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(36,55,123,0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(36,55,123,0.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(36,55,123,0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(36,55,123,0.20);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2958 0%, #24377B 50%, #3d4e8a 100%);
    --gradient-radiant: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1f4d 0%, #24377B 40%, #1a6b8a 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f8fa8, #00d4ff);
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #e09500, #f0a500, #ffc845);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,20,60,0.88) 0%, rgba(36,55,123,0.75) 60%, rgba(0,80,120,0.70) 100%);
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-xl: 32px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

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

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM SCROLLBAR
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f0f2f8; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gradient-primary); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAV & DYNAMIC LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
site-header, site-footer {
    display: contents;
}

.header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(36,55,123,0.10);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.06);
}

.navbar {
    padding: 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-brand .logo {
    height: 58px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

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

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

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

/* ============================================================
   DROPDOWN NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -20px;
    min-width: 295px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 20, 60, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36, 55, 123, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 8px;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(4px);
}

.dropdown-header {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.9px;
    color: #8a94a6;
    padding: 8px 14px 6px;
}

.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    color: #172a68;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item i {
    width: 20px;
    color: #00d4ff;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
    color: #0088cc;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-item:hover i {
    color: #0088cc;
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.dropdown-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(36, 55, 123, 0.08);
    margin: 6px 0;
}

.dropdown-view-all {
    color: #24377b;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #f4f7fc;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.dropdown-view-all:hover {
    background: #24377b;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.dropdown-view-all:hover i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white) !important;
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-cta-btn::after { display: none; }
.nav-cta-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: var(--text-white) !important; }

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    gap: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — HOMEPAGE SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    margin-top: 90px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    height: calc(100vh - 90px - 170px);
}

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

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide.active { opacity: 1; }

.slide-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 860px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
    color: #00d4ff;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.slide-content h1 span { color: #00d4ff; }

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 24px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-controls button {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: var(--text-white);
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    pointer-events: all;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.slider-controls button:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    transform: scale(1.12);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.6);
}

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    background: #00d4ff;
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-stats {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}

.hero-stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #00d4ff;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.82;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTON STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before { left: 100%; }

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Default btn-secondary = outlined, for use on WHITE/LIGHT backgrounds (cards, content areas).
   This keeps it always readable instead of invisible white-on-white. */
.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* On dark/gradient backgrounds (hero, page banners, CTA strips, mission & vision,
   dark cards, floating badges) restore the light/transparent-on-dark variant so the
   button reads correctly against a dark surface instead of disappearing. */
.hero .btn-secondary,
.slide-content .btn-secondary,
.page-hero .btn-secondary,
.cta-strip .btn-secondary,
.mission-vision .btn-secondary,
.contact-hours .btn-secondary,
.location-card-header .btn-secondary,
.inline-cta .btn-secondary,
.service-cta-card .btn-secondary,
.thank-you-icon ~ .btn-secondary,
.thank-you-wrap .cta-strip .btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.hero .btn-secondary:hover,
.slide-content .btn-secondary:hover,
.page-hero .btn-secondary:hover,
.cta-strip .btn-secondary:hover,
.mission-vision .btn-secondary:hover,
.contact-hours .btn-secondary:hover,
.location-card-header .btn-secondary:hover,
.inline-cta .btn-secondary:hover,
.service-cta-card .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-blue {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

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

.btn-outline-blue:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.4); }

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: #1a1a2e;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(240,165,0,0.3);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================================ */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(36,55,123,0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.12);
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 56px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   KEY HIGHLIGHTS
   ============================================================ */
.key-highlights {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.key-highlights::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.highlight-item {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 36px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.highlight-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.highlight-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 150px; height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}

.highlight-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(36,55,123,0.25);
    position: relative;
}

.highlight-item:hover .highlight-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(36,55,123,0.35);
}

.highlight-icon i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--text-white); }

.highlight-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.highlight-item p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    position: relative;
}

.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-text p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.core-strengths {
    margin-top: 32px;
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.core-strengths h4 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.core-strengths ul { list-style: none; }

.core-strengths li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #444;
}

.core-strengths li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    top: 4px;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.about-img-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; left: -20px;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-img:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), var(--shadow-glow); }

.about-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 2;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.about-badge-float .badge-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #00d4ff;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge-float .badge-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.88;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-choose {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,55,123,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.advantages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.advantage-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 36px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.advantage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
}

.advantage-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.04; }

.advantage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(36,55,123,0.2);
}

.advantage-card-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 20px;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(36,55,123,0.05);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.advantage-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(36,55,123,0.25);
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(36,55,123,0.35);
}

.advantage-icon i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--text-white); }

.advantage-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.advantage-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    position: relative;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: left;
}

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

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 68px; height: 68px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(36,55,123,0.25);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(36,55,123,0.35);
}

.service-icon i { font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--text-white); }

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.service-card ul { list-style: none; flex: 1; }

.service-card li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-card li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 11px;
    top: 4px;
}

.service-card .service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card .service-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   MISSION & VISION
   ============================================================ */
.mission-vision {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    color: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-vision::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px; right: -150px;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mission-vision::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mv-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    /* Self-contained dark background so this card is always legible whether it's
       nested in the dark .mission-vision section (homepage) or placed directly
       on a light page background (about-us, services, etc.) */
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
}

.mv-icon {
    width: 96px; height: 96px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-card:hover .mv-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}

.mv-icon i { font-size: 3rem; color: #00d4ff; }

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.mv-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW ON HOMEPAGE (mini cards)
   ============================================================ */
.services-cta-strip {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.contact {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.06);
}

.contact-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-icon i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--text-white); }

.contact-details h4 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-details p {
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-details a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-details a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }

.contact-hours {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hours::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-hours h4 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00d4ff;
}

.contact-hours p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.contact-form {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
}

.contact-form h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23,162,184,0.12);
    background: var(--text-white);
}

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1535 0%, #1a2958 50%, #0d2135 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 72px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
}

.footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-section h4 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-section h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 36px; height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-logo { height: 48px; margin-bottom: 18px; object-fit: contain; }

.footer-section > p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.footer-section ul { list-style: none; }

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

.footer-section ul li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-section ul li a:hover {
    color: #00d4ff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-section ul li a i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: #00d4ff;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: #00d4ff; }

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

.social-links a {
    color: var(--text-white);
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #00d4ff; }

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE HERO BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    padding: 150px 0 70px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 90px;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 80px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}

.page-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.12;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.page-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 750px;
}

.page-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
    color: #00d4ff;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.page-hero p {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.page-hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Floating decorative circles */
.hero-deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-deco-1 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    top: -80px; right: 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
}

.hero-deco-2 {
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    bottom: 40px; right: 22%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP (used at bottom of inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.cta-strip {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.cta-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,212,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.cta-strip h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-strip h2 span { color: #00d4ff; }

.cta-strip p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-strip-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE CONTENT WRAPPER
   ============================================================ */
.inner-page { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--bg-light); }

/* Lead card */
.lead-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 44px 48px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lead-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.lead-card p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 450;
}

.lead-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Section within inner page */
.page-section { margin-bottom: 70px; }

.page-section-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.page-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.page-section-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 50px; height: 3.5px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.page-section-header p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Subheading h3 within pages */
.page-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE CARDS GRID (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.feature-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 34px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: left;
}

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

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}

.feature-card-icon {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(36,55,123,0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.feature-card .card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.feature-card .card-link:hover { color: var(--primary-color); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON / DATA TABLES
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.data-table th {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.data-table td {
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.06);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    vertical-align: top;
}

.data-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

.data-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(244,246,251,0.7); }

.data-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04); }

.data-table .col-highlight {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.data-table .check { color: #28a745; font-size: 16px; }
.data-table .cross { color: #dc3545; font-size: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS / WORKFLOW STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    counter-reset: step-counter;
}

.process-step {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.step-num {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}

.process-step-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.process-step h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   ICON LIST (bullet list with FA icons)
   ============================================================ */
.icon-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.icon-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.icon-list li i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 3px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 17px;
}

.icon-list li strong { color: var(--primary-color); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list { margin-top: 20px; }

.faq-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.08);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3); }

.faq-card.active {
    border-color: rgba(36,55,123,0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-header {
    padding: 20px 26px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--text-white);
    user-select: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-header:hover { background: rgba(244,246,251,0.8); }

.faq-card.active .faq-header { background: rgba(36,55,123,0.03); }

.faq-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin: 0;
    padding-right: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-body {
    padding: 0 26px 22px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   IN-PAGE CTA CARD
   ============================================================ */
.inline-cta {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 48px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 26px;
    margin: 48px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inline-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 250px; height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

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

.inline-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.inline-cta p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.inline-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   LOCATION CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.location-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.location-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
}

.location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.location-card-header {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.location-card-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px; right: -30px;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.location-flag {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.location-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; }
.location-card-header p { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 4px; }

.location-card-body { padding: 28px; }

.location-detail {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.location-detail i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
}

.location-detail span {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.location-detail a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.location-detail a:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }

/* ============================================================
   TRADE LANE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.trade-lane-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
}

.trade-lane-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trade-lane-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
}

.trade-lane-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}

.trade-route {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trade-route-flag {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.trade-route-arrow {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.trade-lane-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trade-lane-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.trade-lane-card .lane-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trade-lane-card:hover .lane-link { color: var(--primary-color); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   INSIGHTS / BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.insight-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.insight-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-card-img i {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.insight-card-img::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0,212,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.insight-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(23,162,184,0.12);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23,162,184,0.2);
}

.insight-card-body {
    padding: 26px 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.insight-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.insight-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.insight-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.insight-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-read-more { color: var(--primary-color); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   LEADERSHIP / TEAM CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

.team-card-avatar {
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-avatar i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.team-card-avatar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.team-card-body { padding: 26px 20px; }

.team-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-card-body .team-title {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.industry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.industry-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 34px 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}

.industry-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
}

.industry-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.industry-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   QUOTE PAGE / THANK YOU
   ============================================================ */
.quote-form-wrap {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 56px 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
}

.quote-form-wrap h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-align: center;
}

.quote-form-wrap > p {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.form-section-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin: 28px 0 16px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-section-title i { color: var(--secondary-color); }

/* ============================================================
   THANK YOU PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.thank-you-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 24px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.thank-you-icon {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #20c997);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(40,167,69,0.3);
    animation: bounceIn 0.7s ease-out;
}

.thank-you-icon i { font-size: 3rem; color: white; }

@keyframes bounceIn {
    0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    60% { transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.error-page {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 24px;
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.error-num {
    font-size: 10rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRIVACY / TERMS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.legal-content {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
}

.legal-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.legal-content p {
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.legal-content ul {
    margin: 12px 0 20px 20px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.legal-content ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.scroll-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

/* ============================================================
   LOADING ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.loading {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.loading.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes slideInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .advantages-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
    .footer-content { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .quote-form-wrap { padding: 36px 30px; }
    .legal-content { padding: 36px 30px; }
    .inline-cta { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .inline-cta-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .about-badge-float { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Nav */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        left: -100%;
        top: 90px;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        transition: var(--transition);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
        padding: 30px 0;
        gap: 8px;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-menu.active { left: 0; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .nav-link { font-size: 15px; padding: 10px 20px; }
    .nav-cta-btn { margin: 6px 20px; }

    /* Hero */
    .hero { margin-top: 90px; height: auto; min-height: 100vh; }
    .hero-slider { min-height: 65vh; height: calc(100vh - 90px - 140px); }
    .slide-content h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .slide-content p { font-size: 1rem; }
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; justify-content: center; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0; }
    .stat-item { padding: 16px 12px; }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2.2rem; }

    /* Sections */
    .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .advantages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .section-header h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .feature-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .location-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trade-lane-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 36px; }
    .footer-section h4::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .social-links { justify-content: center; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer-contact-item { justify-content: center; }

    /* Page hero */
    .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
    .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero-deco { display: none; }

    /* Inner content */
    .lead-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
    .inner-page { padding: 60px 0; }
    .table-wrap { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .data-table td, .data-table th { padding: 10px 14px; }

    /* CTA strip */
    .cta-strip h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .cta-strip-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

    /* Quote form */
    .quote-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-form { padding: 28px 20px; }

    /* Slider controls */
    .slider-controls button { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 14px; }
    .slider-controls { padding: 0 12px; }

    /* About section */
    .about-content { text-align: left; }
    .about-text h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .slide-content h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mv-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .legal-content { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .cta-strip { padding: 60px 0; }
    .cta-strip h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .btn { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 13px 26px; }
    .hero-stats { padding: 28px 0; }
    .inline-cta { padding: 30px 22px; }
    .inline-cta h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CORRIDOR / SECTION BADGE (base) — fixes icon+text misalignment
   Many pages use class="corridor-badge" with no inline style at
   all, so it rendered as plain unstyled inline text with the icon
   floating on its own line. This base definition (identical shape
   to .section-badge) guarantees consistent pill alignment
   everywhere; pages that already pass inline background/color
   overrides (for dark hero/CTA sections) are unaffected because
   inline styles win over this class.
   ============================================================ */
.corridor-badge {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(36, 55, 123, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36, 55, 123, 0.12);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.corridor-badge i { font-size: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE / INNER PAGE DETAIL LAYOUT
   Used by services/index.html and every services/<slug>/ detail
   page. Was previously completely unstyled (undefined classes),
   which is why those pages looked cramped with no spacing and
   plain unboxed text.
   ============================================================ */
.service-page-wrap {
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    position: relative;
}

.service-lead-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px 44px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-lead-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 450;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lead-subtext {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-section { margin-bottom: 70px; }

.service-section-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.service-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.service-section-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 50px; height: 3.5px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.service-section-header p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
}

/* Icon-in-box feature grid — "just like homepage" boxed layout,
   reused for services overview, about-us pillars, why-choose-us
   style feature lists on every inner page. */
.service-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.service-item-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-item-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.service-item-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
}

.service-item-icon {
    width: 62px; height: 62px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(36,55,123,0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.service-item-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-item-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-item-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 18px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.service-item-link:hover { color: var(--primary-color); gap: 10px; }

/* Process timeline (steps) */
.process-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.process-step-box {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-step-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.step-number {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}

.process-step-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Comparison tables on service pages */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.07);
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.noble-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.noble-table th {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.noble-table td {
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36,55,123,0.06);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    vertical-align: top;
}

.noble-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.noble-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(244,246,251,0.7); }
.noble-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04); }

.highlight-col {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* In-page CTA card used on every service detail page */
.service-cta-card {
    background: var(--gradient-radiant);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 48px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 250px; height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-cta-card > div:first-child { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 560px; }

.service-cta-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.service-cta-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.cta-btns, .cta-strip-content, .inline-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-strip-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }

/* FAQ list wrapper aliases */
.faq-wrap, .faq-container { margin-top: 20px; }

/* Contact info column wrapper (homepage + contact page) */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* Generic light card fallback safety net */
.card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* page-content-area fallback padding, in case a page ever omits the inline style */
.page-content-area { padding: 70px 0 90px; position: relative; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO / CTA STRIP BACKGROUND IMAGE LAYER
   Adds real photography behind inner-page banners and CTA strips,
   matching the homepage's image-backed hero — previously these
   sections only had a flat gradient with no photo at all.
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero-bg,
.cta-strip-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.22;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.page-hero-content, .cta-strip-inner, .cta-strip-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-section { margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .service-lead-card { padding: 28px 26px; }
    .service-cta-card { padding: 30px 24px; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .service-cta-card > div:first-child { max-width: 100%; }
    .cta-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .service-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Story/image two-column blocks (about-us, location pages) collapse cleanly
   on tablet/mobile instead of squeezing the image into a slim column */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* Hide breadcrumbs per user instruction */
.breadcrumbs, ul.breadcrumbs, nav.breadcrumbs {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO SHOWCASE & PLAYER STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.video-showcase-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a143c 0%, #172a68 50%, #0d1b46 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-showcase-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 160%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.video-showcase-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 160%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36, 55, 123, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.video-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.video-card-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: #000;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.video-card-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 70px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
}

.video-card-container video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.video-floating-badge {
    display: none !important;
}

.video-control-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.video-action-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.video-action-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color, #00d4ff);
    color: #0a143c;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.video-feature-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-feature-box h4 {
    color: #00d4ff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.video-feature-box p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .video-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }
}