/* ==========================================================================
 YourCapton - Corporate Sleek Design System (yourcapton.com)
 Full-Service Content Writing, Marketing Strategy & PR Agency
 ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300..800;1,300..800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
 /* Navy Blue & Bright Yellow Palette (thebrandbee.com aesthetic) */
 --bg-primary: #f8fafc;
 --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
 --bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
 --bg-navy-dark: #070d19;
 --bg-navy-main: #0a192f;
 --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
 --bg-glass-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
 --border-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15);
 --border-light: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);

 --text-main: #0f172a; /* Deep Slate */
 --text-muted: #475569; /* Cool Grey */
 --text-subtle: #64748b;

 /* Navy Blue & Bright Yellow Accents */
 --accent-primary: #0a192f; /* Deep Navy Blue */
 --accent-primary-hover: #1e293b;
 --accent-orange: #ffc700; /* Electric Bright Yellow */
 --accent-orange-hover: #e5b800;
 --accent-yellow: #ffc700;
 --accent-glow: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
 --accent-orange-glow: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.25);

 --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #ffc700 100%);
 --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc700 0%, #ffd700 100%);
 --gradient-card: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
 --gradient-overlay: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.6) 100%);

 /* Typography */
 --font-serif: 'Outfit', -apple-system, sans-serif;
 --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

 /* Shadows & Radius */
 --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
 --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
 --shadow-lg: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.18);
 --shadow-blue: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.3);
 --shadow-orange: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.35);
 
 --radius-sm: 8px;
 --radius-md: 14px;
 --radius-lg: 20px;
 --radius-full: 9999px;
 --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Dark Theme Overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] {
 --bg-primary: #070d19;
 --bg-secondary: #0a192f;
 --bg-tertiary: #162035;
 --bg-glass: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
 --bg-glass-card: rgba(22, 32, 53, 0.8);
 --border-color: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.25);
 --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

 --text-main: #f8fafc;
 --text-muted: #94a3b8;
 --text-subtle: #64748b;

 --accent-primary: #1e3a8a;
 --accent-primary-hover: #2563eb;
 --accent-orange: #ffc700;
 --accent-orange-hover: #ffd700;
 --accent-glow: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
 --accent-orange-glow: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.3);
 --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #ffc700 100%);
 --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
 --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Global Link & Elements Reset (Prevents Unstyled Browser Blue Links) */
a, a:link, a:visited {
 color: inherit;
 text-decoration: none;
}

button {
 font-family: inherit;
}

/* Mobile Accessibility & Viewport Reset (OnePlus Nord/9/10/11/12, Android & iOS Safari/Chrome) */
html, body {
 width: 100% !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 overflow-x: hidden !important;
 margin: 0;
 padding: 0;
 -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
 -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
 scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Logo & Sub-Logo Custom Styles */
.brand-logo-img {
 height: 44px;
 width: auto;
 object-fit: contain;
 transition: var(--transition);
}
.brand-logo-img:hover {
 transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-icon-img {
 width: 40px;
 height: 40px;
 object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo-img {
 max-width: 280px;
 height: auto;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sub-logo-tagline {
 font-size: 0.72rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 letter-spacing: 0.5px;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 text-transform: uppercase;
 margin-top: 0.35rem;
 line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
 PAGE PRELOADER / LOADING SCREEN
 ========================================================================== */
.page-preloader {
 position: fixed;
 inset: 0;
 background-color: var(--bg-primary);
 z-index: 99999;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.page-preloader.fade-out {
 opacity: 0;
 visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-logo-wrapper {
 position: relative;
 width: 110px;
 height: 110px;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.preloader-logo-img {
 width: 68px;
 height: 68px;
 object-fit: contain;
 animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
 z-index: 2;
}

.preloader-ring {
 position: absolute;
 inset: 0;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 border: 3px solid transparent;
 border-top-color: var(--accent-primary);
 border-right-color: var(--accent-orange);
 animation: preloaderSpin 1.2s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-ring-bg {
 position: absolute;
 inset: 0;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 border: 3px solid var(--border-light);
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {
 0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.9; }
 50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
}

.preloader-brand-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.5rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--text-main);
 letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.preloader-bar-container {
 width: 140px;
 height: 4px;
 background: var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 overflow: hidden;
 margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
 height: 100%;
 width: 50%;
 background: var(--gradient-primary);
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 animation: preloaderBar 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes preloaderBar {
 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
 100% { transform: translateX(200%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
 K2 DIGITAL MARKETING STYLE LAYOUT COMPONENTS
 ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Numbers Showcase Section (Image 1 Style) */
.k2-numbers-showcase {
 position: relative;
 background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92)), url('assets/hero_bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
 padding: 4.5rem 0;
 border-y: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.k2-numbers-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.k2-number-item {
 text-align: center;
 padding: 1.5rem;
 border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.k2-number-item:last-child {
 border-right: none;
}

.k2-number-val {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 4rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 color: #ffffff;
 letter-spacing: 2px;
 line-height: 1;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.k2-number-label {
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
 letter-spacing: 1.5px;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
 .k2-numbers-grid {
 grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
 }
 .k2-number-item:nth-child(2) {
 border-right: none;
 }
 .k2-number-item {
 border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
 }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
 .k2-numbers-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
 }
 .k2-number-item {
 border-right: none;
 }
}

/* 2. Vision & Mission Section (Image 2 Style) */
.k2-vision-section {
 background: var(--bg-primary);
 padding: 5rem 0;
}

.k2-vision-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
 gap: 3.5rem;
 align-items: start;
}

/* Orange Callout Box */
.k2-orange-callout-box {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #ffffff;
 padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 position: relative;
 margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
 box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
}

.k2-orange-callout-box::after {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 bottom: -16px;
 left: 30px;
 width: 0;
 height: 0;
 border-left: 16px solid transparent;
 border-right: 16px solid transparent;
 border-top: 16px solid var(--accent-orange);
}

.k2-orange-callout-text {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.4rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 line-height: 1.4;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 0.5px;
 margin: 0;
}

.k2-feature-item {
 display: flex;
 align-items: flex-start;
 gap: 1.25rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.k2-feature-num {
 width: 46px;
 height: 46px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-weight: 900;
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 flex-shrink: 0;
}

.k2-feature-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.15rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--text-main);
 text-transform: uppercase;
 margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.k2-feature-sub {
 font-size: 0.75rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--text-muted);
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

.k2-vision-right-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 2.2rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 color: var(--text-main);
 line-height: 1.2;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.k2-vision-desc {
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 color: var(--text-muted);
 line-height: 1.6;
 margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.k2-vision-check-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
 gap: 2rem;
 align-items: center;
}

.k2-vision-img {
 width: 100%;
 height: 220px;
 object-fit: cover;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 filter: grayscale(100%);
 transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.k2-vision-img:hover {
 filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.k2-check-list {
 list-style: none;
 padding: 0;
 margin: 0;
}

.k2-check-list li {
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.75rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 font-size: 0.92rem;
 color: var(--text-main);
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.k2-check-list li i {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-size: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
 .k2-vision-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
 }
 .k2-vision-check-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
 }
}

/* 3. Brands Showcase with B&W to Color Transition (Image 3 Style) */
.k2-brands-section {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 padding: 5rem 0;
}

.k2-brands-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
 gap: 1.75rem;
}

.k2-brand-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 overflow: hidden;
 text-align: center;
 transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.k2-brand-card:hover {
 transform: translateY(-8px);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.k2-brand-img-wrapper {
 position: relative;
 height: 260px;
 overflow: hidden;
 background: #000;
}

.k2-brand-img {
 width: 100%;
 height: 100%;
 object-fit: cover;
 filter: grayscale(100%);
 opacity: 0.85;
 transition: filter 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.k2-brand-card:hover .k2-brand-img {
 filter: grayscale(0%);
 opacity: 1;
 transform: scale(1.05);
}

.k2-brand-info {
 padding: 1.25rem;
}

.k2-brand-name {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 color: var(--text-main);
 margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.k2-brand-role {
 font-size: 0.78rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 4. Quote Banner Section */
.k2-quote-banner {
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0052cc 0%, #0f172a 100%);
 color: #ffffff;
 padding: 4.5rem 0;
 text-align: center;
 position: relative;
}

.k2-quote-icon {
 font-size: 4rem;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 opacity: 0.4;
 line-height: 1;
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.k2-quote-text {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 2rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 max-width: 900px;
 margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
 line-height: 1.3;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

.k2-quote-author {
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 letter-spacing: 1.5px;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 5. Sticky Consultation Callout & K2 Footer (Image 4 Style) */
.k2-consult-cta-banner {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 padding: 2rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 margin-bottom: 4rem;
 box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35);
}

.k2-consult-flex {
 display: flex;
 justify-content: space-between;
 align-items: center;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
 gap: 1.5rem;
}

.k2-consult-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 2.2rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 color: #ffffff;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 margin: 0;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.k2-consult-btn {
 background: #1e293b;
 color: #ffffff;
 padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-weight: 900;
 font-size: 1rem;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 border-radius: 4px;
 text-decoration: none;
 transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.k2-consult-btn:hover {
 background: #0f172a;
 transform: translateY(-3px);
 color: #ffffff;
}

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

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

body {
 font-family: var(--font-sans);
 background-color: var(--bg-primary);
 color: var(--text-main);
 line-height: 1.6;
 overflow-x: hidden;
 transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-serif {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-weight: 700;
 line-height: 1.2;
}

.text-accent {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.text-gradient {
 background: var(--gradient-primary);
 -webkit-background-clip: text;
 -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

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

/* Layout Container */
.container {
 width: 90%;
 max-width: 1240px;
 margin: 0 auto;
 padding: 0 1rem;
}

.section-padding {
 padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* /* Header & Navigation (Fixed Sticky Top Header) */
.navbar {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 76px !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .navbar {
  background: #0a192f !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ffc700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

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

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #0a192f !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #0a192f !important;
  background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Team 4-Card Slider Component */
.team-carousel-wrapper {
 position: relative;
 overflow: hidden;
 padding: 1rem 0;
}

.team-carousel-track {
 display: flex;
 gap: 1.5rem;
 transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.team-card-slide {
 flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 1.125rem);
 min-width: 230px;
 box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
 .team-card-slide {
 flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
 }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
 .team-card-slide {
 flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
 }
}

/* ==========================================================================
 BLOG SYSTEM & SINGLE POST STYLES
 ========================================================================== */
.category-badge-pill {
 display: inline-block;
 padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12);
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-weight: 800;
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 text-decoration: none;
 transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-badge-pill:hover {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #ffffff;
}

.toc-container {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-orange);
 padding: 1.5rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.toc-link {
 color: var(--text-main);
 text-decoration: none;
 font-weight: 700;
 transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.toc-link:hover {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
}

/* Mandatory Internal Linking Feature: Vibrant Orange Theme Color */
.blog-article-content a {
 color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
 font-weight: 800 !important;
 text-decoration: underline !important;
 transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-article-content a:hover {
 color: var(--accent-primary) !important;
}

.author-bio-card {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.nav-container {
 display: flex;
 justify-content: space-between;
 align-items: center;
 height: 80px;
}

.brand-logo {
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.75rem;
 text-decoration: none;
 color: var(--text-main);
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.5rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-badge {
 width: 40px;
 height: 40px;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 background: var(--gradient-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-weight: 800;
 font-size: 1.2rem;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.nav-menu {
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 1.8rem;
 list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 text-decoration: none;
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 font-weight: 600;
 transition: var(--transition);
 position: relative;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.3rem;
}

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

/* Dropdown Navigation for Services */
.nav-item-dropdown {
 position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
 AGENCY MEGA-MENU NAVIGATION SYSTEM (thebrandbee.com aesthetic)
 ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-mega {
 position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu {
 display: none !important;
 position: absolute;
 top: 76px;
 left: 0;
 width: 100%;
 background: #0a192f !important;
 border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2);
 border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-orange);
 box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
 padding: 2rem 0;
 opacity: 0;
 visibility: hidden;
 pointer-events: none;
 transform: translateY(10px);
 transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
 z-index: 1200;
}

/* Show mega menu ONLY when hovering parent on desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
 .nav-item-mega:hover > .mega-menu,
 .nav-item-mega:focus-within > .mega-menu {
 display: block !important;
 opacity: 1 !important;
 visibility: visible !important;
 pointer-events: auto !important;
 transform: translateY(0) !important;
 }
}

.mega-menu a {
 text-decoration: none !important;
 color: inherit;
}

.mega-menu-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 280px;
 gap: 2rem;
 align-items: start;
}

.mega-col-title {
 font-size: 0.75rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 letter-spacing: 1.5px;
 color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
 padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mega-links-list {
 list-style: none;
 padding: 0;
 margin: 0;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mega-link-item {
 display: block !important;
 padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem !important;
 border-radius: 8px !important;
 text-decoration: none !important;
 transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
 background: transparent !important;
 color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mega-link-item:hover, .mega-link-item:focus {
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.08) !important;
 transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.mega-link-title {
 font-size: 0.9rem !important;
 font-weight: 800 !important;
 color: #ffffff !important;
 display: flex !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 gap: 0.5rem !important;
 line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.mega-link-item:hover .mega-link-title {
 color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
}

.mega-link-sub {
 font-size: 0.75rem !important;
 color: #94a3b8 !important;
 margin-top: 0.15rem !important;
 font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.mega-featured-col {
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 1rem;
}

.mega-featured-card {
 position: relative;
 border-radius: 12px;
 overflow: hidden;
 height: 115px;
 background-size: cover;
 background-position: center;
 display: flex;
 align-items: flex-end;
 padding: 1rem;
 text-decoration: none !important;
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
 transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-featured-card::before {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 inset: 0;
 background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,25,47,0.2) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.9) 100%);
}

.mega-featured-card:hover {
 transform: scale(1.02);
 border-color: var(--accent-orange);
 box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.mega-card-content {
 position: relative;
 z-index: 2;
}

.mega-card-tag {
 font-size: 0.68rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-card-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.05rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 color: #ffffff !important;
 margin: 0;
 line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Pill-Shaped Yellow Let's Talk Button */
.btn-talk {
 background: var(--accent-orange) !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 font-weight: 900 !important;
 font-size: 0.85rem !important;
 padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
 border-radius: 9999px !important;
 text-decoration: none !important;
 display: inline-flex !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 justify-content: center !important;
 gap: 0.4rem !important;
 white-space: nowrap !important;
 flex-shrink: 0 !important;
 align-self: center !important;
 transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.4) !important;
 border: none !important;
 height: 38px !important;
 line-height: 1 !important;
}

.btn-talk:hover {
 background: #ffd700 !important;
 transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.03) !important;
 box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
 .mega-menu-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
 }
 .mega-featured-col {
 display: none;
 }
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
 position: relative !important;
}

.nav-dropdown {
 display: none !important;
 position: absolute !important;
 top: 100% !important;
 left: 0 !important;
 width: 290px !important;
 background: #ffffff !important;
 border: 1px solid rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12) !important;
 border-radius: 12px !important;
 box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15) !important;
 padding: 0.6rem 0 !important;
 list-style: none !important;
 opacity: 0;
 visibility: hidden;
 pointer-events: none;
 transform: translateY(8px);
 transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
 z-index: 9999 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown {
 background: #0a192f !important;
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.3) !important;
 box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
 .nav-item-dropdown:hover > .nav-dropdown,
 .nav-item-dropdown:focus-within > .nav-dropdown {
 display: block !important;
 opacity: 1 !important;
 visibility: visible !important;
 pointer-events: auto !important;
 transform: translateY(0) !important;
 }
}

.dropdown-link {
 display: flex !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 gap: 0.75rem !important;
 padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 text-decoration: none !important;
 font-size: 0.85rem !important;
 font-weight: 700 !important;
 transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-link {
 color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.25) !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 padding-left: 1.35rem !important;
}

.dropdown-link i {
 color: #0a192f !important;
 font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-link i {
 color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
}

.nav-actions {
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 1rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 gap: 0.5rem;
 padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 cursor: pointer;
 text-decoration: none;
 transition: var(--transition);
 border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #0a192f;
 font-weight: 900;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
 background: var(--accent-orange-hover);
 color: #070d19;
 transform: translateY(-2px);
 box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.6);
}

.nav-contact-btn {
 background: var(--accent-orange) !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 font-weight: 900 !important;
 border: none !important;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.nav-contact-btn:hover {
 background: #ffd700 !important;
 transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
 box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.btn-outline {
 background: transparent;
 color: var(--text-main);
 border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 background: var(--accent-glow);
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-main);
 width: 42px;
 height: 42px;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
 display: none;
 background: none;
 border: none;
 color: var(--text-main);
 font-size: 1.5rem;
 cursor: pointer;
}

/* CAROUSEL SLIDER BANNER */
.hero-slider-section {
 padding-top: 100px;
 padding-bottom: 40px;
 position: relative;
 overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-container {
 position: relative;
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 overflow: hidden;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 min-height: 500px;
}

.carousel-track {
 display: flex;
 width: 100%;
 height: 100%;
 transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.carousel-slide {
 flex: 0 0 100% !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 min-width: 100% !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 flex-shrink: 0 !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 position: relative;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 min-height: 500px;
 background-size: cover;
 background-position: center;
}

.carousel-overlay {
 position: absolute;
 top: 0;
 left: 0;
 width: 100%;
 height: 100%;
 background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 100%);
 z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-content {
 position: relative;
 z-index: 2;
 color: #ffffff;
 padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
 max-width: 750px;
}

.carousel-tag {
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.5rem;
 padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
 background: rgba(38, 189, 248, 0.15);
 border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 color: #38bdf8;
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.carousel-title {
 font-size: 3.2rem;
 color: #ffffff;
 line-height: 1.15;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.carousel-desc {
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 color: #e2e8f0;
 margin-bottom: 2rem;
 line-height: 1.6;
}

.carousel-actions {
 display: flex;
 gap: 1rem;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.carousel-btn {
 position: absolute;
 top: 50%;
 transform: translateY(-50%);
 z-index: 10;
 width: 50px;
 height: 50px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
 color: #ffffff;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 1.4rem;
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
 backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-btn.prev { left: 20px; }
.carousel-btn.next { right: 20px; }

.carousel-dots {
 position: absolute;
 bottom: 25px;
 left: 50%;
 transform: translateX(-50%);
 z-index: 10;
 display: flex;
 gap: 0.6rem;
}

.dot {
 width: 12px;
 height: 12px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
 border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.dot.active, .dot:hover {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 width: 30px;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* SCROLLABLE FOUNDER & LEADERSHIP CAROUSEL SECTION */
.leadership-section {
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 padding: 5rem 0;
 border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.leadership-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 padding: 3rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 2.5rem;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
 max-width: 850px;
 margin: 0 auto;
}

.leader-avatar {
 width: 120px;
 height: 120px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: var(--gradient-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 2.5rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 flex-shrink: 0;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.leader-info h3 {
 font-size: 1.8rem;
 margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.leader-role {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
 display: block;
}

.leader-bio {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 font-size: 1.05rem;
 line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Sleek Horizontal Niche Pill Badges Bar */
.niche-pills-section {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 padding: 1.75rem 0;
}

.niche-pills-container {
 display: flex;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 gap: 0.85rem;
}

.niche-pill-badge {
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.6rem;
 background: var(--bg-primary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
 border-radius: 9999px;
 font-size: 0.92rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 color: var(--text-main);
 box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.niche-pill-badge i {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.niche-pill-badge:hover {
 border-color: var(--accent-orange);
 background: #0a192f;
 color: #ffffff;
 transform: translateY(-3px);
 box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .niche-pill-badge {
 background: #162035;
 border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
 color: #ffffff;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
 text-align: center;
 max-width: 720px;
 margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 1.5px;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
 display: block;
}

.section-title {
 font-size: 2.5rem;
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
 gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 padding: 2.25rem;
 transition: var(--transition);
 position: relative;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
 border-color: var(--border-color);
 transform: translateY(-5px);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-card::before {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 top: 0;
 left: 0;
 width: 4px;
 height: 0;
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
 height: 100%;
}

.service-header {
 display: flex;
 justify-content: space-between;
 align-items: flex-start;
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-icon {
 width: 56px;
 height: 56px;
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 background: var(--accent-glow);
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 1.5rem;
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.service-badge-new {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 font-size: 0.7rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 text-transform: uppercase;
 letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.service-title {
 font-size: 1.35rem;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-desc {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-list {
 list-style: none;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.6rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-list li {
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.6rem;
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 color: var(--text-main);
 font-weight: 500;
}

.service-list li i {
 color: var(--accent-emerald);
 font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Portfolio Section & Filter Tabs */
.portfolio-controls {
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 1.5rem;
 margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-group {
 display: flex;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
 justify-content: center;
 gap: 0.6rem;
}

.filter-btn {
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-muted);
 padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 font-size: 0.875rem;
 font-weight: 600;
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-box {
 width: 100%;
 max-width: 400px;
 position: relative;
}

.search-input {
 width: 100%;
 padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 color: var(--text-main);
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 outline: none;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-input:focus {
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
}

.search-icon {
 position: absolute;
 left: 1rem;
 top: 50%;
 transform: translateY(-50%);
 color: var(--text-subtle);
}

.portfolio-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
 gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 overflow: hidden;
 transition: var(--transition);
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.project-thumb {
 position: relative;
 height: 220px;
 overflow: hidden;
}

.project-thumb img {
 width: 100%;
 height: 100%;
 object-fit: cover;
 transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb img {
 transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-niche-badge {
 position: absolute;
 top: 15px;
 left: 15px;
 background: var(--bg-glass);
 backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-full);
 font-size: 0.75rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-body {
 padding: 1.5rem;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-category {
 font-size: 0.8rem;
 color: var(--accent-cyan);
 font-weight: 700;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.project-title {
 font-size: 1.25rem;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
 line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-excerpt {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-metrics {
 display: flex;
 gap: 1rem;
 padding-top: 1rem;
 border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.metric-pill {
 font-size: 0.8rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.4rem;
}

.view-case-btn {
 width: 100%;
 padding: 0.65rem;
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-main);
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 font-size: 0.875rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.view-case-btn:hover {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Modal Overlay */
.modal-overlay {
 position: fixed;
 top: 0;
 left: 0;
 width: 100%;
 height: 100%;
 background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
 backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
 z-index: 2000;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 opacity: 0;
 visibility: hidden;
 transition: var(--transition);
 padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
 opacity: 1;
 visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 max-width: 800px;
 width: 100%;
 max-height: 90vh;
 overflow-y: auto;
 position: relative;
 padding: 2.5rem;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 transform: scale(0.95);
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
 transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
 position: absolute;
 top: 20px;
 right: 20px;
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-main);
 width: 36px;
 height: 36px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 cursor: pointer;
 font-size: 1.2rem;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Scope & Requirement Builder */
.estimator-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 padding: 3rem;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.estimator-grid {
 display grid;
 grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
 gap: 3rem;
}

.estimator-step {
 margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-label {
 font-size: 1rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 margin-bottom: 1rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.6rem;
}

.step-number {
 width: 28px;
 height: 28px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 font-weight: 800;
}

.option-buttons {
 display: flex;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
 gap: 0.75rem;
}

.opt-btn {
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-muted);
 padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 font-weight: 600;
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.opt-btn:hover, .opt-btn.selected {
 background: var(--accent-glow);
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.estimator-summary {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 padding: 2rem;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 justify-content: space-between;
}

.summary-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.8rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.summary-list {
 list-style: none;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.6rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Contact & Inquiry Section */
.contact-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
 gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 padding: 2.5rem;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-method {
 display: flex;
 align-items: flex-start;
 gap: 1.25rem;
 margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.method-icon {
 width: 48px;
 height: 48px;
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 background: var(--accent-glow);
 color: var(--accent-primary);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 1.25rem;
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.method-text h5 {
 font-size: 1rem;
 font-weight: 700;
}

.method-text p, .method-text a {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 text-decoration: none;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.method-text a:hover {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.social-links {
 display: flex;
 gap: 1rem;
 margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-btn {
 width: 44px;
 height: 44px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 color: var(--text-main);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 text-decoration: none;
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-btn:hover {
 background: var(--accent-primary);
 color: #ffffff;
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-form-card {
 background: var(--bg-glass-card);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 padding: 2.5rem;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-row {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
 gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
 position: relative;
}

.form-label {
 display: block;
 font-size: 0.875rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
 color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-control {
 width: 100%;
 padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 color: var(--text-main);
 font-family: var(--font-sans);
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 outline: none;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
 border-color: var(--accent-primary);
 box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
}

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

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
 position: fixed;
 bottom: 30px;
 right: 30px;
 z-index: 3000;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toast {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--accent-primary);
 color: var(--text-main);
 padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.75rem;
 min-width: 300px;
 animation: slideInRight 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
 from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
 to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.footer-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
 gap: 3rem;
 margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 margin-top: 1rem;
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-title {
 font-size: 1rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
 color: var(--text-main);
}

.footer-links {
 list-style: none;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links a {
 color: var(--text-muted);
 text-decoration: none;
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
 color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
 padding-top: 2rem;
 border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 display: flex;
 justify-content: space-between;
 align-items: center;
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
 ADVANCED MOBILE & RESPONSIVE UX ENGINE (Pure Fluid 100% All Devices)
 ========================================================================== */

/* Touch & Viewport Protection */
html, body {
 overflow-x: hidden !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 max-width: 100vw !important;
 -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

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

img, video, iframe, canvas, svg {
 max-width: 100% !important;
 height: auto;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Layout Adaptations (< 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
 .navbar {
 height: 68px !important;
 background: #ffffff !important;
 border-bottom: 2px solid #ffc700 !important;
 padding: 0 0.75rem !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .navbar {
 background: #0a192f !important;
 }

  /* Clean single Let's Talk on mobile header */
  .navbar .btn-talk {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
  }

  /* Hide tiny tagline under logo on mobile to prevent visual clutter */
  .brand-tagline, .logo-tagline, .brand-logo small {
    display: none !important;
  }

 .nav-actions {
 gap: 0.5rem !important;
 }

 .nav-menu {
 position: fixed !important;
 top: 68px !important;
 left: -100% !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 height: calc(100vh - 68px) !important;
 background: #ffffff !important;
 flex-direction: column !important;
 justify-content: flex-start !important;
 align-items: stretch !important;
 padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 3rem 1.25rem !important;
 gap: 0.75rem !important;
 overflow-y: auto !important;
 transition: left 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
 box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
 z-index: 1900 !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .nav-menu {
 background: #0a192f !important;
 }

 .nav-menu.active {
 left: 0 !important;
 }

 .nav-menu > li {
 width: 100% !important;
 list-style: none !important;
 margin: 0 !important;
 padding: 0 !important;
 display: block !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 }

 .nav-link {
 font-size: 1rem !important;
 font-weight: 800 !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem !important;
 border-radius: 12px !important;
 background: #f8fafc !important;
 border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
 display: flex !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 justify-content: space-between !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 text-align: left !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .nav-link {
 background: #162035 !important;
 color: #ffffff !important;
 border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
 }

 .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.25) !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 border-color: #ffc700 !important;
 }

 .nav-item-dropdown {
 width: 100% !important;
 }

 .nav-dropdown {
 position: static !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 background: #f1f5f9 !important;
 box-shadow: none !important;
 border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
 padding: 0.5rem !important;
 transform: none !important;
 display: none !important;
 margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
 border-radius: 12px !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .nav-dropdown {
 background: #070d19 !important;
 border-color: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2) !important;
 }

 .nav-item-dropdown.active > .nav-dropdown {
 display: block !important;
 opacity: 1 !important;
 visibility: visible !important;
 pointer-events: auto !important;
 }

 .dropdown-link {
 color: #0a192f !important;
 padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
 font-size: 0.9rem !important;
 font-weight: 700 !important;
 border-radius: 8px !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-link {
 color: #ffffff !important;
 }

 .dropdown-link:hover {
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2) !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 }

 .mobile-toggle {
 display: flex !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 justify-content: center !important;
 width: 44px !important;
 height: 44px !important;
 border-radius: 12px !important;
 background: #f1f5f9 !important;
 border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
 color: #0a192f !important;
 font-size: 1.4rem !important;
 cursor: pointer !important;
 }

 [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-toggle {
 background: #162035 !important;
 color: #ffffff !important;
 border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
 }

 .mobile-cta-item {
 display: block !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 margin-top: 0.75rem !important;
 }

 /* Grid Layout Fixes for Mobile & Tablet ONLY (< 992px) */
 .hero-grid, .estimator-grid, .contact-grid, .footer-grid, .services-grid, .services-grid-2x2, .workflow-grid, .form-row, .footer-grid-container, .k2-vision-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
 gap: 1.5rem !important;
 }

 .footer-brand p {
 max-width: 100%;
 }

 .footer-bottom {
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 1rem;
 text-align: center;
 }
}

/* Smartphone & OnePlus Nord 4 Optimized (< 768px & < 480px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
 .nav-contact-btn {
 display: none !important;
 }

 /* Section Padding Adjustments */
 .section, section {
 padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
 }

 .container {
 padding-left: 1.15rem !important;
 padding-right: 1.15rem !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 }

 .section-title {
 font-size: 1.65rem !important;
 line-height: 1.3 !important;
 }

 .section-desc {
 font-size: 0.92rem !important;
 line-height: 1.6 !important;
 }

 /* Hero Slider Banner on Mobile (Horizontal Landscape Orientation) */
 .hero-slider-section {
 padding-top: 76px !important;
 padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-container {
 min-height: auto !important;
 height: auto !important;
 border-radius: 16px !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 overflow: hidden !important;
 }

 .carousel-track {
 width: 100% !important;
 }

 .carousel-slide {
 flex: 0 0 100% !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 min-width: 100% !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 flex-shrink: 0 !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 min-height: auto !important;
 height: auto !important;
 padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem !important;
 background-size: cover !important;
 background-position: center !important;
 }

 .carousel-content {
 padding: 0 !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 box-sizing: border-box !important;
 text-align: left !important;
 }

 .carousel-title {
 font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important;
 line-height: 1.25 !important;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-desc {
 font-size: 0.95rem !important;
 line-height: 1.55 !important;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-actions {
 flex-direction: column !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 gap: 0.75rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-actions .btn {
 width: 100% !important;
 justify-content: center !important;
 padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
 font-size: 0.95rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-tag {
 font-size: 0.72rem !important;
 padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem !important;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-title {
 font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.5vw, 2rem) !important;
 line-height: 1.25 !important;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-desc {
 font-size: 0.9rem !important;
 line-height: 1.55 !important;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-actions {
 flex-direction: column !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 gap: 0.65rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-actions .btn {
 width: 100% !important;
 justify-content: center !important;
 padding: 0.8rem 1.15rem !important;
 font-size: 0.9rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-btn {
 width: 36px !important;
 height: 36px !important;
 font-size: 1rem !important;
 }

 .carousel-btn.prev { left: 10px !important; }
 .carousel-btn.next { right: 10px !important; }

 /* Automated Team Carousel 1-Card Mobile View */
 .team-card-slide {
 flex: 0 0 100% !important;
 max-width: 100% !important;
 width: 100% !important;
 padding: 0 0.25rem !important;
 }

 .team-card-slide img {
 height: 260px !important;
 }

 /* Counter Metrics Grid */
 .counters-grid {
 grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
 gap: 0.85rem !important;
 }

 .counter-box {
 padding: 1.15rem 0.75rem !important;
 }

 .counter-number {
 font-size: 1.75rem !important;
 }

 /* Quote Banner Section */
 .k2-quote-banner {
 padding: 2rem 1.15rem !important;
 border-radius: 14px !important;
 }

 .k2-quote-banner h2 {
 font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 1.65rem) !important;
 line-height: 1.35 !important;
 }

 /* Blogs Hub & Single Blog Styling */
 .blogs-filter-bar {
 display: flex !important;
 overflow-x: auto !important;
 white-space: nowrap !important;
 flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
 gap: 0.5rem !important;
 padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
 -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
 scrollbar-width: none;
 }

 .blogs-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
 display: none;
 }

 .blog-article-content {
 font-size: 0.95rem !important;
 line-height: 1.7 !important;
 }

 .blog-article-content h2 {
 font-size: 1.3rem !important;
 margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
 margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
 }

 .blog-article-content h3 {
 font-size: 1.15rem !important;
 }

 .toc-container {
 padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem !important;
 margin: 1.25rem 0 !important;
 border-radius: 12px !important;
 }

 .contact-form-card {
 padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem !important;
 border-radius: 14px !important;
 }

 .toast {
 min-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
 right: 20px !important;
 left: 20px !important;
 }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
 .brand-logo-img {
 max-height: 32px !important;
 }
 
 .btn {
 padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem !important;
 font-size: 0.88rem !important;
 }

 .service-card {
 padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
 }

 .author-bio-card {
 flex-direction: column !important;
 text-align: center !important;
 }

 .form-row {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
 }
}

/* ==========================================================================
 NUMBERS USP SHOWCASE SECTION STYLING (Admin Controlled)
 ========================================================================== */
.numbers-usp-section {
 padding: 5.5rem 0;
 background: var(--bg-navy-main);
 color: #ffffff;
 position: relative;
 overflow: hidden;
 border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15);
 border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15);
}

.numbers-usp-section::before {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 top: -50%;
 left: -20%;
 width: 600px;
 height: 600px;
 background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
 pointer-events: none;
}

.numbers-usp-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) !important;
 gap: 1rem;
 margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
 .numbers-usp-grid {
 grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
 }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
 .numbers-usp-grid {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
 }
}

.numbers-usp-card {
 background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
 text-align: center;
 position: relative;
 transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
 backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.numbers-usp-card:hover {
 transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
 border-color: var(--accent-orange);
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.06);
 box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2);
}

.numbers-usp-icon-wrap {
 width: 56px;
 height: 56px;
 border-radius: 16px;
 background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15);
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 1.75rem;
 margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.3);
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.numbers-usp-card:hover .numbers-usp-icon-wrap {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #0a192f;
 transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.1);
}

.numbers-usp-val {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
 font-weight: 900;
 color: #ffffff;
 line-height: 1.1;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--accent-orange) 100%);
 -webkit-background-clip: text;
 -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.numbers-usp-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: #ffffff;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.numbers-usp-subtext {
 font-size: 0.85rem;
 color: #94a3b8;
 line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
 5-STEP WORKFLOW SECTION WITH ATTRACTIVE ANIMATIONS
 ========================================================================== */
.workflow-section {
 padding: 5.5rem 0;
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 position: relative;
 overflow: hidden;
}

.workflow-section::before {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 top: 0;
 right: 0;
 width: 400px;
 height: 400px;
 background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
 pointer-events: none;
}

.workflow-grid {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
 gap: 1.25rem;
 margin-top: 3.5rem;
 position: relative;
}

.workflow-card {
 background: var(--bg-primary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
 position: relative;
 transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 justify-content: space-between;
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
 z-index: 2;
}

.workflow-card:hover {
 transform: translateY(-10px);
 border-color: var(--accent-orange);
 box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2);
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.workflow-step-badge {
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 width: 48px;
 height: 48px;
 border-radius: 12px;
 background: #0a192f;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-weight: 900;
 font-size: 1.2rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25);
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.workflow-card:hover .workflow-step-badge {
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #0a192f;
 transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
}

.workflow-step-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.15rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: var(--text-main);
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
 line-height: 1.35;
}

.workflow-step-desc {
 font-size: 0.88rem;
 color: var(--text-muted);
 line-height: 1.6;
}

.workflow-step-icon {
 margin-top: 1.25rem;
 font-size: 1.5rem;
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 text-align: right;
 opacity: 0.6;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.workflow-card:hover .workflow-step-icon {
 opacity: 1;
 transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
 .workflow-grid {
 grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
 }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
 FAQS ACCORDION SECTION & PAGE STYLING
 ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
 padding: 5rem 0;
 background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.faq-container {
 max-width: 900px;
 margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion {
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 1rem;
 margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
 background: var(--bg-secondary);
 border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
 border-radius: var(--radius-md);
 overflow: hidden;
 transition: var(--transition);
 box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item.active {
 border-color: var(--accent-orange);
 box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.faq-question {
 width: 100%;
 padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
 display: flex;
 justify-content: space-between;
 align-items: center;
 background: transparent;
 border: none;
 text-align: left;
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 font-weight: 700;
 color: var(--text-main);
 cursor: pointer;
 transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
 color: #0a192f;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .faq-question:hover {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.faq-icon-wrap {
 width: 32px;
 height: 32px;
 border-radius: 50%;
 background: var(--bg-tertiary);
 color: var(--text-main);
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: center;
 font-size: 1.1rem;
 transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
 flex-shrink: 0;
 margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrap {
 transform: rotate(180deg);
 background: var(--accent-orange);
 color: #0a192f;
}

.faq-answer {
 max-height: 0;
 overflow: hidden;
 transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
 padding: 0 1.5rem;
 font-size: 0.95rem;
 color: var(--text-muted);
 line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
 max-height: 500px;
 padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
 transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
 SLEEK NAVY FOOTER & EXACT COPYRIGHT BAR
 ========================================================================== */
.footer-sleek {
 background: #070d19 !important;
 color: #94a3b8 !important;
 padding-top: 4.5rem;
 padding-bottom: 2rem;
 border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15);
 position: relative;
}

.footer-cta-banner {
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #1e293b 100%);
 border: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.3);
 border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
 padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
 margin-bottom: 4rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: space-between;
 gap: 2rem;
 box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.footer-cta-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
 font-weight: 800;
 color: #ffffff;
 margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-cta-desc {
 color: #94a3b8;
 font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-grid-sleek {
 display: grid;
 grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
 gap: 3rem;
 margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1.8rem;
 font-weight: 900;
 color: #ffffff;
 margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
 font-family: var(--font-serif);
 font-size: 1rem;
 font-weight: 800;
 color: #ffffff;
 letter-spacing: 1px;
 text-transform: uppercase;
 margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
 position: relative;
 display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
 content: '';
 position: absolute;
 bottom: -6px;
 left: 0;
 width: 28px;
 height: 2px;
 background: var(--accent-orange);
}

.footer-nav-list {
 list-style: none;
 padding: 0;
 margin: 0;
 display: flex;
 flex-direction: column;
 gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
 color: #94a3b8;
 text-decoration: none;
 font-size: 0.9rem;
 font-weight: 600;
 transition: var(--transition);
 display: inline-flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom-line {
 border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
 padding-top: 1.75rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 justify-content: space-between;
 flex-wrap: wrap;
 gap: 1rem;
 font-size: 0.88rem;
 color: #64748b;
}

.copyright-text {
 color: #94a3b8;
 font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
 .footer-cta-banner {
 flex-direction: column;
 text-align: center;
 padding: 2rem;
 }
 .footer-grid-sleek {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
 gap: 2rem;
 }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
 .footer-grid-sleek {
 grid-template-columns: 1fr;
 }
 .footer-bottom-line {
 flex-direction: column;
 text-align: center;
 }
}

/* Single-Line Submission Confirmation Banner */
.form-success-banner {
 background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
 border: 1px solid var(--accent-orange);
 color: #ffffff;
 padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
 border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
 font-weight: 700;
 font-size: 0.92rem;
 display: flex;
 align-items: center;
 gap: 0.75rem;
 margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
 box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2);
 animation: slideInDown 0.4s ease-out;
}

.form-success-banner i {
 color: var(--accent-orange);
 font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
 DESKTOP HORIZONTAL LANDSCAPE & 2-COLUMN SPLIT LAYOUT OVERRIDES (>= 993px)
 ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
 /* 0. 5-Step Process Workflow Section: 5 horizontal cards side-by-side */
 .workflow-grid {
 display: grid !important;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) !important;
 gap: 1.25rem !important;
 }

 /* 1. Homepage 4-Pillar Services Grid: 2 divided columns side-by-side */
 .services-grid-2x2 {
 display: grid !important;
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
 gap: 2.25rem !important;
 align-items: stretch !important;
 }

 /* 2. Driven By Numbers Section: All 5 stat cards in a single landscape horizontal row */
 .numbers-usp-grid {
 display: grid !important;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) !important;
 gap: 1rem !important;
 }

 .numbers-usp-card {
 padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem !important;
 }

 /* 3. Top 3 Recent Articles & Insights Section: 3-column landscape grid */
 #blogs .services-grid,
 .blogs-hub-grid {
 display: grid !important;
 grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
 gap: 2rem !important;
 }

 /* 4. Testimonials Landscape Banner Carousel: 1 slide at a time */
 .testimonials-landscape-carousel {
 max-width: 960px !important;
 margin: 0 auto !important;
 padding: 3rem 3.5rem !important;
 }

 /* 5. Contact Section & Enquiry Form: 2-column split (Left Info, Right Form) */
 .contact-grid {
 display: grid !important;
 grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr !important;
 gap: 3.5rem !important;
 align-items: center !important;
 }
}

/* Mobile Enquiry Form UX Rule: Single Column & Full-Width Button (< 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }
  #enquiryForm .btn-primary,
  #contactForm .btn-primary,
  .contact-form-card .btn-primary,
  form button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4-COLUMN SERVICES MEGA MENU STYLES (Clean & Spacious Design)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .mega-menu-dropdown {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 76px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px) !important;
    width: 92vw !important;
    max-width: 1140px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-top: 3px solid #ffc700 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.15) !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s !important;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem !important;
    z-index: 99998 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mega-menu-dropdown {
    background: #0a192f !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-top-color: #ffc700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .nav-mega-item:hover .mega-menu-dropdown {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .mega-menu-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .mega-menu-col {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  /* 4 Core Category Headings - Visually Stronger */
  .mega-col-header {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: block !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mega-col-header {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  }

  .mega-col-header:hover {
    color: #ffc700 !important;
  }

  .mega-links-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .mega-links-list li {
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .mega-links-list li a {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
    display: block !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mega-links-list li a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
  }

  .mega-links-list li a:hover {
    color: #0052cc !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  /* Bottom Subtle CTA Bar matching user screenshot (| bar) */
  .mega-menu-footer {
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mega-menu-footer {
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .mega-cta-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    border-left: 3px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    padding-left: 0.75rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mega-cta-link {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-left-color: #ffc700 !important;
  }

  .mega-cta-link:hover {
    color: #ffc700 !important;
    border-left-color: #ffc700 !important;
  }

  /* Hide old vertical dropdowns on desktop so ONLY the 4-column mega menu displays */
  .nav-dropdown, .mobile-only-dropdown {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mega-menu-dropdown {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-only-dropdown {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-item-dropdown.active > .mobile-only-dropdown {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST & DARK MODE COHESION ENHANCEMENTS (Boutique Agency Polish)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Dark Mode Header Cohesion (Option B) */
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar {
  background: #0a192f !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ffc700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .navbar .brand-logo span,
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar .nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .navbar .nav-link:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar .nav-link.active {
  background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ffc700 !important;
}

/* 2. High-Contrast Service Card CTA Buttons */
.service-card .btn-outline,
.service-card .btn-secondary,
.k2-brand-card .btn,
.card-btn,
.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffc700 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffc700 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.service-card .btn-outline:hover,
.service-card .btn-secondary:hover,
.k2-brand-card .btn:hover,
.card-btn:hover,
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #ffc700 !important;
  color: #0a192f !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 3. Improved Body Text Readability & Contrast */
[data-theme="dark"] p,
[data-theme="dark"] .text-muted,
[data-theme="dark"] .section-desc,
[data-theme="dark"] .card-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION A: TRUE LIGHT & DARK MODE CARDS (Boutique Agency Precision)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Light Mode Card Defaults (White Cards, Dark Navy Headings, Slate Description) */
.process-step-card,
.process-card,
.step-card,
.deliverable-card,
.workflow-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.process-step-card:hover,
.process-card:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.deliverable-card:hover,
.workflow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: #ffc700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Step Badges / Numbers in Light Mode (Inside Top-Left) */
.process-step-num,
.workflow-step-badge {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #d97706 !important;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

/* Headings in Light Mode */
.process-step-card h4,
.process-step-card h3,
.process-card h4,
.step-card h4,
.deliverable-card h3,
.workflow-card h3,
.workflow-step-title {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

/* Description Text in Light Mode */
.process-step-card p,
.process-card p,
.step-card p,
.deliverable-card p,
.workflow-card p,
.workflow-step-desc,
.card-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DARK MODE OPTIMIZATION (Option A Dark Navy Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .process-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .deliverable-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-card {
  background: #112240 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .process-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .deliverable-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-card:hover {
  border-color: #ffc700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.22) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-num,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-step-badge {
  color: #ffc700 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 199, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-card h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-card h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .process-card h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-card h4,
[data-theme="dark"] .deliverable-card h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-card h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-step-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .process-step-card p,
[data-theme="dark"] .process-card p,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-card p,
[data-theme="dark"] .deliverable-card p,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-card p,
[data-theme="dark"] .workflow-step-desc,
[data-theme="dark"] .card-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* Grid Layouts for Process Cards */
.process-grid,
.steps-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
  margin-top: 2rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .process-steps-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .process-step-card,
  .step-card,
  .process-card {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .homepage-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}