/* ==========================================================================
   TECHTRICKYSOLUTIONS - BUSINESS CONSULTING CLONE CSS DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,700;1,400&family=Red+Hat+Display:wght@500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary: #DF0A0A;       /* Red accent */
    --color-primary-hover: #b50808;
    --color-secondary: #1D263A;     /* Navy/Slate blue matching live site */
    --color-secondary-hover: #141b29;
    --color-light: #F4F6FC;         /* Off-white */
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-grey: #5D666F;          /* Body paragraph text matching live site */
    --color-grey-light: #EBEBEB;    /* Borders and separators */
    --color-light-red: #FFECEC;     /* Highlight light pinkish-red */
    --color-bg-dark: #0e131e;       /* Very dark navy footer background */
    --color-overlay-dark: rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.9);
    --color-overlay-red: rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.95);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Red Hat Display', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    
    /* Layout Constants */
    --max-width: 1320px;
    --header-height: 80px;
    
    /* Transitions & Shadows */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --shadow-light: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-medium: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 15px 35px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.15);
}

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    outline: none;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Common Layout / Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 110px 0;
}

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

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

.text-white {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

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

.d-flex { display: flex; }
.d-grid { display: grid; }

.align-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }

/* Grid columns helpers */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-padding { padding: 80px 0; }
    .grid-4, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .grid-4, .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers (Titles)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-title-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title-wrapper.center {
    text-align: center;
}

.subtitle-badge {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-title span.watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    z-index: -1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-title-wrapper.left .section-title span.watermark {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .section-title span.watermark { font-size: 4.5rem; top: -30px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-white {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn i, .btn svg {
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover i, .btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Component styling
   ========================================================================== */
.header-topbar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.topbar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.topbar-info span {
    margin-right: 25px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.topbar-info i {
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.topbar-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.topbar-links a {
    margin-left: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.topbar-links a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.topbar-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.topbar-socials a {
    margin-left: 15px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.topbar-socials a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Navbar */
.header-navbar {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    height: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.header-navbar.sticky {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    animation: slideDown 0.4s ease-out forwards;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

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

.logo img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-menu > ul {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-menu > ul > li {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 18px;
}

.nav-menu > ul > li > a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-menu > ul > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-menu > ul > li:hover > a::after,
.nav-menu > ul > li.active > a::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu > ul > li > a i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-menu .dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    width: 240px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-menu ul li:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-menu .dropdown li {
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu .dropdown li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.nav-menu .dropdown li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-menu .dropdown li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 30px;
    background-color: var(--color-light);
}

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

.nav-search-btn {
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--color-light-red);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--color-light-red);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.menu-toggle:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.menu-toggle:hover svg rect {
    fill: var(--color-white);
}
.menu-toggle svg rect {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-topbar { display: none; }
    .menu-toggle { display: block; }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: -100%;
        width: 300px;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
        transition: 0.4s ease-in-out;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 99;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-menu > ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .nav-menu > ul > li {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 10px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
    }
    
    .nav-menu > ul > li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    
    .nav-menu > ul > li > a {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .dropdown {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        padding: 5px 0 0 15px;
        display: none; /* toggled via JS */
    }
    
    .nav-menu .dropdown.show {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-actions .btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Slider Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 720px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-color: #121926;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-slider-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.95) 0%, rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.6) 55%, rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 850px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-welcome {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: block;
}

.hero-badge {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-title .slide-primary {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    opacity: 0.95;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-buttons {
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease forwards;
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.hero-text-slider {
    min-height: 220px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-buttons {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-slider-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 140px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }
    .hero-slider-section::before {
        background: rgba(18, 25, 38, 0.75);
    }
    .hero-title { 
        font-size: 2.3rem; 
        line-height: 1.2;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .hero-text { 
        font-size: 0.95rem; 
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .hero-text-slider {
        min-height: auto;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .hero-welcome-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: inline-flex;
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Section & Experience Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.about-images-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.about-one-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-main {
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.about-img-overlap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    right: 0;
    max-width: 280px;
    border: 8px solid var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.about-one-thumbnail .experience {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -30px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 22px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 330px;
}

.about-one-thumbnail .experience .left.single {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.about-one-thumbnail .experience .left.single .title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-one-thumbnail .experience .left.single .time {
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-one-thumbnail .experience .right.single .disc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-content-wrapper {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* 2-Column Features Grid inside About Section */
.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 30px 0 40px 0;
}

.about-features-grid ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.about-features-grid ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.938rem;
}

.about-features-grid ul li i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* About Author & Contact split details */
.about-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
    padding-top: 30px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.author-meta-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.author-meta-left img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-meta-left .author-info h6 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.author-meta-left .author-info p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.author-meta-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.author-meta-right .icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-light-red);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.author-meta-right .contact-call span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
}

.author-meta-right .contact-call a {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-images-wrapper { margin-bottom: 70px; }
    .about-content-wrapper { padding-left: 0; }
    .about-one-thumbnail .experience { left: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-img-overlap { display: none; }
    .about-images-wrapper { padding-right: 0; }
    .about-meta { justify-content: center; }
    .about-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section Grid & SVG Custom Icons
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.12);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.service-icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-icon-box svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-icon-box svg path {
    fill: var(--color-primary);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-icon-box i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #ff4d4d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box svg path {
    fill: var(--color-white);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box i {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotateY(180deg) scale(1.1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box svg {
    transform: rotateY(180deg) scale(1.1);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-readmore {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.service-readmore::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-readmore i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-readmore {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-card:hover .service-readmore::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover .service-readmore i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-overlay-red);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    color: var(--color-white);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultancy features & Video Block
   ========================================================================== */
.consult-feature-box {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.consult-feature-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-right: 20px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.consult-feature-icon svg {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
}

.consult-feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.consult-feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
}

.video-preview-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.video-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 10;
}

.video-play-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseBorder 2s infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .video-preview-wrapper { margin-top: 50px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Counters Section
   ========================================================================== */
.counters-section {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.counters-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(122, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.counter-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.counter-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.counter-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.counter-icon i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.counter-item:hover .counter-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.counter-item:hover .counter-icon i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.counter-number-wrapper {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.counter-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Completed Projects Slider (Split Slide Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-slider {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.projects-slider .swiper-slide {
    padding: 10px;
}

.projects-slider .project-slide-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
}

.project-slide-left img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.project-slide-right {
    padding: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-slide-right .shape--bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.project-slide-right .icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.project-slide-right .icon img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}

.project-slide-right .p-title {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-slide-right .p-title a {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.project-slide-right .p-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.project-slide-right .p-category {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.project-slide-right .p-category a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.project-slide-right .disc {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .projects-slider .project-slide-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .project-slide-left img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .project-slide-right {
        padding: 35px 30px;
    }
    .project-slide-right .p-title a {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trusted Clients Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.clients-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
}

.client-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 80px;
}

.client-logo-wrapper img {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.client-logo-wrapper img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Professionals Team Section & Plus Social Hover
   ========================================================================== */
.team-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.team-inner-wrap {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.team-inner-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.12);
}

.team-inner-wrap .image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-inner-wrap .image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.team-social {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.team-social .main {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.3);
}

.team-social:hover .main {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.team-social-one {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-social:hover .team-social-one {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.team-social-one a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-social-one a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.team-content {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-content .team-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.team-content .team-name a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.team-content .team-name a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.team-content .team-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #FFC107;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testi-client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.testi-client img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.client-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.client-info p {
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News / Blog Section Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.12);
}

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

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.blog-info {
    padding: 30px;
}

.blog-meta {
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.blog-meta span i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-readmore {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.blog-readmore::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-readmore i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-readmore i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Appointment Form Section
   ========================================================================== */
.appointment-section {
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(223,10,10,0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
    height: 150px;
    resize: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .appointment-section { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-group.full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Component
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
    background-color: #0E1422;
    background-image: url("https://reactheme.com/products/wordpress/finbiz-main/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/footer-bg-shape.svg");
    background-position: top left;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 100px 0 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-call-banner {
    background-image: url("https://reactheme.com/products/wordpress/finbiz-main/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/footer-call.webp");
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 45px 60px;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-call-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.footer-call-text .sub-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-call-text .title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-call-form {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.footer-middle {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-widget-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-widget-title img {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
}

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

.footer-links li a {
    opacity: 0.7;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links li a::before {
    content: '\f105';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links li a:hover::before {
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.footer-hours-list li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-hours-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.footer-hours-list .hours-day {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-hours-list .hours-time {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-updates-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-updates-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-thumb img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-date {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-date i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-updates-list .update-title a {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-updates-list .update-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-updates-list .update-readmore {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-updates-list .update-readmore:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-updates-list .update-readmore i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-call-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .footer-call-form {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpages - Inner Banner & Breadcrumbs
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-overlay-dark);
}

.page-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.page-banner-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 1;
}

.breadcrumbs span {
    margin: 0 10px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Off-Canvas Side Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.offcanvas-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -400px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 35px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    visibility: hidden;
}

.offcanvas-menu.open {
    right: 0;
    visibility: visible;
}

.offcanvas-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.7);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.offcanvas-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.offcanvas-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.offcanvas-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.offcanvas-logo img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.offcanvas-desc {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.offcanvas-widget h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.offcanvas-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.offcanvas-contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.offcanvas-contact-info li i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 20px;
}

.offcanvas-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.offcanvas-gallery img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.offcanvas-gallery img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .offcanvas-menu {
        width: 100%;
        right: -100%;
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Portfolio Grid & Category Filters
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-filter-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-light);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.2);
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.portfolio-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.portfolio-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.portfolio-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: block;
}

/* Diagonal overlays */
.portfolio-img::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    height: 100%;
    width: 150%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.85;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    transform: rotate(-54deg) translateY(-162%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portfolio-img::after {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    height: 100%;
    width: 150%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.85;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    transform: rotate(-54deg) translateY(126%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portfolio-img:hover::before {
    transform: rotate(-54deg) translateY(-100%);
}

.portfolio-img:hover::after {
    transform: rotate(-54deg) translateY(30%);
}

.portfolio-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Arrow zoom button */
.portfolio-img a.pf-btn2 {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    z-index: 5;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.portfolio-img a.pf-btn2 i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.portfolio-img a.pf-btn2:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.portfolio-img a.pf-btn2:hover i {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.portfolio-img:hover a.pf-btn2 {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.portfolio-content {
    padding: 30px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.p-category {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.p-category a {
    color: var(--color-grey);
}

.p-category a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.p-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.p-title a {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.p-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.disc {
    font-size: 0.938rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Hero slide welcome badge pill */
.hero-welcome-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.813rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-welcome-badge .red-welcome {
    color: #ff3b3b;
    margin-right: 5px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Additional Alignments (Topbar Separators, Search Popup, Projects Slider)
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin: 0 15px;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.topbar-info a {
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.topbar-info a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.topbar-links a:hover,
.topbar-socials a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

/* Search Popup Overlay */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: -50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 45%;
    background-color: #f6f6f6;
    z-index: 20000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.search-overlay.open {
    top: 0;
}
.search-popup-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
}
.search-overlay .search-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-grey-light);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.search-overlay .search-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.search-overlay .search-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.search-overlay button[type="submit"] {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.search-overlay button[type="submit"]:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 40px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}
.search-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Projects Slider Navigation Controls */
.projects-slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-prev,
.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-next {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(24, 16, 16, 0.06);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 35px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 10;
    margin: 0;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-prev::after,
.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-next::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-prev i,
.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-next i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-prev:hover i,
.projects-slider-controls .swiper-button-next:hover i {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-pagination-frac {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    user-select: none;
    width: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    z-index: 10;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-pagination-current {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-right: 3px;
}

.projects-slider-controls .swiper-pagination-total {
    margin-left: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .projects-slider-controls {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Footer Call Banner Newsletter Form styling */
.footer-call-form .newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-call-form .newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px 0 0 30px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.footer-call-form .newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-call-form .newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.footer-call-form .newsletter-form button {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0 30px;
    border-radius: 0 30px 30px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-call-form .newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Progress Circular Button
   ========================================================================== */
.progress-wrap {
    position: fixed;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    height: 46px;
    width: 46px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.progress-wrap.active-progress {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.progress-wrap::after {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    content: "\f062"; /* arrow-up */
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 46px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.progress-wrap:hover::after {
    color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.progress-wrap svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(-90deg); /* Start progress circle at the top */
}

.progress-wrap svg path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 4;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 10ms linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are & Our Story Dark Section
   ========================================================================== */
.story-dark-section {
    background-color: #121212;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%), 
                      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(29, 38, 58, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%);
    color: #dfdfdf;
    padding: 100px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
}

.story-left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 45px;
}

.story-section-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.story-main-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-tagline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.story-tagline .accent-line {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-tagline p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.story-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #b0b5be;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.story-body strong {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.story-mission-vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 45px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.story-sub-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.story-right-col {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-left: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .story-right-col {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding-top: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .story-mission-vision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NGO Services Stack Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ngo-services-section {
    background-color: #0c0d0f;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ngo-services-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.ngo-services-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ngo-service-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background-color: rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ngo-services-list li:hover .ngo-service-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ngo-service-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ngo-service-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #a0a6b5;
    margin: 0;
}

.consulting-image-wrapper {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.consulting-office-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.consulting-office-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ngo-services-section .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .ngo-services-section .services-image-col {
        text-align: center;
        order: -1;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Facts Crimson Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.facts-crimson-banner {
    background-color: #7b0e12;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facts-crimson-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.facts-banner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.facts-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.facts-banner-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.facts-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.facts-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.facts-checklist li i {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .facts-banner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Help Desk: FAQs & Accordion Search Component
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #f2f7fc;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

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

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

.faq-search-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-search-wrapper .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #8892a0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #dcdfe6;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(223, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.faq-accordion-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #eaebef;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-accordion-header {
    padding: 22px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover .faq-question,
.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #8892a0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-accordion-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-accordion-content {
    padding: 0 25px 22px 25px;
}

.faq-accordion-content p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-columns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Hero Active Slider Transitions & Stretching Pill Pagination
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-text-slider .swiper-slide > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-text-slider .swiper-slide-active > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-text-slider .swiper-slide-active .hero-title {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-text-slider .swiper-slide-active .hero-text {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Swiper Pagination Styling - Stretching active bullet */
.hero-pagination {
    bottom: 30px !important;
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin: 0 6px !important;
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 32px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Touch targets spacing: satisfy WCAG mobile tap targets audit (48x48px) */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    position: relative;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    min-height: 48px;
}

/* Premium Global Live Search Results Dropdown */
.search-results-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-top: 15px;
    z-index: 20001;
    display: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    text-align: left;
}
.search-results-box.active {
    display: block;
}
.search-result-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.search-result-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.search-result-item:hover {
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.search-result-info {
    flex: 1;
}
.search-result-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.search-result-item:hover .search-result-title {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.search-result-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 600px;
}
.search-result-badge {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-left: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.search-badge-service {
    background-color: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
    color: #28a745;
}
.search-badge-project {
    background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);
    color: #007bff;
}
.search-badge-blog {
    background-color: rgba(253, 126, 20, 0.1);
    color: #fd7e14;
}
.search-badge-page {
    background-color: rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.1);
    color: #6c757d;
}
.search-no-results {
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-grey);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}