*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { width: 100%; background: #fff; }

.slider-wrap {
  position: relative;   /* was fixed — change this too */
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;     /* overflow: hidden stays here, scoped to slider only */
}

  .slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }

  .slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    transition: transform 7s ease-out;
  }
  .slide.active .slide-bg { transform: scale(1); }

  .slide-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.52); }

  .slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .slide-content .tagline {
    color: #ff4e1a;
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.5vw, 17px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.2s, transform 0.7s ease 0.2s;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 800px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.38s, transform 0.7s ease 0.38s;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.52s, transform 0.7s ease 0.52s;
  }
  .slide-content .btn {
    background: #ff4e1a;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 44px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 18px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.65s, transform 0.7s ease 0.65s, background 0.2s;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .slide-content .btn:hover { background: #e03a08; }

  .slide.active .slide-content .tagline,
  .slide.active .slide-content h1,
  .slide.active .slide-content p,
  .slide.active .slide-content .btn { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .slide.leaving .slide-content .tagline,
  .slide.leaving .slide-content h1,
  .slide.leaving .slide-content p,
  .slide.leaving .slide-content .btn {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-14px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* ── NAVBAR ── */
  .navbar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(12px, 2vh, 22px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 52px);
    background: transparent;
  }
  .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
  .logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .logo-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .logo-text span { color: #ff4e1a; }
  .logo-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: -3px;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 28px); }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(11px, 1.1vw, 15px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: #ff4e1a; }
  .nav-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .soc {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }
  .soc:hover { background: #ff4e1a; border-color: #ff4e1a; }
  .soc svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: #fff; }


  /* extra css written for correction of svgs  */

  .mob-social .soc {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mob-social .soc svg {
  display: block;
}


  /* ── HAMBURGER BUTTON ── */
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 7px;
    z-index: 30;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .hamburger:hover { border-color: #ff4e1a; }
  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, background 0.2s;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .hamburger.open span { background: #ff4e1a; }

  /* ── MOBILE MENU DRAWER ── */
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96);
    z-index: 19;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 90px 24px 36px;
    gap: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .mobile-menu a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-menu a:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
  .mobile-menu a:hover { color: #ff4e1a; }
  .mobile-menu .mob-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .mobile-menu .mob-social .soc { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  /* ── ARROWS ── */
  .arr {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .arr:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .arr-left { left: 24px; }
  .arr-right { right: 24px; }
  .arr svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

  /* ── DOTS ── */
  .dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 10;
  }
  .dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .dot.active { background: #ff4e1a; transform: scale(1.35); }


  /* Navbar scrollable and fixed  */
   
/* ---------- Navbar (hidden until scrolled) ---------- */
.scroll-navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0000009c;;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 1000;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
 
.scroll-navbar.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}


 
.nav-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 24px;
}
 
/* ---------- Logo ---------- */
.nav-logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
}
 
/* ---------- Nav Links ---------- */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
 
.nav-links a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
 
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #ff6a1a;
}
 
/* ---------- Hamburger (hidden on desktop) ---------- */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
 
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
 
/* Hamburger -> X animation when menu open */
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
 
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
 
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
 
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #1a1a3d;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  }
 
  .nav-links.open {
    max-height: 320px;
  }
 
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }


  .vm-photos {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0px;
    top: -19px;
  }
}
 

 

/* scrollable navbar end  */


  /* ════════════════════════════════
     About section 
  ════════════════════════════════ */

  .about-section {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
 
.about-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
 
/* ── LEFT: Text ── */
.about-text { position: relative; }
 
.about-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff4e1a;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.about-eyebrow.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
 
.about-heading {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a1a2e;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.12s, transform 0.7s ease 0.12s;
}
.about-heading.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
 
.about-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
 
.about-body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4a4a5a;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.about-body p strong { color: #1a1a2e; font-weight: 600; }
.about-body p.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
 
.about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  background: #ff4e1a;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.5s, transform 0.6s ease 0.5s, background 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.about-cta:hover { background: #d93d0e; }
.about-cta.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.about-cta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.about-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
 
/* ── RIGHT: Image cluster ── */
.about-visuals {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
}
 
/* Decorative globe ring — Volia-inspired */
.deco-globe {
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-58%, -50%);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin-slow 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin-slow { to { transform: translate(-58%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }
 
/* Main image — large circle like Volia */
.img-main-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-54%, -52%);
  width: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 8px solid #ff4e1a;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  scale: 0.88;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.2s, scale 0.8s ease 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(255,78,26,0.18);
}
.img-main-wrap.visible { opacity: 1; scale: 1; }
.img-main-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.img-main-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
 
/* Secondary image — like bottom circle in Volia */
.img-sec-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 0px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 6px solid #ffc107;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0;
  scale: 0.88;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.38s, scale 0.8s ease 0.38s;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.img-sec-wrap.visible { opacity: 1; scale: 1; }
.img-sec-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.img-sec-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
 
/* Orange rect border behind — like Eventales image 1 */
.img-rect-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-42%, -48%);
  width: 290px;
  height: 290px;
  border: 3px solid #ff4e1a;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.55s;
}
.img-rect-deco.visible { opacity: 0.25; }
 
/* Play button overlay — Volia-inspired */
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-10%, 30%);
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px dashed #1a1a2e;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.6s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.play-btn.visible { opacity: 1; }
.play-btn:hover { background: #ff4e1a; border-color: #ff4e1a; }
.play-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: #1a1a2e; margin-left: 3px; transition: fill 0.2s; }
.play-btn:hover svg { fill: #fff; }
 
/* Stats badge */
.stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 14px;
  background: #1a1a2e;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  z-index: 6;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.7s, transform 0.7s ease 0.7s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26,26,46,0.22);
}
.stat-badge.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.stat-badge .stat-num {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff4e1a;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-badge .stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
 
/* Floating tag */
.float-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 0px;
  background: #ff4e1a;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 6;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.75s, transform 0.7s ease 0.75s;
}
.float-tag.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
 
/* Fade divider line — section transition */
.section-fade-top,
.section-fade-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.section-fade-top {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.section-fade-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #fff 0%, transparent 100%);
}
 
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — 480px
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 0 28px;
  }
  .about-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .about-visuals { height: 380px; }
  .img-main-wrap { width: 240px; height: 240px; transform: translate(-50%, -52%); }
  .img-sec-wrap { width: 150px; height: 150px; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; }
  .deco-globe { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .stat-badge { top: 10px; right: 10px; }
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .about-container { padding: 0 20px; gap: 40px; }
  .about-heading { font-size: 36px; }
  .about-body p { font-size: 14px; }
  .about-visuals { height: 320px; }
  .img-main-wrap { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .img-sec-wrap { width: 120px; height: 120px; right: 4px; bottom: 4px; }
  .deco-globe { width: 240px; height: 240px; }
  .play-btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .float-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 12px; }
}

  /* ════════════════════════════════
    About section end 
  ════════════════════════════════ */

  /* ════════════════════════════════
     MOBILE — 768px and below for header and slider adjustments
  ════════════════════════════════ */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Navbar */
    .navbar {
      padding: 0px 10px;
    
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(12px, 2vh, 22px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 52px);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.738);

    }

    .img-logo-small{width:4rem;}
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-social { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .mobile-menu { display: flex; }

    /* Slider text */
    .slide-content {
      padding: 0 22px;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .slide-content .tagline {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .slide-content h1 {
      font-size: 30px;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .slide-content p {
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .slide-content .btn {
      padding: 12px 32px;
      font-size: 13px;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    /* Arrows — smaller & tucked in */
    .arr {
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
    }
    .arr svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    .arr-left { left: 10px; }
    .arr-right { right: 10px; }

    /* Dots */
    .dots { bottom: 18px; }
    .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; }
  }


/* ------------------------------------- */
        /* Service section start */
/* -------------------------------------- */
 :root{
    --bg-deep:#19102f;
    --bg-mid:#2c1b52;
    --bg-edge:#3a1f4d;
    --accent-orange:#f4623a;
    --accent-magenta:#d6336c;
    --text-light:#f7f3fb;
    --text-muted:#bfb2d6;
  }
 
  *{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
 
  /* ===================== SECTION SHELL ===================== */
  .services{
    position:relative;
    isolation:isolate;
    background-color:var(--bg-deep);
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, rgba(214,51,108,.30), transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 88% 78%, rgba(244,98,58,.22), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, var(--bg-mid) 45%, var(--bg-edge) 100%);
    font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
    color:var(--text-light);
    padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
 
  /* diagonal hexagon-ish block pattern, echoing the brand backdrop */
  .services .hex-field{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    opacity:.5;
    background-image:
      repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 0 2px, transparent 2px 90px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 0 2px, transparent 2px 90px);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, transparent 75%);
  }
 
  .services .hex-block{
    position:absolute;
    width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 320px);
    height: clamp(180px, 22vw, 320px);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index:0;
  }
  .services .hex-block.b1{ top:-8%; left:-6%; background:rgba(214,51,108,.18); }
  .services .hex-block.b2{ bottom:-12%; right:6%; background:rgba(244,98,58,.16); }
  .services .hex-block.b3{ top:35%; right:-10%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
 
  /* signature zigzag accent, taken from the brand mark */
  .services .zigzag{
    position:absolute;
    top: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
    left: clamp(20px, 5vw, 70px);
    width: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px);
    z-index:1;
    opacity:.9;
  }
  .services .zigzag path{
    stroke: var(--accent-magenta);
    stroke-width: 7;
    fill:none;
    stroke-linecap:round;
    stroke-linejoin:round;
  }
 
  /* ===================== HEADER ===================== */
  .services-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    max-width:1280px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  }
 
  .services-header{
    text-align:center;
    max-width:680px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  }
 
  .services-header .eyebrow{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size: clamp(.8rem, 1.4vw, .95rem);
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.34em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
  }
 
  .services-header h2{
    font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.03em;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height:1.08;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
 
  .services-header p{
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height:1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight:400;
  }
 
  .services-header strong{
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight:600;
  }
 
  /* ===================== CARDS GRID ===================== */
  .cards-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  }
 
  /* ===================== SPLIT CARDS ===================== */
  .service-card{
    grid-column: span 2;
    display:flex;
    align-items:stretch;
    min-height: clamp(260px, 24vw, 320px);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    color: var(--card-fg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  }
 
  /* alternate which side the photo sits on */
  .service-card:nth-child(even){
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }
 
  /* ---- media half ---- */
  .card-media{
    flex: 0 0 44%;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
 
  .card-media img{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transform: scale(1.18);
    transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), border-radius .6s ease;
    border-radius: 0 90px 90px 0;
  }
 
  /* mirrored scoop curve when the card is reversed */
  .service-card:nth-child(even) .card-media img{
    border-radius: 90px 0 0 90px;
  }
 
  /* zoom-out effect: image eases back to natural scale and the curve relaxes */
  .service-card:hover .card-media img{
    transform: scale(1);
    border-radius: 0 40px 40px 0;
  }
  .service-card:nth-child(even):hover .card-media img{
    border-radius: 40px 0 0 40px;
  }
 
  /* ---- content half ---- */
  .card-content{
    flex:1;
    position:relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
 
  /* big translucent number watermark */
  .card-content .watermark{
    position:absolute;
    top: -.4em;
    right: .35em;
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1;
    color: var(--card-fg);
    opacity:.08;
    z-index:0;
    transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .6s ease;
  }
 
  .service-card:hover .card-content .watermark{
    transform: translate(6px, -6px) scale(1.08);
    opacity:.14;
  }
 
  .card-icon{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    transition: background .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
  }
 
  .card-icon svg{
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    transition: stroke .35s ease;
  }
 
  .service-card:hover .card-icon{
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
  }
  .service-card:hover .card-icon svg{
    stroke: var(--card-bg);
  }
 
  .card-content h3{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
    line-height:1.15;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
  }
 
  .card-content p{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.3vw, 2rem);
    line-height:1.65;
    font-weight:400;
    color: var(--card-sub);
    max-width: 75ch;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
 
  .card-cta{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:.5rem;
    align-self:flex-start;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:.95rem;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    padding-bottom:.2rem;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;
  }
 
  .card-cta svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; transition: transform .25s ease; }
 
  .card-cta:hover{
    border-color: var(--accent);
  }
  .card-cta:hover svg{
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
 
  /* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
  @media (max-width: 860px){
    .service-card,
    .service-card:nth-child(even){
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .card-media{
      flex: 0 0 220px;
    }
    .card-media img,
    .service-card:nth-child(even) .card-media img{
      border-radius: 0 0 60px 0;
    }
    .service-card:hover .card-media img,
    .service-card:nth-child(even):hover .card-media img{
      border-radius: 0 0 28px 0;
    }
    .card-content{
      padding: 1.75rem;
    }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 480px){
    .services{ padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem; }
    .services-header{ margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .card-media{ flex-basis: 190px; }
    .card-content p{ max-width:100%; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .service-card,
    .card-media img,
    .card-icon,
    .card-icon svg,
    .card-content .watermark,
    .card-cta,
    .card-cta svg{ transition:none; }
  }

  /* Service sec end  */

  /* Our approach start */

  /* ============================================================
   OUR FEATURES SECTION — STYLES
   Font: Barlow Condensed (load via Google Fonts in the page head)
   <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
============================================================ */

:root{
  --ink:#1b1b4d;
  --muted:#7c7c93;
  --pink:#e6299c;
  --orange:#ff5e1a;
  --bg:#fdfdff;
  --line:#ebe9f3;
  --icon-color: var(--ink); /* unified icon color */
}
.features{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:var(--bg);
  font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:-25px;
}

.features::before,
.features::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 150px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(26px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.features::before {
  top: 0;
}

.features::after {
  bottom: 0;
}

/* ===================== DECORATIVE SWIRL ===================== */


.features__swirl::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 18%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  filter: blur(20px);
}

@keyframes spin-swirl{
  to{ transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ===================== INNER WRAP ===================== */
.features__inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:1320px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ===================== HEADER ===================== */
.features__header{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}

.features__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:capitalize;
  color: var(--pink);
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
}

.features__title{
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:capitalize;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height:1.18;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* dotted / dashed divider */
.features__divider{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:.35rem;
}

.features__divider .dot{
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
}

.features__divider .dot--pink{ background: var(--pink); }
.features__divider .dot--navy{ background: var(--ink); }

.features__divider .dash{
  width:48px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb703, var(--orange));
}

/* ===================== TRACK / CARDS ===================== */
.features__track{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.feature-card{
  position:relative;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  text-align:center;
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}

.feature-card.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* vertical divider between cards on desktop */
.feature-card:not(:first-child){
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ===================== ICON BLOBS ===================== */
.feature-card__icon{
  position:relative;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.feature-card__icon::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: var(--icon-color);
  opacity:.18;
  transition: transform .45s ease, opacity .45s ease;
}

.feature-card__icon::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  background: var(--icon-color);
  transition: transform .45s ease;
}

.feature-card__icon svg{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

/* each card gets its own organic blob silhouette */
.feature-card__icon--blob1::before{ border-radius: 42% 58% 65% 35% / 45% 45% 55% 55%; }
.feature-card__icon--blob1::after { border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }

.feature-card__icon--blob2::before{ border-radius: 60% 40% 35% 65% / 55% 65% 35% 45%; }
.feature-card__icon--blob2::after { border-radius: 65% 35% 30% 70% / 60% 40% 60% 40%; }

.feature-card__icon--blob3::before{ border-radius: 35% 65% 55% 45% / 65% 35% 65% 35%; }
.feature-card__icon--blob3::after { border-radius: 50%; }

.feature-card__icon--blob4::before{ border-radius: 55% 45% 40% 60% / 40% 55% 45% 60%; }
.feature-card__icon--blob4::after { border-radius: 38% 62% 63% 37% / 55% 42% 58% 45%; }

.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon::before{
  transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.08);
  opacity:.28;
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon::after{
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* ===================== TEXT ===================== */
.feature-card__title{
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:capitalize;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.feature-card__text{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size: clamp(.92rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
  line-height:1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.feature-card__link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, gap .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.feature-card__link svg{
  width:15px;
  height:15px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.feature-card__link:hover{
  border-color: var(--orange);
}

.feature-card__link:hover svg{
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ===================== SCROLL HINT (mobile only) ===================== */
.features__scroll-hint{
  display:none;
  text-align:center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.features__scroll-hint span{
  color: var(--orange);
  display:inline-block;
  animation: nudge-right 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nudge-right{
  0%, 100%{ transform: translateX(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateX(6px); }
}

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .features__track{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  }
  .feature-card:nth-child(odd){ border-left:none; }
  .feature-card:nth-child(-n+2){ border-top:none; }
  .feature-card:nth-child(n+3){
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .features__track{
    grid-template-columns: none;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: 110%;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding-bottom: .5rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .features__track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }

  .feature-card{
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .feature-card:not(:last-child){
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-right: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .features__scroll-hint{
    display:block;
  }


  .hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px !important;
  }



}

/* ===================== REDUCED MOTION ===================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .features__swirl{ animation:none; }
  .feature-card,
  .feature-card__icon::before,
  .feature-card__icon::after,
  .feature-card__link,
  .feature-card__link svg,
  .features__scroll-hint span{
    transition:none;
    animation:none;
  }
}

/* Our approach end  */

/* why choose us start */
/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION — STYLES
   Font: Barlow Condensed (load via Google Fonts in the page head)
   <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
============================================================ */

:root{
  --ink:#211d4e;
  --muted:#6f6c8c;
  --bg:#f4f3fa;
  --line:#dedbee;
  --accent-soft:#e3e1f3;   /* light tonal accent for toggle buttons */
  --accent-mid:#9b97c4;    /* mid-tone accent for borders/corners */
}

.why-us{
  position:relative;
  background: var(--bg);
  font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.why-us__inner{
  max-width:1320px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ===================== HEADER ===================== */
.why-us__header{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.why-us__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: #ff5e1a;
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
}

.why-us__title{
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.6vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===================== TRACK / GRID ===================== */
.why-us__track{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* ===================== CARDS ===================== */
.reason-card{
  position:relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--card-fg);
  border-radius: 110px 110px 18px 18px;
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem) clamp(2.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  min-height: clamp(360px, 42vw, 460px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(33, 29, 78, .25);
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}

.reason-card.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* faint duplicate outline sitting behind, offset toward top-right */
.reason-card__ghost{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  top: -14px;
  right: -14px;
  left: 14px;
  bottom: 14px;
  border-radius: 110px 110px 18px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  z-index:-1;
}

/* ===================== BODY TEXT ===================== */
.reason-card__body{
  text-align:center;
  width:100%;
}

.reason-card__title{
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:capitalize;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height:1.2;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}

.reason-card__text{
  font-size: clamp(.92rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
  line-height:1.7;
  color: var(--card-sub);
  font-weight:400;
}

.reason-card__more{
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition: max-height .45s ease, opacity .35s ease, margin-top .45s ease;
  opacity:0;
}

.reason-card__more p{
  font-size: clamp(.92rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
  line-height:1.7;
  color: var(--card-sub);
  font-weight:400;
}

.reason-card.is-expanded .reason-card__more{
  max-height: 320px;
  opacity:1;
  margin-top: .9rem;
}

/* ===================== TOGGLE BUTTON ===================== */
.reason-card__toggle{
  position:absolute;
  right: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:none;
  background: var(--accent);
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition: transform .35s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.reason-card__toggle:hover{
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reason-card__toggle-icon{
  position:relative;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.reason-card__toggle-icon::before,
.reason-card__toggle-icon::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius:2px;
  top:50%;
  left:50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.reason-card__toggle-icon::before{ width:16px; height:3px; }
.reason-card__toggle-icon::after { width:3px; height:16px; }

.reason-card[style*="--accent:#ffffff"] .reason-card__toggle-icon::before,
.reason-card[style*="--accent:#ffffff"] .reason-card__toggle-icon::after{
  background: var(--ink);
}

.reason-card.is-expanded .reason-card__toggle-icon{
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.reason-card__toggle:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--ink);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ===================== ACCENT CORNER (last card) ===================== */
.reason-card--accent{
  overflow: visible;
}

.reason-card__corner{
  position:absolute;
  top: -22px;
  right: -22px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-mid);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--accent-mid);
  border-radius: 0 24px 0 0;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ===================== SCROLL HINT (mobile only) ===================== */
.why-us__scroll-hint{
  display:none;
  text-align:center;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.why-us__scroll-hint span{
  color:#ff5e1a;
  display:inline-block;
  animation: nudge-right 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nudge-right{
  0%, 100%{ transform: translateX(0); }
  50%{ transform: translateX(6px); }
}

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .why-us__track{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .why-us__track{
    grid-template-columns:none;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: 82%;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:visible;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: .5rem .25rem 1rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width:none;
  }

  .why-us__track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }

  .reason-card{
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    min-height: 380px;
    border-radius: 80px 80px 16px 16px;
  }

  .reason-card__ghost{
    border-radius: 80px 80px 16px 16px;
    top:-10px; right:-10px; left:10px; bottom:10px;
  }

  .why-us__scroll-hint{
    display:block;
  }
}

.reason-card:hover{
  background-color:darkblue;
  color:white;
}

.reason-card__text:hover{
  color:white;
}
/* ===================== REDUCED MOTION ===================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reason-card,
  .reason-card__more,
  .reason-card__toggle,
  .reason-card__toggle-icon,
  .why-us__scroll-hint span{
    transition:none;
    animation:none;
  }
}
/* why choose us end  */

/* clients section */

/* ===================== CLIENTS SECTION CSS ===================== */

.clients-section {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  padding: 80px 20px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.clients-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.clients-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.clients-title {
     display: inline-block;
    font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    color: var(--pink);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
 font-family: "Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
}

.clients-subtitle {
 font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: white;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.6vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: "Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
}

.clients-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 45px;
}

/* Circular glowing bubble */
.client-bubble {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #e6e6e6;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 15px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25),
    0 0 30px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.15),
    0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  animation: glowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.client-bubble img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Hover effect - bigger glow */
.client-bubble:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 25px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.45),
    0 0 50px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3),
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Subtle continuous glow animation */
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 15px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2),
      0 0 30px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1),
      0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 25px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.35),
      0 0 45px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2),
      0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
}

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .client-bubble {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .clients-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-section {
    padding: 60px 15px;
  }

  .clients-grid {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .client-bubble {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .clients-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .clients-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .clients-grid {
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .client-bubble {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-width: 1.5px;
  }

  .clients-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .clients-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}


/* Blog section css */

.blog-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 90px 20px 110px;
  width: 100%;
}
 
.blog-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
 
/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.blog-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}
 
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12);
  color: #ff7a00;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
 
.blog-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #14224b;
}
 
/* ---------- Grid ---------- */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 70px 40px;
}
 
/* ---------- Card ---------- */
.blog-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 35px;
  padding: 45px 28px 35px;
  margin-top: 55px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(20, 34, 75, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
 
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(20, 34, 75, 0.14);
}
 
/* ---------- 3D Outward Image ---------- */
.blog-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% + 56px);
  margin: -100px -28px 25px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 45px -10px rgba(20, 34, 75, 0.35),
    0 0 0 8px #ffffff;
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(0deg) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
 
.blog-card:hover .blog-image-wrap {
  transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(2deg) translateY(-6px) translateZ(20px);
  box-shadow:
    0 35px 55px -10px rgba(20, 34, 75, 0.4),
    0 0 0 8px #ffffff;
}
 
.blog-image-wrap img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
 
.blog-card:hover .blog-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
 
/* ---------- Badge ---------- */
.blog-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
}
 
.badge-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb347, #ff7a00);
}
 
/* ---------- Content ---------- */
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
 
.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #8a93ab;
  font-weight: 500;
}
 
.meta-item i {
  color: #ff7a00;
}
 
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #14224b;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
 
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: #ff7a00;
}
 
.blog-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #8a93ab;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
 
/* ---------- View More Button (unique pill + arrow) ---------- */
.view-more-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #14224b;
  padding: 14px 8px 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #f4f6fb;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}
 
.view-more-btn i {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb347, #ff7a00);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
 
.view-more-btn:hover {
  background: #fff3e9;
  padding-right: 26px;
  color: #ff7a00;
}
 
.view-more-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 80px 30px;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 70px 16px 90px;
  }
 
  .blog-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
 
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 75px;
  }
 
  .blog-card {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 40px 22px 30px;
  }
 
  .blog-image-wrap {
    width: calc(100% + 44px);
    margin: -90px -22px 22px;
  }
 
  .blog-image-wrap img {
    height: 200px;
  }
 
  .blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .blog-image-wrap img {
    height: 180px;
  }
 
  .blog-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
 
  .view-more-btn {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 12px 6px 12px 20px;
  }
 
  .view-more-btn i {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

/* stylish button */

/* gallery section */


.gallery-section {
     background:var(--bg);
  padding: 80px 20px;
}
 
.gallery-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
 
/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.gallery-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
 
.gallery-tag {
  display: block;
  color: #ff6a1a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
 
.gallery-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2342;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
 
/* ---------- Grid ---------- */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
 
/* ---------- Glassic 3D Item ---------- */
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 25px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.12),
    0 2px 6px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
 
.gallery-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
 
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}
 
/* Hover: lift + tilt + glass shine intensify */
.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(4deg) rotateY(-4deg) translateY(-10px) translateZ(20px);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 45px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.25),
    0 8px 18px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
 
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .gallery-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
 
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
 
  .gallery-item,
  .gallery-item::after,
  .gallery-item img {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gallery-section {
    padding: 60px 14px;
  }
 
  .gallery-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
 
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
 
  .gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) translateZ(0);
  }
}


/* Faqs section start */

.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2342;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
 
/* ---------- FAQ List ---------- */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px; /* increased slightly so shadows have room to read as separation */
}
/* ---------- FAQ Item ---------- */
.faq-item {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.005);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.14);
}
 
/* ---------- Question Row ---------- */
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px 30px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2342;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: #f4f5fa;
  color: #1a2342;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(26, 35, 66, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.12);
}

.faq-text {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1a2342;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(135deg);
  background: #ff6a1a;
}

/* ---------- Answer ---------- */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 26px 0 90px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #4a5170;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

.faq-item.active {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.16);
}
 
/* ---------- Cartoonistic Color Themes ---------- */
.color-1 { background: #ffe7d6; }
.color-1 .faq-icon { background: #ffb38a; }
 
.color-2 { background: #e4f3ff; }
.color-2 .faq-icon { background: #9ed4ff; }
 
.color-3 { background: #fff3cf; }
.color-3 .faq-icon { background: #ffd95e; }
 
.color-4 { background: #e6f7e9; }
.color-4 .faq-icon { background: #9fe6ae; }
 
.color-5 { background: #f3e8ff; }
.color-5 .faq-icon { background: #d2acff; }
 
.color-6 { background: #ffe1ec; }
.color-6 .faq-icon { background: #ffaecb; }
 
.color-7 { background: #e0fbff; }
.color-7 .faq-icon { background: #9deef7; }
 
.color-8 { background: #fdeccf; }
.color-8 .faq-icon { background: #ffcb7a; }
 
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #1a2342;
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .faq-toggle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 18px 0 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 60px 14px;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .faq-text {
    order: 1;
    width: calc(100% - 64px);
  }

  .faq-toggle {
    order: 2;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    order: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------- */

/* contact section in index page */

/* ----------------------------------------- */

.contact-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 80px 20px;
}
 
.contact-container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
 
/* ---------- LEFT: FORM ---------- */
.contact-form-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
 
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 100%;
}
 
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f7f7f9;
  border: 1px solid #ececf1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #2b2f3a;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
 
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #9aa0ad;
}
 
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: #ff6a1a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 106, 26, 0.12);
}
 
.contact-form textarea {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 180px;
  resize: vertical;
}
 
.submit-btn {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e91e5e, #ff5722);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}
 
.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
 
.submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
 
/* ---------- RIGHT: INFO + MAP ---------- */
.contact-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 35px;
}
 
.contact-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #ff6a1a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
 
.contact-title {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2342;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
 
.contact-desc {
  color: #7a8095;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
 
/* ---------- Info Items ---------- */
.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
 
.info-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ff6a1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ff6a1a;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
 
.info-item:hover .info-icon {
  background: #ff6a1a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
 
.info-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2342;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
 
.info-text p {
  color: #7a8095;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
 
/* ---------- Map ---------- */
.map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.1);
}
 
.map-wrap iframe {
  display: block;
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
 
  .contact-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
 
  .map-wrap {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }
 
  .contact-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
 
  .contact-form input,
  .contact-form textarea {
    padding: 15px 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
 
  .info-item {
    gap: 16px;
  }
 
  .info-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
 
  .info-text h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
 
  .info-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
 
  .map-wrap {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}


/* Footer design  */


.slim-footer {
  background: #1a1a3d;
  padding: 20px 30px;
}
 
.footer-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
 
/* ---------- LEFT: Social Icons ---------- */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}
 
.social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #ff6a1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
 
.social-icon:hover {
  background: #ff6a1a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
 
/* ---------- MIDDLE: Contact + Address ---------- */
.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}
 
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #d6d8e8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
 
.contact-item i {
  color: #ff6a1a;
}
 
.footer-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
 
/* ---------- RIGHT: Copyright ---------- */
.footer-copy {
  color: #a9adc4;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
 
/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
 
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-container {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
 
  .footer-contact {
    order: 3;
    flex-basis: 100%;
  }
 
  .footer-divider {
    display: none;
  }
 
  .footer-social {
    order: 1;
  }
 
  .footer-copy {
    order: 2;
  }
}
 
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .slim-footer {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
 
  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }
 
  .footer-contact {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
 
  .contact-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
 
  .social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}
 






/* ------------------------- */
    /* Breadcrumb :start */
/* -------------------------- */




/* ============================================================
   PAGE BREADCRUMB / BANNER — STYLES
   Display: Barlow Condensed | Body: Inter
   This section is meant to be the FIRST element in <body>,
   so it sits behind your existing transparent header.
============================================================ */
 
:root{
  --ink:#1a2342;
  --accent:#ff6a1a;
}
 
*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
 
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:"Inter", sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
}
 
/* ===================== PAGE BANNER / BREADCRUMB ===================== */
.page-banner{
  position:relative;
  min-height: clamp(351px, 51vw, 345px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  /* extra top padding clears a fixed/transparent header */
  padding: clamp(6.5rem, 14vw, 8.5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,35,66,.78) 0%, rgba(26,35,66,.6) 55%, rgba(26,35,66,.85) 100%),
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550305080-4e029753abcf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow:hidden;
}
 
.page-banner__inner{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  max-width:1180px;
  width:100%;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
 
.page-banner__eyebrow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin:0 0 .9rem;
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: banner-rise .7s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: .1s;
}
 
.page-banner__eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:28px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--accent);
}
 
.page-banner__title{
  font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: banner-rise .7s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: .22s;
}
 
/* ----- breadcrumb trail ----- */
.breadcrumb{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.65rem;
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  font-family:"Barlow Condensed", sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.4vw, .95rem);
  opacity:0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: banner-rise .7s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: .34s;
}
 
.breadcrumb a{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
 
.breadcrumb a:hover{
  color: var(--accent);
}
 
.breadcrumb a svg{
  width:15px;
  height:15px;
}
 
.breadcrumb__sep{
  display:flex;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
 
.breadcrumb__sep svg{
  width:14px;
  height:14px;
}
 
.breadcrumb__current{
  color: var(--accent);
}
 
@keyframes banner-rise{
  to{
    opacity:1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
 
/* ===================== REDUCED MOTION ===================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .page-banner__eyebrow,
  .page-banner__title,
  .breadcrumb{
    animation:none;
    opacity:1;
    transform:none;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .page-banner {
    min-height: clamp(238px, 51vw, 343px);
}
}


/* ------------------------------------ */
  /* About page start */
  /* =------------------------== */

  /* ── ABOUT SECTION v2 ── */
.ab2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 520px;
}
.ab2-left {
  padding: 60px 48px 60px 5vw;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ab2-right {
  position: relative;
  background: #0f0e2a;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.img-right { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 480px; }

/* Typography */
.ab2 .eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff4e1a; margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ab2-heading {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800; 
  color: #0f0e2a; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.ab2-heading span { color: #ff4e1a; }
.ab2-body { font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.ab2-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px; background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 2px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ab2-cta:hover { background: #0f0e2a; }

/* Hex image clips */
.hex-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 240px; height: 278px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
  overflow: hidden; z-index: 3;
}
.hex-sm1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 235px;
    left: calc(50% - 132px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 240px;
    height: 278px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 3;
}
.hex-sm2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 235px;
    left: calc(50% + 132px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 240px;
    height: 278px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 3;
}
.hex-main img, .hex-sm1 img, .hex-sm2 img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hex-border-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 11px; left: calc(50% - 128px);
  width: 256px; height: 296px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,78,26,0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Decorative elements */
.accent-bar { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 6px; height: 100%; background: #ff4e1a; z-index: 5; }
.stripe-deco { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; background: #ff4e1a; opacity: 0.08; z-index: 1; }
.accent-dot-grid { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 8px); gap: 6px; z-index: 4; }
.accent-dot-grid span { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,78,26,0.45); display: block; }
.badge-events { position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 36px; background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 10px 16px; line-height: 1; z-index: 6; }
.badge-events small { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 2px; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 2px; }
.stat-pill { position: absolute; top: 272px; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 6; background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff; font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 2px; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ab2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab2-right { min-height: 400px; }
}

/* Tablet & small desktop adjustments for hex grid */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hex-main { width: 180px; height: 208px; }
  .hex-sm1 { width: 180px; height: 208px; top: 182px; left: calc(50% - 100px); }
  .hex-sm2 { width: 180px; height: 208px; top: 182px; left: calc(50% + 100px); }
  .hex-border-accent { width: 192px; height: 222px; top: 13px; left: calc(50% - 96px); }
}

/* Mobile adjustments for hex grid */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ab2-right { min-height: 360px; }
  .badge-events { top: 15px; right: 15px; font-size: 20px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .hex-main { width: 140px; height: 162px; }
  .hex-sm1 { width: 140px; height: 162px; top: 145px; left: calc(50% - 77px); }
  .hex-sm2 { width: 140px; height: 162px; top: 145px; left: calc(50% + 77px); }
  .hex-border-accent { width: 150px; height: 174px; top: 14px; left: calc(50% - 75px); }
}


/* our worksmanship and approach style in about page  */

/* ── SHARED ── */
.sec-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff4e1a; margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.divider-line { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: #ff4e1a; margin: 0 0 22px; border-radius: 2px; }
.sec-heading {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.sec-heading span { color: #ff4e1a; }
.sec-body { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.85; margin: 0 0 14px; }

/* ── WORKMANSHIP ── */
.wm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 420px; }
.wm-img { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px; }
.wm-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.wm-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(15,14,42,0.38); }
.wm-img-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px;
  background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 18px;
}
.wm-text {
  padding: 52px 48px 52px 44px;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.wm-text .sec-heading { color: #0c0a0a; }
.wm-text .sec-body { color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72); }

/* ── APPROACH ── */
.ap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 420px; }
.ap-text {
  padding: 52px 44px 52px 40px;
  background: #f7f6fb;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.ap-text .sec-heading { color: #0f0e2a; }
.ap-text .sec-body { color: #555; }
.ap-text strong { color: #ff4e1a; font-weight: 600; }
.ap-img { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px; }
.ap-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ap-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(255,78,26,0.18); }
.ap-img-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px;
  background: #0f0e2a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 18px;
}
.hex-deco {
  position: absolute; bottom: -30px; left: -30px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
  background: rgba(255,78,26,0.15); z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wm-grid, .ap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ap-img { order: -1; }
}


/* about page cta section */

/* ── STATS BANNER ── */
.stats-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: #0f0e2a;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 5vw;
}
.stats-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: #1a1870;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 60% 0, 45% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.stats-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 35%; height: 100%;
  background: #131260;
  clip-path: polygon(20% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.stats-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
}
.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.stat-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.stat-item:last-child  { border-right: none; }

.stat-big {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
  max-width: 130px;
}
.stat-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
}
.icon-orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c00, #ff4e1a); }
.icon-teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0fb88a, #0d9adb); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; padding: 0; }
}


/* services section of about.php */

/* ── SERVICES CARDS ── */
.fc-section { background: #f4f4f4; padding: 60px 5vw; }
.fc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.fc {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.fc:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }

.fc-icon-wrap { position: relative; width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.fc-circle {
  position: absolute; top: 4px; left: 4px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff5d6;
  z-index: 0;
}
.fc-icon-wrap svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 36px; height: 36px; }

.fc-divider { width: 36px; height: 2.5px; background: #0f0e2a; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.fc-title {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff4e1a; margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.fc-text { font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 20px; flex: 1; }

.fc-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #0f0e2a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 3px;
  text-decoration: none; width: fit-content;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.fc-btn:hover { background: #ff4e1a; }
.fc-btn--orange { background: #ff4e1a; }
.fc-btn--orange:hover { background: #0f0e2a; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .fc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .fc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* cta banner */

/* ── CTA BANNER ── */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../photos/cd1.jpg'); /* swap to your image */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* parallax feel */
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: #f7f22d; 
  
  /* Semi-transparent CSS cross-hatch texture overlay */
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 8px 8px;
    /* clip-path: polygon(0 0, 60% 0, 45% 100%, 0 100%); */
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 70px 24px;
}
.cta-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff4e1a; margin: 0 0 18px; display: block;
}
.cta-heading {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800; 
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 36px; max-width: 720px;
}
.cta-heading span { color: #ff4e1a; }

.cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: 3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.cta-btn:hover { background: #fff; color: #ff4e1a; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Side tab */
.cta-side-tab {
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
  transform-origin: center center;
  background: #ff4e1a; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 22px; z-index: 3;
  white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.cta-side-tab:hover { background: #0f0e2a; }




/* Header dropdown */

/* 1. Wrapper: Keeps the dropdown aligned with the text */
.dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* 2. Dropdown Menu Container: Professional styling */
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none; /* Hidden by default */
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%; /* Sits exactly below the "What We Offer" link */
  left: 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  min-width: 200px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0px 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Soft, modern shadow */
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* 3. Individual Menu Links */
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

/* 4. Hover Effects for Menu Items */
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background-color: #ec680ae3;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255); /* Change this to your brand's primary color */
}

/* 5. Trigger: Show menu on hover */
.dropdown-wrapper:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* Optional: Add a small arrow rotation effect if you like */
.dropdown-wrapper:hover .dropdown {
  color: orange;
}


/* ---------------------------------- */
/* Services page */
/* ---------------------------------- */
 *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
 
  :root {
    --orange: #E85D1A;
    --orange-dark: #C04A10;
    --orange-light: #FF7A3D;
    --navy: #1A1F3C;
    --navy-mid: #2A3160;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #F8F6F2;
    --text-gray: #555566;
    --border-light: #E8E4DE;
  }
 
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
 
  body {
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
 
  /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero {
    background: var(--navy);
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 6vw;
    gap: 60px;
  }
 
  .hero-image-side {
    position: relative;
    height: 560px;
  }
 
  .hero-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
 
  .hero-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 32px) 0, 100% 32px, 100% 100%, 32px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 32px));
  }
 
  .hero-img-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(232,93,26,0.20) 0%, rgba(26,31,60,0.35) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 32px) 0, 100% 32px, 100% 100%, 32px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 32px));
  }
 
  .hero-img-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(232,93,26,0.40);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 36px) 0, 100% 36px, 100% 100%, 36px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 36px));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  .hero-img-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 100%, 12px 100%);
  }
 
  .hero-img-stat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    right: -14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,93,26,0.45);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 110px;
  }
 
  .hero-img-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--orange);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
  }
 
  .hero-img-stat-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
 
  .hero-bg-svg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  .hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    max-width: 760px;
  }
 
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--orange);
  }
 
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(52px, 8vw, 96px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.92;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
 
  .hero h1 span { color: var(--orange); }
 
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
 
  .hero-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 100%, 16px 100%);
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .hero-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-light); }
 
  .hero-scroll-chips {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .chip {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .chip:hover { color: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); }
 
  /* ── SECTION SHARED ── */
  section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
 
  .section-label {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
 
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
 
  .section-lead {
    font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-gray); max-width: 560px;
  }
 
  /* ── SERVICES BUBBLE SECTION ── */
  .services-bubble {
    padding: 100px 6vw;
    background: var(--off-white);
  }
 
  .services-bubble .inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
 
  .bubble-header {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
    align-items: end; margin-bottom: 80px;
  }
 
  .bubble-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
 
  .bubble-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 48px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    cursor: default;
  }
 
  .bubble-item:hover {
    background: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    z-index: 2;
  }
 
  .bubble-item:hover .bi-num,
  .bubble-item:hover .bi-title,
  .bubble-item:hover .bi-desc { color: var(--white); }
 
  .bi-num {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 56px; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
 
  .bi-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: var(--orange);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 100%, 10px 100%);
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  .bubble-item:hover .bi-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
 
  .bi-icon-wrap svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; stroke: var(--white); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; }
 
  .bi-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: white; margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
 
  .bi-desc {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: white;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
 
  .bubble-item {
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  }
 
  .bubble-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 32%);
    transition: background 0.3s;
    z-index: 0;
  }
 
  .bubble-item:hover::after {
    background: rgba(232,93,26,0.88);
  }
 
  .bubble-item > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
 
  /* ── ZIGZAG ── */
  .zigzag { padding: 0; background: var(--white); }
 
  .zz-row {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 520px;
  }
 
  .zz-row.reverse { direction: rtl; }
  .zz-row.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
 
  .zz-visual {
    background: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
 
  .zz-visual svg.bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
 
  .zz-visual-img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
  }
 
  .zz-visual-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,31,60,0.82) 0%, rgba(232,93,26,0.45) 100%);
  }
 
  .zz-visual-inner { z-index: 3; }
 
  .zz-visual-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    text-align: center; padding: 40px;
  }
 
  .zz-big-icon {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    background: var(--orange);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
  }
  .zz-big-icon svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; stroke: var(--white); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
 
  .zz-visual-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
 
  .zz-visual-sub {
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }
 
  .zz-content {
    padding: 72px 60px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--white);
  }
 
  .zz-row:nth-child(even) .zz-content { background: var(--off-white); }
  .zz-row:nth-child(even) .zz-visual { background: var(--navy-mid); }
 
  .zz-content .section-label { margin-bottom: 8px; }
 
  .zz-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
 
  .zz-body {
    font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
 
  .zz-bullets { list-style: none; }
  .zz-bullets li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }
  .zz-bullets li:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
  .zz-bullet-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; min-width: 8px;
    background: var(--orange); margin-top: 5px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  }
 
  /* ── LONG TABLE ── */
  .table-section {
    padding: 100px 6vw;
    background: var(--navy);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .table-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
 
  .table-wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 60px auto 0; overflow-x: auto; }
 
  .services-table {
    width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
 
  .services-table thead tr {
    background: var(--orange);
  }
 
  .services-table thead th {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 18px 24px; text-align: left;
  }
 
  .services-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
 
  .services-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
 
  .services-table tbody td {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    vertical-align: top;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
 
  .services-table tbody td:first-child {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    width: 220px;
  }
 
  .services-table .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232,93,26,0.5);
    color: var(--orange-light);
    margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
 
  .check {
    color: var(--orange-light);
    font-size: 16px;
  }
 
  /* ── PROCESS STEPS ── */
  .process-section {
    padding: 100px 6vw;
    background: var(--off-white);
  }
 
  .process-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
 
  .process-steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0; margin-top: 72px; position: relative;
  }
 
  .process-steps::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
    height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange) 0%, rgba(232,93,26,0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
  }
 
  .ps-item {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    text-align: center; padding: 0 16px;
  }
 
  .ps-num {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }
 
  .ps-item:hover .ps-num {
    background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
  }
 
  .ps-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
 
  .ps-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-gray); }
 
  /* ── WHY US STRIP ── */
  .why-strip {
    padding: 80px 6vw;
    background: var(--orange);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .why-inner {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 80px; align-items: center;
  }
 
  .why-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 0.92; color: var(--white);
  }
 
  .why-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  }
 
  .ws-item { text-align: center; }
 
  .ws-num {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
 
  .ws-label {
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
 
  /* ── ADDITIONAL CARDS ── */
  .add-section {
    padding: 100px 6vw;
    background: var(--white);
  }
 
  .add-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 60px auto 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
 
  .add-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    background: var(--white);
  }
 
  .add-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
 
  .add-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px; background: var(--orange);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }
  .add-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
 
  .ac-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(232,93,26,0.1);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .ac-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--orange); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; }
 
  .ac-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
 
  .ac-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-gray); }
 
  /* ── DIAGONAL CTA ── */
  .cta-band {
    padding: 120px 6vw;
    background: var(--navy);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .cta-band .section-label { justify-content: center; display: flex; }
 
  .cta-band .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
 
  .cta-band p {
    font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 48px;
  }
 
  /* WAVE DIVIDER */
  .wave { display: block; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }
  .wave svg { display: block; }
 
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 6vw; }
    .hero-image-side { height: 320px; }
    .hero-img-stat { right: 0; }
    .bubble-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .zz-row, .zz-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; }
    .zz-row.reverse .zz-visual { order: -1; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-steps::before { display: none; }
    .why-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .add-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .bubble-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bubble-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .add-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .zz-content { padding: 48px 24px; }
  }


  /* clients section nebula style */
.clients-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1b4e 0%, #1a1060 40%, #1e2a7a 70%, #2a1560 100%);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1b4e 0%, #1a1060 40%, #1e2a7a 70%, #2a1560 100%),
    url('images/hex-pattern.png'); /* optional: add your hex pattern overlay */
  padding: 128px 10%;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hexagon texture overlay — pure CSS, no image needed */
.clients-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      60deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 40px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      -60deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 40px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.clients-eyebrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #e8571a;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.clients-heading {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  width: 80%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.client-circle {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.client-circle:hover {
  border-color: rgba(232, 87, 26, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.client-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;

  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}

.client-circle:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-section {
    padding: 106px 5%;
  }

  .clients-heading {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    width: 95%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    width: 90%;
  }
}

/* gallery.php  */

.gallery-section {
  background-color: #fffcfd;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.25) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.25) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  padding: 128px 10%;
}

.gallery-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.gallery-eyebrow {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #333333;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #111111;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item.tall  { grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.wide  { grid-column: span 2; }

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.75) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-section { padding: 106px 5%; }
  .gallery-title   { font-size: 22px; }
  .gallery-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-item.tall,
  .gallery-item.wide {
    grid-row: span 1;
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .gallery-item img { min-height: 220px; }
}


/* contact page design */

.ct-section {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1628 0%, #0d2247 45%, #0f3060 75%, #091830 100%);
  padding: 148px 10%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ct-svg-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ct-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ct-info-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.ct-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #e8571a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ct-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ct-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ct-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ct-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #e8571a;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ct-text h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.ct-text p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.ct-map {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ct-form-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

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

.ct-form input,
.ct-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.ct-form input::placeholder,
.ct-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.ct-form input:focus,
.ct-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(232, 87, 26, 0.6);
}

.ct-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

.ct-btn {
  background: #e8571a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 15px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.ct-btn:hover {
  background: #c94a12;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ct-section    { padding: 106px 5%; }
  .ct-container  { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  .ct-title      { font-size: 22px; }
  .ct-form-wrap  { padding: 28px 20px; width:100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME EVENT GALLERY SECTION
   Premium light background with geometric/triangular SVG cuts
   and interactive hover card animations.
   ============================================================ */
.home-gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #fffcfd !important; /* soft light base override */
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #ebdbe4;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebdbe4;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-decorations {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-decorations svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-tag {
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;

    /* Brand Gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #7A00F4 0%,
        #EC008C 35%,
        #FF0000 70%,
        #FF7A00 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2342 0%, #ec008c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Premium Image Box Cards */
.home-gallery-section .gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 24px rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.28) !important;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  grid-row: span 1 !important;
  grid-column: span 1 !important;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 12px 12px 32px rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.48) !important;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Picture Frame Finishing (Top & Left Only) */
.home-gallery-section .gallery-item::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  border-top: 18px solid #3c2c23 !important; /* brushed bronze top frame */
  border-left: 18px solid #281c15 !important; /* shadow bronze left frame */
  border-right: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-radius: 24px 0 0 0 !important; /* outer curve matching card radius */
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45)) !important; /* cast realistic 3D shadow on photo */
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 18px !important; /* starts right after the wood frame */
  left: 18px !important;
  width: calc(100% - 18px) !important;
  height: calc(100% - 18px) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #dfb034 !important; /* gold inlay top highlight */
  border-left: 3px solid #a87e1f !important; /* gold inlay left shadow */
  border-right: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 0 !important; /* inner curve: 24 - 18 = 6px */
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 11 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Premium Hover Overlay Icon */
.home-gallery-section .gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-overlay-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #ec008c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(236, 0, 140, 0.2);
  transform: scale(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.home-gallery-section .gallery-overlay-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-gallery-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-item,
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-item img,
  .home-gallery-section .gallery-overlay {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}