:root {
      --primary-blue: #1a73e8;
      --dark-navy: #0d1b3e;
      --mid-navy: #162447;
      --light-navy: #1f3a6e;
      --accent-blue: #2196f3;
      --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
      --text-muted: #6c757d;
      --bg-light: #f4f6fb;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --border-light: #e2e8f0;
    }

    * {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* ── NAVBAR ── */
    .navbar {
      background-color: var(--dark-navy);
      padding: 14px 0;
    }

    .navbar-brand {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .navbar-brand span.brand-highlight {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .navbar-brand .brand-sub {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.55rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 5px;
      color: #aac4e0;
      margin-top: -4px;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
      color: #ccd9ea;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 6px 18px;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .navbar-toggler{
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    .btn-quote {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 8px 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-quote:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    /* ── HERO ── */
    
    .hero-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 60%, #1e4a8f 100%);
      padding: 80px 0 60px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* ── HERO BACKGROUND ANIMATION ─────────────────────────────────── */
    /* ── Base canvas for all animations ──────────────────────────── */
    .hero-section::before,
    .hero-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Radial glow overlay */
    .hero-section::before {
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.13) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(26,115,232,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Grid lines */
    .hero-section::after {
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(33,150,243,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(33,150,243,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 52px 52px;
      animation: gridDrift 20s linear infinite;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    @keyframes gridDrift {
      0%   { background-position: 0 0; }
      100% { background-position: 52px 52px; }
    }

    /* Make sure hero content sits above everything */
    .hero-section .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* ── FLOATING CODE LINES ────────────────────────────────────────
      These represent streaming code / terminal output
      Each .code-line is a horizontal bar that floats upward
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero-bg-layer {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .code-line {
      position: absolute;
      height: 2px;
      border-radius: 2px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: codeFloat linear infinite;
    }

    /* Color variants — blue shades + subtle green for "active" lines */
    .code-line.cl-1  { width: 120px; left:  5%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.45);  animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 0s;    }
    .code-line.cl-2  { width:  80px; left: 12%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 1.5s;  }
    .code-line.cl-3  { width: 160px; left: 18%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.35);  animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: 0.8s;  }
    .code-line.cl-4  { width:  60px; left: 26%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.4);    animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: 3s;    }
    .code-line.cl-5  { width: 100px; left: 33%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.3);   animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 0.3s;  }
    .code-line.cl-6  { width: 140px; left: 42%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);  animation-duration: 14s; animation-delay: 2.2s;  }
    .code-line.cl-7  { width:  90px; left: 55%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.5);   animation-duration: 7s;  animation-delay: 1.1s;  }
    .code-line.cl-8  { width: 110px; left: 63%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.3);    animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: 4s;    }
    .code-line.cl-9  { width:  75px; left: 72%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.4);   animation-duration: 9.5s;animation-delay: 0.6s;  }
    .code-line.cl-10 { width: 130px; left: 80%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 2.8s;  }
    .code-line.cl-11 { width:  50px; left: 88%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.35);  animation-duration: 8.5s;animation-delay: 1.8s;  }
    .code-line.cl-12 { width: 200px; left:  2%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.2);   animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: 5s;    }
    .code-line.cl-13 { width:  95px; left: 48%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.25);   animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 3.5s;  }
    .code-line.cl-14 { width: 170px; left: 70%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.3);   animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: 0.2s;  }
    .code-line.cl-15 { width:  65px; left: 92%; bottom: -10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);  animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 2s;    }

    @keyframes codeFloat {
      0%   { transform: translateY(0);     opacity: 0;   }
      8%   { opacity: 1;                                  }
      85%  { opacity: 0.6;                               }
      100% { transform: translateY(-700px); opacity: 0;  }
    }

    /* ── CIRCUIT NODES ──────────────────────────────────────────────
      Pulsing dot nodes that look like PCB / circuit board points
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .circuit-node {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: nodePulse ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Outer ring */
    .circuit-node::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -4px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid currentColor;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: nodeRing ease-out infinite;
    }

    .circuit-node.cn-1  { width:6px; height:6px; background:rgba(33,150,243,0.7);  color:rgba(33,150,243,0.4);  top:15%; left:8%;  animation-duration:3.2s; animation-delay:0s;   }
    .circuit-node.cn-2  { width:4px; height:4px; background:rgba(76,175,80,0.6);   color:rgba(76,175,80,0.3);   top:30%; left:15%; animation-duration:4s;   animation-delay:1s;   }
    .circuit-node.cn-3  { width:8px; height:8px; background:rgba(33,150,243,0.5);  color:rgba(33,150,243,0.25); top:55%; left:5%;  animation-duration:3.8s; animation-delay:2s;   }
    .circuit-node.cn-4  { width:5px; height:5px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);top:20%; left:75%; animation-duration:2.8s; animation-delay:0.5s; }
    .circuit-node.cn-5  { width:7px; height:7px; background:rgba(33,150,243,0.6);  color:rgba(33,150,243,0.3);  top:70%; left:80%; animation-duration:4.5s; animation-delay:1.5s; }
    .circuit-node.cn-6  { width:4px; height:4px; background:rgba(76,175,80,0.5);   color:rgba(76,175,80,0.25);  top:40%; left:90%; animation-duration:3.5s; animation-delay:3s;   }
    .circuit-node.cn-7  { width:6px; height:6px; background:rgba(33,150,243,0.4);  color:rgba(33,150,243,0.2);  top:80%; left:25%; animation-duration:5s;   animation-delay:0.8s; }
    .circuit-node.cn-8  { width:5px; height:5px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);color:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);top:10%; left:55%; animation-duration:3s;   animation-delay:2.5s; }
    .circuit-node.cn-9  { width:9px; height:9px; background:rgba(33,150,243,0.35); color:rgba(33,150,243,0.18); top:60%; left:60%; animation-duration:6s;   animation-delay:1.2s; }
    .circuit-node.cn-10 { width:4px; height:4px; background:rgba(76,175,80,0.45);  color:rgba(76,175,80,0.22);  top:25%; left:40%; animation-duration:3.3s; animation-delay:4s;   }

    @keyframes nodePulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.7; }
      50%       { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 1;   }
    }

    @keyframes nodeRing {
      0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.6; }
      100% { transform: scale(3.5); opacity: 0;   }
    }

    /* ── DATA STREAM PARTICLES ──────────────────────────────────────
      Tiny dots travelling horizontally — like data packets
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .data-packet {
      position: absolute;
      width: 3px;
      height: 3px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: packetTravel linear infinite;
    }

    /* Trail effect via box-shadow */
    .data-packet.dp-blue  { background: rgba(33,150,243,0.8);  box-shadow: -6px 0 8px rgba(33,150,243,0.5), -14px 0 4px rgba(33,150,243,0.2);  }
    .data-packet.dp-green { background: rgba(76,175,80,0.8);   box-shadow: -6px 0 8px rgba(76,175,80,0.5),  -14px 0 4px rgba(76,175,80,0.2);   }
    .data-packet.dp-white { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); box-shadow: -6px 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.3),-14px 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

    .data-packet.dp-1  { top: 18%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 6s;  animation-delay: 0s;   }
    .data-packet.dp-2  { top: 34%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: 1.5s; }
    .data-packet.dp-3  { top: 52%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 5s;  animation-delay: 3s;   }
    .data-packet.dp-4  { top: 68%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 0.7s; }
    .data-packet.dp-5  { top: 82%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 7s;  animation-delay: 2s;   }
    .data-packet.dp-6  { top: 12%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 4s;   }
    .data-packet.dp-7  { top: 45%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 6.5s;animation-delay: 1s;   }
    .data-packet.dp-8  { top: 75%; left: -4px; animation-duration: 8.5s;animation-delay: 2.8s; }

    @keyframes packetTravel {
      0%   { transform: translateX(0);     opacity: 0; }
      5%   { opacity: 1;                               }
      90%  { opacity: 0.8;                             }
      100% { transform: translateX(100vw); opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* ── BINARY RAIN (subtle, top corners) ─────────────────────────
      Faint 0s and 1s drifting down at the sides only
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .binary-col {
      position: absolute;
      top: -20px;
      font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
      font-size: 11px;
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0;
      color: rgba(33,150,243,0.18);
      animation: binaryRain linear infinite;
      white-space: pre;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .binary-col.bc-1  { left: 1.5%;  animation-duration: 8s;  animation-delay: 0s;   }
    .binary-col.bc-2  { left: 3.2%;  animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 2s;   }
    .binary-col.bc-3  { left: 4.5%;  animation-duration: 7s;  animation-delay: 1s;   }
    .binary-col.bc-4  { right: 1.5%; animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .binary-col.bc-5  { right: 3%;   animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 3s;   }
    .binary-col.bc-6  { right: 5%;   animation-duration: 8.5s;animation-delay: 1.5s; }

    @keyframes binaryRain {
      0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0;   }
      10%  { opacity: 1;                                 }
      90%  { opacity: 0.5;                               }
      100% { transform: translateY(110vh);  opacity: 0;  }
    }

    /* ── SCAN LINE SWEEP ────────────────────────────────────────────
      A very subtle horizontal light sweep across the hero
    ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero-scan-line {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(33,150,243,0.0) 20%,
        rgba(33,150,243,0.25) 50%,
        rgba(33,150,243,0.0) 80%,
        transparent 100%
      );
      animation: scanSweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    @keyframes scanSweep {
      0%   { top: 0%;   opacity: 0; }
      5%   { opacity: 1;            }
      95%  { opacity: 0.6;          }
      100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-title span {
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: #b8d4f0;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin: 16px 0 32px;
    }

    .btn-consultation {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 13px 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-consultation:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .hero-illustration {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .hero-mockup {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 500px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .floating-card {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 8px 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .floating-card .fc-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: #4caf50;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .fc-1 {
      top: 20px;
      right: -30px;
    }

    .fc-2 {
      bottom: 40px;
      right: -40px;
    }

    .fc-3 {
      top: 60px;
      left: -40px;
    }

    .hero-image {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 500px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
    }

    /* 📱 Tablet */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero-image {
        max-width: 420px;
      }
    }

    /* 📱 Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-illustration {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 40px;
      }

      .hero-image {
        max-width: 320px;
      }
    }

    /* 📱 Small Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .hero-image {
        max-width: 260px;
      }
    }
    /* .screen-bar {
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.5);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .screen-bar-short {
      width: 60%;
    }

    .screen-bar-medium {
      width: 80%;
    }

    .screen-bar-full {
      width: 100%;
    } */

    /* .screen-content {
      padding: 14px;
    } */

    /* ── FEATURES STRIP ── */
    .features-strip {
      background: var(--white);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding: 28px 0;
    }

    .feature-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 10px 20px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }

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

    .feature-icon-wrap {
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      background: #e8f1fd;
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .feature-icon-wrap i {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .feature-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .feature-desc {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ── SERVICES ── */
    .services-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .section-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 10px;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .service-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    .service-card-img {
      height: 160px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .service-card-img i {
      font-size: 3.5rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    .service-card-body {
      padding: 22px;
    }

    .service-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .service-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin: 0;
    }
    /* ── Services Carousel ───────────────────────────────────────── */
    .svc-outer {
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .svc-track-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 0 56px;
      border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .svc-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 8px 4px 18px;
      will-change: transform;
      cursor: pointer;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .svc-track:active { cursor: pointer; }

    /* ── Service card overrides ──────────────────────────────────── */

    .svc-card{
        position:relative;
        flex:0 0 320px;
        border-radius:28px;
        overflow:hidden;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.96),rgba(255,255,255,.88));
        border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
        backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(15,23,42,.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
        transition:  transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
        isolation:isolate;
    }

    /* glow border */
    .svc-card::before{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        inset:0;
        background: linear-gradient( 135deg, rgba(59,130,246,.18), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(14,165,233,.15) );
        opacity:0;
        transition:opacity .35s ease;
        z-index:0;
    }
    /* hover */
    .svc-card:hover{
        transform:translateY(-10px);
        border-color:rgba(59,130,246,.25);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.14), 0 10px 25px rgba(59,130,246,.12);
    }
    .svc-card:hover::before{
        opacity:1;
    }

    .svc-card-img{
        position:relative;
        height:220px;
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:center;
        overflow:hidden;
    }

    /* background gradient */
    .svc-card-img::before{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        inset:0;
        background: radial-gradient( circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent 45% );
        opacity:.8;
    }
    /* animated glow */
    .svc-card-img::after{
        content:"";
        position:absolute;
        width:240px;
        height:240px;
        background:  radial-gradient(circle,  rgba(255, 255, 255, .22),  transparent 70%);
        animation:svcGlow 5s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes svcGlow{
        0%{
            transform:translate(-30px,-20px);
        }
        50%{
            transform:translate(30px,20px);
        }
        100%{
            transform:translate(-30px,-20px);
        }
    }
    /* icon */
    .svc-card-img i{
        position:relative;
        z-index:2;
        font-size:4.2rem;
        color:#fff;
        text-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    }

    .svc-card-body{
        position:relative;
        z-index:2;
        padding:26px 24px 24px;
    }
    /* title */
    .svc-card-title{
        font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;
        font-size:1.22rem;
        font-weight:900;
        line-height:1.3;
        color:#0f172a;
        margin-bottom:12px;
    }
    /* description */
    .svc-card-desc{
        color:#64748b;
        font-size:.93rem;
        line-height:1.75;
        /* margin-bottom:20px; */
        /* min-height:78px; */
    }
    .svc-tag{
        display:inline-flex;
        align-items:center;
        gap:8px;
        padding:8px 16px;
        border-radius:999px;
        background: rgba(59,130,246,.09);
        color:#1d4ed8;
        font-size:.75rem;
        font-weight:800;
        letter-spacing:.3px;
        border:1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.12);
    }
    .svc-blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2563eb,#1d4ed8);}
    .svc-purple{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed,#6d28d9);}
    .svc-teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0891b2,#0f766e);}
    .svc-green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16a34a,#166534);}
    .svc-amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f59e0b,#d97706);}
    .svc-coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c); }

    @media(max-width:576px){
        .svc-card{
            flex:0 0 270px;
            border-radius:24px;
        }
        .svc-card-img{
            height:190px;
        }
        .svc-card-img i{
            font-size:3.5rem;
        }
        .svc-card-title{
            font-size:1.08rem;
        }
        .svc-card-desc{
            font-size:.88rem;
            min-height:auto;
        }
    }
    /* Card header colour variants */
    .svc-card-img { height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .svc-card-img i { font-size: 3rem; }
    .svc-blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa); }
    .svc-blue   i { color: var(--primary-blue); }
    .svc-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0eefe, #ddd9fb); }
    .svc-purple i { color: #7f77dd; }
    .svc-teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f5ee, #b8e8d5); }
    .svc-teal   i { color: #0f6e56; }
    .svc-green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf4df, #d2eab8); }
    .svc-green  i { color: #3b6d11; }
    .svc-amber  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf3e0, #fae3b0); }
    .svc-amber  i { color: #854f0b; }
    .svc-coral  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faede8, #f5cfc4); }
    .svc-coral  i { color: #993c1d; }

    /* ── Arrow buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .svc-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-65%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white);
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 5;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: background .2s, color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .svc-arrow:hover {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,115,232,.35);
      transform: translateY(-65%) scale(1.08);
    }
    .svc-arrow:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: default; pointer-events: none; }
    .svc-arrow-left  { left: 2px; }
    .svc-arrow-right { right: 2px; }

    /* ── Progress bar ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .svc-progress {
      height: 2px;
      background: #e2e8f0;
      border-radius: 2px;
      margin: 10px 56px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .svc-progress-bar {
      height: 100%;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border-radius: 2px;
      width: 0;
    }

    /* ── Dot indicators ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .svc-dots {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 7px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .svc-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #d1d8e0;
      border: none; padding: 0;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
    }
    .svc-dot.active { background: var(--primary-blue); transform: scale(1.35); }

    /* ── Mobile ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .svc-track-wrap { margin: 0 48px; }
      .svc-progress   { margin: 10px 48px 0; }
      .svc-card       { flex: 0 0 240px; }
    }

    /* ── PROJECTS ── */
    .projects-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .project-card {
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      background: var(--white);
      height: 100%;
    }

    .project-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
    }

    .project-thumb {
      height: 170px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .project-thumb-ecom {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #3498db 100%);
    }

    .project-thumb-crm {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a6e 0%, #2196f3 100%);
    }

    .project-thumb-lms {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2137 0%, #1976d2 100%);
    }

    .project-thumb-mockup {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .mock-browser {
      width: 80%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 8px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }

    .mock-browser-bar {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

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

    .mock-dot-r { background: #ff5f57; }
    .mock-dot-y { background: #febc2e; }
    .mock-dot-g { background: #28c840; }

    .mock-line {
      height: 5px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .mock-line-short { width: 50%; }
    .mock-line-med { width: 75%; }
    .mock-line-full { width: 100%; }

    .project-info {
      padding: 18px 20px;
    }

    .project-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .project-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ── CTA ── */
    .cta-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 70px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .cta-subtitle {
      color: #aac4e0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .btn-cta-primary {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 13px 34px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .btn-cta-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid var(--white);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 34px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-cta-outline:hover {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--dark-navy);
    }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    .footer-section {
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      padding: 48px 0 20px;
    }

    .footer-heading {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-links {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .footer-links li {
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      color: #8bacc8;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

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

    .footer-contact-item {
      color: #8bacc8;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-contact-item i {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      width: 16px;
    }

    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .social-btn {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }

    .social-btn:hover {
      opacity: 0.8;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .social-linkedin { background: #0077b5; }
    .social-twitter  { background: #1da1f2; }
    .social-facebook { background: #1877f2; }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      margin-top: 30px;
      padding-top: 16px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom p {
      color: #5a7a99;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      margin: 0;
    }








        /* ── HERO ── */
    .about-hero-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 55%, #1e4a8f 100%);
      padding: 75px 0 60px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-hero-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-dots {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: 320px;
      height: 320px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 22px 22px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--accent-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: #b8d4f0;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
      max-width: 500px;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .btn-hero-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* hero right – about visual */
    .hero-visual {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .about-visual-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 400px;
    }

    .av-card-main {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .av-brand-line {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .av-brand-dot {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .av-brand-dot i {
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .av-brand-name {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .av-brand-sub {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
    }

    .av-stat-row {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .av-stat-box {
      flex: 1;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 12px 10px;
      text-align: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }

    .av-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .av-stat-num span {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .av-stat-lbl {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .av-progress-row {
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .av-progress-label {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: #b0c8e0;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .av-progress-bar-bg {
      height: 5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 3px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .av-progress-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--accent-blue));
      border-radius: 3px;
    }

    .av-float-badge {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 8px 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .av-float-badge i {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .avb-text {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .avb-sub {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
    }

    .fb-1 { top: -18px; right: -14px; }
    .fb-2 { bottom: -16px; left: -14px; }

    /* hero stats strip */
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 36px;
      margin-top: 36px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .stat-item .stat-number {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .stat-item .stat-number span {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .stat-item .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* ── SECTION COMMONS ── */
    .section-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 12px;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .section-divider-left {
      margin: 0 0 12px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    /* ── WHO WE ARE ── */
    .whoweare-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .who-label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .who-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .who-desc {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .who-highlights {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .who-highlight-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .whi-icon {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa);
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .whi-icon i {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .whi-text strong {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .whi-text span {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* who visual side */
    .who-visual {
      position: relative;
    }

    .who-img-card {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
      border-radius: 16px;
      height: 380px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .who-img-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(33,150,243,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
    }

    .who-img-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 24px;
    }

    .who-img-logo {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .who-img-logo span {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .who-img-tagline {
      color: #8bacc8;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .who-year-badge {
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.4);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: 6px 18px;
      color: var(--accent-blue);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .who-overlay-stat {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 22px;
      left: 22px;
      right: 22px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .wos-item {
      flex: 1;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 12px 10px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .wos-num {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .wos-num span { color: var(--accent-blue); }

    .wos-lbl {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    /* ── MISSION VISION VALUES ── */
    .mvv-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .mvv-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 32px 28px;
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(26,115,232,0.07);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
    }

    .mvv-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.14);
    }

    .mvv-icon {
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), #1565c0);
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,115,232,0.35);
    }

    .mvv-icon i {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .mvv-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .mvv-desc {
      font-size: 0.87rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.75;
    }

    /* ── TEAM ── */
    .team-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .team-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .team-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.15);
    }

    .team-avatar-wrap {
      height: 180px;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .ta-bg-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1a73e8); }
    .ta-bg-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00695c, #00897b); }
    .ta-bg-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a148c, #7b1fa2); }
    .ta-bg-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf360c, #e64a19); }
    .ta-bg-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1565c0, #0277bd); }
    .ta-bg-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e7d32, #388e3c); }

    .team-avatar-circle {
      width: 90px;
      height: 90px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .team-role-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 4px 14px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .team-body {
      padding: 20px 18px 18px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .team-name {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .team-role {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .team-bio {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .team-socials {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .team-social-link {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--bg-light);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }

    .team-social-link:hover {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* ── TIMELINE ── */
    .timeline-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .timeline {
      position: relative;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      list-style: none;
    }

    .timeline::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-blue), #d0e4fa);
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding-right: calc(50% + 30px);
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
      justify-content: flex-start;
      padding-right: 0;
      padding-left: calc(50% + 30px);
    }

    .timeline-dot {
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: 18px;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border: 3px solid var(--white);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,115,232,0.25);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .timeline-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 20px 22px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      max-width: 340px;
    }

    .timeline-year {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .timeline-event {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .timeline-detail {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ── TECH STACK ── */
    .tech-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }

    .tech-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 14px;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .tech-pill {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: 9px 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .tech-pill:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26,115,232,0.12);
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    .tech-pill i {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* ── AWARDS ── */
    .awards-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .award-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 26px 22px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,115,232,0.07);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      height: 100%;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }

    .award-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(26,115,232,0.13);
    }

    .award-icon {
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      color: #f9a825;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .award-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .award-org {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .award-year {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* ── CTA BANNER ── */
    .cta-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 40px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-banner-text {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cta-banner-text .highlight {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .btn-schedule {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-schedule:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
      .timeline::before { left: 18px; }
      .timeline-item,
      .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        padding-left: 50px;
        padding-right: 0;
        justify-content: flex-start;
      }
      .timeline-dot {
        left: 18px;
      }
      .timeline-card { max-width: 100%; }
    }

    /* =============================== Mdodals css =================================== */
    .modal-content {
      border: none;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    }

    /* Modal Header — dark navy strip matching navbar */
    .modal-header-branded {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 24px 28px 20px;
      border-bottom: none;
      position: relative;
    }
    .modal-header-branded::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .modal-header-branded .modal-brand-icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.4);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .modal-header-branded .modal-brand-icon i {
      color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .modal-header-branded .modal-title-main {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .modal-header-branded .modal-title-sub {
      color: #aac4e0;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .modal-close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; right: 20px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 8px;
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #aac4e0;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      z-index: 2;
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .modal-close-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: var(--white); }

    /* Modal Body */
    .modal-body-branded {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 28px 28px 10px;
    }

    /* Form styling */
    .modal-form .form-label {
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .modal-form .form-control,
    .modal-form .form-select {
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
    }
    .modal-form .form-control:focus,
    .modal-form .form-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,115,232,0.12);
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .modal-form textarea.form-control { resize: none; }

    /* Service tags */
    .service-tag-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .service-tag {
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .service-tag:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--primary-blue); background: #edf4fe; }
    .service-tag.active { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); background: var(--primary-blue); }

    /* Budget radio pills */
    .budget-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .budget-pill input[type="radio"] { display: none; }
    .budget-pill label {
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .budget-pill input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* Time slot pills (schedule modal) */
    .time-slot-group { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
    .time-slot input[type="radio"] { display: none; }
    .time-slot label {
      display: block; text-align: center;
      padding: 8px 6px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .time-slot input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* Modal Footer */
    .modal-footer-branded {
      background: var(--white);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding: 16px 28px 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .modal-footer-branded .footer-note {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
    }
    .modal-footer-branded .footer-note i { color: #4caf50; }

    .btn-modal-submit {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 11px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-modal-submit:hover { background: #1558b0; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-modal-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

    /* Divider with text */
    .form-divider {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 18px 0 14px;
    }
    .form-divider span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
    .form-divider::before, .form-divider::after {
      content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border-light);
    }

    /* Success state */
    .modal-success {
      display: none;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 40px 28px;
    }
    .modal-success .success-icon {
      width: 68px; height: 68px;
      background: #e8f5e9;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 18px;
    }
    .modal-success .success-icon i { color: #4caf50; font-size: 2rem; }
    .modal-success h4 {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .modal-success p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

    /* Backdrop blur effect */
    .modal-backdrop { backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }

    /* ===========================================End modal Css============================================= */






    
    /* ──CASE HERO ── */
    .case-hero-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 55%, #1e4a8f 100%);
      padding: 70px 0 55px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .case-hero-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--accent-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: #b8d4f0;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
      max-width: 480px;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .btn-hero-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* hero stats */
    .casehero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 32px;
      margin-top: 36px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

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

    .stat-number {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .stat-number span {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* hero right illustration */
    .hero-illustration {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .hero-chart-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 420px;
    }

    .chart-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 22px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .chart-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .chart-card-title i {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .chart-bars {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 10px;
      height: 110px;
    }

    .chart-bar-group {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .chart-bar {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-blue), #1565c0);
    }

    .chart-bar-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
    }

    .chart-bar-val {
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .mini-stat-card {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .msc-1 {
      top: -18px;
      right: -18px;
    }

    .msc-2 {
      bottom: -18px;
      left: -14px;
    }

    .msc-num {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .msc-num span {
      color: #4caf50;
    }

    .msc-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: #8bacc8;
    }

    /* ── FILTER TABS ── */
    .filter-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 30px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }

    .filter-tabs {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .filter-btn {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--text-muted);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: 7px 20px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    }

    .filter-btn:hover,
    .filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* ── FEATURED CASE STUDY ── */
    .featured-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 64px 0 50px;
    }

    .section-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 12px;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .featured-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(26,115,232,0.1);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
    }

    .featured-card-visual {
      flex: 0 0 45%;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2345, #1a3a6e);
      position: relative;
      min-height: 320px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .featured-card-visual::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 40%, rgba(33,150,243,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .featured-visual-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .fvi-screen {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .fvi-bar {
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.55);
      margin-bottom: 7px;
    }

    .fvi-bar-short { width: 55%; }
    .fvi-bar-med   { width: 75%; }
    .fvi-bar-full  { width: 100%; }

    .fvi-row {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .fvi-block {
      flex: 1;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }

    .fvi-block-blue {
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.25);
    }

    .featured-tag {
      position: absolute;
      top: 18px;
      left: 18px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .featured-card-body {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 36px 36px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .case-category {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .case-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .case-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .case-metrics {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 26px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

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

    .metric-value {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .metric-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .btn-read-more {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 10px 24px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      align-self: flex-start;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-read-more:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ── CASE STUDY CARDS GRID ── */
    .cases-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .case-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }

    .case-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.16);
    }

    .case-card-visual {
      height: 180px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .ccv-ecom    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a237e, #283593); }
    .ccv-crm     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1565c0); }
    .ccv-lms     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01579b, #0277bd); }
    .ccv-health  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00695c, #00897b); }
    .ccv-fin     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a148c, #6a1b9a); }
    .ccv-edu     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf360c, #d84315); }

    .case-card-visual::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .ccv-icon {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      width: 62px;
      height: 62px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .ccv-icon i {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .ccv-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 12px;
      right: 14px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .ccv-result {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 14px;
      background: rgba(76,175,80,0.85);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .case-card-body {
      padding: 22px 20px 20px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .case-card-category {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .case-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .case-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex: 1;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .case-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding-top: 14px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .case-card-metric {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .case-card-metric-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .btn-case-link {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-case-link:hover {
      gap: 10px;
      color: #1558b0;
    }

    /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
    .testimonials-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 28px 26px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,115,232,0.07);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      position: relative;
    }

    .quote-mark {
      font-size: 4rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      opacity: 0.15;
      font-family: Georgia, serif;
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 22px;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      margin-top: 20px;
      flex: 1;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    .testimonial-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding-top: 16px;
    }

    .author-avatar {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .av-blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #1565c0); }
    .av-green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00897b, #00695c); }
    .av-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b1fa2, #6a1b9a); }

    .author-name {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .author-role {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .stars {
      color: #f9a825;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    /* ── INDUSTRIES ── */
    .industries-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .industry-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      background: var(--bg-light);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      cursor: default;
    }

    .industry-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,115,232,0.1);
    }

    .industry-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .industry-icon i {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .industry-name {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .industry-count {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* ── CTA BANNER ── */
    .cta-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 40px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-banner-text {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cta-banner-text .highlight {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .btn-schedule {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-schedule:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    






    
    /* ──Services HERO ── */
    .services-hero-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 55%, #1e4a8f 100%);
      padding: 70px 0 50px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .services-hero-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--accent-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      color: #b8d4f0;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
      max-width: 480px;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .btn-hero-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-hero-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-color: var(--white);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* hero illustration */
    .hero-devices {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .device-stack {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 480px;
    }

    .device-laptop {
      background: #18305a;
      border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
      padding: 12px 12px 0;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .device-laptop-screen {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2345, #1a3a6e);
      border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
      height: 185px;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 12px;
    }

    .device-laptop-base {
      background: #142848;
      height: 14px;
      border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    }

    .device-laptop-stand {
      width: 70px;
      height: 10px;
      background: #0f1e38;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .device-laptop-foot {
      width: 130px;
      height: 6px;
      background: #0a1629;
      border-radius: 3px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .screen-ui-row {
      display: flex;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .screen-ui-bar {
      height: 5px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.45);
      flex: 1;
    }

    .screen-ui-bar-sm {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      flex: 0 0 38%;
    }

    .screen-ui-block {
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 5px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,0.15);
      flex: 1;
    }

    .screen-ui-block-alt {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    }

    /* floating devices */
    .float-tablet {
      position: absolute;
      right: -28px;
      bottom: 30px;
      width: 80px;
      background: #18305a;
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .float-tablet-screen {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2345, #1a3a6e);
      border-radius: 4px;
      height: 105px;
    }

    .float-phone {
      position: absolute;
      right: -56px;
      top: 20px;
      width: 52px;
      background: #18305a;
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 5px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .float-phone-screen {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2345, #1a3a6e);
      border-radius: 3px;
      height: 85px;
    }

    .float-widget {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 7px 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      z-index: 4;
    }

    .float-widget i {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .fw-1 { top: 14px; left: -10px; }
    .fw-2 { bottom: 55px; left: -20px; }

    /* ── EXPERT SOLUTIONS SECTION ── */
    .solutions-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 70px 0 60px;
    }

    .solutions-heading {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .section-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 12px;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* ── SERVICE CARDS ── */
    .service-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(26,115,232,0.08);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(26,115,232,0.16);
    }

    .service-card-img {
      height: 170px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #daeafc, #c2d9f8);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .service-card-img::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(33,150,243,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .service-card-img .svc-icon-wrap {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    /* .svc-icon-circle {
      width: 72px;
      height: 72px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #0d47a1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,115,232,0.4);
    } */
     
    .svc-icon-circle {
      width: 100%;
      height: 170px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: transparent;
      box-shadow: none;
      border-radius: 0;
    }

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

    /* per-service icon colors */
    .ic-custom   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1565c0, #0d47a1); }
    .ic-web      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1976d2, #1565c0); }
    .ic-ai       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #1565c0); }
    .ic-saas     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0288d1, #01579b); }
    .ic-devops   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0277bd, #01579b); }
    .ic-uiux     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2196f3, #1565c0); }

    .service-card-body {
      padding: 24px 22px 22px;
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .service-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.08rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .service-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex: 1;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .btn-learn {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      align-self: flex-start;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }

    .btn-learn:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* decorative mini elements inside card image */
    .mini-device {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 4px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .md-1 { width: 55px; height: 40px; bottom: 14px; left: 14px; }
    .md-2 { width: 28px; height: 48px; bottom: 14px; right: 20px; border-radius: 5px; }
    .md-3 { width: 38px; height: 28px; top: 18px; right: 18px; }

    /* ── APPROACH SECTION ── */
    .approach-section {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 65px 0;
    }

    .approach-heading {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 44px;
    }

    .approach-steps {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .approach-step {
      flex: 1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 16px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .approach-step:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 28px;
      right: -14px;
      width: 28px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    .step-icon-wrap {
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 14px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(26,115,232,0.2);
    }

    .step-icon-wrap i {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    .step-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .step-desc {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* ── CTA BANNER ── */
    .cta-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 38px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-banner-text {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .cta-banner-text .highlight {
      color: var(--accent-blue);
    }

    .btn-schedule {
      background-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-schedule:hover {
      background-color: #1558b0;
      color: var(--white);
    }










    /* ── FILTER BAR ── */
    .filter-bar {
      background: var(--white);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding: 18px 0;
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .filter-form{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:space-between;
      gap:20px;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
      width:100%;
    }
    .filter-left{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:10px;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
    }
    .search-wrap{
      position:relative;
      margin-left:auto;
      flex-shrink:0;
    }
    .filter-label {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-right: 4px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .filter-pill {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 5px 16px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .filter-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      background: #e8f1fd;
    }
    .filter-pill.active {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .search-wrap {
      margin-left: auto;
      position: relative;
    }
    .search-wrap i {
      position: absolute;
      left: 12px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
    .search-input {
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 6px 16px 6px 34px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      width: 260px;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    }
    .search-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-blue); }

    /* ── BLOG GRID ── */
    .blog-section {
      background: var(--bg-light);
      padding: 60px 0 80px;
    }

    .section-divider {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 10px;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    /* Featured blog */
    .blog-featured {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      display: flex;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .blog-featured:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
    }
    /* .blog-featured-thumb {
      width: 42%;
      min-height: 260px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    } */
    .blog-featured-thumb {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 420px;
    }

    .featured-thumb-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
    }
    .blog-featured-thumb .thumb-inner {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .blog-featured-body {
      padding: 36px 36px 30px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .blog-featured-badge {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      background: #e8f1fd;
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .blog-featured-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .blog-featured-excerpt {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .blog-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 18px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .blog-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .author-avatar {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .author-name {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }
    .blog-date, .blog-readtime {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
    }
    .blog-date i, .blog-readtime i { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--primary-blue); }
    .btn-read {
      align-self: flex-start;
      margin-top: 18px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-read:hover { background: #1558b0; color: var(--white); }
    .btn-read i { font-size: 0.78rem; }

    /* Blog card */
    .blog-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }
    
    
    .blog-card-thumb {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 240px;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: #0f172a;
    }

    .blog-card-thumb img,
    .card-thumb-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
        display: block;
    }
    .blog-card-thumb .thumb-inner {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .blog-card-body {
      padding: 22px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .blog-card-badge {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      background: #e8f1fd;
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 2px 9px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .blog-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .blog-card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .blog-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding-top: 14px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    .btn-read-sm {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-read-sm:hover { gap: 8px; color: var(--primary-blue); }

    /* Thumb gradient themes */
    .thumb-ai    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a6e 0%, #2196f3 100%); }
    .thumb-cloud { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2137 0%, #1976d2 100%); }
    .thumb-dev   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #3498db 100%); }
    .thumb-saas  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #162447 0%, #1a73e8 100%); }
    .thumb-sec   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b3e 0%, #1565c0 100%); }
    .thumb-data  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4a8f 0%, #42a5f5 100%); }
    .thumb-mob   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2d5a 0%, #29b6f6 100%); }

    .thumb-icon {
      font-size: 3.2rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    }
    .thumb-icon-lg { font-size: 5rem; }
    .thumb-pattern {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,
        transparent 1px,
        transparent 20px
      );
    }
    .thumb-badge-icon {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      left: 14px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    /* Pagination */
    .pagination-wrap {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .page-btn {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ── NEWSLETTER ── */
    .newsletter-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 60px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .newsletter-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .newsletter-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.9rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .newsletter-sub {
      color: #aac4e0;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .newsletter-form {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .newsletter-input {
      flex: 1;
      max-width: 320px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 18px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--white);
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    }
    .newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
    .newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent-blue); }
    .btn-subscribe {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 11px 26px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-subscribe:hover { background: #1558b0; }

    
    /* ── HERO BANNER ── */
    .contact-hero {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 60%, #1e4a8f 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    /* Decorative grid lines */
    .contact-hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 48px 48px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,.3);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 5px 16px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #7ec8f7;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .hero-badge i { font-size: 0.65rem; }

    .contact-hero-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-hero-title span { color: var(--accent-blue); }

    .contact-hero-sub {
      color: #b8d4f0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      max-width: 520px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Stat pills in hero */
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 30px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .hero-stat {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .hero-stat-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,.2);
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .hero-stat-icon i { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .hero-stat-value {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #8bacc8; margin-top: 2px; }

    /* Breadcrumb */
    .breadcrumb-wrap {
      background: var(--white);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
    .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--primary-blue); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; }
    .breadcrumb-item.active { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
    .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--text-muted); }

    /* ── MAIN CONTENT ── */
    .contact-main { padding: 60px 0 80px; }

    /* ── CONTACT CARD (form side) ── */
    .contact-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .contact-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 28px 32px 24px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-card-header::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .card-header-icon {
      width: 46px; height: 46px;
      background: rgba(33,150,243,.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,.35);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .card-header-icon i { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .card-header-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .card-header-sub { color: #aac4e0; font-size: 0.83rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    .contact-form-body { padding: 32px; }

    /* Form elements */
    .form-label {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .form-control, .form-select {
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 9px;
      padding: 11px 15px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      background: #fafbfd;
      transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }
    .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,115,232,.12);
      background: var(--white);
      outline: none;
    }
    textarea.form-control { resize: none; }

    /* Service tag pills */
    .tag-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .tag {
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.77rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .tag:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--primary-blue); background: #edf4fe; }
    .tag.active { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); background: var(--primary-blue); }

    /* Budget pills */
    .budget-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .budget-pill input[type="radio"] { display: none; }
    .budget-pill label {
      padding: 7px 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.77rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .2s;
      background: #fafbfd;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .budget-pill input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
      border-color: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      background: var(--primary-blue);
    }

    /* Submit button */
    .btn-submit {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 9px;
      padding: 13px 32px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      width: 100%;
      transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 9px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .btn-submit:hover { background: #1558b0; transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

    .form-note {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 5px;
    }
    .form-note i { color: var(--success); }

    /* ── SUCCESS STATE ── */
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 50px 32px;
    }
    .success-ring {
      width: 80px; height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f5e9, #c8e6c9);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(76,175,80,.08);
    }
    .success-ring i { color: var(--success); font-size: 2rem; }
    .form-success h4 {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .form-success p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .btn-back {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      margin-top: 20px;
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 9px 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .btn-back:hover { background: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); }

    /* ── RIGHT COLUMN ── */

    /* Info card */
    .info-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .info-card-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 20px 24px 18px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .info-card-header::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
    }
    .info-card-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--white);
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .info-card-body { padding: 20px 24px; }

    /* Contact items */
    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 14px;
      padding: 14px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }
    .contact-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
    .contact-item-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px;
      background: #e8f1fd;
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-item-icon i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: 1rem; }
    .contact-item-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 3px;
    }
    .contact-item-value {
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }
    .contact-item-value a {
      color: var(--primary-blue);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color .2s;
    }
    .contact-item-value a:hover { color: #1558b0; }
    .contact-item-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1px; }

    /* Status badge */
    .status-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      background: #e8f5e9;
      border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #2e7d32;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .status-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px;
      background: var(--success);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
      50%       { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.3); }
    }

    /* Social row */
    .social-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; }
    .social-btn {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .social-btn:hover { opacity: .85; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .s-linkedin  { background: #0077b5; }
    .s-twitter   { background: #1da1f2; }
    .s-facebook  { background: #1877f2; }
    .s-instagram { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }

    /* Office hours */
    .hours-row {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      padding: 9px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .hours-day { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .hours-time { color: var(--text-muted); }
    .hours-closed { color: #e53935; font-weight: 600; }

    /* ── MAP CARD ── */
    .map-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .map-embed {
      width: 100%;
      height: 200px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e2d50, #1a3a6e);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Decorative map grid */
    .map-embed::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(33,150,243,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(33,150,243,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px;
    }
    .map-embed::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .map-pin {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .map-pin-dot {
      width: 18px; height: 18px;
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px solid var(--white);
      margin: 0 auto 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(26,115,232,.25), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    }
    .map-pin-label {
      background: rgba(13,27,62,.9);
      border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,.3);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    /* Decorative road lines */
    .map-road-h {
      position: absolute;
      height: 2px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      left: 0; right: 0;
    }
    .map-road-v {
      position: absolute;
      width: 2px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      top: 0; bottom: 0;
    }
    .map-card-footer {
      padding: 14px 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .map-address { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
    .map-address strong { display: block; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .btn-directions {
      background: var(--primary-blue);
      color: var(--white);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 7px;
      padding: 7px 16px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: background .2s;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .btn-directions:hover { background: #1558b0; color: var(--white); }

    /* ── FAQ SECTION ── */
    .faq-section { padding: 60px 0; background: var(--white); }
    .section-divider { width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--primary-blue); margin: 0 auto 10px; border-radius: 2px; }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .section-subtitle { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 40px; }

    .faq-item {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
      border-radius: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }
    .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary-blue); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,115,232,.1); }
    .faq-question {
      padding: 18px 22px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      cursor: pointer;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .faq-q-text {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-q-text { color: var(--primary-blue); }
    .faq-toggle {
      width: 30px; height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--bg-light);
      border-radius: 8px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background .2s, transform .3s;
    }
    .faq-toggle i { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform .3s; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-toggle { background: var(--primary-blue); }
    .faq-item.open .faq-toggle i { color: var(--white); transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .faq-answer {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .3s ease;
      padding: 0 22px;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 200px; padding: 0 22px 18px; }
    .faq-answer p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

    /* ── CTA STRIP ── */
    .cta-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
      padding: 60px 0;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cta-strip::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .cta-strip-title {
      font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .cta-strip-sub {
      color: #aac4e0; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 30px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .btn-cta-primary {
      background: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); border: none;
      border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px 32px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: background .2s;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .btn-cta-primary:hover { background: #1558b0; color: var(--white); }
    .btn-cta-outline {
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 32px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: all .2s;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .btn-cta-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--dark-navy); border-color: var(--white); }

    /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .animate { opacity: 0; }
    .animate.visible { animation: fadeUp .5s ease forwards; }
    .delay-1 { animation-delay: .1s; }
    .delay-2 { animation-delay: .2s; }
    .delay-3 { animation-delay: .3s; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .contact-hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
      .hero-stats { gap: 8px; }
      .contact-form-body { padding: 20px; }
    }
    

/* Service Details */
    :root {
        --primary-blue: #1a73e8;
        --dark-navy:    #0d1b3e;
        --mid-navy:     #162447;
        --light-navy:   #1f3a6e;
        --accent-blue:  #2196f3;
        --text-dark:    #1a1a2e;
        --text-muted:   #6c757d;
        --bg-light:     #f4f6fb;
        --white:        #ffffff;
        --border-light: #e2e8f0;
        --success:      #4caf50;
        }
        *, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
        body { font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; color:var(--text-dark); background:var(--bg-light); overflow-x:hidden; }
        
        /* ── HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .svc-detail-hero {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 60%, #1e4a8f 100%);
        padding: 72px 0 60px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        }
        /* Grid overlay */
        .svc-detail-hero::before {
        content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(rgba(33,150,243,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(33,150,243,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 52px 52px;
        pointer-events: none;
        animation: gridDrift 20s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes gridDrift { 0%{background-position:0 0} 100%{background-position:52px 52px} }
        /* Radial glow */
        .svc-detail-hero::after {
        content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
        pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-content {
            position: relative; 
            z-index: 2; 
        }

        /* Eyebrow breadcrumb style */
        .hero-eyebrow {
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        background: rgba(33,150,243,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,.3);
        border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 16px;
        font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: #7ec8f7;
        letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 18px; text-decoration: none;
        }
        .hero-eyebrow:hover { background: rgba(33,150,243,.25); color: #7ec8f7; }
        .hero-eyebrow i { font-size: 0.6rem; }

        .svc-hero-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
        color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .svc-hero-title span { color: var(--accent-blue); }

        .svc-hero-desc {
        color: #b8d4f0; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75;
        max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        /* CTA group */
        .hero-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .btn-hero-primary {
        background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff; border: none;
        border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px 28px; font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        }
        .btn-hero-primary:hover { background: #1558b0; transform: translateY(-1px); }
        .btn-hero-outline {
        background: transparent; color: #fff;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
        border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 28px; font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        transition: all .2s;
        }
        .btn-hero-outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--dark-navy); border-color: #fff; }

        /* Hero stat chips */
        .hero-stat-chips { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }
        .hero-chip {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
        border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 16px;
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
        }
        .hero-chip-icon { 
            width: 34px; 
            height: 34px; 
            background: rgba(33,150,243,.2); 
            border-radius: 8px; 
            display: flex; 
            align-items: center; 
            justify-content: center; 
            flex-shrink: 0; 
        }
        .hero-chip-icon i { 
            color: var(--accent-blue); 
            font-size: 0.88rem; 
        }
        .hero-chip-val   { 
            font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; 
            font-weight: 900; 
            font-size: 1rem; 
            color: #fff; 
            line-height: 1; 
        }
        .hero-chip-label { 
            font-size: 0.68rem; 
            color: #8bacc8; 
            margin-top: 2px; 
        }

        /* Hero right — service image card */
        .hero-img-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); 
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
            border-radius: 16px; 
            overflow: hidden; 
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            position: relative;
        }
        .hero-img-card img { 
            width: 100%; 
            height: 280px; 
            object-fit: cover; 
            display: block; 
        }
        .hero-img-overlay {
            position: absolute; 
            bottom: 0; 
            left: 0; 
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(13,27,62,.85));
            padding: 20px 20px 16px;
        }
        .hero-img-tag {
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
        background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff;
        border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 12px;
        font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
        }
        /* Floating cards on hero image */
        .hero-float-1 {
        position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 8px 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
        }
        .hero-float-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--success); border-radius: 50%; animation: hdpulse 2s infinite; }
        @keyframes hdpulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }

        /* ── BREADCRUMB ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .breadcrumb-wrap { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 10px 0; }
        .breadcrumb { margin: 0; }
        .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--primary-blue); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; }
        .breadcrumb-item.active { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
        .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--text-muted); }

        /* ── MAIN CONTENT ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .svc-main { padding: 60px 0 80px; }

        /* Sticky sidebar */
        .svc-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 24px; }

        /* ── SECTION LABEL ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .section-label {
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        background: #e8f1fd; border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 4px 14px; font-size: 0.73rem; font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--primary-blue); text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        /* ── OVERVIEW CARD ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .content-card {
        background: #fff; border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
        padding: 36px 38px; margin-bottom: 24px;
        transition: box-shadow .2s;
        }
        .content-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
        .content-card-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.5rem;
        color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
        }
        .content-card-title i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: 1.2rem; }
        .content-body { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #444; line-height: 1.85; }
        .content-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .content-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
        .content-body h3 { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 20px 0 8px; }
        .content-body ul { padding-left: 20px; }
        .content-body ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .content-body strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

        /* ── FEATURES GRID ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
        @media(max-width: 576px) { .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        .feature-item {
        background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s;
        }
        .feature-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
        .feature-item-icon {
        width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #dbeafe);
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .feature-item-icon i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: 1rem; }
        .feature-item-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
        .feature-item-desc  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

        /* ── PROCESS STEPS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .process-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
        .process-step {
        display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 20px 0; position: relative;
        }
        .process-step::after {
        content: ''; position: absolute;
        left: 19px; top: 54px; bottom: -20px; width: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(var(--border-light), transparent);
        }
        .process-step:last-child::after { display: none; }
        .process-step-num {
        width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
        border: 2px solid rgba(33,150,243,.3);
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent-blue);
        }
        .process-step-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .process-step-desc  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

        /* ── TECH STACK PILLS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
        .tech-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
        .tech-pill {
        padding: 6px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
        border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--text-muted); background: var(--bg-light);
        transition: all .2s; cursor: default;
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
        }
        .tech-pill:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--primary-blue); background: #edf4fe; }
        .tech-pill i { font-size: 0.8rem; }

        /* ── FAQ ACCORDION ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .faq-item {
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;
        transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
        }
        .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary-blue); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,115,232,.1); }
        .faq-question {
        padding: 17px 22px; display: flex; align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; gap: 12px;
        background: #fff;
        }
        .faq-q-text { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
        .faq-item.open .faq-q-text { color: var(--primary-blue); }
        .faq-toggle { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s; }
        .faq-toggle i { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform .3s; }
        .faq-item.open .faq-toggle { background: var(--primary-blue); }
        .faq-item.open .faq-toggle i { color: #fff; transform: rotate(180deg); }
        .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .3s ease; padding: 0 22px; background: #fafbfd; }
        .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 22px 18px; }
        .faq-answer p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

        /* ── RELATED SERVICES ──────────────────────────────────────── */
        .related-card {
        background: #fff; border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
        overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
        text-decoration: none; display: block; height: 100%;
        }
        .related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
        .related-card-img {
        height: 140px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #d0e4fa);
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        }
        .related-card-img img { width: 64px; height: 64px; object-fit: contain; }
        .related-card-body { padding: 18px 20px; }
        .related-card-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .related-card-desc  { font-size: 0.79rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }
        .related-card-link  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--primary-blue); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

        /* ── SIDEBAR CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .sidebar-card {
        background: #fff; border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
        overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .sidebar-card-header {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
        padding: 18px 22px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sidebar-card-header::after {
        content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(33,150,243,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
        }
        .sidebar-card-header-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(33,150,243,.2); border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,.35); border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .sidebar-card-header-icon i { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 1rem; }
        .sidebar-card-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; }
        .sidebar-card-sub   { color: #aac4e0; font-size: 0.78rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .sidebar-card-body  { padding: 20px 22px; }

        /* CTA sidebar */
        .sidebar-cta-btn {
        width: 100%; padding: 12px; background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff;
        border: none; border-radius: 9px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
        cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px; transition: background .2s, transform .15s; margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .sidebar-cta-btn:hover { background: #1558b0; transform: translateY(-1px); }
        .sidebar-cta-btn.outline { background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue); color: var(--primary-blue); }
        .sidebar-cta-btn.outline:hover { background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff; }

        /* Key facts list */
        .key-facts { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
        .key-facts li {
        display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
        padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        }
        .key-facts li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .key-facts li i { color: var(--primary-blue); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .key-facts li strong { color: var(--text-dark); display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; }
        .key-facts li span   { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }

        /* Share buttons */
        .share-btns { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .share-btn {
        flex: 1; min-width: 80px; padding: 9px 8px;
        border-radius: 8px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
        background: var(--bg-light); color: var(--text-muted);
        font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
        transition: all .2s;
        }
        .share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--primary-blue); background: #edf4fe; }
        .share-btn.linkedin:hover { border-color: #0077b5; color: #0077b5; background: #e8f4fc; }
        .share-btn.twitter:hover  { border-color: #1da1f2; color: #1da1f2; background: #e8f5ff; }

        /* ── CTA BANNER ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
        .cta-banner-section {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
        padding: 70px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cta-banner-section::before {
        content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
        pointer-events: none;
        }
        .cta-banner-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 2rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .cta-banner-sub   { color: #aac4e0; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        /* ── ANIMATE ON SCROLL ─────────────────────────────────────── */
        @keyframes fadeUpIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
        .anim { opacity: 0; }
        .anim.visible { animation: fadeUpIn .5s ease forwards; }
        .d1 { animation-delay: .08s; } .d2 { animation-delay: .16s; } .d3 { animation-delay: .24s; }

        @media(max-width: 576px) {
        .content-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
        .svc-hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
        }





        /* Blog Details Css Code */

        :root {
        --primary-blue: #1a73e8;
        --dark-navy: #0d1b3e;
        --mid-navy: #162447;
        --light-navy: #1f3a6e;
        --accent-blue: #2196f3;
        --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
        --text-muted: #6c757d;
        --bg-light: #f4f6fb;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --border-light: #e2e8f0;
        }

        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

        body {
        font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* ── NAVBAR ── */
        .navbar {
        background-color: var(--dark-navy);
        padding: 14px 0;
        }
        .navbar-brand {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: var(--white);
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none;
        }
        .navbar-brand span.brand-highlight { color: var(--accent-blue); }
        .navbar-brand .brand-sub {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 5px;
        color: #aac4e0;
        margin-top: -4px;
        }
        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        color: #ccd9ea;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 6px 18px;
        transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
        .navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--white); }
        .btn-quote {
        background-color: var(--primary-blue);
        color: var(--white);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 8px 22px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        transition: background 0.2s;
        text-decoration: none;
        }
        .btn-quote:hover { background-color: #1558b0; color: var(--white); }

        /* ── BREADCRUMB ── */
        .breadcrumb-bar {
        background: var(--white);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        padding: 12px 0;
        }
        .breadcrumb-bar .container {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .breadcrumb-bar a {
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .breadcrumb-bar a:hover { color: #1558b0; }
        .breadcrumb-sep { color: #ccc; font-size: 0.7rem; }
        .breadcrumb-current { color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 600; }

        /* ── ARTICLE HERO ── */
        .article-hero {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 60%, #1e4a8f 100%);
        padding: 56px 0 0;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        }
        .article-hero::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(33,150,243,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
        pointer-events: none;
        }
        .article-hero::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(
            45deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 28px
        );
        pointer-events: none;
        }
        .article-hero-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        padding-bottom: 48px;
        }
        .article-category-badge {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        background: rgba(33,150,243,0.18);
        border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.38);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 5px 14px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #90c8f8;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        }
        .article-hero-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: var(--white);
        line-height: 1.22;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        max-width: 820px;
        }
        .article-hero-meta {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 24px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .hero-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        }
        .hero-avatar {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: var(--white);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        }
        .hero-author-info .author-name {
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        color: var(--white);
        }
        .hero-author-info .author-role {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: #90c8f8;
        }
        .hero-meta-pill {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #b8d4f0;
        font-weight: 500;
        }
        .hero-meta-pill i { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 0.72rem; }

        .thumb-main-icon {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        font-size: 6rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
        }
        /* floating decorative chips on thumb */
        .thumb-chip {
        position: absolute;
        z-index: 3;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        }
        .thumb-chip .chip-dot {
        width: 7px; height: 7px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #4caf50;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .tc-1 { top: 22px; left: 24px; }
        .tc-2 { top: 22px; right: 24px; }
        .tc-3 { bottom: 22px; left: 24px; }
        .tc-4 { bottom: 22px; right: 24px; }

        /* ── LAYOUT ── */
        .article-layout {
        background: var(--bg-light);
        padding: 50px 0 80px;
        }

        /* ── ARTICLE CONTENT ── */
        .article-content-wrap {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 44px 48px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        }

        /* share / actions bar */
        .article-actions {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
        padding-bottom: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }
        .share-label {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .share-btns { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
        .share-btn {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
        }
        .share-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--white); }
        .sb-linkedin { background: #0077b5; }
        .sb-twitter  { background: #1da1f2; }
        .sb-facebook { background: #1877f2; }
        .sb-link     { background: var(--primary-blue); }
        .read-time-badge {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
        background: #e8f1fd;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 5px 14px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        }
        .read-time-badge i { font-size: 0.72rem; }

        /* Article body typography */
        .article-body h2 {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin: 36px 0 14px;
        padding-left: 14px;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
        line-height: 1.3;
        }
        .article-body h3 {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.12rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin: 28px 0 10px;
        }
        .article-body p {
        font-size: 0.96rem;
        line-height: 1.85;
        color: #2e3a5c;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        }
        .article-body ul, .article-body ol {
        margin: 0 0 18px 0;
        padding-left: 22px;
        }
        .article-body li {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
        color: #2e3a5c;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .article-body strong { color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 700; }

        /* Callout / quote block */
        .article-callout {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f1fd, #dbeeff);
        border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
        border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
        padding: 20px 24px;
        margin: 28px 0;
        }
        .article-callout p {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        color: var(--light-navy);
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .article-callout cite {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 8px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-style: normal;
        }

        /* Stat cards inside article */
        .stat-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin: 28px 0;
        }
        .stat-card {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 130px;
        background: var(--bg-light);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 20px 18px;
        text-align: center;
        }
        .stat-card .stat-num {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1.9rem;
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        line-height: 1;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .stat-card .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Code snippet block */
        .code-block {
        background: var(--dark-navy);
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 20px 24px;
        margin: 24px 0;
        overflow-x: auto;
        position: relative;
        }
        .code-block-label {
        position: absolute;
        top: 10px;
        right: 14px;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #4caf50;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .code-block pre {
        margin: 0;
        font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: #90caf9;
        line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .code-block pre .kw { color: #ce93d8; }
        .code-block pre .str { color: #a5d6a7; }
        .code-block pre .cm { color: #546e7a; }

        /* Info box */
        .info-box {
        background: #e8f5e9;
        border: 1.5px solid #a5d6a7;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 18px 22px;
        margin: 24px 0;
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
        }
        .info-box i { color: #388e3c; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .info-box p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #1b5e20; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

        /* Warning box */
        .warn-box {
        background: #fff8e1;
        border: 1.5px solid #ffe082;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 18px 22px;
        margin: 24px 0;
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
        }
        .warn-box i { color: #f57f17; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .warn-box p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #4e342e; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

        /* Tags */
        .article-tags {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding-top: 28px;
        margin-top: 28px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }
        .tag-label {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .tag-pill {
        background: var(--bg-light);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 4px 14px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .tag-pill:hover {
        border-color: var(--primary-blue);
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        background: #e8f1fd;
        }

        /* ── AUTHOR BIO ── */
        .author-bio {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 28px 30px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-top: 28px;
        }
        .bio-avatar {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        color: var(--white);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border: 3px solid #e8f1fd;
        }
        .bio-name {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 2px;
        }
        .bio-role {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .bio-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin: 0;
        }
        .bio-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
        .bio-social-btn {
        width: 30px; height: 30px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: opacity 0.2s;
        }
        .bio-social-btn:hover { opacity: 0.8; color: var(--white); }

        /* ── SIDEBAR ── */
        .sidebar-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .sidebar-heading {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        /* TOC */
        .toc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
        .toc-list li {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        padding: 8px 0;
        }
        .toc-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .toc-list a {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 600;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .toc-list a:hover { color: var(--primary-blue); }
        .toc-list a i { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--primary-blue); }
        .toc-num {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: var(--primary-blue);
        background: #e8f1fd;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Related posts */
        .related-mini {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 12px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        text-decoration: none;
        }
        .related-mini:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .related-thumb-mini {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
        }
        .related-mini-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .related-mini:hover .related-mini-title { color: var(--primary-blue); }
        .related-mini-date {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* Newsletter sidebar */
        .sidebar-newsletter {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sidebar-newsletter::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(33,150,243,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
        }
        .sidebar-newsletter-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        position: relative;
        }
        .sidebar-newsletter-sub {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: #aac4e0;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        position: relative;
        }
        .sidebar-nl-input {
        width: 100%;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 9px 14px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: var(--white);
        outline: none;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
        position: relative;
        }
        .sidebar-nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
        .btn-sidebar-subscribe {
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        color: var(--white);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 9px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background 0.2s;
        position: relative;
        }
        .btn-sidebar-subscribe:hover { background: #1558b0; }

        /* Progress bar */
        .reading-progress {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        z-index: 9999;
        width: 0%;
        transition: width 0.1s;
        border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
        }

        /* Back to top */
        .back-to-top {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 28px;
        right: 28px;
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        color: var(--white);
        border-radius: 10px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,115,232,0.4);
        transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
        opacity: 0;
        text-decoration: none;
        z-index: 999;
        }
        .back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; }
        .back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white); }

        /* ── RELATED FULL CARDS ── */
        .related-section {
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 60px 0 70px;
        }
        .section-divider {
        width: 60px; height: 3px;
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        margin: 0 auto 10px;
        border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .section-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .section-subtitle {
        color: var(--text-muted);
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .blog-card {
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }
        .blog-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
        }
        /* .blog-card-thumb {
        height: 160px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        } */
        .blog-card-thumb .tp {
        position: absolute; inset: 0;
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 20px);
        }
        .blog-card-thumb i { font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .blog-card-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .blog-card-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--primary-blue); background: #e8f1fd;
        border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 9px;
        display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px;
        text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .blog-card-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; flex: 1;
        }
        .blog-card-footer {
        display: flex; align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        padding-top: 12px; margin-top: 12px;
        }
        .blog-card-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
        .blog-card-meta i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: 0.68rem; }
        .btn-read-sm {
        font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--primary-blue); text-decoration: none;
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
        transition: gap 0.2s;
        }
        .btn-read-sm:hover { gap: 8px; color: var(--primary-blue); }

        .thumb-ai    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a6e 0%, #2196f3 100%); }
        .thumb-cloud { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2137 0%, #1976d2 100%); }
        .thumb-saas  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #162447 0%, #1a73e8 100%); }

        /* ── CTA ── */
        .cta-section {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy) 0%, var(--light-navy) 100%);
        padding: 60px 0;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-align: center;
        }
        .cta-section::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
        }
        .cta-title {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        position: relative;
        }
        .cta-subtitle { color: #aac4e0; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 30px; position: relative; }
        .btn-cta-primary {
        background: var(--primary-blue);
        color: var(--white);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 12px 32px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: background 0.2s;
        display: inline-block;
        position: relative;
        }
        .btn-cta-primary:hover { background: #1558b0; color: var(--white); }
        .btn-cta-outline {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--white);
        border: 2px solid var(--white);
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 11px 32px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
        display: inline-block;
        position: relative;
        }
        .btn-cta-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--dark-navy); }

        /* ── FOOTER ── */
        .footer-section { background: var(--dark-navy); padding: 48px 0 20px; }
        .footer-heading {
        font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 8px;
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
        display: inline-block;
        }
        .footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
        .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .footer-links a {
        color: #8bacc8; text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 0.85rem; transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
        .footer-contact-item {
        color: #8bacc8; font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        }
        .footer-contact-item i { color: var(--primary-blue); width: 16px; }
        .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px; }
        .social-btn {
        width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.2s;
        }
        .social-btn:hover { opacity: 0.8; color: var(--white); }
        .social-linkedin { background: #0077b5; }
        .social-twitter  { background: #1da1f2; }
        .social-facebook { background: #1877f2; }
        .footer-bottom {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 16px; text-align: center;
        }
        .footer-bottom p { color: #5a7a99; font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0; }

        /* Responsive */
        /* @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .article-hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
        .article-content-wrap { padding: 28px 22px; }
        .article-hero-thumb { min-height: 220px; }
        .tc-1, .tc-2, .tc-3, .tc-4 { display: none; }
        } */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
        .author-bio { flex-direction: column; }
        }

        .article-hero-thumb{
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 24px;
            width: 100%;
            height: clamp(240px, 52vw, 560px);
            background: linear-gradient( 135deg, #1a3a6e 0%, #0d47a1 50%, #1565c0 100% );
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.22), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
        }
        /* Actual image */
        .article-hero-image{
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: block;
            /* MOST IMPORTANT */
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center;
            transition: transform .6s ease;
        }
        /* Hover zoom */
        .article-hero-thumb:hover .article-hero-image{
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }
        /* Tech overlay pattern */
        .article-hero-thumb::before{
            content:"";
            position:absolute;
            inset:0;

            background:
                linear-gradient(
                    rgba(5,12,30,.12),
                    rgba(5,12,30,.22)
                );

            z-index:1;
            pointer-events:none;
        }
        /* Glow overlay */
        .article-hero-thumb::after{
            content:"";
            position:absolute;
            width:50%;
            height:100%;
            top:0;
            left:-20%;
            background:linear-gradient(
                90deg,
                transparent,
                rgba(255,255,255,.08),
                transparent
            );
            transform: skewX(-20deg);
            animation: heroShine 6s linear infinite;
            z-index:2;
        }

        @keyframes heroShine{
            0%{
                left:-40%;
            }
            100%{
                left:120%;
            }
        }
        @media(max-width:991px){

            .article-hero-thumb{
                height: clamp(220px, 46vw, 420px);
                border-radius: 20px;
            }
        }
        @media(max-width:767px){
            .article-hero-thumb{
                height: 240px;
                border-radius: 18px;
            }
            .article-hero-image{
                object-position: center;
            }
        }

        @media(max-width:480px){
            .article-hero-thumb{
                height: 200px;
                border-radius: 16px;
            }
        }
        .blog-card-thumb{
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 240px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: #0f172a;
            border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* FULL IMAGE SHOW */
        .card-thumb-img{
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
            object-position: center;
            display: block;
            background: #0f172a;
        }






        /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KAWACH TECHNOLOGY — Case Study Detail Page
   Matches: case-studies listing page design language
════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --dark-navy:    #0d1b3e;
  --light-navy:   #162447;
  --primary-blue: #1a73e8;
  --accent-blue:  #2196f3;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --bg-light:     #f0f4fb;
  --text-dark:    #1a1a2e;
  --text-muted:   #6b7a99;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --green:        #00c896;
  --red:          #ff4d6d;
  --yellow:       #ffb830;
  --card-radius:  14px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
body { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--text-dark); background: var(--white); }
img  { max-width: 100%; }

/* ─── HERO ─── */
.cs-hero {
  background: url('{{ asset("assets/images/kawach_main_bg.png") }}') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 64px;
}
.cs-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,62,.92) 0%, rgba(22,36,71,.85) 55%, rgba(30,74,143,.75) 100%);
}
.cs-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* Back link */
.cs-back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.cs-back-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.cs-back-link i { font-size: .78rem; }

/* Eyebrow + title */
.cs-eyebrow {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-blue); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cs-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.6rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px; max-width: 640px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cs-hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; } }

.cs-hero-subtitle {
  color: #b8d4f0; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Quick info pills */
.cs-info-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.cs-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 30px; padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cs-pill i { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: .78rem; }

/* Hero CTA buttons */
.cs-hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-cs-primary {
  background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 11px 26px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-cs-primary:hover { background: #1558b0; color: #fff; }
.btn-cs-outline {
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 26px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-cs-outline:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }

/* Hero right stats card */
.cs-hero-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px;
}
.cs-hero-stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.cs-stat-box { text-align: center; }
.cs-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.2rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
}
.cs-stat-num span { color: var(--accent-blue); }
.cs-stat-lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: #8bacc8; margin-top: 4px; }
.cs-stat-divider {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.cs-timeline-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px; grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.cs-timeline-item { text-align: center; }
.cs-timeline-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue); margin: 0 auto 6px;
}
.cs-timeline-label { font-size: .68rem; color: #8bacc8; }
.cs-timeline-val   { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.cs-timeline-line  { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); margin: 0 8px; }

/* ─── STICKY NAV ─── */
.cs-sticky-nav {
  background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.cs-sticky-nav .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cs-nav-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.cs-nav-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.cs-nav-tab {
  padding: 14px 18px; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.cs-nav-tab:hover, .cs-nav-tab.active { color: var(--primary-blue); border-bottom-color: var(--primary-blue); }
.cs-nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary-blue); color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: background .2s;
}
.cs-nav-cta:hover { background: #1558b0; color: #fff; }

/* ─── SECTION UTILITY ─── */
.cs-section { padding: 64px 0; }
.cs-section-alt { background: var(--bg-light); }
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary-blue); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-heading {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.section-sub { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.side-line {
  width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ─── CLIENT OVERVIEW ─── */
.client-overview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .client-overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.co-info-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(26,115,232,.06);
}
.co-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.co-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.co-item-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: #e8f1fd; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.co-item-icon i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: .85rem; }
.co-item-label { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.co-item-val   { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.co-challenge-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }
.co-challenge-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.co-challenge-list li i { color: var(--red); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── CHALLENGE / GOALS ─── */
.challenge-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .challenge-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.challenge-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,115,232,.06);
}
.challenge-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cc-red    { background: #ffe2e8; color: var(--red); }
.cc-blue   { background: #e8f1fd; color: var(--primary-blue); }
.cc-green  { background: #d4f5ec; color: #00a87c; }
.cc-yellow { background: #fff4d6; color: #b8860b; }
.cc-purple { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; }
.challenge-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.challenge-card p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── SOLUTION ─── */
.solution-body { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }
.solution-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.solution-body h4 { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 20px 0 6px; }

.solution-modules { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.sol-module {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.sol-module:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,115,232,.1); }
.sol-module-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0; background: #e8f1fd; color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.sol-module-name { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.sol-module-desc { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── TECH STACK ─── */
.tech-stack-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.tech-category-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,115,232,.05);
}
.tech-cat-label {
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--primary-blue); margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.tech-pill-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.tech-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  background: #f0f4fb; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark);
}
.tech-pill i { font-size: .65rem; color: var(--primary-blue); }

/* ─── FEATURES ─── */
.features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.feature-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,115,232,.06);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--primary-blue);
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,115,232,.14); }
.feature-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: #e8f1fd; color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.feature-title {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.feature-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── PROCESS TIMELINE ─── */
.process-timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; }
.process-timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 11px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px; background: var(--border-light);
}
.process-step { position: relative; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.process-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.process-step-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -28px; top: 4px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue); border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: .65rem; color: #fff;
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.process-step-desc { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.process-step-badge {
  display: inline-block; background: #e8f1fd; color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ─── RESULTS ─── */
.results-kpi-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.kpi-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,115,232,.07);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.kpi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,115,232,.13); }
.kpi-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 auto 10px;
}
.kpi-num {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2rem; color: var(--primary-blue); line-height: 1;
}
.kpi-label { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 5px; }

/* Before / After table */
.ba-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,115,232,.07);
}
.ba-table th {
  padding: 14px 18px; font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: .88rem; text-align: left;
}
.ba-table th:first-child { background: #fff5f7; color: var(--red); }
.ba-table th:nth-child(2) { background: #d4f5ec; color: #00a87c; }
.ba-table td {
  padding: 12px 18px; font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); background: #fff;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.ba-table td:first-child { color: var(--text-muted); }
.ba-table td:nth-child(2) { color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.ba-before-icon { color: var(--red); margin-right: 6px; }
.ba-after-icon  { color: #00a87c; margin-right: 6px; }

/* ─── SECURITY / COMPLIANCE ─── */
.compliance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.compliance-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px;
}
.compliance-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: #d4f5ec; color: #00a87c;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.compliance-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.compliance-desc  { font-size: .73rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL ─── */
.cs-testimonial-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px 44px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cs-testimonial-block::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(33,150,243,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.cs-quote-mark { font-size: 5rem; line-height: .8; color: var(--accent-blue); opacity: .25; font-family: Georgia, serif; }
.cs-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic;
  margin: 12px 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cs-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cs-author-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.cs-author-name { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: .95rem; color: #fff; }
.cs-author-role { font-size: .78rem; color: #8bacc8; }
.cs-author-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: .75rem; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ─── GALLERY ─── */
.cs-gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .cs-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.cs-gallery-item {
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; cursor: pointer;
}
.cs-gallery-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(13,27,62,0); transition: background .25s;
}
.cs-gallery-item:hover::before { background: rgba(13,27,62,.5); }
.cs-gallery-item::after {
  content: '\f00e'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; z-index: 3;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s;
}
.cs-gallery-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.cs-gallery-mock {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.gm-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a237e, #283593); }
.gm-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1565c0); }
.gm-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #01579b, #0277bd); }
.gm-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00695c, #00897b); }
.gm-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a148c, #6a1b9a); }
.gm-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf360c, #d84315); }

/* ─── KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ─── */
.achievement-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.achievement-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.achievement-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,115,232,.1); }
.ach-check {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d4f5ec; color: #00a87c;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .72rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ach-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ach-desc  { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ─── FAQ ─── */
.cs-faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cs-faq-item {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.cs-faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: background .15s; gap: 12px;
}
.cs-faq-q:hover { background: #f8faff; }
.cs-faq-q i { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: .8rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .2s; }
.cs-faq-q.open i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.cs-faq-a {
  display: none; padding: 0 20px 16px;
  font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.cs-faq-a.show { display: block; }

/* ─── RELATED CASE STUDIES ─── */
.related-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,115,232,.06);
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,115,232,.14); }
.related-visual {
  height: 140px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); position: relative;
}
.related-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.related-body { padding: 18px 18px 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.related-category { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-blue); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.related-title { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.35; flex: 1; }
.related-metric { font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary-blue); }
.related-metric-lbl { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.btn-related { color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-top: 12px; transition: gap .2s; }
.btn-related:hover { gap: 10px; color: #1558b0; }

/* ─── CTA SECTION ─── */
.cs-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), var(--light-navy));
  padding: 64px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cs-cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(33,150,243,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cs-cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cs-cta-title {
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif; font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cs-cta-title .highlight { color: var(--accent-blue); }
.cs-cta-sub { color: #b8d4f0; font-size: .95rem; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 30px; line-height: 1.7; }
.cs-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Utility */
.text-primary-blue { color: var(--primary-blue); }
.fw-800 { font-weight: 800; }