/* ==========================================================================
   DIGIPIXELINE - OFFICIAL DESIGN SYSTEM & RESPONSIVE HEADER
   Brand Colors:
   - Crimson Red: #be0000
   - Pure Black:  #000000
   - Crisp White: #ffffff
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary: #be0000;
  --color-primary-hover: #e00000;
  --color-primary-glow: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --color-black: #000000;
  --color-dark: #0a0a0a;
  --color-dark-card: #121212;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-text-muted: #9e9e9e;
  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --color-border-red: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);

  --font-display: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --header-height: 84px;
  --header-height-mobile: 72px;
  --max-content-width: 1560px;

  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

html {
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-white);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-CREATIVE HEADER COMPONENT (MATCHING PREFOOTER STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 9999;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header-glow-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #be0000 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 7, 11, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-glow-line {
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #be0000;
}

.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .site-brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65));
}

/* Desktop Navigation (Creative Capsule Bar) */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Services Dropdown Wrapper & Glass Card */
.dropdown-menu-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 310px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 18, 26, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 9, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 10000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dropdown-glow-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #be0000 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu-wrapper {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-bullet {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #ff3333;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.dropdown-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-bullet {
  transform: scale(1.3);
  color: #ff5555;
}

/* Radiant Let's Talk CTA Button (Creative Radiant Pill) */
.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-creative-talk,
.btn-lets-talk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be0000 0%, #8b0000 100%);
  border: 1px solid #ff3333;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-creative-talk:hover,
.btn-lets-talk:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #be0000 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-talk-ping {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

.btn-talk-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-creative-talk:hover .btn-talk-arrow,
.btn-lets-talk:hover .btn-talk-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE HAMBURGER BUTTON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10001;
  border-radius: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Active Hamburger transforms to X */
.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   LUXURY MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER (#be0000 + Black Gradient, GPU Animated)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(175deg, #180303 0%, #0a0a0f 40%, #020204 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-left: 1.5px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), -5px 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(105%);
  transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.drawer-header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-brand-logo {
  height: 42px !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover,
.drawer-close-btn:active {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.drawer-nav-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.drawer-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #be0000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #be0000, 0 0 18px #be0000;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: drawerPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes drawerPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.6; }
}

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

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-nav-link .nav-link-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-nav-link .nav-bullet {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link span.arrow-indicator {
  color: #be0000;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link:active,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.06) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover span.arrow-indicator,
.mobile-nav-link.active span.arrow-indicator {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-contact-pill {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be0000 0%, #8a0000 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-primary-glow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-contact-pill:hover,
.mobile-contact-pill:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.mobile-quick-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.drawer-contact-item {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-contact-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-quick-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.mobile-quick-info a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-quick-info a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Social Icons Row */
.drawer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.drawer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111216;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.drawer-social-btn:hover,
.drawer-social-btn:active {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}


.site-brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .site-brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO SECTION WITH VIDEO BACKGROUND
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-preview {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 2rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video-element {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.88 !important;
  filter: brightness(95%) contrast(105%) !important;
}

.hero-video-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 56.25vw;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-width: 177.78vh;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: brightness(90%) contrast(105%);
}

.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 25%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48) 60%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.90) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-preview-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: auto 0;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-badge-tag .badge-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
}

.hero-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 1080px;
}

.hero-title-white {
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-main-heading span.highlight-red {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #ff2a2a;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3b3b 0%, #e00000 55%, #a80000 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
  position: relative;
}

.hero-main-heading span.highlight-red .dot-accent {
  color: #ff2a2a;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ff2a2a;
}

.hero-description-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.25vw, 1.08rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}


.btn-hero-contact {
  padding: 0.75rem 2.6rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-hero-contact:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}


.hero-button-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM (ALL DEVICES: PHONE, TABLET, LAPTOP, DESKTOP, TV)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. TV & Ultra-wide Monitors (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 96px;
    --max-content-width: 1780px;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 4rem;
  }

  .brand-text-wrap {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .brand-symbol-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .nav-links-list {
    gap: 3.25rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .btn-lets-talk {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Standard Desktop & Laptops (1025px - 1919px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1919px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .nav-links-list {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Small Laptops & Tablets Landscape (992px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 80px;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
  }

  .nav-links-list {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .btn-lets-talk {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* 4. Tablets Portrait (768px - 991px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: var(--header-height-mobile);
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
    /* Switch to mobile navigation */
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .btn-lets-talk {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .brand-text-wrap {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

/* 5. Mobile Phones (320px - 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }

  .brand-text-wrap {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .brand-symbol-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .brand-symbol-svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  /* On very small phones, keep "Let's Talk" compact */
  .btn-lets-talk {
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    width: 100%;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height-mobile) + 1rem) 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Hero Banner Mobile Spacing & Zero Cutoff */
  .hero-preview {
    min-height: 100svh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 76px) + 4.25rem) !important;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  .hero-preview-container {
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0 !important;
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .hero-badge-tag {
    font-size: 0.64rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.16 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .hero-description-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem !important;
    padding: 0 0.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-preview {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 76px) + 4.8rem) !important;
  }

  .hero-preview-container {
    margin: 1.25rem auto 0 !important;
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
  }

  .hero-badge-tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }
}


/* 6. Extra Small Phones (<= 380px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 380px) {
  .header-right-actions .btn-lets-talk {
    display: none;
    /* Hide top pill button so logo & hamburger have ample space, button is prominent in drawer */
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US SECTION (Exact Content with Elevated Premium Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle ambient red background glow */
.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   LEFT COLUMN: CONTENT & READ MORE BUTTON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-badge-tag .red-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.about-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-paragraphs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  color: #cfd4dc;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-paragraphs p {
  position: relative;
}

.about-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-about-readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.4rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-about-readmore .btn-arrow {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-about-readmore:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-primary-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-about-readmore:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RIGHT COLUMN: METRICS & STATS GRID (2x2)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-stats-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.2vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.stat-symbol.red-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-left: 0.15rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.stat-box:hover .stat-number {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-box:hover .stat-symbol.red-symbol {
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS FOR ABOUT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. TV & Large Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-container {
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
  }

  .about-paragraphs {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 850px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 6.2rem;
  }

  .stat-symbol.red-symbol {
    font-size: 4.8rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .btn-about-readmore {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.8rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Medium Screens (768px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-paragraphs {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-stats-col {
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones (<= 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .about-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-paragraphs {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .about-stats-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .stat-symbol.red-symbol {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .btn-about-readmore {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* 4. Extra Small Phones (<= 380px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 380px) {
  .about-stats-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR SERVICES SECTION (Interactive Accordion / Showcase)
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-list-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-list-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION HEADER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-header-row {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.services-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.services-tag-badge .red-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.services-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative;
}

.services-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SERVICES ACCORDION WRAP & ITEMS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-accordion-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.service-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ACCORDION HEADER BUTTON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  user-select: none;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease;
}

.service-acc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a99ad;
  transition: color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s ease;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.service-accordion-item:hover .service-acc-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-accordion-item.active .service-acc-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.service-acc-toggle-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-acc-toggle-icon .toggle-svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.service-accordion-item:hover .service-acc-toggle-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-accordion-item.active .service-acc-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ACCORDION CONTENT WITH SMOOTH CSS GRID TRANSITION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-accordion-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}

.service-accordion-item.active .service-accordion-content {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-acc-inner {
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.service-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-paragraph {
  color: #cfd4dc;
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-service-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 2.2rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-service-action .btn-arrow {
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-service-action:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-primary-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-service-action:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR SERVICES SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. TV & Large Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .services-list-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }

  .services-section-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
  }

  .service-acc-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
  }

  .service-subhead {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .service-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 1020px;
  }

  .service-accordion-header {
    padding: 2.2rem 0;
  }

  .btn-service-action {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.6rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Medium Screens (768px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-list-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .service-accordion-header {
    padding: 1.6rem 0;
  }

  .service-acc-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .service-paragraph {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones (<= 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-list-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .services-list-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .services-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .service-accordion-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .service-acc-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .service-acc-toggle-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .service-acc-toggle-icon .toggle-svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .service-subhead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .service-paragraph {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-service-action {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR HAPPY CLIENTS - INFINITE MARQUEE SECTION
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   Hover effect: Grayscale -> Vibrant Full Brand Color on hover
   ========================================================================== */
.clients-marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.clients-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.clients-tag-badge .red-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.clients-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative;
}

.clients-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MARQUEE TRACKS & EDGE VIGNETTE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Left & Right Smooth Edge Fade Masks */
.marquee-wrapper::before,
.marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-black) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.marquee-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-black) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.marquee-track-row {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Row 1 scrolls left */
.marquee-track-row.scroll-left {
  animation: marqueeScrollLeft 45s linear infinite;
}

/* Row 2 scrolls right */
.marquee-track-row.scroll-right {
  animation: marqueeScrollRight 48s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-wrapper:hover .marquee-track-row {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScrollLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes marqueeScrollRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BRAND-COLORED CLIENT LOGO CARDS
   Each card background is dynamically styled according to the exact signature
   brand color of the logo, with luminous ambient glow, larger logo size,
   and 100% full visibility on the dark theme.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.client-logo-card {
  width: 225px;
  height: 118px;
  margin: 0 0.85rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(15, 15, 18, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.client-logo-img {
  max-width: 88%;
  max-height: 72px; /* Prominent, larger logo size */
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.35s ease;
}

/* 1. GOLD THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-gold {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(20, 16, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-gold .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5)) brightness(1.3);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-gold:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) 0%, rgba(25, 20, 10, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 2. RED THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-red {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(24, 10, 12, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-red .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5)) brightness(1.25);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-red:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35) 0%, rgba(30, 10, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 3. YELLOW THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-yellow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(24, 22, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-yellow .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.55)) brightness(1.2);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-yellow:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35) 0%, rgba(30, 26, 10, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #facc15;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 4. GREEN THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-green {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(10, 24, 16, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-green .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5)) brightness(1.25);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-green:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35) 0%, rgba(12, 30, 20, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 5. BLUE THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-blue .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55)) brightness(1.35);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-blue:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35) 0%, rgba(12, 20, 36, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 6. MAGENTA THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-magenta {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(26, 10, 22, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-magenta .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.5)) brightness(1.25);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-magenta:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35) 0%, rgba(32, 12, 26, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #ec4899;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 7. SILVER / PLATINUM THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-silver {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 50%, rgba(18, 20, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-silver .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)) brightness(1.3);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-silver:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(26, 28, 34, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 8. BRONZE / TERRACOTTA THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-bronze {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(26, 16, 10, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-bronze .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5)) brightness(1.3);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-bronze:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35) 0%, rgba(32, 20, 12, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #d97706;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 9. TEAL THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-teal {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(8, 24, 22, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-teal .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.5)) brightness(1.25);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-teal:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35) 0%, rgba(10, 32, 28, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #14b8a6;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* 10. PURPLE THEME */
.client-logo-card.theme-purple {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(20, 10, 30, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2), inset 0 0 18px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-purple .client-logo-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5)) brightness(1.25);
}
.client-logo-card.theme-purple:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35) 0%, rgba(26, 12, 38, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #a855f7;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Special High-Visibility Inversion for Pure Black Typographic Logos (Blend Art, Sore) */
.client-logo-img.logo-dark-contrast {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(2) drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)) !important;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE STYLING FOR CLIENTS MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .clients-marquee-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .client-logo-card {
    width: 250px;
    height: 125px;
    margin: 0 1.1rem;
  }

  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 70px;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .clients-marquee-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .marquee-wrapper::before,
  .marquee-wrapper::after {
    width: 80px;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .clients-marquee-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .clients-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .client-logo-card {
    width: 180px;
    height: 98px;
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 56px;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .marquee-wrapper::before,
  .marquee-wrapper::after {
    width: 40px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS SECTION (Creative Style & Auto Animation)
   Auto animation glides continuously and stops on hover (:hover pause)
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background red glow halo */
.reviews-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reviews-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.reviews-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.reviews-tag-badge .red-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.reviews-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative;
}

.reviews-section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Overall Rating Score Pill */
.reviews-rating-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.rating-score-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rating-score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  /* Gold Stars */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.rating-score-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REVIEWS CONTINUOUS MARQUEE STREAM & STOP-ON-HOVER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reviews-stream-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

/* Edge Vignette Masks */
.reviews-stream-wrapper::before,
.reviews-stream-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reviews-stream-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-black) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.reviews-stream-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-black) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.reviews-stream-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
  animation: reviewsAutoScroll 55s linear infinite;
}

/* EXACT REQUIREMENT: STOP ANIMATION ON HOVER */
.reviews-stream-wrapper:hover .reviews-stream-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes reviewsAutoScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CREATIVE REVIEW CARD
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.review-card {
  width: 440px;
  margin: 0 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 0%, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.85) 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Card Header: Stars & Service Pill */
.review-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.review-stars-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  /* Golden 5 stars */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.review-service-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Quote Icon Decoration */
.review-quote-mark {
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.45;
  margin-bottom: -0.85rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.review-body-text {
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Footer: Client Info & Avatar */
.review-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.review-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.review-avatar-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f1f1f 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.review-author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.review-location-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ff5252;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.review-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10b981;
  /* Verified Green */
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE STYLING FOR REVIEWS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .reviews-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 500px;
    padding: 2.75rem;
  }

  .review-body-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reviews-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .reviews-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 380px;
    padding: 1.85rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .reviews-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .reviews-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .reviews-rating-pill {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 310px;
    margin: 0 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .review-body-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .reviews-stream-wrapper::before,
  .reviews-stream-wrapper::after {
    width: 40px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW WE DO WORK SECTION (4-Step Execution Framework)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-we-work-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Atmosphere Glow */
.how-we-work-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.work-section-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Section Header */
.work-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
}

.work-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.work-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.work-section-title .title-highlight {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.work-section-title .title-highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.work-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* 4-Steps Process Grid */
.work-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline Track (Desktop) */
.work-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 10px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 10px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%,
      rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.8) 50%,
      rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-line-glow {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ffffff, transparent);
  animation: timelineGlowPulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

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

  50% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

/* Step Card */
.work-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Watermark Number in Card */
.step-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.85rem;
  bottom: -0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 6.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Hover Accent Line at Top */
.step-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Card Hover Effects */
.work-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.32), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
}

.work-step-card:hover .step-watermark {
  color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.work-step-card:hover .step-card-accent {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Step Header */
.step-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

/* Number Circle Badge */
.step-number-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #7d0000 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-num-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.step-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  opacity: 0.8;
  animation: stepRingPulse 3s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes stepRingPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

.work-step-card:hover .step-number-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Step Icon */
.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.work-step-card:hover .step-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: rotate(5deg);
}

/* Step Content */
.step-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-phase-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.step-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Deliverables checklist inside cards */
.step-deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.step-deliverables-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.step-check-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Bottom CTA Strip */
.work-cta-strip {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.6rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
}

.work-cta-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.work-cta-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.8));
}

.btn-work-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-work-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-work-cta:hover {
  background: #db0000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.btn-work-cta:hover .btn-work-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE STYLING FOR HOW WE DO WORK SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. TV & Ultra-wide Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .how-we-work-section {
    padding: 10rem 0;
  }

  .work-section-container {
    max-width: 1720px;
  }

  .work-section-title {
    font-size: 4.4rem;
  }

  .work-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .work-steps-grid {
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  .work-step-card {
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .step-watermark {
    font-size: 8rem;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .step-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .step-deliverables-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .work-cta-strip {
    padding: 2.25rem 3.5rem;
    margin-top: 6rem;
  }

  .work-cta-text {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .btn-work-cta {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Small Laptops (768px - 1180px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .how-we-work-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
  }

  .work-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  /* Hide single horizontal line on 2x2 grid */
  .work-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .work-header-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones (<= 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .how-we-work-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .work-section-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .work-header-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .work-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .work-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .work-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .work-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .work-step-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.45rem 1.65rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .step-watermark {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    bottom: -0.5rem;
  }

  .step-number-badge {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }

  .step-num-text {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .step-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .step-svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .step-description {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .step-deliverables-list li {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .work-cta-strip {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .work-cta-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .btn-work-cta {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION (Pixel-Perfect Builds. Purpose-Driven Results.)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Crimson Atmospheric Glow */
.why-choose-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -100px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-choose-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Header Row (Two-column split) */
.why-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.why-header-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.why-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.why-section-title .title-highlight {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-header-right {
  flex: 0 0 460px;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* 4 Pillars Grid (2x2 Matrix) */
.why-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Pillar Card */
.why-pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 3rem 2.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Top Row: Icon + Index */
.pillar-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.32);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.pillar-index {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Pillar Content */
.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.pillar-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Pillar Footer Pill */
.pillar-footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-check {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hover Bottom Line */
.pillar-hover-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Card Hover States */
.why-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-footer-badge {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-hover-line {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE STYLING FOR WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. TV & Ultra-wide Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }

  .why-choose-container {
    max-width: 1720px;
  }

  .why-section-title {
    font-size: 4.4rem;
  }

  .why-section-lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }

  .why-pillars-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .why-pillar-card {
    padding: 2.75rem 2.4rem;
    border-radius: 26px;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .pillar-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .pillar-icon-box {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
  }

  .pillar-svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Small Laptops (768px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .why-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .why-header-right {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .why-pillar-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones (<= 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .why-choose-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .why-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .why-section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .why-section-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .why-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .why-pillar-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .pillar-top-row {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .pillar-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .pillar-svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .pillar-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .pillar-footer-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRE-FOOTER: CONTACT SECTION ("Lets Work TOGETHER")
   ========================================================================== */
.prefooter-contact-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prefooter-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.contact-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-pre-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.contact-huge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 8.5vw, 7.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Main Form & Meta Info Grid */
.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Underline Form Styling */
.minimal-contact-form {
  width: 100%;
}

.form-row-dual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.underline-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.underline-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.underline-input:focus {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.underline-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-submit-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.65rem 3.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Right Meta Info */
.contact-meta-wrap {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-meta-group {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.meta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.meta-email-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.meta-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

/* Solid White Circle Social Icons */
.social-circle-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.social-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.social-circle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Horizontal Divider */
.footer-divider-line {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-CREATIVE FOOTER COMPONENT (MATCHING PREFOOTER STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: #000000;
  padding-top: 48px !important;
  padding-bottom: 28px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(90px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-glow-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.footer-glow-2 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.footer-mesh-grid {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.footer-glow-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #be0000 50%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #be0000;
}

.footer-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.footer-col-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.office-address,
.footer-address {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 290px;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Creative Cyber Live IST Clock */
.footer-clock-box,
.ist-clock-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.analog-clock,
.clock-housing {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  min-width: 110px;
  min-height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #10121a 0%, #06070a 100%);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.clock-face {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.num-mark {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  user-select: none;
}

.num-12 {
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.num-3 {
  right: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.num-6 {
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.num-9 {
  left: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Clock Hands */
.clock-hand {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hour-hand {
  width: 2.5px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.minute-hand {
  width: 2px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.second-hand {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #ff3333;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.clock-center-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #be0000;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Digital Time Pill */
.digital-time-pill {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.live-clock-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

/* Footer Links List */
.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-link-arrow {
  color: #ff3333;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-link:hover .footer-link-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: #ff5555;
}

/* Contact Pills */
.footer-contact-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-contact-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-pill-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-pill-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-meta-col .meta-item {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-meta-val:hover {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

/* Footer Social Buttons (Squircle Dark Glass Glow) */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000 !important;
  border-color: #ff3333 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* DMCA Badge */
.footer-dmca-badge-wrap {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Footer Divider Line & Bottom Bar */
.footer-divider-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom-row,
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-powered,
.footer-hosted-by {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.hostinger-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE STYLING FOR PRE-FOOTER & FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. TV & Ultra-wide Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {

  .prefooter-container,
  .footer-divider-line,
  .footer-container {
    max-width: 1720px;
  }

  .contact-pre-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-huge-title {
    font-size: 8.5rem;
  }

  .underline-input {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .meta-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .meta-email-link {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .footer-link,
  .office-address,
  .footer-meta-val {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Small Laptops (768px - 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .prefooter-contact-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones (<= 767px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
  .prefooter-contact-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 1rem;
  }

  .prefooter-container,
  .footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-pre-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-huge-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .contact-header-block {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .form-row-dual {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .btn-contact-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-divider-line {
    margin: 2rem 1.25rem 2rem;
    width: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
  }

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

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOSTINGER FOOTER LOGO
   ========================================================================== */
.hostinger-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hostinger-logo-img {
  height: 22px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  /* Pure crisp white on black */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.hostinger-logo-link:hover .hostinger-logo-img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL TO REVEAL ANIMATIONS (Smooth GPU-Accelerated Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-36px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(36px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.93) translateY(20px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed,
.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Accessibility: User preference for reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE STYLES (According to Brand & Screenshot Reference)
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   Font: Poppins exclusively
   ========================================================================== */

/* Active link indicator in nav */
.nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Services Hero / Page Header Banner */
.services-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%), var(--color-black);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.services-breadcrumb .bc-home {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.services-breadcrumb .bc-home:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.services-breadcrumb .bc-sep {
  color: var(--color-white);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.services-breadcrumb .bc-curr {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Services Main Listing */
.services-listing-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem 3rem;
}

.services-listing-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

/* Individual Service Card */
.service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.service-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Bullet Check List (2-column grid) */
.service-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-feature-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-check-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Card Description */
.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cccccc;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Capsule Learn More Button */
.btn-service-learn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.btn-service-learn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Media Card Side */
.service-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  max-height: 340px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0d0d0d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for Services Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {
  .service-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .service-card-media {
    min-height: 240px;
    max-height: 300px;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .services-listing-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 2rem;
  }

  .services-listing-container {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .service-card-media {
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 240px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .btn-service-learn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) SUBPAGE STYLES
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   Font: Poppins exclusively
   ========================================================================== */

.seo-page-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

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

/* 1. What is SEO Section */
.seo-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.seo-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.seo-intro-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #cccccc;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.seo-intro-media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.seo-diagram-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. SEO Services Cards (4-column grid) */
.seo-services-heading-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.seo-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.seo-service-box {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.seo-service-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.seo-service-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.seo-service-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.seo-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. Why Opt for SEO */
.seo-why-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.seo-why-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #e5e5e5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.seo-why-intro strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.seo-why-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.seo-why-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cccccc;
}

.seo-why-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.seo-why-item strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* 4. How We Approach SEO: Our Process */
.seo-process-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.seo-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.seo-process-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.seo-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.seo-process-step-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.seo-process-step-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.seo-process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 5. 4 SEO Types / Pillars */
.seo-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.seo-pillar-col {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.seo-pillar-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Gradient Red Columns (One Page SEO, Technical SEO) */
.seo-pillar-col.pillar-gradient-red {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #be0000 0%, #7d0000 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Dark Columns (Off Page SEO, Black Hat SEO) */
.seo-pillar-col.pillar-dark {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.seo-pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.seo-pillar-intro {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 52px;
}

.pillar-dark .seo-pillar-intro {
  color: #a3a3a3;
}

.seo-pillar-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.seo-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pillar-dark .seo-pillar-item {
  color: #e5e5e5;
}

.seo-pillar-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-check {
  color: #ffffff;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.icon-cross {
  color: #ff3333;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for SEO Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 1080px) {

  .seo-services-grid,
  .seo-process-grid,
  .seo-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 820px) {
  .seo-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .seo-intro-media {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .seo-page-section {
    padding: 3rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .seo-services-grid,
  .seo-process-grid,
  .seo-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .seo-pillar-col {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .seo-pillar-intro {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIGITAL MARKETING (DM) SUBPAGE STYLES
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   Font: Poppins exclusively
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Services Grid (3 columns x 2 rows) */
.dm-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.dm-service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.dm-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.dm-service-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dm-service-card:hover .dm-service-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dm-service-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

.dm-service-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dm-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Key Metrics / Stats Strip */
.dm-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.dm-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.dm-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9ca3af;
}

/* 3. Process Strip (5 Columns inside a rounded container) */
.dm-process-strip-container {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.dm-subpage-body .seo-page-section {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dm-subpage-body .reviews-section {
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.dm-process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.dm-process-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dm-process-icon-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.dm-process-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dm-process-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Loved By Founders (Testimonials) */
.dm-reviews-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.dm-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.dm-review-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.dm-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.dm-quote-symbol {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dm-review-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dm-review-author {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 5. Industries We Serve (Grid of Pills) */
.dm-industries-section {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.dm-industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.dm-industry-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dm-industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.dm-industry-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dm-industry-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
  fill: none;
}

.dm-industry-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 1080px) {
  .dm-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .dm-process-strip-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .dm-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .dm-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .dm-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dm-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 540px) {

  .dm-services-grid,
  .dm-process-strip-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Button secondary outline */
.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ff3333;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.smm-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Intro points list */
.smm-intro-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.smm-intro-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #e0e0e0;
}

.smm-intro-point-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* 10-Card Services Grid (5x2) */
.smm-services-section {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.smm-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.smm-service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.smm-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.smm-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.smm-service-card:hover .smm-card-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.smm-card-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}

.smm-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.smm-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Content blocks (Organic & Paid SMM) */
.smm-content-block {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.smm-content-block-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.smm-content-block p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #b5b5b5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.smm-content-block-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.smm-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.smm-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cccccc;
}

.smm-bullet-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* 8 Process Approach Cards (4x2) */
.smm-approach-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.smm-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.smm-approach-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.smm-approach-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.smm-approach-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.smm-approach-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.smm-approach-card:hover .smm-approach-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.smm-approach-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.smm-approach-badge {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.smm-approach-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.smm-approach-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.smm-approach-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #a3a3a3;
}

.smm-approach-bullet {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Why Choose SMM List */
.smm-why-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.smm-why-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cccccc;
}

.smm-why-item strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for SMM Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .smm-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
  .smm-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .smm-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {

  .smm-services-grid,
  .smm-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .smm-content-block-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .smm-btn-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .smm-btn-row .btn-service-learn,
  .smm-btn-row .btn-secondary-outline {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRANDING & CREATIVE DESIGN SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 2: Red Branding Strategy Container */
.branding-strategy-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be0000 0%, #8c0000 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.75rem 2.75rem;
  margin: 4.5rem 0;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.branding-strategy-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.branding-strategy-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.branding-strategy-covers-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2.75rem 0 1.75rem 0;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.branding-strategy-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.branding-strategy-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.branding-strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.branding-strategy-card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.branding-strategy-card-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 3: Why Choose Us for Creative Branding */
.branding-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.branding-why-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.branding-why-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.branding-why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.branding-why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.branding-why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.branding-why-media-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.branding-why-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.branding-why-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Section 4: 9 Branding Services Grid */
.branding-services-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.branding-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.branding-service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.branding-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.branding-service-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.branding-service-card:hover .branding-service-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.branding-service-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}

.branding-service-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.branding-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Branding Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .branding-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .branding-why-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
  .branding-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .branding-strategy-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .branding-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .branding-why-media-stack {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {

  .branding-services-grid,
  .branding-strategy-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .branding-strategy-strip {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .branding-strategy-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE MY BUSINESS SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Overview 2-column layout */
.gmb-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.gmb-map-media {
  width: 100%;
}

.gmb-map-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.gmb-map-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.gmb-overview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gmb-overview-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.gmb-overview-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #b5b5b5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* What's Included Checklist */
.gmb-included-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.gmb-included-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.gmb-included-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.15rem 2rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.gmb-included-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #e0e0e0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.gmb-included-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 8 Services Grid (4x2) */
.gmb-services-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.gmb-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.gmb-service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.35rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.gmb-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.gmb-card-icon-badge {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.gmb-service-card:hover .gmb-card-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.gmb-card-icon-badge svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

.gmb-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gmb-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for GMB Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 1080px) {
  .gmb-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .gmb-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .gmb-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .gmb-included-wrap {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .gmb-included-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SCROLL-UP (BACK TO TOP) BUTTON & ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.88);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 9999;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    visibility 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

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

.scroll-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  stroke: var(--color-white);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .scroll-to-top-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORDPRESS WEBSITE PAGE STYLES
   Brand Colors: #be0000 (Crimson Red), #000000 (Pure Black), #ffffff (Crisp White)
   Font: Poppins exclusively
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Intro Section (What is WordPress?) */
.wp-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.wp-intro-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.wp-section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.wp-intro-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #cfcfcf;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.wp-contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.wp-contact-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.wp-contact-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wp-contact-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.wp-dashboard-frame {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wp-dashboard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. Stats Strip */
.wp-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.wp-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.wp-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.wp-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #a3a3a3;
}

/* 3. Our WordPress Website Services Grid */
.wp-services-section {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.wp-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.wp-service-card {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.wp-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.wp-service-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wp-service-card:hover .wp-service-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.wp-service-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: block;
}

.wp-service-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.wp-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Why Choose Us? Section */
.wp-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.wp-why-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.wp-why-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #cfcfcf;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.wp-why-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.wp-why-card {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.wp-why-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: #0f0a0a;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.wp-why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.wp-why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a3a3a3;
  margin: 0;
}

.wp-showcase-media {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wp-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 5. Industries We Serve Grid */
.wp-industries-section {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.wp-industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.wp-industry-card {
  background: #060606;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.wp-industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #0f0505;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.wp-industry-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.wp-industry-card:hover .wp-industry-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.wp-industry-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
  fill: none;
}

.wp-industry-name {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wp-industry-card.more-card .wp-industry-name {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for WordPress Page */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .wp-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .wp-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {

  .wp-intro-grid,
  .wp-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .wp-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .wp-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .wp-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .wp-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .wp-industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .wp-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Web Dev Section 1 - Intro Grid */
.webdev-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.webdev-intro-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.webdev-section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.webdev-intro-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.btn-start-project {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-start-project:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.webdev-hero-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  background: #0a0a0a;
}

.webdev-hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.webdev-hero-media:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Web Dev Section 2 - Services 3x3 Grid */
.webdev-services-section {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.webdev-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.webdev-service-card {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.35rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.webdev-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.webdev-service-card:hover {
  background: #0e0505;
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.webdev-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.webdev-service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.webdev-service-card:hover .webdev-service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.webdev-service-icon svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.webdev-service-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.webdev-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Web Dev Section 4 - Approach 4x2 Grid */
.webdev-approach-section {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.webdev-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.webdev-approach-card {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.webdev-approach-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #0e0505;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.webdev-approach-num {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.webdev-approach-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.webdev-approach-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.webdev-approach-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.45;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.webdev-approach-bullets li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.webdev-cta-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-explore-portfolio {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #080808;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-explore-portfolio:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-explore-portfolio svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-explore-portfolio:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive queries */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .webdev-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
  .webdev-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .webdev-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .webdev-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .webdev-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   E-COMMERCE WEBSITE SUBPAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.ecom-services-section {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.ecom-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.ecom-service-card {
  background: #080808;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ecom-service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.ecom-service-card:hover {
  background: #0e0505;
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.ecom-service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ecom-service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ecom-service-card:hover .ecom-service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.ecom-service-icon svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.ecom-service-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ecom-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ecom-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 650px) {
  .ecom-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAY PER CLICK (PPC) PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.ppc-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ppc-service-card {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ppc-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.ppc-service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ppc-service-card:hover .ppc-service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.ppc-service-icon svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.ppc-service-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ppc-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Statement below cards */
.ppc-intro-statement {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Interactive Tabs Section */
.ppc-tabs-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.ppc-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ppc-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.ppc-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ppc-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.ppc-tab-content-panel {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  display: none;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.ppc-tab-content-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInTab 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInTab {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.ppc-tab-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ppc-tab-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.ppc-tab-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.ppc-tab-feature-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ppc-tab-feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Strategy Checkerboard Grid (2x3) */
.ppc-strategy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.ppc-strategy-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ppc-strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.strategy-red {
  background: #be0000;
  border: 1px solid #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.strategy-dark {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.strategy-dark:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.ppc-strategy-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ppc-strategy-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Essential Section (Two Columns) */
.ppc-essential-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.ppc-essential-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.ppc-essential-point {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.ppc-essential-point strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.ppc-essential-media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ppc-essential-media img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ppc-essential-media img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(2deg);
}

/* Responsive queries */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ppc-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .ppc-strategy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
  .ppc-tabs-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ppc-tabs-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  }

  .ppc-essential-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .ppc-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .ppc-strategy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ppc-tab-content-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .ppc-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ppc-tabs-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE STYLES (Dropdown, Captcha, Map)
   ========================================================================== */
.underline-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2024%2024%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-width%3D%272%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Cpolyline%20points%3D%276%209%2012%2015%2018%209%27%3E%3C%2Fpolyline%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 0.5rem center;
  background-size: 1.1rem;
}

.underline-select option {
  background-color: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.underline-select:focus {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

/* Contact ReCAPTCHA Card */
.contact-recaptcha-box {
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.recaptcha-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.recaptcha-checkbox {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.recaptcha-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  user-select: none;
}

.recaptcha-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.recaptcha-icon-svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

/* Contact Google Map Section */
.contact-map-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.contact-map-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

.contact-map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.contact-map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-map-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .contact-map-wrap {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .contact-recaptcha-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOOLS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.tools-page-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.tools-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.tool-box {
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.tool-box .icon {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  font-style: normal;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-box:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.tool-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .tools-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .tool-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOOL SUBPAGE & ARTICLE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.tool-subpage-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.tool-subpage-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.tool-widget-card {
  background: #0d0e10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-widget-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.tool-article-card {
  background: #090a0b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.tool-article-card h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tool-article-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #be0000;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.tool-article-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tool-article-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tool-article-card strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tool-article-card ul,
.tool-article-card ol {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.tool-article-card li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tool-article-card .dp-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.tool-article-card .dp-btn:hover {
  background: #ff1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .tool-widget-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .tool-article-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .tool-article-card h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .tool-article-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-page-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.pricing-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pricing-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pricing-tab-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.pricing-tab-btn.active {
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pricing-tab-pane {
  display: none;
}

.pricing-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInPricing 0.35s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInPricing {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.pricing-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: #0b0c0e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.pricing-card.popular {
  border: 2px solid #be0000;
  background: #0d0f12;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  right: 28px;
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pricing-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.pricing-plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-plan-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.pricing-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.pricing-check-icon {
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.pricing-cta-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pricing-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #ff1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pricing-article-card {
  background: #090a0b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.pricing-article-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-left: 4px solid #be0000;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.pricing-article-card h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.pricing-article-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pricing-article-card strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-article-card ul {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.pricing-article-card li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 980px) {
  .pricing-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-tabs-nav {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .pricing-tab-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
  }

  .pricing-article-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .pricing-article-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATIONS DIRECTORY & LANDING PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
/* Locations Hub Directory */
.locations-hub-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.locations-hub-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.locations-search-wrap {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.locations-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 24px 18px 54px;
  background: #0c0d10;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.locations-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #be0000;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.locations-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.location-state-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(12, 13, 16, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.location-state-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.location-state-header,
.state-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.location-state-title,
.state-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.location-state-title a,
.state-card-title a,
.state-title-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.location-state-title a:hover,
.state-card-title a:hover,
.state-title-link:hover {
  color: #be0000;
}

.location-count-badge,
.district-count-badge {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: #ff4d4d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.location-districts-grid,
.districts-pill-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.district-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.district-pill:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Location Landing Page Sections */
.loc-landing-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.loc-landing-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* About Grid */
.loc-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.loc-about-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.loc-about-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.loc-about-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.loc-about-btn:hover {
  background: #ff1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.loc-about-visual {
  background: #090a0c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loc-about-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -40%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stats Strip */
.loc-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background: #0b0c0f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.loc-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.loc-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Services Grid */
.loc-section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.loc-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.loc-service-card {
  background: #090a0c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-top: 3px solid #be0000;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.loc-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.loc-service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.loc-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.loc-service-link {
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.loc-service-link:hover {
  color: #ff3333;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Why Choose Section */
.loc-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  background: #090a0c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
}

.loc-why-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.loc-why-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.loc-why-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.loc-why-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.loc-why-icon {
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.loc-why-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #121418, #0a0b0d);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Values Grid */
.loc-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.loc-value-card {
  background: #090a0c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.loc-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.loc-value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 3px solid #be0000;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.loc-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 980px) {

  .loc-about-grid,
  .loc-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .loc-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .loc-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .loc-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {

  .loc-services-grid,
  .loc-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .loc-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .loc-about-content h2,
  .loc-section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .location-state-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-page-main {
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.about-intro-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

.about-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stats Counter Grid */
.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 4rem 0 5.5rem;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: #090a0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Providing Best Services Split */
.about-services-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.about-services-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-services-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-subtagline {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-phone-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-phone-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-phone-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-office-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.about-office-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-office-image-wrap:hover .about-office-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* 4 Core Values Grid */
.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.about-value-box {
  background: #090a0c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-value-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-value-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid #be0000;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.about-value-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Meet Our Team */
.about-team-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

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

.about-team-card {
  background: #0b0c0f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.about-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-team-photo-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #14151a;
}

.about-team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-team-info {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.about-team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-team-role {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-team-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-team-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #15171c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-team-social-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 980px) {
  .about-services-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-main-title,
  .about-services-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Values Header & Icon */
.about-val-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-val-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-val-icon-box svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.about-value-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-left: none;
}

.about-team-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 58px;
}

/* 20 Industries Grid */
.dp-ind-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.dp-ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.dp-ind-item {
  background: #0d0e12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dp-ind-item:hover {
  background: #151720;
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.dp-ind-item .dp-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dp-ind-item .dp-icon svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  stroke: #ff0000;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dp-ind-item:hover .dp-icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.dp-ind-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dp-ind-much-more {
  background: #0d0e12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dp-ind-much-more:hover {
  background: #151720;
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  color: #ff3333;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .dp-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .dp-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER COMPONENT STYLES: HEADER, FOOTER, WA BUTTON, COOKIE, TABS & SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header Logo & Brand Sizing */
.site-brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 175px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 145px;
  }
}

/* 2. Desktop Navigation Services Dropdown */
.nav-item.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

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

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #090a0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 1.65rem;
}

/* 3. Mobile Navigation Drawer Enhancements */
.drawer-header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.drawer-brand-logo {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.drawer-nav-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* 4. Footer Social Row & Accurate Official SVGs */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111216;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.footer-cookie-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-cookie-btn:hover {
  color: #be0000;
}

/* 5. Upper-Right Floating WhatsApp Button (Requirement 9) */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 98px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 990;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #20ba59;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-btn-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #25D366;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: waPulse 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes waPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    top: 82px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn-pulse {
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
}

/* 6. Cookie Consent Banner (Requirements 14 & 18) */
.cookie-consent-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  z-index: 100000;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  display: none;
  animation: slideUpCookie 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.cookie-consent-banner.show {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes slideUpCookie {
  from {
    transform: translateY(100%);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.cookie-consent-inner {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.cookie-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.cookie-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.cookie-btn-accept {
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #be0000;
}

.cookie-btn-accept:hover {
  background: #dc2626;
  border-color: #dc2626;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cookie-btn-reject {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cookie-btn-reject:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cookie-policy-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.cookie-policy-link:hover {
  color: #be0000;
}

/* 7. Pay-Per-Click Horizontal Tabs (Requirement 10) */
.ppc-tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.ppc-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 8px 4px 14px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #be0000 #101216;
}

.ppc-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}

.ppc-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #be0000;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ppc-tab-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #0d0e12;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ppc-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #14151b;
}

.ppc-tab-btn.active {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ppc-tab-content-panel {
  display: none;
  background: #090a0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInTab 0.3s ease;
}

.ppc-tab-content-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInTab {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* 8. Interactive Reviews Slider (Requirement 8) */
.reviews-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 0 3.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.reviews-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.reviews-slider-track.grabbing {
  cursor: grabbing;
  transition: none;
}

.reviews-slider-track .review-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  min-width: 0;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reviews-slider-track .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    margin: 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reviews-slider-wrap {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 3.5rem;
  }

  .reviews-slider-track {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .reviews-slider-track .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .reviews-slider-controls {
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important; /* Fully clears floating WhatsApp & Back-to-Top buttons */
  }
}

.reviews-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.reviews-slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111216;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.reviews-slider-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reviews-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.reviews-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.reviews-slider-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #be0000;
}

/* 9. Locations Search & State Accordion (Requirement 20) */
.loc-search-box {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.loc-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 52px 16px 22px;
  background: #090a0d;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}

.loc-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #be0000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.loc-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

.loc-search-clear.visible {
  display: block;
}

.state-accordion-item {
  background: #0b0c10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}

.state-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
}

.state-accordion-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.state-accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.state-accordion-item.open .state-accordion-body {
  max-height: 2500px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
}

.state-accordion-item.open .state-accordion-icon {
  color: #ff2222;
}

.state-cities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.state-city-link {
  background: #12141a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.state-city-link:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #be0000;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 10. FAQ Accordion Section (Requirement 13) */
.services-faq-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #000000;
}

.services-faq-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.services-faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.services-faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.services-faq-item {
  background: #0a0b0e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.services-faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.services-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.services-faq-question .faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.services-faq-item.active .services-faq-question .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.services-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.services-faq-item.active .services-faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.services-faq-answer p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Info Cards Grid */
.contact-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: #090a0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.contact-info-card .card-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-info-card p,
.contact-info-card a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-card a:hover {
  color: #be0000;
}

@media(max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width: 540px) {
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER DESIGN HARMONIZATION & USER CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header Logo Sizing: Crisp, prominent & visible */
.site-brand-logo-img,
.brand-logo-link img,
.drawer-brand-logo {
  height: 64px !important;
  max-height: 72px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 300px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {

  .site-brand-logo-img,
  .brand-logo-link img,
  .drawer-brand-logo {
    height: 48px !important;
    max-height: 54px !important;
    max-width: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Floating WhatsApp Button: Directly above Go to Top button, Icon-Only */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 88px !important;
  right: 28px !important;
  top: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  min-width: 48px !important;
  min-height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  z-index: 9998 !important;
  border: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.75) !important;
  background: #22c35e !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .whatsapp-btn-label,
.floating-whatsapp-btn .whatsapp-btn-pulse {
  display: none !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  display: block !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 82px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Button Sizing Fix: Prevent buttons stretching 100% full-width */
.wp-contact-btn,
.btn-start-project,
.btn-lets-talk,
.btn-talk,
.btn-submit,
.contact-form .btn-submit,
.minimal-contact-form .btn-submit,
.cta-button,
.about-phone-btn {
  width: fit-content !important;
  max-width: max-content !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.webdev-intro-content {
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

/* 4. Client Logos: Original vibrant color by default, no monochrome */
.client-logo-img,
.client-logo-card img {
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.client-logo-card:hover .client-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* 5. Contact "TOGETHER" Heading: Smaller, elegant, proportional */
.contact-huge-title,
.prefooter-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 auto 0.6rem !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.contact-pre-title,
.prefooter-subheading {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #be0000 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* 6. Section Gaps Standardized to ~20px - 28px (Eliminates excessive empty black voids) */
section,
.site-section,
.services-listing-section,
.about-intro-section,
.about-team-section,
.reviews-section,
.clients-marquee-section,
.how-we-work-section,
.why-choose-section,
.services-faq-section,
.pricing-hub-section,
.locations-hub-section,
.prefooter-section,
.prefooter-contact-section,
.legal-content-section,
.tools-hub-section,
.tool-interface-section {
  padding-top: 24px !important;
  padding-bottom: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.services-hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 2.75rem) !important;
  padding-bottom: 24px !important;
}

/* Reduce large margins inside sections */
.about-stats-grid {
  margin: 24px 0 !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
}

.about-services-split {
  margin: 24px 0 !important;
}

.about-team-section,
.about-values-grid {
  margin: 24px 0 !important;
}

.dp-ind-wrapper {
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.contact-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* 7. Footer Professional Alignment & Zero Duplicate Social Links in Prefooter */
.site-footer {
  padding-top: 36px !important;
  padding-bottom: 24px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #121318 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: #be0000 !important;
  border-color: #be0000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE PREFOOTER: COLLABORATION & GROWTH PORTAL
   ========================================================================== */
.creative-prefooter-section {
  padding: 40px 0 32px !important;
  background: #000000;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Ambient Radial Glows & Cyber Dot Grid */
.prefooter-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.prefooter-glow-1 {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.prefooter-glow-2 {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.prefooter-mesh-grid {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.creative-prefooter-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.creative-prefooter-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 18, 25, 0.94) 0%, rgba(8, 9, 13, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem 3.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-glow-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #be0000 50%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #be0000;
}

/* Left Column Styling */
.prefooter-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.live-status-ping {
  position: relative;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ping-wave {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  opacity: 0.75;
  animation: pingAnimation 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.ping-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

@keyframes pingAnimation {

  75%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.status-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.creative-prefooter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.creative-gradient-heading {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #ff2b2b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.creative-prefooter-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* 4 Metrics Grid (2x2) */
.prefooter-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prefooter-metric-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.prefooter-metric-card:hover {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff3333;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Trust Perks List */
.prefooter-trust-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ff3333;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Touchpoints Strip */
.prefooter-touchpoints-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.prefooter-action-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.prefooter-action-chip:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.prefooter-action-chip .chip-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.prefooter-action-chip .chip-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.prefooter-action-chip .chip-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.prefooter-action-chip .chip-main {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.prefooter-action-chip:hover .chip-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: Interactive Glass Card */
.creative-glass-card {
  background: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  position: relative;
}

.glass-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff3333;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.glass-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.glass-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.creative-glass-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
}

.creative-input-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.creative-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.textarea-icon {
  top: 18px;
  transform: none;
}

.creative-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.creative-field:focus {
  border-color: #be0000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.creative-field::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.creative-select-field {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 13px;
}

.creative-select-field option {
  background-color: #0d0f16;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.creative-textarea-field {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 75px;
}

/* Radiant Submit CTA */
.btn-creative-radiant {
  position: relative;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be0000 0%, #8b0000 100%);
  border: 1px solid #ff2b2b;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-creative-radiant:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #be0000 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.btn-radiant-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-creative-radiant:hover .btn-radiant-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.creative-form-footer {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .creative-prefooter-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .prefooter-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
  .creative-input-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .creative-glass-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .prefooter-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .prefooter-action-chip {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORLD CLOCK PICKER & FOOTER ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.clock-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.world-clock-picker {
  background: #11141c;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.world-clock-picker:hover,
.world-clock-picker:focus {
  border-color: #be0000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.world-clock-picker optgroup {
  background: #090a0f;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.world-clock-picker option {
  background: #11141c;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

/* Copyright Digipixeline Link - Prevent Visited Purple Default */
.copyright-link,
.copyright-link:link,
.copyright-link:visited {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.copyright-link:hover,
.copyright-link:active {
  color: #be0000 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Hostinger Brand Logo & Referral Link */
.hostinger-referral-link,
.hostinger-referral-link:link,
.hostinger-referral-link:visited {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hostinger-brand-img {
  height: 22px;
  width: auto;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.hostinger-referral-link:hover .hostinger-brand-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(103, 61, 230, 0.6));
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE 2-PART SPLIT: FORM (LEFT) + FAQS (RIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-split-section {
  padding: 48px 0 64px;
  background: #000000;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-split-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-split-left-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 19, 26, 0.95), rgba(10, 11, 15, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-split-left-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #be0000, transparent);
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-split-right-faqs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-faq-heading {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-faq-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-location-bottom-section {
  padding: 40px 0 60px;
  background: #050608;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact-location-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.contact-location-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT SITEMAP MULTI-COLUMN DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.compact-sitemap-section {
  padding: 36px 0 60px;
  background: #000000;
}

.compact-sitemap-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.compact-sitemap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sitemap-col-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f1016, #07080b);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sitemap-col-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sitemap-col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sitemap-col-title .col-bullet {
  color: #be0000;
}

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

.sitemap-text-link {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sitemap-text-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sitemap-text-link .link-arrow {
  color: #be0000;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* About Us Page Custom Grid Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-split-grid,
  .about-services-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADLESS WORDPRESS BLOG SYSTEM (HUB & SINGLE ARTICLE READER)
   Connects to blog.digipixeline.com
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Category Filter Bar */
.blog-control-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-category-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-filter-pill {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #0d0f17;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-filter-pill:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-filter-pill.active {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* 2. Featured Spotlight Card */
.featured-spotlight-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #10121a, #08090d);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.featured-spotlight-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.featured-spotlight-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-spotlight-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-spotlight-card:hover .featured-spotlight-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.featured-spotlight-content {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem 0;
}

.spotlight-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spotlight-cat-tag {
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.spotlight-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spotlight-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.spotlight-title a:hover {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

.spotlight-excerpt {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.spotlight-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-spotlight-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be0000 0%, #8b0000 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-spotlight-read:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #be0000 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.spotlight-author {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* 3. Main Articles Grid & Cards */
@keyframes blogCardFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0e1017, #06070a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  opacity: 1 !important;
  animation: blogCardFadeIn 0.45s ease forwards;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.blog-card-media {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #11131a;
}

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

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

.blog-card-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 14, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

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

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.blog-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 4. Skeleton Shimmer Placeholders */
.blog-card-skeleton {
  background: #0e1017;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skeleton-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111420 25%, #181c2d 50%, #111420 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonPulse 1.6s infinite;
}

.skeleton-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.skeleton-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111420 25%, #181c2d 50%, #111420 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonPulse 1.6s infinite;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skeleton-meta { width: 40%; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.skeleton-title { width: 90%; height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.skeleton-title.short { width: 60%; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.skeleton-desc { width: 100%; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.skeleton-desc.short { width: 75%; }

@keyframes skeletonPulse {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Load More Button */
.btn-blog-load-more {
  padding: 12px 34px;
  background: #111420;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-blog-load-more:hover {
  background: #be0000;
  border-color: #be0000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.blog-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
}

.empty-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* 5. Single Article Reader (blog-details.html) */
.single-post-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.single-post-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.single-post-category {
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.single-post-readtime {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.single-post-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.single-post-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.author-meta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar-icon,
.author-avatar-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #141722;
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}

.author-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.author-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.author-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.single-post-featured-media {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.single-post-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Article Rich Content Typography */
.blog-article-content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.blog-article-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 3px solid #be0000;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-article-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-article-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-article-content strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-article-content ul,
.blog-article-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-article-content blockquote {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid #be0000;
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.blog-article-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.blog-article-content a {
  color: #ff4d4d;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-article-content a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Social Share Bar & Official Platform Styling */
.post-share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-pill-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.share-btn {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #11131a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.share-btn .social-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.share-btn:hover .social-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Individual Brand Official Colors */
.share-btn.share-whatsapp {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.share-btn.share-whatsapp .social-icon {
  color: #25D366;
}
.share-btn.share-whatsapp:hover {
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.08);
}

.share-btn.share-linkedin {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.share-btn.share-linkedin .social-icon {
  color: #0A66C2;
}
.share-btn.share-linkedin:hover {
  border-color: #0A66C2;
  color: #0A66C2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.32);
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.08);
}

.share-btn.share-twitter {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.share-btn.share-twitter .social-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.share-btn.share-twitter:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.share-btn.share-facebook {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.share-btn.share-facebook .social-icon {
  color: #1877F2;
}
.share-btn.share-facebook:hover {
  border-color: #1877F2;
  color: #1877F2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.32);
  background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.08);
}

.share-btn.share-copy {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.share-btn.share-copy .social-icon {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}
.share-btn.share-copy:hover {
  border-color: #ff4d4d;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 77, 77, 0.32);
  background: rgba(255, 77, 77, 0.08);
}
.share-btn.share-copy.copied {
  border-color: #10b981;
  color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}
.share-btn.share-copy.copied .social-icon {
  color: #10b981;
}



/* Single Post Share Footer */
.single-post-share-footer {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #0d0f17;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.share-footer-main {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.share-footer-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.share-heading-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.share-sparkle-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #be0000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff4d4d;
}

.share-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-back-to-blog {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.btn-back-to-blog:hover {
  color: #ff4d4d;
  border-color: #be0000;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}



/* Post CTA Box */
.post-cta-box {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #12141e, #08090e);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  margin: 4rem 0 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-cta-box .cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-cta-box h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-cta-box p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Related Posts Grid */
.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.related-post-card {
  background: #0d0f17;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.related-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.related-img-wrap {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  height: 170px;
}

.related-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.related-cat {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.related-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.related-date {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.related-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.related-title a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.related-title a:hover {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

.related-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ff4d4d;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-spotlight-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .featured-spotlight-img-wrap {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REACT BITS SPLASH CURSOR (Dark Red Theme #be0000)
   ========================================================================== */
.splash-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.splash-cursor__canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATION LANDING PAGE VARIANTS (Visual Differentiation & Dynamic Accents)
   ========================================================================== */
.loc-variant-0 {
  --loc-accent: #be0000;
  --loc-glow: rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.loc-variant-0 .services-hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(190, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, #000000 70%);
}

.loc-variant-1 {
  --loc-accent: #e11d48;
  --loc-glow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
}
.loc-variant-1 .services-hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.18) 0%, #000000 75%);
}
.loc-variant-1 .loc-service-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.loc-variant-2 {
  --loc-accent: #dc2626;
  --loc-glow: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
}
.loc-variant-2 .services-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12) 0%, #000000 85%);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.loc-variant-2 .loc-service-card {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
}

.loc-variant-3 {
  --loc-accent: #b91c1c;
  --loc-glow: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.25);
}
.loc-variant-3 .services-hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.18) 0%, #000000 80%);
}
.loc-variant-3 .loc-service-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}