/* INDEX PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
    .hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,6,24,0.96) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.88) 45%, rgba(4,10,36,0.95) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/4974912/pexels-photo-4974912.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}


/* no before overlay */
.hero::before { display: none; }
/* Glowing bottom border accent */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Animated grid pattern */
.hero-pattern { display: none; }
/* Radial glow orbs */
.hero-shape {
  position: absolute; right: -100px; top: -100px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(59,130,246,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-shape::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: -200px; bottom: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(249,115,22,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
@keyframes orb-float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-24px)} }

.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 110px 0 60px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero .container { max-width: 1300px; width: 92%; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fb923c;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s ease both;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.badge-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fb923c; animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fb923c; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }
@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.9rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.hero-title .hl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 52px; }
/* Override btn-outline for dark hero */
.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: #0d1f5c !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #f0f4ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-actions .btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.hero-actions .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important; }
.hero-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-stat-pills { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; width: 100%; }
.hsp-pill { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; padding: 0 18px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.hsp-pill:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hsp-val { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; font-family: var(--ff); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1; }
.hsp-lbl { font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: break-word; }
.hsp-divider { width: 1px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-avatars { display: flex; }
.trust-avatar { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); background: var(--bg2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-left: -8px; }
.trust-avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.trust-text { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.trust-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }
.trust-text span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Hero Visual / Browser mockup */
.hero-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; animation: fadeUp .7s .2s ease both; }
.hv-browser {
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.browser-bar { background: #f0f0f0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.browser-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.browser-dots span { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
.browser-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #fc605c; }
.browser-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #fdbc40; }
.browser-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #34ca49; }
.browser-url { flex: 1; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 10px; font-size: .72rem; color: #666; font-weight: 600; }
.browser-body { padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; }
.browser-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background: #fff; }
.bn-logo { width: 60px; height: 10px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 4px; }
.bn-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.bn-links span { width: 32px; height: 8px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 4px; }
.bn-cta { width: 52px; height: 22px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 5px; }
.browser-hero-block { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0d1f5c 60%, #1a3a9c 100%); padding: 20px 16px 18px; display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.bh-left { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.bh-lines { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.bh-line { height: 9px; border-radius: 4px; }
.bh-line.long   { width: 85%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.bh-line.medium { width: 65%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.bh-line.short  { width: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.bh-btns { display: flex; gap: 7px; margin-top: 2px; }
.bh-btn { height: 20px; border-radius: 5px; }
.bh-btn.solid   { width: 66px; background: var(--accent); }
.bh-btn.outline { width: 56px; background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.bh-right { width: 90px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bh-card-line { height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius: 3px; }
.bh-card-line.w80 { width: 80%; }
.bh-card-line.w55 { width: 55%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.bh-card-dot { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.browser-services { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background: #fff; }
.bsv-item { padding: 10px 10px 10px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #eee; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: #fff; }
.bsv-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.bsv-dot { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.bsv-dot.blue   { background: #dbeafe; }
.bsv-dot.orange { background: #fde8d0; }
.bsv-dot.green  { background: #d1fae5; }
.bsv-title { height: 7px; background: #ccc; border-radius: 3px; width: 75%; }
.bsv-sub   { height: 5px; background: #e0e0e0; border-radius: 3px; width: 55%; }
.browser-testimonial { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.bt-avatar { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sky); flex-shrink: 0; }
.bt-content { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.bt-line { height: 6px; background: #ccc; border-radius: 3px; }
.bt-line.w90 { width: 90%; }
.bt-line.w60 { width: 60%; background: #e0e0e0; }
.bt-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bt-stars span { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #f59e0b; border-radius: 2px; }
.browser-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 8px 14px; background: var(--navy); }
.bf-logo { width: 44px; height: 7px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.5); border-radius: 3px; }
.bf-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.bf-links span { width: 22px; height: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius: 3px; }
.bf-copy { width: 50px; height: 5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: 3px; }
.hv-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.hv-hl { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; transition: background .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.hv-hl:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.hv-hl-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hv-hl strong { display: block; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hv-hl span { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ── STATS ── */
.stats-bar { background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 40px 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
.stat-box { padding: 10px 30px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: center; }
.stat-box:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.stat-box:last-child  { border-right: none; }
.stat-box h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.stat-box h3 .suf { color: var(--accent); }
.stat-box p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-lt); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.services-section { background: var(--bg); padding-top: 56px; }
.services-header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.services-header .eyebrow { text-align: center; }
.services-header .section-title { text-align: center; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.sc { background: #e2e9f1; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; transition: all .28s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sc::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--navy); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.sc:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--border-dk); }
.sc:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.sc.featured { grid-column: span 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.sc-cat   { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sc-icon  { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 13px; background: rgba(249,115,22,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 18px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.sc:hover .sc-icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
.sc-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.sc-desc  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sc-tags  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.sc-tag   { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-md); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 5px; }
.sc-link  { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); transition: gap .2s; }
.sc:hover .sc-link { gap: 10px; }
.feat-metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.feat-m { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; }
.feat-m strong { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.feat-m span   { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-lt); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── WHY US ── */
.why-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94) 0%, rgba(240,244,252,0.90) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/574070/pexels-photo-574070.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--sky), var(--accent)); }
.why-header-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.why-header-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 16px; }
.why-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.why-card { position: relative; background: var(--white); padding: 36px 28px 32px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all .3s ease; cursor: default; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.why-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #f59e0b); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.why-card:hover { background: var(--bg); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,31,92,.12); z-index: 2; border-radius: 4px; }
.why-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.wc-accent-line { display: none; }
.wc-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.wc-icon-wrap { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--accent-lt); border: 1px solid #f4d0b0; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease; }
.why-card:hover .wc-icon-wrap { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg); background: #fde3c4; }
.wc-num { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; color: var(--border-dk); letter-spacing: -.04em; transition: color .3s ease; }
.why-card:hover .wc-num { color: #f4c89a; }
.wc-body { flex: 1; }
.wc-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.wc-body p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.75; }
.wc-footer { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.wc-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border-dk); padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 50px; transition: all .2s; }
.wc-pill::before { content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }
.why-card:hover .wc-pill { background: var(--accent-lt); border-color: #f4d0b0; color: var(--accent); }
.wc-metric span { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-lt); }

/* ── PROJECTS ── */
.projects-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,249,253,0.96) 0%, rgba(240,244,252,0.94) 100%),
    url('') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.projects-header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.proj-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.proj-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-dk); }
.proj-thumb { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #f1f5f9; aspect-ratio: 16/10; flex-shrink: 0; }
.proj-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; }
.proj-body { padding: 22px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; min-height: 0; }
.proj-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.proj-cat  { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--accent); }
.proj-year { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-xlt); }
.proj-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; }
.proj-desc  { font-size: .845rem; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.proj-tech  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 4px; }
.proj-tag   { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-md); padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px; }

.projects-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 52px; }

/* ── VIEW ALL PROJECTS CARD ── */
.proj-card--all {
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a3a9c 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 320px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.proj-card--all:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(13,31,92,0.32);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.proj-all-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 100%;
}
.proj-all-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.proj-card--all:hover .proj-all-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.proj-all-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.proj-all-desc {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 260px;
}
.proj-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, gap .2s;
}
.proj-card--all:hover .proj-all-btn {
  background: #f0f4ff;
  gap: 10px;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%, rgba(248,250,255,0.93) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/34804001/pexels-photo-34804001.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.process-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.process-head .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 28px; position: relative; }
.steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 34px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-dk) 0, var(--border-dk) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px); z-index: 0; }
.step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; z-index: 1; }
.step-num { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--border-dk); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all .3s ease; }
.step:hover .step-num { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: scale(1.1); }
.step h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-lt); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── CTA ── */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,92,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,20,60,0.92) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/34803972/pexels-photo-34803972.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
}
.cta-box { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-radius: 24px; padding: 64px 60px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-box::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-box h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cta-box h2 em { font-style: normal; color: #7ca6f4; }
.cta-box p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .95rem; max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-end; }


/* ── INDEX PAGE RESPONSIVE ── */

/* ≤ 1046px: services 2-col, projects 2-col, why cards 2-col, stats 2-col */
@media(max-width:1046px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .topbar-right { display: none; }
  .topbar-left { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-box { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 14px 10px; }
  .stat-box:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat-box:last-child, .stat-box:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(odd) { border-bottom: none; }
  .services-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .sc.featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-header-row { gap: 20px; }
  .why-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); border-radius: 16px; }
  .why-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .why-card:nth-child(1), .why-card:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .projects-header { gap: 16px; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 36px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
  .cta-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 44px 36px; gap: 28px; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ≤ 900px: hero adjustments */
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .hero-inner { padding: 70px 0 60px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem); }
}

/* ≤ 724px: services 1-col, why cards 1-col, projects 1-col */
@media(max-width:724px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sc.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .why-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important; }
  .why-card:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ≤ 540px: small mobile */
@media(max-width:540px) {
  .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .container { width: 94%; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 36px 0; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: .68rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7.5vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: .9rem; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; margin-bottom: 24px; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .hero-trust { padding-top: 18px; }
  .hsp-pill { padding: 0 8px; }
  .hsp-val { font-size: .95rem; }
  .hsp-lbl { font-size: .65rem; }
  .hsp-divider { height: 26px; }
  .feat-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-cards-grid { border-radius: 14px; }
  .why-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-box { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-actions .btn { justify-content: center; text-align: center; width: 100%; }
  .topbar .container { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .topbar-left { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; gap: 0; }
  .topbar-left .tb-item:first-child { margin-right: auto; }
  .topbar-left .tb-item:last-child { margin-left: auto; }
}
/* INDEX PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */


/* ABOUT PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE CSS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── HERO ── */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(4,10,40,0.80) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.65) 45%, rgba(4,12,40,0.86) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/4315997/pexels-photo-4315997.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 110px 0 90px;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, transparent);
}
.about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fb923c;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  animation: fadeUp .5s ease both;
}
.about-hero-eyebrow span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fb923c;
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fb923c;
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .1s ease both;
}
.about-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.about-hero p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: fadeUp .6s .2s ease both;
}

@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes blink  { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }


/* ── STORY ── */
.story-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.story-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(13,31,92,.15);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.story-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(13,31,92,.25);
  z-index: 2;
}
.story-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fb923c;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
.story-badge span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.story-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; left: -16px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-top: 3px solid #fb923c;
  border-left: 3px solid #fb923c;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.story-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.story-text .section-title { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.story-text p {
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--text-lt);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.story-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.sh-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.sh-item:hover {
  border-color: #fb923c;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.sh-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.25);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sh-item div strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.sh-item div span {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-lt);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── VALUES ── */
.values-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,244,252,0.97) 0%, rgba(247,249,253,0.95) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518770660439-4636190af475?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.values-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--sky), #fb923c);
}
.values-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.values-head .section-sub { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.val-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.val-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fb923c, #f59e0b);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.val-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(13,31,92,.12); border-color: transparent; }
.val-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.val-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.val-card:hover .val-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.18);
}
.val-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.val-card p {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--text-lt);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
.about-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,92,0.90) 0%, rgba(10,20,60,0.94) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558494949-ef010cbdcc31?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
}
.about-cta-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 64px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}
.about-cta-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.about-cta-box h2 em { font-style: normal; color: #7ca6f4; }
.about-cta-box p { font-size: .93rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); max-width: 440px; line-height: 1.7; }
.about-cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-end; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width:1046px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mission-strip .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1fr; }
  .mission-strip .container > .ms-item:last-of-type { display: none; }
  .mission-strip .container > .ms-divider:last-of-type { display: none; }
}
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .story-grid, .why-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .story-badge { right: 16px; bottom: -20px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-cta-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px 32px; gap: 28px; }
  .about-cta-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media(max-width:640px) {
  .mission-strip .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .ms-divider { display: none; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-about-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wav-card:first-child { grid-column: span 1; }
  .about-cta-box { padding: 32px 22px; }
  .about-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media(max-width:440px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ABOUT PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */


/* BLOG PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
  input,
textarea,
select {
font-family: 'Nunito', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
font-family: 'Nunito', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG PAGE — NeluxTech
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── GLOBAL ── */
.blog-page { max-width: 1600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(4,10,40,.88) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,.72) 48%, rgba(4,12,40,.90) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/34578/pexels-photo.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, transparent);
}
.blog-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.4);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fb923c;
  margin-bottom: 20px; animation: blgFadeUp .5s ease both;
}
.blog-hero-eyebrow span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fb923c; animation: blgBlink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fb923c;
}
.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px; animation: blgFadeUp .6s .1s ease both;
}
.blog-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
  animation: blgFadeUp .6s .2s ease both;
}
@keyframes blgFadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes blgBlink  { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.blog-wrap {
  background: var(--bg, #f4f6fb);
  padding: 72px 0 96px;
}
.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── FEATURED POST ── */
.featured-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #f97316; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.featured-label::after { content:''; flex:1; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(249,115,22,.3),transparent); }
.featured-card {
  background: var(--white, #fff);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,31,92,.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.featured-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,31,92,.14); }
.featured-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.featured-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.featured-card:hover .featured-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: #f97316; color: #fff;
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.featured-body {
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.featured-cat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; color: #3b82f6;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-body p {
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-lt, #6b7280);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.post-meta-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-lt, #9ca3af);
}
.post-meta-item i { font-size: .65rem; }
.read-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: all .25s; width: fit-content;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
}
.read-btn:hover { background: #f97316; transform: translateX(4px); }
.read-btn i { transition: transform .25s; }
.read-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── POST GRID ── */
.posts-toolbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.posts-toolbar h3 {
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
}
.search-form {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.search-form:focus-within { border-color: #3b82f6; }
.search-form input {
  border: none; outline: none; padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  width: 200px; background: transparent;
}
.search-form input::placeholder { color: #94a3b8; }
.search-form button {
  background: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); border: none;
  color: #fff; padding: 9px 14px; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: .8rem; align-self: stretch; transition: background .2s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  border-radius: 0; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.search-form button:hover { background: #3b82f6; }

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .28s, box-shadow .28s, border-color .28s;
  position: relative;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,31,92,.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.post-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f97316, #3b82f6);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.post-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.post-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.post-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; transition: transform .45s ease;
}
.post-card:hover .post-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.post-img-cat {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(13,31,92,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #93c5fd; font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147,197,253,.2);
}
.post-body { padding: 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-body h3 {
  font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-body p {
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-lt, #6b7280);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #f0f2f8;
}
.post-footer-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.post-footer-meta span {
  font-size: .68rem; color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.read-more-link {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: #f97316;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.read-more-link:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ── EMPTY STATE ── */
.no-posts {
  text-align: center; padding: 60px 24px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.no-posts i { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; opacity: .35; }
.no-posts h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #64748b; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.no-posts p  { font-size: .85rem; }

/* ── PAGINATION ── */
.pagination {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}
.pg-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  background: #fff; color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all .18s;
}
.pg-btn:hover, .pg-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  border-color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); color: #fff;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR ── */
.blog-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
}
.widget-hdr {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.widget-hdr-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .75rem; color: #f97316;
}
.widget-hdr h4 {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
}
.widget-body { padding: 18px 20px; }

/* Categories */
.cat-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.cat-list li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.cat-list li a:hover, .cat-list li a.active {
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.08); color: #f97316;
}
.cat-count {
  background: #f1f5f9; color: #64748b;
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.cat-list li a.active .cat-count { background: rgba(249,115,22,.15); color: #f97316; }

/* Recent posts widget */
.recent-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.recent-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.recent-thumb {
  width: 64px; min-width: 64px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 9px; overflow: hidden;
}
.recent-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.recent-thumb.placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0, #f1f5f9);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.recent-info h5 {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.recent-info span { font-size: .67rem; color: #94a3b8; }
.recent-item a { text-decoration: none; }
.recent-item a:hover h5 { color: #f97316; }

/* Tags */
.tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block; padding: 5px 12px;
  background: #f1f5f9; color: #64748b;
  border-radius: 20px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.tag-pill:hover { background: #0d1f5c; color: #fff; border-color: #0d1f5c; }

/* Newsletter widget */
.nl-widget { text-align: center; padding: 24px 20px; }
.nl-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #f59e0b);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff; margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.nl-widget h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nl-widget p  { font-size: .78rem; color: #6b7280; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nl-input-row {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.nl-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: .82rem; outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.nl-input:focus { border-color: #f97316; }
.nl-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px; border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f5c, #1a3a9c);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
}
.nl-btn:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── SINGLE POST ── */
.single-wrap {
  max-width: 1600px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 64px 0 96px;
  background: var(--bg, #f4f6fb);
}
.single-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.single-article {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
}
.single-cover {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/7; overflow: hidden;
}
.single-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.single-body { padding: 44px 48px; }
.single-cat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; color: #3b82f6;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.single-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.03em; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.single-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 16px 0; margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f2f8; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f8;
}
.single-meta-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .75rem; color: #94a3b8;
}
.single-meta-item i { font-size: .68rem; color: #f97316; }
.post-content {
  font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.85; color: #374151;
}
.post-content h1, .post-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  margin: 32px 0 14px; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.post-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}
.post-content p  { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol { margin: 0 0 18px 24px; }
.post-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid #f97316;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.06);
  padding: 16px 22px; border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin: 24px 0; color: #374151; font-style: italic;
}
.post-content img {
  max-width: 100%; border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.post-content a { color: #3b82f6; font-weight: 500; }
.post-content code {
  background: #f1f5f9; padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 5px; font-size: .88em; color: #e11d48;
}
.post-content pre {
  background: #0f172a; color: #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px; overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0; font-size: .85rem;
}
.post-tags-row {
  margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f2f8;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-tags-row span { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; color: #94a3b8; }

/* Back link */
.back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s;
}
.back-link:hover { color: #f97316; }

/* Related posts */
.related-section { margin-top: 56px; }
.related-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy, #0d1f5c); margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.related-section h3::after { content:''; flex:1; height:1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2e8f0, transparent); }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width: 1200px) {
  .blog-layout, .single-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; }
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-layout, .single-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .single-body { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media(max-width: 640px) {
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .posts-toolbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
/* BLOG PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */

/* HOW WE WORK PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);overflow-x:hidden;line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
.section{padding:96px 0}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:8px;font-family:var(--ff);font-weight:700;font-size:.93rem;transition:all .22s ease;cursor:pointer;border:none;white-space:nowrap}

/* TOPBAR */

/* NAVBAR */

/* HERO */
.hw-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:100px 0 110px;
  background:
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/4315997/pexels-photo-4315997.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
/* Strong directional overlay — near-opaque navy on text side, fades to semi-dark right */
.hw-hero::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg,
      rgba(8,15,35,.97) 0%,
      rgba(8,15,35,.92) 35%,
      rgba(8,15,35,.72) 58%,
      rgba(8,15,35,.45) 78%,
      rgba(8,15,35,.28) 100%
    );
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* Subtle warm accent glow bottom-right */
.hw-hero::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 88% 80%, rgba(232,117,10,.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hw-glow{display:none}
.hw-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hw-hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;align-items:center;gap:80px}
.hw-breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin-bottom:20px;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.hw-breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);transition:color .2s}
.hw-breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.hw-breadcrumb .sep{opacity:.35}
.hw-breadcrumb .cur{color:var(--accent)}
.hw-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:rgba(232,117,10,.18);border:1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.4);
  border-radius:50px;padding:7px 18px;
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:24px;font-family:var(--ff);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  animation:hwFadeDown .6s ease both;
}
@keyframes hwFadeDown{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-12px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes hwFadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.hw-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:900;
  line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px;
  animation:hwFadeUp .7s .1s ease both;
}
.hw-hero h1 span{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7ca6f4,var(--accent));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.hw-hero-desc{
  font-family:var(--ff-body);color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.8;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px;
  animation:hwFadeUp .7s .2s ease both;
}
.hw-hero-actions{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  animation:hwFadeUp .7s .3s ease both;
}
/* right column — promise cards */
.hw-hero-visual{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  animation:hwFadeUp .75s .25s ease both;
}
.hw-promise{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:16px;padding:18px 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;
  transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,transform .25s;
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.hw-promise:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-color:rgba(232,117,10,.4);transform:translateX(4px)}
.hw-promise-icon{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;
  background:rgba(232,117,10,.18);border:1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.3);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1rem;color:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0;
}
.hw-promise-title{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px;font-family:var(--ff)}
.hw-promise-text{font-size:.79rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);line-height:1.6;font-family:var(--ff-body)}

/* PROCESS STEPS */
.process-section{background:var(--white)}
.process-intro{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:48px;margin-bottom:72px}
.process-intro-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:16px}
.process-steps-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.ps-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;gap:0;position:relative}
.ps-row:not(:last-child)::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:39px;top:80px;width:2px;height:calc(100% - 40px);background:var(--border);z-index:0}
.ps-left{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;padding-top:8px;z-index:1}
.ps-num{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);border:2px solid var(--border-dk);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);font-family:var(--ff);flex-shrink:0;transition:all .3s ease}
.ps-row:hover .ps-num{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow);transform:scale(1.08)}
.ps-right{padding:0 0 52px 28px}
.ps-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:8px;font-family:var(--ff)}
.ps-right h3{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ps-right p{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:.925rem;color:var(--text-lt);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:16px}
.ps-checklist{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.ps-checklist li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--text-md)}
.ps-checklist li i{color:var(--accent);font-size:.72rem;margin-top:4px;flex-shrink:0}
.ps-row:last-child .ps-right{padding-bottom:0}

/* PRINCIPLES */
.principles-section{background:var(--bg)}
.principles-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:56px}
.principles-header .section-sub{margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.principles-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.principle-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:34px 28px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s ease}
.principle-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#f59e0b);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s ease}
.principle-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--border-dk)}
.principle-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.principle-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--bg2);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:18px;transition:all .3s}
.principle-card:hover .principle-icon{background:var(--accent-lt);color:var(--accent);transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg)}
.principle-card h3{font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px}
.principle-card p{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:.875rem;color:var(--text-lt);line-height:1.75}

/* CTA */
.cta-section{padding:80px 0;background:var(--bg)}
.cta-box{background:var(--navy);border-radius:24px;padding:64px 60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:48px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-box::before{content:'';position:absolute;right:-80px;top:-80px;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);pointer-events:none}
.cta-box h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem);font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.cta-box h2 em{font-style:normal;color:#7ca6f4}
.cta-box p{font-family:var(--ff-body);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.95rem;max-width:480px;line-height:1.7}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}

/* FOOTER */
footer{background:var(--navy-dark);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);padding:70px 0 28px}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width:1060px){
  .principles-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hw-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .process-intro{gap:24px}
  .cta-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:44px 36px;gap:28px}
  .cta-actions{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .ps-row{grid-template-columns:60px 1fr}
  .ps-row:not(:last-child)::before{left:29px}
  .ps-num{width:50px;height:50px;font-size:.9rem}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .principles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .section{padding:48px 0}
  .hw-hero{padding:52px 0 60px}
  .hw-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.6rem)}
  .hw-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hw-hero-actions .btn{justify-content:center}
  .cta-box{padding:36px 24px}
  .cta-actions{flex-direction:column}
  .cta-actions .btn{justify-content:center}
  .ps-right{padding:0 0 40px 18px}
  .ps-right h3{font-size:1.1rem}
}
/* HOW WE WORK PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */


/* PROJECT PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);overflow-x:hidden;line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
.section{padding:96px 0}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:8px;font-family:var(--ff);font-weight:700;font-size:.93rem;transition:all .22s ease;cursor:pointer;border:none;white-space:nowrap}

/* TOPBAR */

/* NAVBAR */

/* HERO */
.proj-hero{  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,20,60,0.82) 0%, rgba(10,30,80,0.75) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/5473299/pexels-photo-5473299.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat; position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:84px 0 96px}
.proj-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px}
.proj-hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;right:-80px;bottom:-80px;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(59,125,232,.18) 0%,transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.proj-hero-glow{position:absolute;left:-60px;top:-60px;width:380px;height:380px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,117,10,.1) 0%,transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.proj-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.proj-hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:72px}
.proj-breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin-bottom:20px;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.proj-breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);transition:color .2s}
.proj-breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.proj-breadcrumb .sep{opacity:.35}
.proj-breadcrumb .cur{color:var(--accent)}
.proj-hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:rgba(232,117,10,.15);border:1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.3);border-radius:50px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:22px;font-family:var(--ff)}
.proj-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:900;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}
.proj-hero h1 span{color:#7ca6f4}
.proj-hero-desc{font-family:var(--ff-body);color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.8;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px}
.proj-hero-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.proj-hero-visual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.phv-card{border-radius:16px;padding:22px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.35);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);transition:all .25s}
.phv-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(232,117,10,.3)}
.phv-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(232,117,10,.15);border:1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.2);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--accent);font-size:.95rem}
.phv-card h5{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff)}
.phv-card p{font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);font-family:var(--ff-body);line-height:1.5}

/* PROJECTS GRID */
.projects-main{background:var(--bg)}
.projects-controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:44px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.projects-controls-left h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.5vw,2rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.projects-controls-left p{font-family:var(--ff-body);color:var(--text-lt);font-size:.9rem}
.filter-tabs{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.filter-tab{padding:8px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--ff);border:1.5px solid var(--border-dk);color:var(--text-lt);background:var(--white);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.filter-tab:hover{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
.filter-tab.active{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
.projects-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.proj-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all .3s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.proj-card:hover{border-color:var(--border-dk)}
.proj-thumb{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#f1f5f9;aspect-ratio:16/10}
.proj-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block}
.proj-card:hover .proj-thumb img{transform:none}
.proj-placeholder{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;color:var(--text-lt)}
.proj-placeholder i{font-size:2.4rem;opacity:.25}
.proj-placeholder span{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;opacity:.5;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.proj-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(13,31,92,.78);opacity:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.proj-card:hover .proj-overlay{opacity:1}
.proj-overlay-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:7px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--ff);transition:all .2s;border:none;cursor:pointer}
.proj-overlay-btn.primary{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.proj-overlay-btn.primary:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.proj-overlay-btn.ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.proj-overlay-btn.ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.proj-body{padding:22px 24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.proj-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.proj-cat{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--accent);font-family:var(--ff)}
.proj-year{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-xlt);font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.proj-title{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.3}
.proj-desc{font-size:.845rem;color:var(--text-lt);line-height:1.65;flex:1;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.proj-tech{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-top:4px}
.proj-tag{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--border);color:var(--text-md);padding:3px 9px;border-radius:4px;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
/* index.php proj-link — text style with border-top */
.proj-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:12px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding-top:14px;transition:gap .2s,color .2s;font-family:var(--ff)}
.proj-link:hover{gap:10px;color:var(--blue)}
/* projects.php & index.php proj-link — button style */
.projects-main .proj-link,
.projects-section .proj-link{color:var(--white);background:var(--navy);border:2px solid var(--navy);border-top:2px solid var(--navy);padding:10px 20px;border-radius:6px;justify-content:center;align-self:flex-start;transition:gap .2s,background .2s,color .2s}
.projects-main .proj-link:hover,
.projects-section .proj-link:hover{gap:10px;background:transparent;color:var(--navy)}
.no-results{display:none;grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center;padding:80px 20px;color:var(--text-lt)}
.no-results.show{display:block}
.no-results i{font-size:2.5rem;opacity:.2;margin-bottom:14px;display:block}
.no-results p{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:.95rem}

/* FEATURED ROW */
.featured-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:26px;margin-bottom:26px}
.proj-card.featured-card .proj-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/7}

/* CTA */
.cta-section{padding:80px 0;background:var(--bg)}
.cta-box{background:var(--navy);border-radius:24px;padding:64px 60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:48px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-box::before{content:'';position:absolute;right:-80px;top:-80px;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);pointer-events:none}
.cta-box h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem);font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.cta-box h2 em{font-style:normal;color:#7ca6f4}
.cta-box p{font-family:var(--ff-body);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.95rem;max-width:480px;line-height:1.7}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}

/* FOOTER */
footer{background:var(--navy-dark);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);padding:70px 0 28px}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width:1060px){
  .projects-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .featured-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .proj-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .proj-hero-visual{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cta-box{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:44px 36px;gap:28px}
  .cta-actions{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .projects-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .projects-controls{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .section{padding:48px 0}
  .proj-hero{padding:52px 0 60px}
  .proj-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.6rem)}
  .proj-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .proj-hero-actions .btn{justify-content:center}
  .proj-hero-visual{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .filter-tabs{gap:6px}
  .filter-tab{padding:7px 14px;font-size:.78rem}
  .cta-box{padding:36px 24px}
  .cta-actions{flex-direction:column}
  .cta-actions .btn{justify-content:center}
}
/* PROJECT PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */
  

/* PRIVATE POLICY PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE CSS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
body {
  background: #060e2b !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
}
.container {
  background: transparent !important;
}
a { text-decoration: none; }

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
.legal-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,6,24,0.98) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.92) 50%, rgba(4,10,36,0.97) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/34803986/pexels-photo-34803986.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 100px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, transparent);
}
.legal-hero-orb {
  position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-hero-orb2 {
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,115,22,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fb923c; margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.legal-badge i { font-size: .8rem; }
.legal-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.legal-hero h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.legal-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .95rem;
  max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-meta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.legal-meta i { color: #60a5fa; }

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR TOC ── */
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.toc-label {
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.toc-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.toc-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.toc-list li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition: all .2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.toc-list li a i { font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); width: 14px; text-align: center; transition: color .2s; }
.toc-list li a:hover,
.toc-list li a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1);
}
.toc-list li a:hover i,
.toc-list li a.active i { color: var(--accent, #f97316); }
.toc-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); margin: 10px 0; }

/* Contact card in sidebar */
.toc-contact {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,.12), rgba(59,130,246,.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.toc-contact p { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.toc-contact a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent, #f97316); color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.toc-contact a:hover { background: #d06509; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── CONTENT ── */
.legal-content { min-width: 0; }

.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.legal-section-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.ls-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,.2), rgba(59,130,246,.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.25);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: .95rem; color: #fb923c;
}
.legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.2;
}
.legal-section h2 span { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

.legal-content p {
  font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.legal-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.legal-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.legal-content ul li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f97316; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Highlight box */
.legal-highlight {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.18);
  border-left: 3px solid #3b82f6;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.75;
}
.legal-highlight strong { color: #93c5fd; }

/* Warning box */
.legal-warn {
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #f97316;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.75;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.legal-warn i { color: #fb923c; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Data table */
.legal-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: .85rem;
}
.legal-table th {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 16px; text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.legal-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.6;
}
.legal-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.legal-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(255,255,255,.02); }
.legal-table td:first-child { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP / BREADCRUMB ── */
.legal-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.legal-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition: color .2s; }
.legal-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #f97316; }
.legal-breadcrumb i { font-size: .65rem; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .legal-toc { position: static; display: none; }
}
@media(max-width: 540px) {
  .legal-hero { padding: 80px 0 50px; }
  .legal-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* Fade-in animation */
@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
.legal-hero > .container > * { animation: fadeUp .6s ease both; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .2s; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .3s; }
/* PRIVATE POLICY PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */

/* TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE CSS STARTS HERE */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   TERMS OF SERVICE PAGE CSS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── FORCE DARK MODE FOR THIS PAGE ── */
body {
  background: #060e2b !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important;
}
.container {
  background: transparent !important;
}
a { text-decoration: none; }

/* Reuse legal styles — include privacy-policy.css or duplicate here */

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
.legal-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,6,24,0.98) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.92) 50%, rgba(4,10,36,0.97) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/34803986/pexels-photo-34803986.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 100px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, transparent);
}
.legal-hero-orb {
  position: absolute; top: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-hero-orb2 {
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,115,22,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fb923c; margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.legal-badge i { font-size: .8rem; }
.legal-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.legal-hero h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.legal-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .95rem;
  max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-meta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.legal-meta i { color: #60a5fa; }

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  align-items: start;
  background: #060e2b;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR TOC ── */
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.toc-label {
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.toc-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.toc-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.toc-list li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition: all .2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.toc-list li a i { font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); width: 14px; text-align: center; transition: color .2s; }
.toc-list li a:hover,
.toc-list li a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1);
}
.toc-list li a:hover i,
.toc-list li a.active i { color: var(--accent, #f97316); }
.toc-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); margin: 10px 0; }

.toc-contact {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,.12), rgba(59,130,246,.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.toc-contact p { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.5; }
.toc-contact a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent, #f97316); color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.toc-contact a:hover { background: #d06509; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── CONTENT ── */
.legal-content { min-width: 0; }
.legal-section { margin-bottom: 52px; scroll-margin-top: 110px; }
.legal-section-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.ls-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,115,22,.2), rgba(59,130,246,.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.25);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: .95rem; color: #fb923c;
}
.legal-section h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.2; }
.legal-section h2 span { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

.legal-content p { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.legal-content ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-content ul li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.7; }
.legal-content ul li::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #f97316; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 8px; }

.legal-highlight {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.18);
  border-left: 3px solid #3b82f6;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.75;
}
.legal-highlight strong { color: #93c5fd; }

.legal-warn {
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #f97316;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.75;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.legal-warn i { color: #fb923c; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.legal-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.legal-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition: color .2s; }
.legal-breadcrumb a:hover { color: #f97316; }
.legal-breadcrumb i { font-size: .65rem; }

/* ── SCOPE CARDS ── */
.scope-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.scope-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.scope-card .sc-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
}
.scope-card .sc-icon.blue { background: rgba(59,130,246,.15); color: #60a5fa; }
.scope-card .sc-icon.orange { background: rgba(249,115,22,.15); color: #fb923c; }
.scope-card h4 { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.scope-card p { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .legal-toc { position: static; display: none; }
  .scope-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media(max-width: 540px) {
  .legal-hero { padding: 80px 0 50px; }
  .legal-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
.legal-hero > .container > * { animation: fadeUp .6s ease both; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .2s; }
.legal-hero > .container > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .3s; }
/* TERMS AND CONDITIONS PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE CSS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-page.contact-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,6,24,0.93) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.82) 50%, rgba(4,10,36,0.92) 100%),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184418/pexels-photo-3184418.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
}
.contact-page.contact-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.contact-page.contact-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #f97316, #3b82f6, #34d399, transparent);
  z-index: 3;
}
.contact-page .hero-orb-right {
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px; top: -80px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,125,232,.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-drift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-page .hero-orb-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: -80px; bottom: -80px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,117,10,.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orb-drift 13s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes ch-fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes blink-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(.8)} }

.contact-page.contact-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-page .hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 80px;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.contact-page.contact-hero h1,
.contact-page .hero-desc,
.contact-page .hero-badge,
.contact-page .hero-meta-row {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.contact-page .hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,117,10,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.35);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  animation: ch-fadeUp .55s .05s ease both;
}
.contact-page .badge-pulse {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent);
  animation: blink-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-page.contact-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  animation: ch-fadeUp .6s .1s ease both;
}
.contact-page.contact-hero h1 .hl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.contact-page .hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  animation: ch-fadeUp .65s .15s ease both;
}
.contact-page .hero-meta-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: ch-fadeUp .7s .2s ease both;
}
.contact-page .hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.contact-page .hero-pill i { color: #34d399; font-size: .72rem; }
.contact-page .hero-pill.orange i { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-page .hero-contact-cards {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  animation: ch-fadeUp .7s .25s ease both;
}
.contact-page .hc-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.contact-page .hc-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(232,117,10,.4);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.contact-page .hc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232,117,10,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,117,10,.3);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-page .hc-icon.blue { background: rgba(59,125,232,.15); border-color: rgba(59,125,232,.3); color: #7ca6f4; }
.contact-page .hc-icon.green { background: rgba(52,211,153,.12); border-color: rgba(52,211,153,.3); color: #34d399; }
.contact-page .hc-label {
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: var(--ff);
}
.contact-page .hc-value { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-family: var(--ff-body); }
.contact-page .hc-hours {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
}
.contact-page .hc-hours i { color: #34d399; font-size: .68rem; }

/* ─── CONTACT MAIN ─── */
.contact-page.contact-main {
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.contact-page.contact-main::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--sky), var(--accent));
}
.contact-page .contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ─── SUCCESS TOAST ─── */
.contact-page-toast {
  position: fixed;
  top: 28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-120px);
  z-index: 9999;
  min-width: 340px; max-width: 480px;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #b6e9d4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  overflow: hidden; opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-page-toast.show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-body { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 20px 20px 18px; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f9f0; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #16a34a; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-text { flex: 1; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-text h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: #15803d; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--ff); }
.contact-page-toast .toast-text p { font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: .83rem; color: #166534; line-height: 1.6; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-close { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: #6b7280; font-size: .95rem; padding: 2px 4px; line-height: 1; transition: color .2s; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: -2px; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-close:hover { color: #111; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-progress { height: 4px; background: #b6e9d4; }
.contact-page-toast .toast-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: #16a34a; width: 100%; transform-origin: left; transition: transform linear; }

/* ─── CONTACT INFO SIDEBAR ─── */
.contact-page .contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.contact-page .ci-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px 24px; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-page .ci-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--sky)); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.contact-page .ci-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact-page .ci-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.contact-page .ci-card-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--bg2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-page .ci-card h4 { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-md); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-family: var(--ff); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-page .ci-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-page .ci-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-md); font-family: var(--ff-body); line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-page .ci-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-page .ci-row i { width: 18px; text-align: center; color: var(--accent); font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.contact-page .ci-row a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; transition: color .2s; }
.contact-page .ci-row a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-page .ci-row strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.contact-page .ci-social-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-page .ci-social { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-lt); transition: all .22s; text-decoration: none; }
.contact-page .ci-social:hover { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ─── FORM ─── */
.contact-page .form-heading { background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,6,24,0.93) 0%, rgba(8,18,60,0.82) 50%, rgba(4,10,36,0.92) 100%), url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184418/pexels-photo-3184418.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat; padding: 32px 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-page .form-heading::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -40px; width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.contact-page .form-heading h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-page .form-heading p { font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 520px; }
.contact-page .contact-form-wrap { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-page .contact-form-wrap form { padding: 36px 40px 0; }
.contact-page .form-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 24px 0; }
.contact-page .form-footer { background: var(--bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 0 -40px; padding: 20px 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }
.contact-page .form-note { font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-xlt); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.contact-page .form-note i { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-page .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.contact-page .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-page .form-group:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-page .form-group label { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-md); font-family: var(--ff); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.contact-page .form-group label .req { color: var(--accent); margin-left: 2px; }
.contact-page .form-group input,
.contact-page .form-group select,
.contact-page .form-group textarea { font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--bg); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px 16px; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s; outline: none; width: 100%; appearance: none; }
.contact-page .form-group select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236b7280' stroke-width='2.5'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 38px; }
.contact-page .form-group input:focus,
.contact-page .form-group select:focus,
.contact-page .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,125,232,.1); background: var(--white); }
.contact-page .form-group input::placeholder,
.contact-page .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-xlt); }
.contact-page .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; line-height: 1.65; }
.contact-page .form-submit { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 36px; font-family: var(--ff); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all .22s ease; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232,117,10,.3); }
.contact-page .form-submit:hover { background: #d06509; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,117,10,.4); }
.contact-page .form-submit:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.contact-page .recaptcha-wrap { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-page .recaptcha-error { margin-top: 8px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--accent); font-family: var(--ff-body); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
@media(max-width:1060px){
  .contact-page .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-page .contact-info { position: static; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .contact-page .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .contact-page .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .contact-page.contact-main { padding: 64px 0; }
  .contact-page .contact-info { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-page .form-heading { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .contact-page .contact-form-wrap form { padding: 28px 24px 0; }
  .contact-page .form-footer { margin: 0 -24px; padding: 18px 24px; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .contact-page .form-submit { justify-content: center; }
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .contact-page.contact-hero { padding: 52px 0 60px; }
  .contact-page.contact-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
}
/* CONTACT PAGE CSS ENDS HERE */