/* =============================================
   The Open Sourcing — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================= */

/* 1. CSS Variables */
:root {
  --primary:        #0a1628;
  --primary-light:  #152035;
  --primary-mid:    #1e3a6e;
  --accent:         #e67e22;
  --accent-dark:    #d35400;
  --gold:           #d4a017;
  --white:          #ffffff;
  --off-white:      #f7f8fc;
  --light-bg:       #eef0f6;
  --text:           #2c3e50;
  --text-muted:     #6b7280;
  --border:         #dde1ea;
  --success:        #27ae60;
  --shadow:         0 4px 20px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg:      0 8px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.16);
  --shadow-xl:      0 20px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.22);
  --radius:         10px;
  --radius-lg:      18px;
  --radius-xl:      28px;
  --transition:     0.3s ease;
}

/* 2. Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

/* 3. Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.lead { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* 4. Utility Classes */
.section-padding    { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-padding-sm { padding: 50px 0; }
.bg-primary-dark    { background-color: var(--primary); }
.bg-off-white       { background-color: var(--off-white); }
.bg-light-bg        { background-color: var(--light-bg); }
.text-accent        { color: var(--accent); }
.text-gold          { color: var(--gold); }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.section-head h2   { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head p    { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.section-head-left { text-align: left; }
.section-head-left p { margin: 0; }

/* 5. Buttons */
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.35);
}
.btn-cv {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.btn-cv:hover, .btn-cv.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.30);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-accent {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.btn-outline-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-sm-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-sm-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* 6. Top Bar */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); transition: color var(--transition); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar-icon  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.top-bar-icon i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.social-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }

/* 7. Main Navigation */
.main-nav {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.main-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(21, 32, 53, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.main-nav .navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.nav-logo    { height: 42px; width: auto; }
.brand-text  { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.3px; line-height: 1.2; display: block; }
.brand-tagline { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); display: block; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

.main-nav .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 20px 14px !important;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.main-nav .nav-link:hover,
.main-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--white) !important; }
.main-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.main-nav .dropdown-menu {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-top: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  /* Invisible top padding bridges the gap between the toggle and the menu,
     preventing a mouseleave flash when the cursor moves downward. */
  padding-top: 12px;
  margin-top: -4px;
}
.main-nav .dropdown-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.main-nav .dropdown-item:hover,
.main-nav .dropdown-item.active {
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.main-nav .dropdown-item i { width: 16px; }

.navbar-toggler { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); padding: 6px 10px; }
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28255%2c255%2c255%2c0.85%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

/* 8. Page Hero (sub-pages) */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 55%, var(--primary-mid) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -8%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%; left: -5%;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-title   { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero-subtitle { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.breadcrumb { background: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }

/* 9. Hero – Homepage */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0e2044 45%, #1a3a6b 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content   { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge i { font-size: 0.65rem; }
.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-title .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-title .line-break { display: block; }
.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-graphic {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero-logo-large {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  animation: spin-slow 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat-item { text-align: left; }
.hero-stat-number { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; }
.hero-stat-label  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 4px; }

/* 10. Trust Bar */
.trust-bar { background: var(--accent); padding: 28px 0; }
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
}
.trust-item + .trust-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
.trust-icon  { font-size: 1.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-number { font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1; }
.trust-label  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 3px; }

/* 11. Service Cards (homepage grid) */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.12), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1));
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }
.service-card h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.service-card p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.93rem; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 0; }
.card-link {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* 12. About Section */
.about-image-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-image-wrap img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-img-placeholder img { width: 120px; opacity: 0.3; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px; right: -18px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 130px;
}
.about-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1; }
.about-badge span   { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 4px; display: block; }
.about-points li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text);
}
.about-points li i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 13. Why Choose Us */
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.why-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card h5 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.why-card p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.86rem; margin: 0; }

/* 14. Presence Section */
.presence-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.presence-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
}
.presence-card .location-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.presence-card h4 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.presence-card p  { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.presence-card .presence-detail {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-top: 6px;
}
.presence-card .presence-detail i { color: var(--accent); }

/* 15. CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-mid) 100%);
  padding: 90px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 34px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-banner .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* 16. Blog Cards */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card-img {
  height: 200px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.blog-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card-img .blog-img-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-meta  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-meta i { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-card-body h5 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-body p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; flex: 1; }
.blog-read-more {
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px; transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* 17. Service Detail Pages */
.service-intro-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230,126,34,0.12), rgba(212,160,23,0.1));
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-sub-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.service-sub-item:hover { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.service-sub-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.service-sub-content h5 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1rem; }
.service-sub-content p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-widget h5 {
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-services li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-services li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-services a {
  color: var(--text); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-services a:hover,
.sidebar-services a.active { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 4px; }
.sidebar-services i { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--accent); }
.sidebar-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-cta h5 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sidebar-cta p  { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* 18. Contact Page */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.contact-info-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230,126,34,0.12), rgba(212,160,23,0.1));
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.contact-info-card h5 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-info-card p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  background-color: var(--white);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: #b0b8c8; }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.map-container { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.map-container iframe { display: block; border: 0; }

/* 19. Blog Page */
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-recent li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-recent li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-recent a { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color var(--transition); display: block; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-recent a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-sidebar .sidebar-recent .post-date { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-sidebar .tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.blog-sidebar .tag {
  background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted); padding: 4px 13px;
  border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.79rem; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-sidebar .tag:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }

/* 20. Blog Post */
.blog-post-content h2,
.blog-post-content h3 { color: var(--primary); margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.blog-post-content p  { margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.blog-post-content ul,
.blog-post-content ol { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-post-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 24px 0;
}
.post-tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.post-tag { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-muted); padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* 21. About Page */
.vm-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-top: 4px solid transparent;
  height: 100%;
}
.vm-card.vision  { border-top-color: var(--accent); }
.vm-card.mission { border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.vm-icon  { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vm-card h4 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.value-card { padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center; height: 100%; }
.value-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card h5 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.team-stat { text-align: center; padding: 24px 16px; }
.team-stat .stat-number { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1; }
.team-stat .stat-label  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 6px; }

/* 22. Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--primary); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.footer-main  { padding: 72px 0 52px; }
.footer-logo  { height: 46px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.footer-brand h5 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-brand p  { font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58); line-height: 1.65; }
.footer-social   { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }

.footer-heading {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58); font-size: 0.87rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-links i { font-size: 0.65rem; }

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 0.87rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.footer-contact i    { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-contact a    { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-contact strong { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-size: 0.8rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }

.footer-divider { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom  { padding: 18px 0; font-size: 0.81rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* 23. Scroll Reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* 24. Back to Top */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* 25. Alerts */
.alert-success-custom {
  background: rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(39, 174, 96, 0.35);
  color: #1e8449; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 0.93rem;
}
.alert-error-custom {
  background: rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.35);
  color: #c0392b; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 0.93rem;
}

/* 26. Divider / Accent line */
.accent-line { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; margin: 14px 0 22px; }
.accent-line.center { margin: 14px auto 22px; }

/* 27. Services Overview Page */
.services-overview-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.services-overview-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.services-overview-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.services-overview-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: rgba(230,126,34,0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.services-overview-header h4 { color: var(--white); margin: 0; }
.services-overview-body { padding: 28px; }
.services-overview-body p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.services-overview-list { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.services-overview-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text); padding: 5px 0;
}
.services-overview-list li i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.72rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 28. Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .top-bar           { display: none !important; }
  .section-padding   { padding: 60px 0; }
  .hero              { min-height: auto; padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .hero-graphic      { display: none; }
  .hero-stats        { gap: 24px; }
  .trust-item + .trust-item { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .about-image-wrap  { margin-bottom: 30px; }
  .about-badge       { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; }
  .main-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .main-nav .nav-link { padding: 10px 16px !important; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .footer-main       { padding: 52px 0 40px; }
  .cta-banner        { padding: 70px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .trust-item { padding: 10px 16px; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-item { flex: 1 1 40%; }
  .services-overview-card { height: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-ctas          { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-ctas a        { text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .contact-form-wrap  { padding: 22px 16px; }
  .hero-badge         { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS � Added 2026
----------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Premium Google font import support (Playfair for headings) */
.display-serif { font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; }

/* Premium hero with real photo overlay */
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.88) 0%, rgba(14,32,68,0.78) 45%, rgba(10,22,40,0.55) 100%);
}

/* Premium page hero with photo background */
.page-hero-photo {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.88) 0%, rgba(14,32,68,0.75) 60%, rgba(10,22,40,0.6) 100%),
    var(--hero-bg, none);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* Premium section photo */
.section-photo-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.section-photo-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.75);
}
.section-photo-bg > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Hero image card � right panel */
.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.hero-image-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  animation: none !important;
}
.hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 28px 24px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}
.hero-image-overlay .overlay-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around;
}
.hero-image-overlay .stat-val {
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.hero-image-overlay .stat-lbl {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Premium photo section cards */
.photo-section-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  height: 380px;
}
.photo-section-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.photo-section-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.photo-section-card-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.15) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.photo-section-card-overlay h4 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.photo-section-card-overlay p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }

/* Premium about section image */
.about-real-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  width: 100%; height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
}

/* About section floated badge � updated position for real images */
.about-image-wrap .about-badge { bottom: 12px; right: -12px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-image-wrap .about-badge { right: 12px; }
}

/* Premium blog card image */
.blog-card-img { height: 220px; }
.blog-card-img img { transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Testimonials section */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 5rem; line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.18;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 22px;
}
.testimonial-body {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px; padding-top: 24px;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.testimonial-author-name  { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testimonial-author-title { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Industries grid */
.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--accent); }
.industry-card i    { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.industry-card span { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: block; }

/* Premium contact form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 18px; } }

/* Premium form inputs */
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  background: #fafbfd;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230,126,34,0.12) !important;
  outline: none;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* Chat widget button */
.chat-widget {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.chat-trigger-btn {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(230,126,34,0.45);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.chat-trigger-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(230,126,34,0.55); }
.chat-trigger-btn .chat-pulse {
  position: absolute; top: -2px; right: -2px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; background: #27ae60;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--white);
  animation: chat-blink 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes chat-blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.4} }

.chat-panel {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 70px;
  right: 0;
  width: 340px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-height: 520px;
  transform-origin: bottom right;
}
.chat-panel.chat-open { display: flex; }
.chat-panel-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
  padding: 20px 20px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.chat-panel-header .chat-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.chat-panel-header .chat-status { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 2px; }
.chat-close-btn {
  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.chat-close-btn:hover { color: var(--white); }
.chat-messages {
  flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  background: #f8f9fc;
}
.chat-msg {
  max-width: 85%; border-radius: 14px; padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.5;
}
.chat-msg-bot {
  background: var(--white); color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.chat-msg-user {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; align-self: flex-end;
}
.chat-quick-links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.chat-quick-btn {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.chat-quick-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }
.chat-input-area {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
}
.chat-input-area input {
  flex: 1; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text);
  outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.chat-input-area input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.chat-send-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--accent); border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.chat-send-btn:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Move back-to-top when chat is present */
.back-to-top { right: 28px; bottom: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .chat-widget  { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; }
  .chat-panel   { right: 0; width: calc(100vw - 32px); bottom: 70px; }
  .back-to-top  { display: none; }
}

/* Premium gradient headings */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   UPGRADED HERO
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Gradient headline word */
.hero-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}
/* Typing word block */
.hero-typing-wrap {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  min-height: 1.1em;
}
/* Updated hero stats gap for dividers */
.hero .hero-stats { gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
/* Stats vertical divider */
.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  align-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Hero CTAs */
.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.96rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark); border-color: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(230,126,34,0.45);
}
.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.96rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Right visual panel ── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hero-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.hero-photo-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.hero-photo-shimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(5,14,30,0.75) 100%);
}

/* Floating info cards */
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  min-width: 170px;
  animation: hero-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-float-card--tl { top: 24px; left: -28px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-float-card--br { bottom: 90px; right: -28px; animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes hero-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-9px); }
}
.hfc-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(230,126,34,0.12);
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hfc-icon--gold { background: rgba(212,160,23,0.12); color: var(--gold); }
.hfc-title { font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.2; }
.hfc-sub   { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Service pills strip (inside photo) */
.hero-service-pills {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 0 20px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.hero-pill:hover { background: rgba(230,126,34,0.55); }
.hero-pill i { font-size: 0.62rem; opacity: 0.85; }

/* Location badge */
.hero-location-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  background: rgba(230,126,34,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230,126,34,0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Scroll cue at hero bottom */
.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scroll-bob 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px; height: 34px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  border-radius: 12px; position: relative;
}
.scroll-wheel {
  width: 4px; height: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute; top: 5px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scroll-wheel-anim 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-bob { 0%,100% { opacity:.35 } 50% { opacity:.72 } }
@keyframes scroll-wheel-anim { 0%{top:5px;opacity:1} 80%{top:17px;opacity:0} 100%{top:5px;opacity:0} }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DEPARTMENT EMAIL DIRECTORY (contact.php)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dept-email-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.dept-email-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(245px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.dept-email-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.dept-email-card:hover {
  background: rgba(230,126,34,0.11);
  border-color: rgba(230,126,34,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.dept-email-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(230,126,34,0.15);
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.dept-email-text,
.dept-email-card > div:last-child { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.dept-email-dept  { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.dept-email-label { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.dept-email-addr  { font-size: 0.83rem; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; }
.dept-email-addr a { color: var(--accent); transition: color var(--transition); font-weight: 600; }
.dept-email-addr a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .dept-email-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-float-card { display: none; }
  .hero-scroll-cue { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .dept-email-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Premium number counter cards */
.stat-card-premium {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--gold));
}
.stat-card-premium:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.stat-card-premium .big-number {
  font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-card-premium .big-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Full-width photo divider */
.photo-divider {
  height: 320px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
}
.photo-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.65);
}

/* Premium page transitions */
main { animation: fadeInPage 0.4s ease; }
@keyframes fadeInPage { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* Notification badge improvements */
.badge-new {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 12px;
  vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 6px;
}

/* Premium mobile nav */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse { background: var(--primary); padding: 16px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-top: 8px; }
  .main-nav .nav-link { padding: 10px 14px !important; }
  .main-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
}

/* -- Admin Panel Premium Styles --------------------------- */
.admin-db-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(39,174,96,0.12); color: #1e8449;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39,174,96,0.3);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.admin-db-badge.offline {
  background: rgba(231,76,60,0.1); color: #c0392b;
  border-color: rgba(231,76,60,0.25);
}