/* ==========================================================================
   Root Variables & Theming
   ========================================================================== */
   :root {
    /* Colors */
    --clr-navy: #12347D;
    --clr-navy-light: #0D275E;
    --clr-blue: #0A52B5;
    --clr-teal: #93C5FD;
    --clr-teal-hover: #60A5FA;
    --clr-white: #ffffff;
    --clr-gray-100: #f8f9fa;
    --clr-gray-200: #e9ecef;
    --clr-gray-800: #343a40;
    --clr-black: #121212;
    --clr-nav-hover: #52525b;

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing & Layout */
    --spacing-sm: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-md: 1rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
    --container-max: 1800px;
    
    /* Visuals */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.04);
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News Ticker (TV Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #12347D, #0D275E);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ticker-label {
    background: #93C5FD; /* Sky blue like before */
    color: #0D275E; /* Deep navy text for contrast */
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    z-index: 15;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 10px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.ticker {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: ticker-scroll 60s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.ticker:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 3rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 48px;
}

.ticker-item::before {
    content: "|";
    margin-right: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-gray-800);
    background-color: #eef2f9;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(10,82,181,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    padding-top: 100px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 95%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--clr-white) !important; }

/* ── Section padding ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section {
    /* padding removed to inherit .section-padding */
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .header-container { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .logo-img { height: 45px; }
    .header-right { gap: 10px; }
    .hero-container { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 2rem !important; }
    .hero-content { flex: unset !important; }
}

/* ── Layout grid utilities ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}
.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}
.align-center { align-items: center; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Spacing utilities ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mt-4  { margin-top: 1rem;  }
.mt-6  { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mb-6  { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

/* ── Background utilities ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bg-gray-50 { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f5ff 0%, #eaeff9 100%); }
.bg-dark-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12347D 0%, #0D275E 60%, #0D275E 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.bg-dark-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(147,197,253,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Image utilities ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.img-fluid  { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.rounded-lg { border-radius: 14px; }
.shadow-lg  { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.12); }

.section-padding {
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons — Rectangular Gradient Style (VWC Brand)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.62rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.22s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #12347D 0%, #12347D 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid #071330;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #050d1f;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #244f87 0%, #0D275E 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.28) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fc 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-blue);
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a52b5 0%, #083b88 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: #083b88;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10,82,181,0.28);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (Milestone Version)
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(219,234,254,0.98) 0%, rgba(191,219,254,0.97) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90px;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05), 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.header-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ── Mac-style tab bar nav ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D275E 0%, #12347D 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 4px;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 12px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.25),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Each nav item is a tab inside the dark bar */
.nav-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 7px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.nav-link::after { display: none !important; }

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a6fc4 0%, #0a52b5 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25),
        0 2px 8px rgba(10,82,181,0.45),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Separator — bright divider between tab items */
.nav-sep {
    display: none;
    width: 1px;
    align-self: stretch;
    margin: 5px 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Book a Call CTA — teal accent stands out from the navy bar */
.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0ea5c4 0%, #0891b2 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem !important;
    border-radius: 7px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25), 0 2px 8px rgba(8,145,178,0.4) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #22d3ee 0%, #0ea5c4 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3), 0 4px 14px rgba(8,145,178,0.55) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: none;
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Dropdown wrapper — must stretch to fill tab height */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: stretch;
}

/* Extend hover area downwards to cover padding and gap */
.nav-dropdown::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 15px;
    background: transparent;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Dropdown trigger link inside the dark bar */
.nav-dropdown > .nav-link {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 7px;
}

.nav-dropdown-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
    padding-top: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04),
        0 12px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.13),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
    z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Transparent hover bridge — fills the gap between nav bar and dropdown */
.nav-dropdown-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 10px;
    background: transparent;
}


.nav-dropdown-item {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(10,82,181,0.05);
    color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.dropdown-icon {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    margin-left: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Section labels inside Tools mega-menu */
.mega-section-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    padding: 6px 14px 4px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Pro icon variant — purple tint */
.nav-icon-pro {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.1), rgba(79,70,229,0.07)) !important;
}

.nav-item-icon:hover .nav-icon-pro {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5, #3730a3) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Search Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.search-widget {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-left: 2rem; /* Clear gap from the nav menu */
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.search-toggle-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-nav-hover);
    background: rgba(82, 82, 91, 0.07);
}

/* --- Language Toggle & Flags --- */
.lang-toggle {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-left: 1.5rem; /* Clear gap from the search widget */
    align-items: center;
}

.lang-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    padding: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(82, 82, 91, 0.05);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lang-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-blue) !important;
    background: rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.15);
}

.lang-btn img, .lang-btn svg {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.search-flyout {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 12px);
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1200;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.search-flyout.open {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.2s ease;
}

.search-flyout input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.search-flyout input:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-nav-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(82, 82, 91, 0.1);
}

.search-flyout button[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--clr-nav-hover);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.search-flyout button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 88vh;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy); /* fallback if video fails to load */
    color: var(--clr-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── Video background layer ── */
.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — left half denser so text stays readable */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        105deg,
        rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.82) 0%,
        rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.65) 55%,
        rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.45) 100%
    );
}

/* Decorative radial-glow accent — kept on top of overlay */
.hero-background::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

.hero-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.trust-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.trust-indicators span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef2f9 0%, #e6edf8 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-description {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125,0.08);
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-blue), #93c5fd) 1;
    border-image-slice: 0 0 0 0 / 0 0 0 0 fill;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Always-visible gradient top bar */
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Left accent bar revealed on hover */
.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.13), 0 4px 12px rgba(10,82,181,0.08);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f6ff 100%);
}

.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after  { transform: scaleY(1); }

.service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,82,181,0.09) 0%, rgba(147,197,253,0.12) 100%);
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,82,181,0.10);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #1a6fc4 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,82,181,0.28);
}

.service-title {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.service-text {
    color: #5a6275;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-link {
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Info Section (FAQ & Newsletter)
   ========================================================================== */
.info-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.info-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.faq-question h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-answer {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Card & Stats Banner (Home)
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 50px; /* Adjust based on logo proportions */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.logo-img.light {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* Makes logo white for the footer if needed */
    opacity: 0.9;
}

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

.feature-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.stats-banner {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-light);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-navy-light));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.newsletter-card h3 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--clr-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Credentials Trust Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.credentials-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #f0f5ff 100%);
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05);
}

.cred-label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cred-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.cred-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    background: var(--clr-gray-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}

.cred-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cred-badge {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cred-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-800);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cred-issuer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.cred-issuer a {
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e6edf8 0%, #dde6f4 100%);
    /* padding removed to inherit .section-padding */
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
    fill: #f59e0b;
    stroke: none;
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #4a5568;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--clr-gray-200);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-blue));
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.testimonials-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.testimonials-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #b0b7c3;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cred-pills-row {
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    .cred-name {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-logo,
.footer img,
.footer-col img:not(.partner-logo) {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.brand-col .footer-text {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-contact svg {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Pages (Services, About, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-header {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0.85rem 0; /* Drastically reduced to remove redundant space below the fixed header */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, #12347D 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-header {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.75), rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.72)),
                url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/316093/pexels-photo-316093.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem 0 !important;
    min-height: 220px;
    position: relative;
}
.contact-header-logo {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.6rem;
    right: 2.8rem;
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.55;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem; /* Tighter gap */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.page-header-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    max-width: 100%; /* Fully spread across the container */
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem; /* Adds breathing room on sides */
}

.page-content {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    min-height: 400px;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.page-content-wrapper {
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-widgets {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.widget-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.widget-booking {
    background-color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.widget-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366; /* Official WhatsApp Green */
}

.widget-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Language Toggle (EN / FR flags)
   ========================================================================== */
.lang-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
}

.lang-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 2px 4px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lang-btn.active,
.lang-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--clr-nav-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hamburger Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Back-to-Top Button
   ========================================================================== */
#back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--clr-blue);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 900;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

#back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

#back-to-top.visible {
    display: flex;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie Banner
   ========================================================================== */
#cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

#cookie-banner.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#cookie-banner p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

#cookie-banner a {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cookie-accept {
    background: var(--clr-blue);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-accept:hover {
    background: var(--clr-blue);
}

.cookie-decline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ccc;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-decline:hover {
    color: white;
    border-color: white;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Certifications Section (About page)
   ========================================================================== */
.cert-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Form
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-800);
    background: var(--clr-white);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.08);
}

.form-input.error {
    border-color: #e53e3e;
}

.form-input.success {
    border-color: #38a169;
}

.field-error {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #e53e3e;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: none;
}

.field-error.visible {
    display: block;
}

.form-success-msg {
    display: none;
    color: #38a169;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: #f0fff4;
    border: 1px solid #c6f6d5;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.form-success-msg.visible {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Search Results Page
   ========================================================================== */
.search-results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.search-result-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
}

.search-result-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.search-result-title {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.search-result-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-result-link {
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px dashed #dee2e6;
}

.no-results h3 {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.no-results p {
    color: #6c757d;
}

.loading-spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 4px solid #f3f3f3;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin: 4rem auto;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}


/* --- Mobile Navigation Fallback (Milestone) --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .header { height: 70px; }

    /* Reset desktop tab-bar styles for mobile slide-out */
    .nav-menu { 
        position: fixed; top: 70px; right: -100%; width: 100%; 
        height: calc(100vh - 70px); 
        background: white; 
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        padding: 0;
        flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; 
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); 
        overflow-y: auto; z-index: 998; 
    }
    .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }

    /* Hide desktop separators */
    .nav-sep { display: none !important; }

    /* Reset ALL nav-link styles for mobile */
    .nav-link,
    .nav-link.active,
    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--clr-navy) !important;
        background: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        padding: 18px 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-transform: none;
        letter-spacing: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
        white-space: normal;
    }
    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--clr-blue) !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-blue);
        background: rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.04) !important;
    }

    /* Dropdown chevron rotates when open */
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-icon {
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        margin-left: auto;
    }
    .nav-dropdown.mobile-dropdown-open > .nav-link .dropdown-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    }

    /* Dropdown items inside mobile menu — HIDDEN by default */
    .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
    .nav-dropdown-content { 
        position: static !important; 
        opacity: 1 !important; 
        visibility: visible !important; 
        transform: none !important; 
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column; 
        padding: 0; 
        box-shadow: none; border: none; 
        background: #f8fafc;
        border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    }
    /* Show when toggled open */
    .nav-dropdown.mobile-dropdown-open > .nav-dropdown-content {
        display: flex;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-item {
        padding: 14px 30px 14px 50px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Mega-menu reset for mobile — also HIDDEN by default */
    .nav-mega-menu {
        min-width: unset !important;
        display: none !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        transform: none !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        background: #f8fafc;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown.mobile-dropdown-open > .nav-dropdown-content.nav-mega-menu {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .hamburger { display: flex !important; }
}

.hamburger { display: none; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 10px; z-index: 1001; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 28px; height: 3px; background-color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 6px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder Section (Neat Wrap)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Premium Overhaul
   ========================================================================== */

/* Glassmorphism Tokens */
:root {
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.1);
}

.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, #12347D 100%);
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-hero-content {
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.about-glass-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Founder Grid */
.founder-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: white;
}

.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 450px 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-image-premium {
    position: relative;
}

.founder-image-premium .img-frame {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.2);
    border: 8px solid white;
}

.founder-image-premium img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.founder-image-premium:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Expanded Service Detail Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.service-detail-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.service-detail-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05);
    scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* Offset for sticky header */
}

.service-detail-section.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.service-detail-section.reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
}

.service-detail-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.service-detail-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-detail-section:hover .service-detail-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-detail-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-detail-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-detail-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.service-features li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.service-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-detail-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .service-detail-section.reverse {
        direction: ltr;
    }
    .service-detail-image {
        height: 250px;
    }
}

.exp-badge-premium {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    background: var(--clr-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 140px;
}

.exp-badge-premium .number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.exp-badge-premium .label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.founder-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
}

.cert-pill-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cert-pill {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Values Premium Grid */
.values-premium {
    /* padding removed */
}

.values-premium-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.value-card-premium {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-align: center;
}

.value-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.value-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #f0f7ff;
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card-premium:hover .value-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--clr-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.value-card-premium h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-card-premium p {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Animations */
.animate-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.animate-fade-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5rem;
    }
    .founder-image-premium {
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .about-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page — Extended Sections
   ========================================================================== */

/* Mission Quote */
.about-mission-quote {
    margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
    max-width: 680px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-teal);
    text-align: left;
}
.about-mission-quote p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.about-stats-bar {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}
.about-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.about-stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}
.about-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.about-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

/* LinkedIn button on founder profiles */
.founder-linkedin-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    background: #0077b5;
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 10;
}
.founder-linkedin-btn:hover {
    background: #005885;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,119,181,0.35);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-section {
    /* padding removed to inherit .section-padding */
    background: var(--clr-gray-100);
}
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.testimonial-quote-mark {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 0.9;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--clr-gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-blue));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Where We Work */
.where-we-work {
    /* padding removed to inherit .section-padding */
    background: white;
}
.regions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.region-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: var(--clr-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.region-card:hover {
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--clr-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.region-flag {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.region-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.region-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Section padding */
.section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

/* About CTA Section */
.about-cta-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #0d9488 100%); /* Bright gradient to demarcate from footer */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40%;
    right: -8%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.about-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-teal {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    border-color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-teal:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-teal-hover);
    border-color: var(--clr-teal-hover);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(147,197,253,0.3);
}

/* Extended responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .about-stat-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    .about-stat-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
    .about-stat-item:last-child, .about-stat-item:nth-last-child(2):nth-child(odd) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .about-mission-quote { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
    .about-cta-section h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .about-cta-section { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
}

/* --- Person Dividers --- */
.person-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.1), transparent);
    margin: 6rem 0;
}

/* --- Premium News Ticker --- */
.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    background: #0D275E; /* Deep Navy */
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.ticker-label {
    background: #93C5FD;
    color: #0D275E;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    z-index: 20;
    box-shadow: 10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-right: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ticker-item:hover {
    color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.ticker-item::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    margin-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* --- Person Section Neat Wrap (Float Layout) --- */
.founder-section {
    /* padding removed to inherit .section-padding */
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.person-wrap-container {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.person-wrap-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.08);
}

.person-image-floating {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 320px;
    position: relative;
}

.person-image-floating .img-frame {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.12);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.person-image-floating img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.person-image-floating:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.person-text-content {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.person-pre-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.person-name {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.person-cert-bar {
    background: rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.1);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.person-bio-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .person-wrap-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .person-image-floating {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .person-name { font-size: 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .person-pre-title { text-align: center; }
    .person-cert-bar { text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Detail Sub-Pages  (.service-detail-page)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
    min-height: 240px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 700px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.service-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-hero-content .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin: 0;
}

.service-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4);
    color: #93C5FD;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: fit-content;
}

/* ── Stats grid inside overview ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4fb 0%, #e8edf8 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.service-stat-card .number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}

.service-stat-card .label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ── Feature cards on white/light backgrounds ─────────────────────────────── */
.service-detail-page .feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.service-detail-page .feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(18, 52, 125, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.service-detail-page .feature-card h3 {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.service-detail-page .feature-card p {
    color: #4a5568;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-detail-page .feature-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #0d9488;
    border-radius: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}

/* ── Check list ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.check-list li {
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    color: #374151;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--clr-teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ── Overview section grid ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-overview .grid-2 {
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── Responsive tweaks ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-hero {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
        min-height: 200px;
    }
    .service-hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .service-hero-content .lead { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .service-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .service-stat-card .number { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mega-menu — Services dropdown with 2-column icon layout
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-mega-menu {
    min-width: 520px;
    display: none;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-mega-menu {
    display: grid;
}

/* Override the generic visibility toggle for mega-menu */
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content.nav-mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-mega-menu {
        min-width: 100% !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        transform: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-mega-menu,
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content.nav-mega-menu {
        /* Don't force display on hover — mobile uses tap toggle */
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

.mega-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.mega-col:first-child {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125,0.06);
}

/* Icon-row item */
.nav-item-icon {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.52rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 1px 4px;
    transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-item-icon:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 82, 181, 0.06) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-icon-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07), rgba(10,82,181,0.06));
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    stroke: var(--clr-blue);
    transition: stroke 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-item-icon:hover .nav-icon-wrap {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-blue), var(--clr-navy));
}

.nav-item-icon:hover .nav-icon-wrap svg {
    stroke: #ffffff;
}

.nav-item-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.nav-item-text strong {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-item-text small {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-item-icon:hover .nav-item-text strong {
    color: var(--clr-blue);
}

.nav-item-icon:hover .nav-item-text small {
    color: #4b5563;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM VISUAL UPGRADE - Site-wide depth & gradient treatment
   ========================================================================== */

/* Wave section separator */
.wave-top { position: relative; }
.wave-top::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 40px;
    background: inherit;
    clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Info section premium dark */
.info-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12347D 0%, #0D275E 60%, #0D275E 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.info-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60%; right: -10%;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147,197,253,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.info-section h2,.info-section h3,.info-section h4 { color: #fff; }
.info-section .faq-question { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.info-section .faq-item { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.info-section .faq-answer { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* Bulletin article cards */
.bulletin-card, .article-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.07);
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
    position: relative;
}
.bulletin-card::after,.article-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.bulletin-card:hover,.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.13), 0 4px 12px rgba(10,82,181,0.08);
}
.bulletin-card:hover::after,.article-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Contact cards */
.contact-card,.contact-method {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8ff 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125,0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.06) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}
.contact-card:hover,.contact-method:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.11) !important;
    border-color: rgba(10,82,181,0.15) !important;
}

/* Section title accent underline */
.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 48px; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-blue) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

/* Stats banner */
.stats-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12347D 0%, #0D275E 50%, #0D275E 100%) !important;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(147,197,253,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Feature cards on service sub-pages */
section .feature-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.06);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
section .feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 52, 125,0.11);
}

/* Cred pills */
.cred-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8ff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 52, 125,0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.05);
}
.cred-pill:hover {
    border-color: rgba(10,82,181,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,82,181,0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #e8f0ff 100%);
}

/* Scroll-reveal animation */
.animate-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1), transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1);
}
.animate-fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.animate-fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }