/* ============================================================
   ROOT VARIABLES — Change colors here to restyle everything
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --primary:        #1a3c6e;
  --primary-light:  #2457a0;
  --primary-dark:   #0f2447;
  --accent:         #f47c20;
  --accent-light:   #ff9a45;
  --accent-dark:    #d4620e;
  --secondary:      #00b4d8;
  --secondary-light:#48cae4;
  --text-dark:      #0d1b2a;
  --text-body:      #3a4a5c;
  --text-muted:     #7a8fa6;
  --bg-white:       #ffffff;
  --bg-light:       #f4f7fb;
  --bg-lighter:     #eaf0f8;
  --border:         #dce6f0;
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 12px rgba(26,60,110,0.07);
  --shadow-md:      0 8px 32px rgba(26,60,110,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:      0 20px 60px rgba(26,60,110,0.18);
  --radius-sm:      8px;
  --radius-md:      14px;
  --radius-lg:      24px;
  --radius-xl:      40px;
  /* --font-heading:   'Philosopher', serif; */
    --font-heading:   'Lexend', serif;
  --font-body:      'Lexend', sans-serif;
  --transition:     0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 15px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(244,124,32,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(244,124,32,0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar-custom {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.navbar-custom.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.brand-logo {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.brand-name span { color: var(--accent); }

/* Nav Links */
.navbar-custom .nav-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 28px 14px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}
.navbar-custom .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-custom .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary); }
.navbar-custom .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.navbar-custom .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-custom .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-menu-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.mega-menu-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 28px 14px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mega-menu-trigger .chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.mega-menu-wrapper:hover .mega-menu-trigger .chevron,
.mega-menu-trigger.active .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mega-menu-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.mega-menu-wrapper:hover .mega-menu-trigger::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Mega Dropdown */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);

  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 780px;
}
.mega-menu-wrapper:hover .mega-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-dropdown-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
.mega-cat-list {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);  
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.mega-cat-item {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #fff;
}
.mega-cat-item:hover, .mega-cat-item.active {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.mega-cat-item i { width: 16px; color: var(--accent); }
.mega-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
}
.mega-service-link {
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mega-service-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.mega-service-link::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mega-dropdown-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-lighter);
}
.mega-services-panel{
  padding: 25px;
}

  .mega-service-link.active{
    background:#f3f7ff;
    color:var(--primary) !important;
    font-weight:700;
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:10px 14px;
}

.mega-cat-item.active{
    background:#f3f7ff;
    color:var(--primary);
    font-weight:700;
}
/* Nav CTA */
.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}
.nav-phone {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV — nested accordion (max-width: 991px only)
   Desktop styles completely untouched
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Base link style */
  .mob-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .mob-nav-link span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
  }
  .mob-nav-link span i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 15px;
    width: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mob-nav-link:hover,
  .mob-nav-link.mob-open {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary);
  }

  /* Arrow icon */
  .mob-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mob-nav-link.mob-open .mob-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--primary);
  }

  /* Submenu wrapper — hidden by default */
  .mob-submenu {
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .mob-submenu.mob-visible { display: block; }

  /* Level 2 — category headings (VA, BPO, etc.) */
  .mob-sub-link {
    padding: 12px 20px 12px 36px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-body);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .mob-sub-link:hover,
  .mob-sub-link.mob-open {
    background: #e8eef7;
    color: var(--primary);
  }
  .mob-sub-link span i { color: var(--primary); }

  /* Level 3 — leaf service links */
  .mob-leaf {
    padding: 10px 20px 10px 52px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-lighter);
    position: relative;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .mob-leaf::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 36px;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  .mob-leaf:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 56px;
  }

  /* Left accent bar on open category */
  .mob-nav-item > .mob-sub-link.mob-open {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    padding-left: 33px;
  }

  /* Smooth height animation */
  .mob-submenu {
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    display: block !important;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  }
  .mob-submenu.mob-visible { max-height: 1200px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV — scroll fix
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Make the whole mobile nav panel scrollable */
  #mobileNav2 {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px); /* 72px = navbar height */
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    overscroll-behavior: contain; /* stops background page scrolling */
  }

  /* Prevent body scroll when nav is open */
  body.mob-nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5ff 0%, #fff8f2 50%, #f4f7fb 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
}
.hero-bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-shape-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: var(--primary);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
}
.hero-bg-shape-2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: var(--accent);
  bottom: -50px; left: 10%;
}
.hero-bg-shape-3 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  top: 40%; left: -50px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(26,60,110,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,60,110,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-title .line-accent {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-title .line-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat-item {}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-main-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-lighter), var(--bg-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.hero-floating-card-1 { bottom: -20px; left: -30px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-floating-card-2 { top: 20px; right: -30px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.float-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.float-icon.green { background: #e6f9f0; color: #22c55e; }
.float-icon.blue { background: #e6f0ff; color: var(--primary); }
.float-text-main { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.float-text-sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Hero VA Profile Grid */
.hero-va-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
}
.hero-va-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-va-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.va-avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.va-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.va-title-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.va-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; font-size: 11px; }
.va-rating i { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 10px; }

   /* ── HERO QUERY FORM ── */
    .hero-query-form {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-query-form::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -60px; right: -60px;
      width: 180px; height: 180px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(244,124,32,0.15);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-query-form::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(0,180,216,0.12);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-query-form .form-head {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .hero-query-form .form-head-icon {
      width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: var(--accent);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 20px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .hero-query-form .form-head-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .hero-query-form .form-head-sub {
     font-size: 12px; margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-field {
      position: relative; margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-field i {
      position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 14px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-query-form input,
    .hero-query-form select {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 11px 14px 11px 36px;
      
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 13px;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
      -webkit-appearance: none;
      appearance: none;
    }
    .hero-query-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
    .hero-query-form select option { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; }
    .hero-query-form input:focus,
    .hero-query-form select:focus {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-submit {
      width: 100%; margin-top: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
      border: none; border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 13px 20px;
     font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(244,124,32,0.45);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(244,124,32,0.6);
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-trust {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 16px; margin-top: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-trust span {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    }
    .hero-query-form .hqf-trust span i { color: #22c55e; font-size: 12px; }

/* ── HERO QUERY FORM ── */
.hero-query-form input,
.hero-query-form select {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(63,81,181,0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px 11px 36px;
  color: var(--titleColor);
  font-family: var(--bodyFonts);
  font-size: 13px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

/* Placeholder Visible */
.hero-query-form input::placeholder {
  color: #6b7280;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Select Text Color */
.hero-query-form select {
  color: #6b7280;
}

/* Icons */
.hero-query-form .hqf-field i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 13px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #7b8190;
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ORANGE BORDER ON FOCUS */
.hero-query-form input:focus,
.hero-query-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--orangeColor);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(63,81,181,0.12);
  background: #fff;
}

/* Icon color on focus */
.hero-query-form .hqf-field:focus-within i {
  color: var(--orangeColor);
}

/* Dropdown options */
.hero-query-form select option {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--titleColor);
}
/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS COMMON
   ============================================================ */
.section-pad { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 50px 0; }
.bg-light-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.bg-primary-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary)); }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES CARDS (Home)
   ============================================================ */
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.service-card h5 {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.service-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 14px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-link { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
.step-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.step-number {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,60,110,0.3);
}
.step-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 62px;
  left: calc(50% + 30px);
  right: calc(-50% + 30px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light), var(--border));
  z-index: 0;
}
.step-card:last-child .step-connector { display: none; }
.step-card h5 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1a3c6e 100%); }
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.testimonial-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.author-role { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.author-country { font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.testimonial-stars i { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 13px; }
.testimonial-featured {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: 24px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRICING SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.pricing-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
}
.pricing-icon.orange { background: #fff3e6; color: var(--accent); }
.pricing-icon.blue { background: #e6f0ff; color: var(--primary); }
.pricing-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.pricing-hours {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pricing-list { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.pricing-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
}
.pricing-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pricing-list li i { color: var(--primary); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pricing-custom {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}




/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-question {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.faq-question:hover, .faq-item.open .faq-question {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.contact-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-left {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-text h6 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-info-text p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.contact-right { padding: 48px 40px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
.form-control-custom {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control-custom:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,60,110,0.08);
}
.form-control-custom::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
select.form-control-custom { cursor: pointer; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.footer-top { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-desc { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--accent);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* summarize with ai */
.ai-summary-box{
    border:1px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:15px;
    display:inline-block;
}

.ai-summary-title{
    font-size:15px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:#fff;
}

.ai-summary-icons{
    display:flex;
    gap:15px;
    align-items:center;
}

.ai-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:#f7f7f7;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align: center;
    transition:.3s;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.ai-icon:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.ai-icon img{
    width:25px;
    height:25px;
    object-fit:contain;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE INNER HERO (VA page)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 60%, #2a6fa8 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero-title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px); }
.page-hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 16px; margin-top: 12px; }
.breadcrumb-custom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.breadcrumb-custom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.breadcrumb-custom a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb-custom span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.breadcrumb-custom .current { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.page-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 110px;
}
.page-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-stat-label { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 2px; }




/*-------------------- not in order but page css -----------------*/
    /* ── page-specific extras ── */
    .who-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .who-card.left  { background:var(--primary-dark); border:2px solid #fff; }
    .who-card.right { background:var(--primary-dark); border:2px solid #fff;  }
    .who-card-header {
      display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:18px;
      font-weight:700; margin-bottom:20px;
    }
    .who-card-header .icon-wrap {
      width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:10px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      font-size:18px;
    }
    .who-card.left  .icon-wrap { background:rgba(113, 154, 216, 0.1);  color:#fff; }
    .who-card.right .icon-wrap { background:rgba(113, 154, 216, 0.1); color:#fff;  }
    .who-list li {
       align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;
      font-size:15px; padding:8px 0;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgb(151, 149, 149); color:#e2dddd;
    }
    .who-list li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
    .who-list li i { margin-top:3px; flex-shrink:0; }
    .who-card.left  .who-list li i { color:#7478a8; }
    .who-card.right .who-list li i { color:#7478a8;  }

    /* ADD ONLY THIS */

.who-highlight{
  color:#fff;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.who-highlight::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:-4px;
  right:-4px;
  bottom:1px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--accent);
  border-radius:20px;
  z-index:-1;
}

.who-list li{
  line-height:1.8;
  transition:.3s ease;
}



.who-list li .who-highlight{
  color:#ffb366;
}

    /* software logos */
    .software-grid { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
    .sw-badge {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
      background:var(--bg-light); border:1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:8px 14px;
      font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-dark);
      transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .sw-badge:hover { border-color:var(--primary); background:#fff; color:var(--primary); }
    .sw-badge i { color:var(--accent); font-size:15px; }

    /* experience timeline */
    .exp-card {
      background:#fff; border:1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:22px 24px;
      display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px;
      height:100%; transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .exp-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-color:var(--primary-light); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .exp-badge {
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light));
      color:#fff; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;
      padding:4px 10px; border-radius:50px; white-space:nowrap;
    }

    /* tasks grid */
    .tasks-intro-box {
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-dark),var(--primary));
      border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:36px;
      color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    }
    .tasks-intro-box::after {
      content:''; position:absolute;
      width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      bottom:-60px; right:-40px;
    }

    /* stat strip */
    .stat-strip {
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary-dark),var(--primary),var(--primary-light));
      border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:32px 40px;
      display:flex; justify-content:space-around; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px;
    }
    .strip-stat { text-align:center; }
    .strip-stat-num {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:34px;
      font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1;
    }
    .strip-stat-label { font-size:15px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top:4px; }

    /* tools badge row */
    .tool-icon {
      width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px;
      background:var(--bg-light); border:1.5px solid var(--border);
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      font-size:22px; color:var(--primary);
      transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .tool-icon:hover { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; border-color:var(--primary); }

    /* sticky CTA bar */
    .sticky-cta-bar {
      position:fixed; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:999;
      background:#fff; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
      box-shadow:0 -4px 24px rgba(26,60,110,.12);
      padding:12px 0;
      transform:translateY(100%);
      transition:transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .sticky-cta-bar.show { transform:translateY(0); }

    /* va page testimonial override */
    .testi-card-alt {
      background:#fff; border:1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px;
      position:relative; transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .testi-card-alt:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .testi-card-alt .accent-bar {
      position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
      border-radius:var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    }
    .testi-card-alt .quote-mark {
      font-size:52px; line-height:.8; color:var(--bg-lighter);
      font-family:Georgia,serif; margin-bottom:8px;
    }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-body { font-size:15px; color:var(--text-body); line-height:1.75; font-style:italic; margin-bottom:20px; }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-av {
      width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--secondary));
      color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:16px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
    }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-name { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-dark); }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-role { font-size:12px; color:var(--text-muted); }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-flag { font-size:12px; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-stars { display:flex; gap:2px; margin-bottom:12px; }
    .testi-card-alt .testi-stars i { color:#f59e0b; font-size:12px; }


/*--------------------not in order but page css -----------------*/



/* ============================================================
   VA WHAT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.what-is-block {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,60,110,0.05), rgba(0,180,216,0.05));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,60,110,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.highlight-box h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--primary); }
.highlight-box p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   QUALIFICATION CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.qual-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #e6e7eb;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.qual-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.qual-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qual-content h6 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.qual-content p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   TASKS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.task-category {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.task-category:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.task-list { padding: 16px 20px;   background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));}
.task-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--bg-lighter);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);}
.task-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.task-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.task-cat-header{
  position: relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.10),
      rgba(255,255,255,.04)
    );
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow:hidden;
  z-index:1;
}

/* TOP ORANGE STRIP */
.task-cat-header::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--accent),
      var(--accent-light)
    );
}

.task-cat-header::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:160px;
  height:160px;
  right:-60px;
  top:-80px;
  background: rgba(244,124,32,.22);
  border-radius:50%;
  filter: blur(22px);
}
.task-cat-header i{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  min-width:46px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(244,124,32,.22),
      rgba(244,124,32,.08)
    );
  border:1px solid rgba(244,124,32,.25);
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:19px;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(244,124,32,.18);
}
.task-cat-header h6{
  margin:0;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size:21px;
  line-height:1.3;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   TEAM CAROUSEL (Owl Carousel)
   ============================================================ */
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-name { font-size: 18px; font-family: var(--font-heading); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-role { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-exp { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.team-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.skill-tag {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.team-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.team-rating i { color: #f59e0b; }
.owl-nav button {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}
.owl-nav button:hover {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  background: var(--border) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}
.owl-dots .owl-dot.active span { background: var(--primary) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.process-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}
.process-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.process-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  top: 45px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-light), transparent);
}
.process-item:last-child::before { display: none; }
.process-dot {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,60,110,0.25);
}
.process-body h6 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.process-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-up-d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up-d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up-d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up-d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-up-d5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 0; }
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 7px 0;
}
.check-list li i { color: var(--primary); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mega-dropdown { width: 100vw; left: 0; transform: none; border-radius: 0; }
  .mega-menu-wrapper:hover .mega-dropdown { transform: translateY(0); }
  .mega-dropdown-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega-cat-list { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .mega-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hero-image-wrap { margin-top: 40px; }
  .hero-va-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .contact-left { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .contact-right { padding: 32px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 50px 0; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-floating-card-1, .hero-floating-card-2 { display: none; }
  .hero-va-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .mega-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .step-connector { display: none; }
}





    /* ── COMPARISON SECTION ── */
    .comparison-section {
      background: #dce6f0;
      padding: 72px 0;
    }
    .comparison-wrapper {
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .comparison-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    .comparison-col {
      padding: 0;
    }
    .comparison-col-head {
      padding: 22px 28px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    }
    .comparison-col.col-bad .comparison-col-head {
      background: #f1f4f8;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #dce6f0;
    }
    .comparison-col.col-good .comparison-col-head {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
      border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    }
    .comparison-col-head .col-head-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .col-bad .col-head-icon { background: #ffe4e4; color: #ef4444; }
    .col-good .col-head-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; }
    .col-head-label {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .col-bad .col-head-label { color: var(--text-dark); }
    .col-good .col-head-label { color: #fff; }
    .col-head-sub { font-size: 11px; margin-top: 1px; }
    .col-bad .col-head-sub { color: var(--text-muted); }
    .col-good .col-head-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

    .comparison-rows { background: #fff; }
    .col-good .comparison-rows { background: rgba(26,60,110,0.03); border-left: none; }
    .comparison-row {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f4f8;
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .comparison-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .comparison-row i { margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 15px; }
    .col-bad .comparison-row i { color: #ef4444; }
    .col-good .comparison-row i { color: #22c55e; }
    .col-bad .comparison-row { color: var(--text-body); }
    .col-good .comparison-row {
      color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 500;
    }
    .col-good .comparison-rows .comparison-row:nth-child(even) {
      background: rgba(26,60,110,0.03);
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-query-form .hqf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }













    /* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.why-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.why-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.why-highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.why-highlight-pill i { color: #22c55e; font-size: 13px; }

/* Featured dark card */
.why-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-color: transparent;
}
.why-card-featured::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
}
.why-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* CTA card */
.why-card-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent));
  border-color: transparent;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.why-card-cta::before {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUSTED BY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.trust-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.trust-logo-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.trust-logo-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.trust-logo-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.trust-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.trust-logo-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Trust Stats Row */
.trust-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.trust-stat-item {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 130px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.trust-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.trust-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.trust-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.trust-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.trust-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.trust-badge-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-badge-item i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .trust-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .trust-stats-row { padding: 24px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .trust-stat-item { min-width: 120px; }
}






/* ============================================================
   CTA 1 — FREE TRIAL SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-trial-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1e4d8c 55%, #1a6e8c 100%);
  padding: 20px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-trial-bg-shapes { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.07;
}
.cta-shape-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: var(--accent);
  top: -180px; right: -100px;
}
.cta-shape-2 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  bottom: -80px; left: 5%;
}
.cta-shape-3 {
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: #fff;
  top: 30%; left: 40%;
}

.cta-trial-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(244,124,32,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,124,32,0.35);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cta-live-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-trial-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-trial-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-trial-highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.cta-trial-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.cta-trial-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 24px;
}
.cta-trial-features span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.cta-trial-features span i { color: #22c55e; font-size: 14px; }

/* Trial Card */
.cta-trial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.cta-trial-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-trial-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.cta-trial-card-value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cta-val-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cta-val-free {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.cta-trial-card-caption {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.cta-trial-card-body { padding: 24px 28px; }

.cta-trial-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cta-trial-input-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 13px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-trial-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px 11px 36px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.cta-trial-input-wrap input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.cta-trial-input-wrap input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); background: #fff; }

.cta-trial-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,60,110,0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cta-trial-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(26,60,110,0.5);
}
.cta-trial-trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cta-trial-trust span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-trial-trust span i { color: #22c55e; font-size: 12px; }

.cta-trial-urgency {
  background: #fff8f0;
  border-top: 1.5px solid #fde8cc;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-trial-urgency i { font-size: 15px; }


/* ============================================================
   CTA 2 — URGENCY CONTACT BAR
   ============================================================ */
.cta-urgency-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f3a 0%, var(--primary-dark) 50%, #0d2b4a 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-urgency-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.02'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cta-urgency-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left */
.cta-urg-pulse-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cta-urg-pulse {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-urg-pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
.cta-urg-live-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #22c55e;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-urg-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cta-urg-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cta-urg-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.cta-urg-proof-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.cta-urg-proof-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 15px; }
.cta-urg-proof-item strong { color: #fff; }

/* Right — Buttons */
.cta-urg-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.cta-urg-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cta-urg-btn:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }

.cta-urg-btn-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cta-urg-btn-text { flex: 1; }
.cta-urg-btn-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.cta-urg-btn-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.cta-urg-arrow {
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.cta-urg-btn:hover .cta-urg-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Primary — hire now */
.cta-urg-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244,124,32,0.4);
}
.cta-urg-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(244,124,32,0.6);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-urg-btn-primary .cta-urg-btn-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* Secondary — book a call */
.cta-urg-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-urg-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Ghost — email */
.cta-urg-btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.cta-urg-btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

/* WhatsApp */
.cta-urg-btn-whatsapp {
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.cta-urg-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-urg-btn-whatsapp .cta-urg-btn-icon i { color: #25d366; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-urgency-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cta-trial-features { gap: 10px 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cta-trial-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .cta-urgency-bar { padding: 50px 0; }
}


/* ============================================================
   PAGES.CSS — About & Contact page-specific styles only
   Append this to style.css (no repeated globals)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Mission values strip */
.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.value-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
}
.value-card h5 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p  { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* Story section image frame */
.story-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: visible;
}
.story-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-lighter), var(--bg-light));
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px; right: -18px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  min-width: 180px;
}
.story-badge-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.story-badge-num  { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1; }
.story-badge-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Milestones timeline */
.milestone-item {
  display: flex; gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.milestone-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.milestone-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 21px; top: 44px; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--border), transparent);
}
.milestone-item:last-child::before { display: none; }
.milestone-year {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-align: center; line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,60,110,.25);
}
.milestone-body h6 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 8px; }
.milestone-body p  { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* Leadership / Team cards */
.leader-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}
.leader-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.leader-avatar {
  width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--secondary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--bg-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.leader-name { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.leader-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.leader-bio  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.leader-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
.leader-social-btn {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.leader-social-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Countries / global reach */
.country-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.country-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.country-flag { font-size: 20px; }

/* Clients logo strip */
.client-logos { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.client-logo-box {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.client-logo-box:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Awards row */
.award-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.award-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--accent); }
.award-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244,124,32,.12), rgba(244,124,32,.06));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.award-year  { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.award-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 2px 0; }
.award-body  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Full contact hero — lighter override */
.contact-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 65%, #2a6fa8 100%);
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Big contact info cards */
.contact-info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
.contact-info-card .ci-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px; color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover .ci-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
}
.contact-info-card h6 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-info-card p  { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.contact-info-card a  { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.contact-info-card a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Main contact form card */
.contact-main-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-sidebar {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 44px 36px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;
}
.contact-sidebar h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-sidebar p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.sidebar-info-item  { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.sidebar-info-icon  {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--accent-light); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-info-text h6 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.sidebar-info-text p  { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0; }
.sidebar-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.sidebar-social   { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.sidebar-social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-social-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

.contact-form-panel { padding: 44px 40px; }
.contact-form-panel h4 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form-panel > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* Office cards */
.office-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.office-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.office-flag {
  font-size: 32px; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.office-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.office-detail { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.office-hours  { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-top: 8px; background: var(--bg-light); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; }

/* Map placeholder */
.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.map-placeholder i { font-size: 40px; color: var(--border); }
.map-placeholder p { font-size: 13px; }

/* Success state for contact form */
.form-success-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4, #dcfce7);
  border: 1.5px solid #86efac;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-success-banner.show { display: flex; }
.form-success-banner i { color: #16a34a; font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-success-banner h6 { font-size: 15px; color: #15803d; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.form-success-banner p  { font-size: 13px; color: #166534; margin: 0; }

/* Department tabs */
.dept-tab {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-body);
  transition: all var(--transition); width: 100%; text-align: left;
}
.dept-tab i { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.dept-tab:hover, .dept-tab.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(26,60,110,.04);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.dept-tab.active i, .dept-tab:hover i { color: var(--primary); }

/* ── SHARED ABOUT & CONTACT RESPONSIVE ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-sidebar { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .contact-form-panel { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .story-badge { position: static; margin-top: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .client-logos { justify-content: center; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
}