/* =============================================
   Hamilton Panel & Paint — Minimalist Modern
   Inspired by clean, high-contrast design
   ============================================= */

:root {
    --black: #0a0a0a;
    --dark: #111111;
    --dark-2: #1c1c1c;
    --mid: #2e2e2e;
    --red: #d42b2b;
    --red-dk: #b02020;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f8f8f8;
    --grey: #f2f2f2;
    --text: #1a1a1a;
    --muted: #666666;
    --lighter: #999999;
    --border: #e8e8e8;
    --shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    --radius: 6px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

/* ========== MOBILE NAV — side drawer or dropdown? ========== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links-wrapper {
        position: fixed;
        top: 85px;
        left: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 24px;
        padding: 24px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .nav-links-wrapper.open {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 14px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .nav-links .nav-btn {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 12px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-active-bg {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide sliding pill on mobile */
    .nav-logo-text .l1 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ── Global Liquid Cursor Glow ── */
.cursor-glow {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background:
        /* Outer soft aura */
        radial-gradient(circleAtCenter, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
        /* Inner core glow */
        radial-gradient(circleAtCenter, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    mix-blend-mode: plus-lighter;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
    filter: blur(20px);
}

.cursor-glow.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cursor-glow {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Disable on touch for performance */
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ========== NAVBAR — modern animated pill ========== */
.navbar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.navbar-pill-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    /* Aligned with site container */
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* Space content to both sides */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    /* Stretched length */
    pointer-events: auto;
    padding: 8px 10px 8px 24px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nav-logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-logo-text .l1 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.nav-links-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.nav-item.active {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Base button style (reset) */
.nav-links .nav-btn {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links .nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--red-dk);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.4);
}

/* Sliding active background indicator */
.nav-active-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 999px;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-item.active~.nav-active-bg,
.nav-links:hover .nav-active-bg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ========== HERO — Video Background ========== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 68px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* VIDEO */
.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Overlay: left darker (text readable), right almost clear (video visible) */
.hero-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .72) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 45%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, .05) 100%);
}

/* ── Interactive Spotlight (Enhancer) ── */
.hero-spotlight {
    display: none;
    /* Removed dimming overlay per user request */
}

.hero-spotlight.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium Light Enhancer — Adds vibrance and clarity without dimming the rest */
.hero-spotlight-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Subtle white light layer */
    background: radial-gradient(circle 420px at var(--spot-x, 50%) var(--spot-y, 50%),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 100%);

    /* Boosts colors and brightness underneath */
    backdrop-filter: brightness(1.15) saturate(1.2);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: brightness(1.15) saturate(1.2);

    /* Localize the filter effect to the spotlight area */
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 420px at var(--spot-x, 50%) var(--spot-y, 50%),
            black 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%,
            transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 420px at var(--spot-x, 50%) var(--spot-y, 50%),
            black 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%,
            transparent 100%);
}

.hero-spotlight-glow.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Bottom fade into next section */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--black) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Hero: full-width centred, single column ── */
.hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 68px);
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.scroll-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    animation: scrollBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(10px);
        opacity: .4;
    }
}

/* Remove old layout helpers */
.hero-bg-accent {
    display: none;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: block;
}

.hero-visual {
    display: none;
}

.hero-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--red);
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}

.btn-red {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--red);
}

.btn-red:hover {
    background: var(--red-dk);
    border-color: var(--red-dk);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-dark {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
    background: var(--mid);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--text);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SERVICE CHIPS — compact, heading only
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-service-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 44px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hsb-card {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 9px 18px 9px 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}

.hsb-card:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 43, 43, .35);
}

.hsb-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hsb-card strong {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hsb-card:hover strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-big-card .card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .7) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-big-card .card-overlay strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-big-card .card-overlay span {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

.hero-small-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hero-small-card {
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-small-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 43, 43, .3);
}

.hero-small-card .sc-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
}

.hero-small-card strong {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-small-card span {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
}

/* ========== SECTIONS ========== */
section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red);
}

h2.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.section-head {
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-head-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-head-center .section-label {
    justify-content: center;
}

.section-head-center .section-desc {
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES — CHROMA GRID
   Cards are colourful; a grayscale overlay dims
   everything except a spotlight following cursor
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-home {
    background: #08080a;
}

.services-home .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.services-home .section-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

/* smooth animatable spotlight radius */
@property --r {
    syntax: '<length>';
    inherits: false;
    initial-value: 260px;
}

.chroma-grid {
    position: relative;
    --x: 50%;
    --y: 50%;
    --r: 260px;
}

.chroma-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

/* ── Card ── */
.chroma-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #101013;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    transition: border-color .35s ease, transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    --c: var(--red);
}

.chroma-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--c);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -12px var(--c);
}

/* visual area — real photo */
.cc-top {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d10;
}

/* the photo */
.cc-photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.chroma-card:hover .cc-photo {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* dark + accent gradient over the photo for depth and legibility */
.cc-top::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(8, 8, 10, .85) 100%),
        linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 38%, transparent) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

/* thin colour bar under the visual */
.cc-top::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--c);
}

/* Icon as a coloured badge — overlaid bottom-left of the photo */
.cc-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    bottom: 16px;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 75%, #0c0c0f);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 60%, transparent);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 22px -6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 80%, transparent),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.cc-icon svg {
    width: 27px;
    height: 27px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.chroma-card:hover .cc-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 90%, transparent);
}

/* body */
.cc-body {
    padding: 22px 22px 26px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cc-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.cc-body p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex: 1;
}

.cc-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c);
    margin-top: 16px;
    transition: gap .3s ease;
}

.cc-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ── Services Spotlight (Enhancer only, no dimming) ── */
.chroma-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: transparent;
    /* No more dimming */

    /* Enhances vibrance under cursor */
    backdrop-filter: brightness(1.1) saturate(1.15);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: brightness(1.1) saturate(1.15);

    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle var(--r) at var(--x) var(--y),
            black 0%,
            transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle var(--r) at var(--x) var(--y),
            black 0%,
            transparent 100%);
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
}

/* Pure soft light tint */
.chroma-fade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    opacity: .3;
    background: radial-gradient(circle 260px at var(--x) var(--y),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 100%);
}

/* ========== GALLERY PREVIEW ========== */
.preview-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.pg-main {
    display: flex;
}

.pg-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.pg-img span {
    font-size: 64px;
    opacity: .4;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pg-img:hover span {
    opacity: .6;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pg-main .pg-img {
    min-height: 380px;
}

.pg-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .85) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.pg-label strong {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pg-label span {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
}

.pg-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.pg-sm {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 110px;
}

.pg-sm span {
    font-size: 40px;
}

/* ========== WHY US ========== */
.why-us {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.why-us h2.section-title {
    color: var(--text) !important;
}

.why-us .section-desc {
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.wp-num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.wp-body h4 {
    font-size: .98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.wp-body p {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.why-visual-side {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.wv-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.wv-card:first-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: var(--black);
    min-height: 180px;
}

.wv-card:not(:first-child) {
    background: var(--grey);
    min-height: 150px;
}

.wv-card .big {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--red);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.wv-card:first-child .big {
    color: var(--white);
}

.wv-card .lbl {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.wv-card:not(:first-child) .lbl {
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ========== PROCESS — Visual Roadmap ========== */
.process-section {
    background: #0d0d10;
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.visual-roadmap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.roadmap-card {
    background: #151518;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.rc-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover .rc-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.rc-step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.4);
}

.rc-content {
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.rc-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rc-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .visual-roadmap {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .visual-roadmap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .rc-image {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS — Glassmorphic Social Wall ========== */
.testimonials {
    background: #08080a;
    padding: 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials .section-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Google Badge */
.google-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 99px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    gap: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.gb-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-right: 16px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gb-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.gb-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.gb-count {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.gb-link {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gb-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}


/* Background accent glow */
.testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.reviews-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    cursor: grab;
}

.reviews-slider:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.review-card {
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.5);
    /* Significantly more visible */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.08);
    /* Soft base glow */
}

.review-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.15);
    /* Intense hover glow */
}

.rc-quotes {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-family: serif;
    color: var(--red);
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 40px;
    opacity: 0.45;
    /* Increased visibility */
    line-height: 1;
}

.rc-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
    /* Stronger star glow */
}


.review-card blockquote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.rc-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.rc-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.3);
}

.rc-info strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.rc-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.rc-check {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #10b981;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* Controls */
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.slider-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--red);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .review-card {
        min-width: 100%;
        padding: 32px;
    }

    .testimonials {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}

/* ========== CTA — Refined Metallic Style ========== */
.cta-band {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    /* Soft Metallic Grey */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    color: #1e1e1e;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band h2 {
    color: #1e1e1e !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-band p {
    color: #4a5568 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.cta-band-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-white {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--red-dk);
    border-color: var(--red-dk);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-white-2 {
    background: #1e1e1e;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #1e1e1e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-outline-white-2:hover {
    background: #000;
    border-color: #000;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}



/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer {
    background: var(--black);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    padding: 80px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.footer-brand .fb-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.footer-brand .fb-sub {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: .86rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.socials a:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--red);
}

.footer-col h5 {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    font-size: .86rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.fc-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.fc-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fc-text strong {
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: var(--white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.fc-text span {
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 22px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--red);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO — Cinematic Dark ========== */
.page-hero {
    background: #08080a;
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ph-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumb .sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.breadcrumb .cur {
    color: var(--red);
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -3px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    max-width: 540px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Immersive image background for page heroes (matches home hero treatment) */
.page-hero--media {
    padding: 190px 0 110px;
}

.page-hero .ph-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero .ph-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: .3;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.page-hero .ph-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, #08080a 8%, rgba(8, 8, 10, .82) 45%, rgba(8, 8, 10, .35) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top, #08080a 2%, transparent 55%);
}

.page-hero--media .ph-inner {
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ========== SERVICES PAGE — High-End Dark ========== */
.services-full {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #0a0a0c;
}

.services-full .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.services-full .section-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.services-full-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.sf-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sf-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.sf-thumb {
    height: 240px;
    background: #111113;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--red);
}

.sf-body {
    padding: 36px 40px 44px;
    flex: 1;
}

.sf-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.sf-body>p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sf-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 24px;
}

.sf-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.sf-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pricing-note {
    background: #111113;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 56px 64px;
    margin-top: 80px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-note::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pricing-note h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pricing-note p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========== ABOUT PAGE ========== */
.about-intro {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-pics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ap-box {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--grey);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 44px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.ap-box:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
    min-height: 320px;
    background: var(--black);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.ap-box:not(:first-child) {
    min-height: 152px;
}

.ap-box:last-child {
    background: var(--red);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
}

.about-text .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-text h2 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-text .btn {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.team-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0d0d10;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.team-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(212, 43, 43, .14);
}

.team-av {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.team-card h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-card .role {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-card p {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.values-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.val-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.val-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(212, 43, 43, .14);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.val-icon {
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.val-card h4 {
    font-size: .98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.val-card p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ========== ABOUT PAGE — Story / Stats / Accreditations ========== */
.about-story {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.about-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-story-text .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-story-text h2.section-title {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-story-text p {
    font-size: .98rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ab-feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 26px 0 32px;
}

.ab-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
}

.ab-check {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, .18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 43, 43, .3);
    color: var(--red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Story media */
.about-story-media {
    position: relative;
}

.about-story-media::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -12% -12% 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(212, 43, 43, .22) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.asm-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.asm-frame img,
.asm-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.asm-badge {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    left: -24px;
    bottom: 36px;
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(212, 43, 43, .35);
    max-width: 210px;
}

.asm-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.asm-badge span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
}

/* Stats band */
.about-stats {
    background: #0d0d10;
    padding: 64px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.about-stats .stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.about-stats .stat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.about-stats .stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-stats .stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}

/* Accreditations */
.accred-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.accred-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}

.accred-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accred-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(212, 43, 43, .14);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.accred-ico {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.accred-name {
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
}

.accred-sub {
    font-size: .76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .about-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .about-story-media {
        max-width: 460px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .asm-badge {
        left: 16px;
    }

    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 32px 12px;
    }

    .about-stats .stat:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

/* ========== CONTACT PAGE ========== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.contact-map {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    line-height: 0;
}

.contact-map iframe {
    filter: grayscale(.15) contrast(1.02);
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 48px 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}

.contact-form-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-form-card>p {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-size: .93rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.form-group select option {
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 43, 43, .18);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 130px;
}

.alert-success {
    background: #f0faf4;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.cs-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
}

.cs-card h4 {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ci-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ci-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ci-ico {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ci-item strong {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--white);
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ci-item span {
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

.hours-tbl {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: .86rem;
}

.hours-tbl tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.hours-tbl tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.hours-tbl td {
    padding: 9px 4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}

.hours-tbl td:last-child {
    text-align: right;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}

/* ========== GALLERY PAGE ========== */
.gallery-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.gallery-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.g-tab {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    font-size: .86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.g-tab:hover,
.g-tab.active {
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

/* Gallery card — image-style with visible caption at bottom */
.g-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--black);
}

.g-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

/* The "image" area */
.g-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.g-item:hover .g-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.g-thumb span {
    font-size: 56px;
    opacity: .35;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.g-item:hover .g-thumb span {
    opacity: .5;
}

/* Real photography inside gallery cards (matches home imagery) */
.g-thumb img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.g-item:hover .g-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.g-thumb .g-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, .72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}

/* Always-visible caption strip */
.g-caption {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, .92);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--red);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.g-item:hover .g-caption {
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, .95);
}

.g-caption-text strong {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.g-caption-text span {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
}

.g-item:hover .g-caption-text span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
}

.g-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.g-item:hover .g-arrow {
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ========== FAQ ========== */
/* ========== FAQ — Premium Bento Redesign ========== */
/* ========== FAQ — Clean Row Redesign ========== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #0d0d0f;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.4);
}

.faq-item.open {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 26px 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-question .fq-icon {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question .fq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--red);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Pure White as requested */
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .faq-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .chroma-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .process-step:nth-child(2) {
        border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    }

    .process-step:nth-child(3) {
        border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--radius-lg);
    }

    .process-step:last-child {
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) 0;
    }

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

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

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

    .why-visual-side {
        display: none;
    }

    .about-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-pics {
        display: none;
    }

    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-full-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

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

    .preview-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pg-side {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 86px;
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        background: rgba(12, 12, 14, .94);
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
        padding: 14px;
        gap: 4px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
    }

    .nav-links.open a {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .chroma-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .chroma-overlay {
        display: none;
    }

    /* disable spotlight on touch */
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .process-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .process-step {
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    .process-step:first-child {
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0 !important;
    }

    .process-step:last-child {
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) !important;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

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

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }

    .pricing-note {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 360px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero h1 {
        letter-spacing: -.5px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WORK SHOWCASE — SCROLL STACK (Before & After)
   Cards pin & scale into a 3D deck as you scroll,
   each showing a before/after split of one job.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.work-stack {
    background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, #141417 0%, #08080a 60%);
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
    overflow: clip;
}

.work-stack .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.work-stack .section-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

/* perspective wrapper gives the stack real depth */
.scroll-stack {
    perspective: 1600px;
    perspective-origin: 50% 0%;
}

.scroll-stack-inner {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.stack-card {
    position: sticky;
    /* keep 110px + 14px in sync with PIN_TOP / STEP_GAP in the JS */
    top: calc(110px + var(--i, 0) * 14px);
    margin: 0 0 8vh;
    transform-origin: 50% 0%;
    will-change: transform, filter;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d10;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) inset,
        0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.stack-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 4vh;
}

/* ── Before / After split (single image, diagonal reveal) ── */
.ba {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #000;
}

.ba-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* the "after" is the clean, full-colour result underneath */
.ba-img--after {
    z-index: 1;
}

/* the "before" sits on top, desaturated & darkened, clipped to a diagonal */
.ba-img--before {
    z-index: 2;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(.5) contrast(1.12);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 56% 0, 44% 100%, 0 100%);
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

/* glowing seam down the diagonal */
.ba-divider {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 3px;
    height: 110%;
    z-index: 3;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0), var(--red), rgba(212, 43, 43, 0));
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px 2px rgba(212, 43, 43, .55);
    transform: translateX(-50%) skewX(-12deg);
    transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1), opacity .4s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-chip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    z-index: 4;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: opacity .4s;
}

.ba-chip--before {
    left: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    background: rgba(20, 20, 22, .6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
}

.ba-chip--after {
    right: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, .85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
}

.ba-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: 40px 26px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 55%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ba-caption strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ba-caption span {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* hover → wipe the damaged "before" away to reveal the finished result */
.ba:hover .ba-img--before {
    transform: translateX(-42%);
}

.ba:hover .ba-divider {
    transform: translateX(-200%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: .35;
}

.ba:hover .ba-chip--before {
    opacity: 0;
}

.work-stack-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 56px 24px 20px;
}

/* ========== AGENT-STYLE ABOUT SECTION ========== */
.agent-section {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    padding: 60px 0 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
}

.agent-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.agent-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.agent-content .sub-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

.feature-item .check {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--red);
    font-size: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.3);
}

.feature-item span {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Visual Side - Orb and Floating Pills */
.agent-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.agent-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.agent-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.agent-main-img,
.agent-main-vid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    background: #000;
}

.agent-image-container:hover .agent-main-img,
.agent-image-container:hover .agent-main-vid {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg);
}


.floating-pills {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-pill {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(var(--rot, 0deg));
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(var(--rot, 0deg));
    }
}

.p-1 {
    top: -5%;
    right: 5%;
    --rot: 3deg;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.p-2 {
    top: 25%;
    left: -10%;
    --rot: -3deg;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.p-3 {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: -10%;
    --rot: 2deg;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.p-4 {
    bottom: 35%;
    left: -5%;
    --rot: 0deg;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.p-5 {
    bottom: -5%;
    right: 15%;
    --rot: -2deg;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}


@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .agent-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .agent-content .sub-text {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .feature-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .orb-container {
        right: 0;
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .agent-visual {
        height: 450px;
    }
}

/* ========== Footer Social ========== */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Navbar flush to top (no top-bar) */
.navbar-absolute {
    top: 0 !important;
}


.nav-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
/* ========== BACK TO TOP ========== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 28px;
    bottom: 28px;
    z-index: 900;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}

.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--red-dk);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 43, 43, 0.5);
}

.back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .back-to-top {
        right: 18px;
        bottom: 18px;
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================
   BLOG — index cards + article prose (dark premium, matches services page)
   ======================================================================== */
.blog-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #0a0a0c;
}

.blog-section--related {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}

.blog-card-media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.blog-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 26px 26px 28px;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
}

.blog-meta .dot,
.article-hero-meta .dot {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
}

.blog-card-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
}

.blog-card-body h2 a {
    color: #fff;
    transition: color .3s;
}

.blog-card-body h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

.blog-card-body p {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-readmore {
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.blog-readmore:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---- Article ---- */
.article-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px !important;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.article-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
}

.blog-cat--static {
    position: static;
    display: inline-block;
}

.article-wrap {
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
    background: #0a0a0c;
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-body>*+* {
    margin-top: 1.4em;
}

.article-body .lead {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
}

.article-body h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.6px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 2em;
}

.article-body p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.article-body a {
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}

.article-body a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.article-body strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-body em {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
}

.article-body ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.article-body ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.article-body ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: .62em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
}

.article-body .callout {
    background: rgba(212, 43, 43, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 43, 43, .25);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.article-body .callout strong {
    color: #fff;
}

.article-body .disclaimer {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    padding-top: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.price-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: .98rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.price-table th,
.price-table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.price-table thead th {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.price-table tbody td {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.price-table tbody td:last-child {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.price-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .blog-section,
    .article-wrap {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .article-body {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
    }

    .price-table th,
    .price-table td {
        padding: 11px 12px;
        font-size: .9rem;
    }
}