/* =============================================================================
   styles.css — TechMart Liberia
   Palette: Deep Black · Gold · Steel Blue · Slate Gray
   Fonts: Cormorant Garamond (headings) + Outfit (body)
   Theme: Luxury Dark — particles visible through glass panels
============================================================================= */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap");

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   CSS VARIABLES
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:root {
    /* Black */
    --black: #07090d;
    --black-soft: #0f1217;
    --black-card: #141820;
    --black-elevated: #1a2030;

    /* Gold */
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --gold-bright: #f2cb45;
    --gold-muted: #a8892a;
    --gold-dim: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);

    /* Blue */
    --blue: #1e5f8e;
    --blue-bright: #2e85c4;
    --blue-pale: #6eb3df;
    --blue-dim: rgba(30, 95, 142, 0.20);
    --blue-glow: rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.32);

    /* Gray */
    --gray-900: #111827;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-500: #6b7280;
    --gray-300: #d1d5db;
    --gray-100: #f3f4f6;

    /* Text */
    --text-primary: #f0f4f8;
    --text-secondary: #b8c5d4;
    --text-muted: #7a90a8;

    /* Glass */
    --glass-bg: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.70);
    --glass-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    --glass-blur: blur(20px);

    /* Radii */
    --r-sm: 10px;
    --r-md: 18px;
    --r-lg: 28px;
    --r-xl: 40px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    --shadow-blue: 0 8px 40px rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.18);
    --shadow-dark: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);

    /* Transition */
    --t: 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET + BASE
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*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--black);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow overlay — does NOT block particles */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 15% 8%, rgba(30, 95, 142, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 85% 92%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
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h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}

p,
li,
label,
input,
textarea,
button {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.sub-heading {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Gold + blue gradient underline on section headings */
section h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--blue-bright), transparent);
    margin-top: 12px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width var(--t);
}

section:hover h2::after {
    width: 90px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT
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.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLLBAR + SELECTION
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::selection {
    background: var(--gold-dim);
    color: var(--gold);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--black-soft);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTICLES CANVAS — always behind everything
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#particles {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR — pure black, gold text
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.top-bar {
    background: var(--black-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
}

.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.top-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.top-left i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.top-left .divider {
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.top-right a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    transition: background var(--t), color var(--t), transform var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

.top-right a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER
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.header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: background var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform 0.35s ease;
}

.header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.99);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 1px 0 var(--gold-dim);
}

.header.header-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.header .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header .brand img.logo {
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
}

.header .brand strong {
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.nav a {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--t);
}

.nav a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--t);
}

.nav a:hover,
.nav a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav a:hover::after,
.nav a.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 88vh;
    min-height: 580px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slider img.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
            rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.75),
        );

    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 820px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.hero-content .kicker {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.04;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-bright));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--blue-glow);
}

.hero-summary {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

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

/* Hero shapes */
.hero-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-shapes .shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.07;
    animation: floatShape 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shapes .s1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: var(--gold);
    top: -130px;
    right: -90px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-shapes .s2 {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    bottom: 50px;
    left: 4%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.hero-shapes .s3 {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background: #fff;
    top: 40%;
    right: 16%;
    animation-delay: 5.5s;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES HERO — bg image fills section, content on top
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.services-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.services-hero .hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    display: block;
    max-width: unset;
}

.services-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82),
            rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.70));
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-hero .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

@keyframes floatShape {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.07);
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.cta,
a.cta,
button.cta {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-muted));
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    padding: 14px 36px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: background-position 0.5s ease, box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}

.cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--t);
}

.cta:hover {
    background-position: right center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px var(--gold-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--black);
}

.cta:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cta:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

a.ghost,
.ghost {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    padding: 13px 34px;
    background: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all var(--t);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

a.ghost::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.1);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--t);
}

a.ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-bright);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--blue-glow);
}

a.ghost:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

a.read-more,
.read-more {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--t), letter-spacing var(--t), color var(--t);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

a.read-more:hover,
.read-more:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION WRAPPER — glass panels, particles visible
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.why,
.about,
.services-slider-section,
.client-feedback,
.leadership,
.final-cta,
.need-help {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    margin: 32px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Service Page Sections */
.expertise,
.what-different,
.services {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.different-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.different-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--black-card), var(--black-elevated));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.different-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.different-card i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US — hexagonal icon accent, wide border-left cards
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.why {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
}

.why h2,
.why .sub-heading {
    text-align: center;
}

.why h2 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why .sub-heading {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--black-card), var(--black-elevated));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Diagonal glow corner */
.why-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity var(--t);
    opacity: 0;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) translateX(3px);
    border-left-color: var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), -4px 0 20px var(--gold-dim);
}

.why-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.why-card .icon,
.why-card i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--t), filter var(--t);
}

.why-card:hover .icon,
.why-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold-glow));
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 60ms;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 120ms;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 180ms;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 240ms;
}

.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION — icon-top premium cards with blue top border
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.about {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
}

.about h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.about-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--black-elevated), var(--black-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.14);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--blue-bright);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.about-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.10), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity var(--t);
    opacity: 0;
}

.about-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 -4px 20px var(--blue-dim);
}

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

.about-card .icon,
.about-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--blue-bright);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--t), filter var(--t);
}

.about-card:hover .icon,
.about-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--blue-glow));
}

.about-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.development-process {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.process-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--black-elevated), var(--black-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 -4px 20px var(--gold-dim);
}

.process-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT HERO — bg image fills section, content on top
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero .hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
    display: block;
    max-width: unset;
}

.about-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82),
            rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.70));
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-slider-section {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
}

.services-slider-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.services-slider-section .sub-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.services-slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.services-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
    transition: transform 0.42s ease;
}

.service-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 15px);
    min-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--black-card), var(--black-elevated));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    position: relative;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--blue-bright), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--t);
    z-index: 3;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--gold-dim);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

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

.service-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 175px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.80) saturate(0.9);
}

.service-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.1);
}

.service-badge {
    position: relative;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
    z-index: 3;
    border: 3px solid var(--black-card);
    margin-bottom: -10px;
}

.service-badge i {
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.service-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 8px 0;
    padding: 0 18px;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0 18px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.slider-btn {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--t), color var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 70ms;
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 140ms;
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 210ms;
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 280ms;
}

.services-slider .service-card:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 350ms;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEED HELP BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.need-help {
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.need-help-inner {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06),
            rgba(46, 133, 196, 0.06),
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06));
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
}

.need-help-inner i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: phonePulse 2.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes phonePulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-12deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(12deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS — wide quote card, gold quote mark
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.client-feedback {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.client-feedback h2 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 48px auto 0;
    min-height: 170px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    display: none;
    padding: 48px 52px 44px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--black-elevated), var(--black-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative corner accent */
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.testimonial-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    border-radius: 0 0 0 3px;
}

.testimonial-card.active {
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card p::before {
    content: "\201C";
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -1rem;
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-pale);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
}

.testimonial-carousel .prev,
.testimonial-carousel .next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--t), transform var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

.testimonial-carousel .prev {
    left: -58px;
}

.testimonial-carousel .next {
    right: -58px;
}

.testimonial-carousel .prev:hover,
.testimonial-carousel .next:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gray-700);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.45);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADERSHIP — circular photo with gold ring glow
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.leadership {
    padding: 72px 48px 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.leadership h2 {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.team-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 32px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.team-member {
    flex: 0 1 230px;
    padding: 40px 24px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--black-elevated), var(--black-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04), transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--t);
}

.team-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--gold-dim);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px var(--gold-dim);
}

.team-member:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.team-member img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-dim);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
    transition: box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t), filter var(--t), border-color var(--t);
    filter: grayscale(25%) brightness(0.9);
}

.team-member:hover img {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08),
        var(--shadow-gold);
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.team-member h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.team-member p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue-pale);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.team-grid .team-member:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.team-grid .team-member:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 110ms;
}

.team-grid .team-member:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 220ms;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL CTA
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta {
    padding: 72px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 32px auto 88px;
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.88) 0%,
            rgba(30, 95, 142, 0.14) 50%,
            rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.88) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--blue-dim);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative corner lines */
.final-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.final-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.final-cta h2 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.final-cta p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060809 0%, #000 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 68px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--blue-bright), transparent);
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 52px;
    padding-bottom: 52px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.brand-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.brand-footer img.logo {
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
}

.brand-footer strong {
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-summary {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    transition: background var(--t), color var(--t), transform var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-middle h4,
.footer-right h4 {
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-middle ul li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--t);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-middle ul li::before {
    content: "›";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--blue-bright);
}

.footer-middle ul li:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-700);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm) 0 0 var(--r-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: #fff;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-dim);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 11px 20px;
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: filter var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.12);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 22px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL-TO-TOP
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    z-index: 998;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.scroll-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade,
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fade.show,
.fade-up.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE (shared)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 50px;
}

.contact-form {
    flex: 1 1 450px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.contact-form h2 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-form p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-700);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-dim);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 150px;
}

.contact-info {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-info h2,
.contact-info h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-info p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-info i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.contact-social {
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.contact-social a {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: color var(--t);
}

.contact-social a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.contact-banner {
    position: relative;
}

.banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 0%, rgba(30, 95, 142, 0.22) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.banner-overlay h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 11px);
    }

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

    .footer-right {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .team-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(7, 9, 13, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav.nav-open {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav a {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .hero {
        height: 92vh;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }

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

    .why,
    .about,
    .services-slider-section,
    .client-feedback,
    .leadership,
    .need-help {
        padding: 48px 20px 56px;
        margin: 16px 0;
    }

    .final-cta {
        padding: 48px 20px;
        margin: 16px 0 52px;
    }

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

    .service-card {
        flex: 0 0 88%;
    }

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

    .testimonial-carousel .prev {
        left: -12px;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel .next {
        right: -12px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 32px 22px;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .team-member {
        flex: 0 1 100%;
    }

    .footer-top {
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .top-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}