/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   MERGED index.css — Ronak Empire
   Combines: index.css + about-us.css
   (All unique styles, duplicates removed)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */

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

:root {
  --navy: #1a1a1a;
  --blue: #f47920;
  --blue-lt: #f47920;
  --sky: #f47920;
  --sky-lt: #808080;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --offwhite: #f5f7fb;
  --light: #eef1f8;
  --border: #dde2ec;
  --text: #0d1f3c;
  --muted: #5a6a82;
  --faint: #8a97aa;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "Roboto", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--sky-lt);
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ══ SCROLL PROGRESS ══ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f47920, #ffaa55);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.6);
}

/* ══ CUSTOM CURSOR ══ */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #f47920;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.1s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.08s;
}

a:hover~.cursor-ring,
body:has(a:hover) .cursor-ring,
body:has(button:hover) .cursor-ring {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ══ BACK TO TOP ══ */
#back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 800;
}

#back-top.vis {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#back-top .btn-outer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border: 2px solid #0d1f3c;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

#back-top .btn-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: #f47920;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: inset 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s;
}

#back-top .btn-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

#back-top .btn-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #fff;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#back-top .btn-mark {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: "Roboto", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  user-select: none;
}

#back-top:hover .btn-outer {
  border-color: #f47920;
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.45);
}

#back-top:hover .btn-inner {
  inset: 4px;
  background: #e06510;
}

#back-top:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#back-top:hover .btn-mark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

#back-top:active .btn-outer {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0.94);
}

/* ══ NAV ══ */
#nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: 78px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

#nav.up {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(13, 31, 60, 0.09);
}

.nw {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nlogo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.7s 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.nlogo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nlogo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.nlinks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nlinks li {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.20s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.27s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.34s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.41s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.48s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.62s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.69s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0.76s;
}

.nlinks a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}

.nlinks a:not(.nbtn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #f47920;
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nlinks a:not(.nbtn):hover::after,
.nlinks a:not(.nbtn).active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nlinks a:hover,
.nlinks a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.nlinks a.active {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nbtn {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nbtn:hover {
  background: #e06510 !important;
}

.nhb {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nhb span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.mnav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 78px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 899;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 8px 24px 20px;
}

.mnav.on {
  display: flex;
}

.mnav a {
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ══ HERO VIDEO ══ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  margin-top: 78px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #060f1ec2 0%, #060f1e75 50%, #060f1e24 100%);
}

.slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px 80px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 86px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 880px;
  animation: heroTitleIn 0.9s 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.slide-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--sky);
}

.slide-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: heroSubIn 0.8s 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.slide-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: heroSubIn 0.8s 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

p.ui-lead.au.d1.in {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sbtn1 {
  padding: 13px 32px;
  background: var(--blue);
  /* margin-left: 80px; */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sbtn1:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
}

.sbtn1::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sbtn1:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.sbtn2 {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sbtn2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-scroll-hint span {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.25);
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
}

@keyframes heroTitleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) skewY(2deg);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) skewY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSubIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(16px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1.2);
  }
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(110%) scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-20%) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}



/* ══ TICKER ══ */
.ticker {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 13px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.t-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: tkr 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.t-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.t-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes tkr {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ══ COMMON ══ */
.sec {
  padding: 104px 0;
}

.W {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.stag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: inline-block;
}

.stag::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3s 1s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  50% {
    left: 100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

.sh2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -1.2px;
  color: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sh2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.slead {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ══ ANIMATIONS (.au / .al / .ar) ══ */
.au {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.al {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ar {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.au.in,
.al.in,
.ar.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.d1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s !important;
}

.d2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s !important;
}

.d3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s !important;
}

.d4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s !important;
}

.d5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s !important;
}

/* ══ SECTION 3: ABOUT-UI BRIEF ══ */
.about-ui {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ui-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ui-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ui-btn-wrap {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-glow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fba16c, #e06510);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.4);
}

.ui-right {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 100%;
}

.ui-grid-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.ui-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ui-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ui-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.card-image {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 260px;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Refined CTA tag used in about-ui headings */
.ctag-refined {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cth-refined {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cth-refined em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f47920;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ui-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .ui-left {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ui-lead {
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ui-right {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .card-image {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 4: STATS BAND (DIAMOND ZIGZAG) ══ */
.sband-modern {
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.sgrid-zigzag {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scell-zig {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.scell-zig.sz-down {
  margin-top: clamp(100px, 9vw, 140px);
}

.sz-diamond {
  width: clamp(160px, 13vw, 220px);
  height: clamp(160px, 13vw, 220px);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border: 3px solid #0d1f3c;
  position: relative;
  background: rgb(244 121 32 / 49%);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.sz-diamond-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sz-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 75%;
  height: 75%;
  margin: auto;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sz-content .snum {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.sz-content .snum.text-num {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sz-content .slabel {
  font-size: clamp(11px, 0.9vw, 13px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.scell-zig:hover .sz-diamond {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.2);
}

.scell-zig:hover .sz-diamond-inner {
  background: var(--blue);
  inset: 4px;
}

.scell-zig:hover .snum,
.scell-zig:hover .slabel {
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .sz-content .slabel {
    display: none;
  }

  .sz-content {
    gap: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sband-modern {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 20px;
  }

  .sz-content .slabel {
    display: block;
  }

  .scell-zig.sz-down {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .sz-diamond {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .sz-diamond {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 5: ABOUT INTRO — image + text ══ */
.about-intro {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

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

.ai-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.ai-img-wrap.al.in {
  height: 100%;
}

.ai-img {
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ai-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  right: -28px;
  width: 110px;
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ai-badge-n {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ai-badge-l {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ai-txt {
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.ai-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 20px 0 0;
}

/* ══ SECTION 6: VISION & MISSION ══ */
.vm-sec {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.vm-card {
  background: #aaa9a914;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.vm-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vm-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ══ SECTION 7: VERTICALS (full-image cards) ══ */
.vert-sleek {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 140px 0;
}

.vs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.vs-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vs-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.vs-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vs-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  object-position: 55% -50px;
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.vs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgb(255 255 255) 0%, rgb(255 255 255) 25%, rgb(255 255 255 / 0%) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.vs-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.vs-num {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vs-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.vs-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Shared section head (used in verticals, how-we-work, wp-modern) */
.wp-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.wp-title-box {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.wp-desc-box {
  max-width: 460px;
}

.wp-desc-box p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vs-card {
    height: 440px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

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

  .wp-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 8: HOW WE WORK ══ */
.how-we-work {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.hww-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hww-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.hww-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.2);
}

.hww-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 65%;
}

.hww-step {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hww-content h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hww-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hww-deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hww-card:hover .hww-deco {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1) translateX(-10px);
}

.hww-deco svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hww-content {
    max-width: 75%;
  }

  .hww-deco {
    right: -15%;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hww-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .hww-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }

  .hww-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hww-deco {
    right: -10%;
    top: 20%;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 9: VALUE ADDITION (dark) ══ */
.value-sec {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #3c3c3c;
}

.value-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.val-item {
  background: #363636;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.val-item:hover {
  background: #222;
}

.val-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 9%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.val-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.val-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.val-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ══ SECTION 10: CORE CAPABILITIES ══ */
.cap-sec {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.cap-item {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.cap-item:hover {
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.cap-num {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.cap-item:hover .cap-num {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.cap-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cap-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cap-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.cap-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.cap-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
}

/* ══ SECTION 11: WHY PARTNER WITH US ══ */
.wp-modern {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.wp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(420px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.wp-card {
  background: #fcfcfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wp-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
}

.wp-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.wp-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.wp-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.wp-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-name {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.wp-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex: 1;
}

.wp-lnk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-lnk {
  color: var(--blue);
  gap: 12px;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
}

.wp-lnk svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.wp-lnk:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .wp-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .wp-img-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 12: CTA REFINED ══ */
.cta-refined {
  padding: 0 0 100px !important;
}

.cta-card-refined {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.cta-glow-refined {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgb(244 121 32 / 20%) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta-grid-refined {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-l-refined {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ctd-refined {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  max-width: 95%;
}

.ctbtns-refined {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-orange {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: #f47920;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  background: #ff8e3e;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.4);
}

.btn-slate {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-slate:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #94a3b8;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cta-r-refined {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cw-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cw-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transform: translateX(-8px);
}

span.ctag-refined.au.d1.home.in {
  font-size: 15px;
}

.cw-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgb(86 86 86 / 10%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #f47920;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.cw-item:hover .cw-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #f47920;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cw-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.cw-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cw-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
}

.cw-val {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cw-val a {
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.cw-val a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 64px 48px;
  }

  .cta-grid-refined {
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

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

  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 48px 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .cta-refined {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }

  .cw-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ══ FOOTER (Light) ══ */
.footer-modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.fm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.fm-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
}

.fm-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.fm-list a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.fm-list a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

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

.fm-contact-col .fm-title {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fm-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fm-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgb(86 86 86 / 10%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #f47920;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.fm-contact-item:hover .fm-icon {
  background: #f47920;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

.fm-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.fm-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.fm-lbl {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.fm-val,
.fm-val a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.fm-val a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
}

.fm-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.fmb-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
}

.fmb-text strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fmb-links {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .fm-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ══ CTA BAND (simple dark — used in about-us) ══ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 88px 0;
}

.cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--sky);
}

.cta-inner p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cbtn1 {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.cbtn1:hover {
  background: #e06510;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cbtn2 {
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.cbtn2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ══ REVEAL & MISC ANIMATIONS ══ */
.reveal-text {
  display: contents;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-text.in {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
}

.avis {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aimg {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.avis:hover .aimg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

@keyframes pulsGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ══ GLOBAL RESPONSIVE ══ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .W,
  .nw {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .nlinks {
    display: none;
  }

  .nhb {
    display: flex;
  }

  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 24px 60px;
  }

  .ai-grid,
  .vm-grid,
  .value-grid,
  .cap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ai-badge {
    right: 12px;
    top: 12px;
  }

  .cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .about-intro,
  .vm-sec,
  .cap-sec,
  .value-sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slide-title {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {

  .industries-grid,
  .ben-grid,
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   MERGED index.css — Ronak Empire
   Combines: index.css + about-us.css
   (All unique styles, duplicates removed)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */

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

:root {
  --navy: #1a1a1a;
  --blue: #f47920;
  --blue-lt: #f47920;
  --sky: #f47920;
  --sky-lt: #808080;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --offwhite: #f5f7fb;
  --light: #eef1f8;
  --border: #dde2ec;
  --text: #0d1f3c;
  --muted: #5a6a82;
  --faint: #8a97aa;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "Roboto", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--sky-lt);
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ══ SCROLL PROGRESS ══ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f47920, #ffaa55);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.6);
}

/* ══ CUSTOM CURSOR ══ */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #f47920;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.1s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s, height 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.08s;
}

a:hover~.cursor-ring,
body:has(a:hover) .cursor-ring,
body:has(button:hover) .cursor-ring {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ══ BACK TO TOP ══ */
#back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 800;
}

#back-top.vis {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#back-top .btn-outer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border: 2px solid #0d1f3c;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

#back-top .btn-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: #f47920;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: inset 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s;
}

#back-top .btn-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

#back-top .btn-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #fff;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#back-top .btn-mark {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: "Roboto", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  user-select: none;
}

#back-top:hover .btn-outer {
  border-color: #f47920;
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.45);
}

#back-top:hover .btn-inner {
  inset: 4px;
  background: #e06510;
}

#back-top:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#back-top:hover .btn-mark {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

#back-top:active .btn-outer {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(0.94);
}

/* ══ NAV ══ */
#nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  height: 78px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

#nav.up {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(13, 31, 60, 0.09);
}

.nw {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nlogo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  animation: navSlideDown 0.7s 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.nlogo img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nlogo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.nlinks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nlinks li {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.20s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.27s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.34s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.41s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.48s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.62s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.69s;
}

.nlinks li:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0.76s;
}

.nlinks a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}

.nlinks a:not(.nbtn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #f47920;
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nlinks a:not(.nbtn):hover::after,
.nlinks a:not(.nbtn).active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nlinks a:hover,
.nlinks a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.nlinks a.active {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nbtn {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nbtn:hover {
  background: #e06510 !important;
}

.nhb {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nhb span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.mnav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 78px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 899;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 8px 24px 20px;
}

.mnav.on {
  display: flex;
}

.mnav a {
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}

@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ══ HERO VIDEO ══ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  margin-top: 78px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #060f1ec2 0%, #060f1e75 50%, #060f1e24 100%);
}

.slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px 80px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.5vw, 86px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 880px;
  animation: heroTitleIn 0.9s 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.slide-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--sky);
}

.slide-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: heroSubIn 0.8s 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.slide-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: heroSubIn 0.8s 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.sbtn1 {
  padding: 13px 32px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sbtn1:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
}

.sbtn1::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sbtn1:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.sbtn2 {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sbtn2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-scroll-hint span {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.25);
  animation: floatUp linear infinite;
}

@keyframes heroTitleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) skewY(2deg);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) skewY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSubIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(16px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1.2);
  }
}

@keyframes floatUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(110%) scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-20%) scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ══ TICKER ══ */
.ticker {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 13px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.t-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: tkr 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.t-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.t-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes tkr {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ══ COMMON ══ */
.sec {
  padding: 104px 0;
}

.W {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.stag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: inline-block;
}

.stag::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3s 1s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }

  50% {
    left: 100%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

.sh2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -1.2px;
  color: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sh2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.slead {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ══ ANIMATIONS (.au / .al / .ar) ══ */
.au {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.al {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ar {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.au.in,
.al.in,
.ar.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.d1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s !important;
}

.d2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s !important;
}

.d3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s !important;
}

.d4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s !important;
}

.d5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s !important;
}

/* ══ SECTION 3: ABOUT-UI BRIEF ══ */
.about-ui {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ui-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ui-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ui-btn-wrap {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-glow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fba16c, #e06510);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.4);
}

.ui-right {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 100%;
}

.ui-grid-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.ui-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ui-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ui-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.card-image {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 260px;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Refined CTA tag used in about-ui headings */
.ctag-refined {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cth-refined {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cth-refined em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f47920;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ui-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .ui-left {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ui-lead {
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ui-right {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .card-image {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 4: STATS BAND (DIAMOND ZIGZAG) ══ */
.sband-modern {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.sgrid-zigzag {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scell-zig {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.scell-zig.sz-down {
  margin-top: clamp(100px, 9vw, 140px);
}

.sz-diamond {
  width: clamp(160px, 13vw, 220px);
  height: clamp(160px, 13vw, 220px);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border: 3px solid #0d1f3c;
  position: relative;
  background: rgb(244 121 32 / 49%);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.sz-diamond-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sz-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 75%;
  height: 75%;
  margin: auto;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sz-content .snum {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 2.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.sz-content .snum.text-num {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sz-content .slabel {
  font-size: clamp(11px, 0.9vw, 13px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.scell-zig:hover .sz-diamond {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.2);
}

.scell-zig:hover .sz-diamond-inner {
  background: var(--blue);
  inset: 4px;
}

.scell-zig:hover .snum,
.scell-zig:hover .slabel {
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .sz-content .slabel {
    display: none;
  }

  .sz-content {
    gap: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sband-modern {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 20px;
  }

  .sz-content .slabel {
    display: block;
  }

  .scell-zig.sz-down {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .sz-diamond {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .sgrid-zigzag {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .sz-diamond {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 5: ABOUT INTRO — image + text ══ */
.about-intro {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

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

.ai-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.ai-img-wrap.al.in {
  height: 100%;
}

.ai-img {
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ai-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  right: -28px;
  width: 110px;
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ai-badge-n {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ai-badge-l {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ai-txt {
  padding-left: 8px;
}

.ai-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 20px 0 0;
}

/* ══ SECTION 6: VISION & MISSION ══ */
.vm-sec {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.vm-card {
  background: #aaa9a914;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.vm-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vm-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ══ SECTION 7: VERTICALS (full-image cards) ══ */
.vert-sleek {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 140px 0;
}

.vs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.vs-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.vs-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.vs-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vs-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  object-position: 55% -50px;
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.vs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgb(255 255 255) 0%, rgb(255 255 255) 25%, rgb(255 255 255 / 0%) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.vs-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.vs-num {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vs-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.vs-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Read More link inside vs-card */
.vs-read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.vs-read svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-read {
  gap: 11px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-read svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Shared section head (used in verticals, how-we-work, wp-modern) */
.wp-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.wp-title-box {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.wp-desc-box {
  max-width: 460px;
}

.wp-desc-box p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vs-card {
    height: 440px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

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

  .wp-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 8: HOW WE WORK ══ */
.how-we-work {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.hww-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hww-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.hww-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.2);
}

.hww-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 65%;
}

.hww-step {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hww-content h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hww-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hww-deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hww-card:hover .hww-deco {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1) translateX(-10px);
}

.hww-deco svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hww-content {
    max-width: 75%;
  }

  .hww-deco {
    right: -15%;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hww-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .hww-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
  }

  .hww-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hww-deco {
    right: -10%;
    top: 20%;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 9: VALUE ADDITION (dark) ══ */
.value-sec {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #3c3c3c;
}

.value-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.val-item {
  background: #363636;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.val-item:hover {
  background: #222;
}

.val-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 9%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.val-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.val-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.val-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ══ SECTION 10: CORE CAPABILITIES ══ */
.cap-sec {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.cap-item {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.cap-item:hover {
  background: var(--offwhite);
}

.cap-num {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.cap-item:hover .cap-num {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.cap-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cap-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cap-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.cap-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.cap-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
}

/* ══ SECTION 11: WHY PARTNER WITH US ══ */
.wp-modern {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.wp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(420px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.wp-card {
  background: #fcfcfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wp-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
}

.wp-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.wp-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.wp-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.wp-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-name {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.wp-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex: 1;
}

.wp-lnk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  transition: color 0.3s, gap 0.3s;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.wp-card:hover .wp-lnk {
  color: var(--blue);
  gap: 12px;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
}

.wp-lnk svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.wp-lnk:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .wp-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .wp-img-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

/* ══ SECTION 12: CTA REFINED ══ */
.cta-refined {
  padding: 0 0 100px !important;
}

.cta-card-refined {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.cta-glow-refined {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgb(244 121 32 / 20%) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta-grid-refined {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-l-refined {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ctd-refined {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  max-width: 95%;
}

.ctbtns-refined {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-orange {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: #f47920;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  background: #ff8e3e;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.4);
}

.btn-slate {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-slate:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #94a3b8;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cta-r-refined {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cw-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cw-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transform: translateX(-8px);
}

.cw-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #f47920;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.cw-item:hover .cw-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #f47920;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cw-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.cw-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cw-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
}

.cw-val {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cw-val a {
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.cw-val a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 64px 48px;
  }

  .cta-grid-refined {
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

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

  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 48px 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .cta-refined {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .cta-card-refined {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }

  .cw-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ══ FOOTER (Light) ══ */
.footer-modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.fm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.fm-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f47920;
}

.fm-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fm-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.fm-list a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.fm-list a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

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

.fm-contact-col .fm-title {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fm-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fm-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgb(86 86 86 / 10%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #f47920;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.fm-contact-item:hover .fm-icon {
  background: #f47920;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-5deg);
}

.fm-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.fm-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.fm-lbl {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.fm-val,
.fm-val a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.fm-val a:hover {
  color: #f47920;
}

.fm-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.fmb-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
}

.fmb-text strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fmb-links {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .fm-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ══ CTA BAND (simple dark — used in about-us) ══ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 88px 0;
}

.cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--sky);
}

.cta-inner p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cbtn1 {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.cbtn1:hover {
  background: #e06510;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cbtn2 {
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.cbtn2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ══ REVEAL & MISC ANIMATIONS ══ */
.reveal-text {
  display: contents;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-text.in {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
}

.avis {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aimg {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.avis:hover .aimg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

@keyframes pulsGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ══ GLOBAL RESPONSIVE ══ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .W,
  .nw {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .nlinks {
    display: none;
  }

  .nhb {
    display: flex;
  }

  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 24px 60px;
  }

  .ai-grid,
  .vm-grid,
  .value-grid,
  .cap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ai-badge {
    right: 12px;
    top: 12px;
  }

  .cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .about-intro,
  .vm-sec,
  .cap-sec,
  .value-sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slide-title {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {

  .industries-grid,
  .ben-grid,
  .fm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sec {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR PARTNERS SECTION (home page)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.kp-sec {
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  background: #fff;
}

.kp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.kp-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.kp-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(244, 121, 32, 0.3);
}

.kp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

.kp-name {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.kp-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.kp-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.kp-brands {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.kp-brands-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--faint);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.kp-brand-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.kp-brand-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .kp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .g4x {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .g4x {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}