/* =========================================================
   ELITE GLOBAL VISA SERVICES — Main Stylesheet
   Author: SDGD | https://softwaredevelopmentandgraphicdesign.tech/
   ========================================================= */

/* ── 1. CSS Custom Properties ─────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --clr-primary: #7c3aed;
  --clr-primary-light: #a78bfa;
  --clr-gold: #f5c518;
  --clr-gold-dark: #d4a017;
  --clr-bg: #ffffff;
  --clr-bg2: #f5f3ff;
  --clr-surface: #ffffffcc;
  --clr-text: #1a1a2e;
  --clr-text2: #4b5563;
  --clr-border: #e2d9f3;
  --clr-nav-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  --clr-card-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  --clr-footer-bg: #1a1a2e;
  --clr-footer-text: #d1d5db;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(124,58,237,.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 18px rgba(245,197,24,.4);
  --radius: 16px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --clr-primary: #a78bfa;
  --clr-primary-light: #c4b5fd;
  --clr-gold: #f5c518;
  --clr-gold-dark: #fbbf24;
  --clr-bg: #0d0d1a;
  --clr-bg2: #12122a;
  --clr-surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --clr-text: #f3f0ff;
  --clr-text2: #a5b4fc;
  --clr-border: rgba(167,139,250,.2);
  --clr-nav-bg: rgba(13,13,26,0.92);
  --clr-card-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --clr-footer-bg: #07070f;
  --clr-footer-text: #9ca3af;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(167,139,250,.12);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(167,139,250,.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 24px rgba(245,197,24,.5);
}

/* ── 2. Reset & Base ──────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── 3. Typography ────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }

.section-label {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

/* ── 4. Section Titles (Shining Animation) ────────────── */
.shine-title {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--clr-primary) 20%,
    var(--clr-gold) 50%,
    var(--clr-primary) 80%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: textShine 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes textShine {
  to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* ── 5. Utility Classes ───────────────────────────────── */
.section-pad { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.gap-2 { gap: .75rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1rem; }

/* ── 6. Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .8rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124,58,237,.45), var(--shadow-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .78rem 1.9rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── 7. Bubble Background ─────────────────────────────── */
.bubble-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bubble {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: bubbleRise linear infinite;
}

/* Dark mode bubbles: gold/purple */
[data-theme="dark"] .bubble {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,197,24,.25), rgba(124,58,237,.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.2);
}

/* Light mode bubbles: soft purple */
[data-theme="light"] .bubble,
:root .bubble {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,.12), rgba(167,139,250,.07));
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15);
}

@keyframes bubbleRise {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1);   opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: .6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-110vh) scale(1.3); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── 8. Top Bar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#top-bar {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  position: relative;
}

#top-bar a { color: #fff; opacity: .9; transition: opacity .2s; }
#top-bar a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.topbar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-social a {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.topbar-social a:hover { background: var(--clr-gold); color: #000; transform: scale(1.15); }

/* ── 9. Navbar ────────────────────────────────────────── */
#main-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), backdrop-filter var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), padding var(--transition);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

#main-nav.scrolled {
  background: var(--clr-nav-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-logo span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.nav-logo small { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 400; display: block; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--clr-text2); font-family: var(--font-body); }

#main-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  padding: .4rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
  position: relative;
}

#main-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: left .25s, right .25s;
}

#main-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
#main-nav .nav-link.active::after { left: .75rem; right: .75rem; }
#main-nav .nav-link:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* ── 10. Hero Section ─────────────────────────────────── */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-bg2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Counter badges */
.hero-counters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.counter-badge {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .9rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 130px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.counter-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.counter-badge .counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.counter-badge .counter-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* Hero image */
.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-img-wrap img {
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .6rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ── 11. Section Title Block ──────────────────────────── */
.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.section-heading p {
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: .75rem auto 0;
}

/* ── 12. Glass Card ───────────────────────────────────── */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── 13. About Section ────────────────────────────────── */
#about { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.about-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 420px;
}
.about-content .about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.about-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  min-width: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .65rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── 14. Mission Vision Motto ─────────────────────────── */
#mvv { background: var(--clr-bg2); }
.mvv-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}
.mvv-icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  animation: iconPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
@keyframes iconPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,197,24,.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(245,197,24,0); }
}
.mvv-card h3 { margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.mvv-card p { color: var(--clr-text2); font-size: .93rem; }

/* ── 15. Services Section ─────────────────────────────── */
#services { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.service-card {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
  height: 100%;
}
.service-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.12), rgba(245,197,24,.12));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.glass-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
}
.service-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

/* ── 16. Why Choose Us ────────────────────────────────── */
#why { background: var(--clr-bg2); }
.why-card {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  display: block;
}
.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.why-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

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

.openings-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
gap:25px;
}

.opening-card{
background: var(--clr-bg);
padding:28px;
border-radius:14px;
transition:0.3s;
text-align:center;

border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--clr-primary) 40%, transparent);
}

.opening-card:hover{
transform:translateY(-6px);
box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);
}

.opening-icon{
width:55px;
height:55px;
margin:auto;
margin-bottom:15px;
border-radius:14px;
display:flex;
align-items:center;
justify-content:center;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));
color: var(--clr-bg);
font-size:22px;
} 

.opening-card h3{
font-size:20px;
margin-bottom:8px;
}

.permit{
display:inline-block;
font-size:12px;
font-weight:600;
color:#0c8f4a;
background:#e6f6ed;
padding:5px 12px;
border-radius:20px;
margin-bottom:10px;
}

.opening-card p{
font-size:14px;
color: var(--clr-text2);
margin-bottom:15px;
}

.know-btn{
display:inline-block;
padding:9px 18px;
font-size:14px;
border-radius:6px;
background:var(--clr-text2);
color:var(--clr-bg);
text-decoration:none;
transition:0.3s;
}

.know-btn:hover{
background: var(--clr-text);
}

/* ── 18. Portfolio Section ────────────────────────────── */
#portfolio { background: var(--clr-bg2); }
.portfolio-card { padding: 1.8rem; }
.country-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.portfolio-card h4 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.portfolio-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }
.portfolio-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

/* ── 19. Testimonials ─────────────────────────────────── */
#testimonials { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.testimonial-card { padding: 2rem; }
.testi-stars { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.testi-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-text2); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.testi-author img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold); }
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-size: .9rem; }
.testi-author span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

/* Slider arrows */
.testi-slider { position: relative; }
.slider-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all .25s;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── 20. Free Assessment CTA ──────────────────────────── */
#cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), #4c1d95, #78350f, var(--clr-gold-dark));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
#cta-section h2, #cta-section p { color: #fff; }
.btn-cta-glow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  animation: glowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform .25s;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.btn-cta-glow:hover { transform: scale(1.06); color: #000; }
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,197,24,.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(245,197,24,0); }
}

/* ── 21. FAQ Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
#faq { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s;
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--clr-card-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,.06); }
.faq-question.open { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.faq-arrow {
  transition: transform .35s;
  min-width: 18px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.faq-question.open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 300px; }
.faq-answer p {
  padding: .25rem 1.4rem 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── 22. Contact Section ──────────────────────────────── */
#contact { background: var(--clr-bg2); }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.contact-info-text strong { display: block; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-text2); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.contact-info-text a, .contact-info-text p { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.contact-form .form-control,
.contact-form .form-select {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.contact-form .form-control:focus,
.contact-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.12);
  outline: none;
}
.contact-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-error { color: #ef4444; font-size: .78rem; margin-top: .3rem; display: none; }
.form-error.show { display: block; }

/* ── 23. Map Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
#map-section { padding: 0; }
#map-section iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  filter: var(--map-filter, none);
}
[data-theme="dark"] { --map-filter: grayscale(40%) invert(10%); }

/* ── 24. Footer ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#footer {
  background: var(--clr-footer-bg);
  color: var(--clr-footer-text);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.footer-desc { font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-footer-text);
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--clr-gold); border-color: var(--clr-gold); color: #000; transform: scale(1.15); }
.footer-heading { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; padding-bottom: .5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold); display: inline-block; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--clr-footer-text); font-size: .88rem; transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: .5rem; margin-top: .75rem; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: .6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--clr-gold); }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.newsletter-form button {
  padding: .6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--clr-gold-dark); }
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ── 25. Floating Buttons ─────────────────────────────── */
.floating-btns {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 900;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .floating-btns { bottom: 40px; } }

.float-btn {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.15); }

.btn-call { background: #22c55e; color: #fff; animation: callPulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes callPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}
.btn-whatsapp { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.btn-theme { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; }

.float-call-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.call-menu {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
  right: 0;
  background: var(--clr-card, #fff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  min-width: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.call-menu.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.call-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.call-option:hover {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.call-option + .call-option {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.call-flag {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.call-detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.call-country {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text, #333);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.call-number {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-gold, #c9a84c);
}

/* ── 26. Bottom Mobile Nav ────────────────────────────── */
#bottom-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--clr-nav-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { #bottom-nav { display: flex; } }

#bottom-nav a {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text2);
  padding: 6px 4px;
  transition: color .2s;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
#bottom-nav a i { font-size: 1.1rem; }
#bottom-nav a.active, #bottom-nav a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
#bottom-nav a.active i { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ── 27. Scroll Reveal Animations ────────────────────────*/
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-reveal="left"] { transform: translateX(-32px); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(32px); }
[data-reveal="left"].revealed,
[data-reveal="right"].revealed { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Stagger delays */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: .1s !important; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: .2s !important; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: .3s !important; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: .4s !important; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: .5s !important; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: .6s !important; }
.stagger-7 { transition-delay: .7s !important; }
.stagger-8 { transition-delay: .8s !important; }

/* ── 28. 3D Tilt Card ─────────────────────────────────── */
.tilt-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ── 29. Misc ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.divider {
  height: 4px;
  width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: .75rem auto 0;
}

/* Breadcrumb scroll to top btn */
#scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 225px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  z-index: 890;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
#scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── 30. Loading overlay ──────────────────────────────── */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .5s;
}
#page-loader.hide { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.loader-ring {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-top-color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-right-color: var(--clr-gold);
  animation: spin .8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ── 31. Responsive overrides ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-img-wrap { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .about-img { height: 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
  .hero-counters { gap: .75rem; }
  .counter-badge { min-width: 100px; padding: .7rem 1rem; }
  .counter-badge .counter-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .topbar-info { display: none; }
  .float-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #scroll-top {
    bottom: 255px;
  }
}


 /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       ABOUT PAGE — UNIQUE SECTIONS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── About Hero ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    #about-hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 60vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0 80px;
    }
    .about-hero-visual {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Decorative world map outline */
    .world-dots {
      position: absolute;
      right: -80px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 55%;
      opacity: .07;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .world-dots { opacity: .12; }

    /* Big rotating ring */
    .ring-decoration {
      position: absolute;
      width: 520px; height: 520px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px dashed rgba(124,58,237,.18);
      top: 50%; left: 60%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      animation: spinRing 40s linear infinite;
    }
    .ring-decoration::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 360px; height: 360px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(245,197,24,.22);
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    }
    @keyframes spinRing { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

    .about-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .about-page-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
      border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .about-hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .about-hero-sub { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--clr-text2); max-width: 540px; }
    .about-hero-scroll-line {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 1px; height: 56px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--clr-primary));
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .about-hero-scroll-line::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--clr-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
      animation: pulseDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1);} 50%{opacity:.5;transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1.6);} }

    /* ── Breadcrumb strip ───────────────────────────────── */
    .breadcrumb-strip {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      padding: 10px 0;
      font-size: .82rem;
      color: var(--clr-text2);
    }
    .breadcrumb-strip a { color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .breadcrumb-strip span.sep { margin: 0 6px; opacity: .4; }

    /* ── Story Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
    #our-story { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--clr-bg2); }

    /* split layout: text left, layered visual right */
    .story-visual {
      position: relative;
      height: 480px;
    }
    .story-img-main {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 75%; height: 80%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 20px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .story-img-accent {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; right: 0;
      width: 55%; height: 55%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 16px;
      border: 4px solid var(--clr-bg);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    }
    .story-year-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px; right: 12px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: .9rem 1.4rem;
      text-align: center;
      z-index: 3;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .story-year-badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
    .story-year-badge span { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; opacity: .9; }
    @keyframes floatBadge { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px);} }

    .story-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .story-text p { color: var(--clr-text2); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }

    .story-pillars {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: .75rem;
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
    }
    .pillar-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem;
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: .85rem 1rem;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .pillar-item:hover { border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
    .pillar-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-primary-light)); display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:.9rem;flex-shrink:0; }
    .pillar-item p { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-text); margin: 0; line-height: 1.3; }
    .pillar-item small { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

    /* ── Mission / Vision ───────────────────────────────── */
    #mission-vision {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .mv-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .mv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }
    .mv-card-accent {
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px; right: -40px;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,197,24,.18), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .mv-card .mv-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .mv-card.mission .mv-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-primary-light)); }
    .mv-card.vision .mv-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-gold-dark),var(--clr-gold)); color: #1a1a2e; }
    .mv-card h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
    .mv-card p { color: var(--clr-text2); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.8; }

    /* Values row below */
    .values-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
    .value-chip {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      padding: .55rem 1.1rem;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text);
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .value-chip i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: .9rem; }
    .value-chip:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); background: rgba(124,58,237,.08); color: var(--clr-primary); }

    /* ── Timeline ───────────────────────────────────────── */
    #our-journey { padding: 100px 0; }
    .timeline-wrap { position: relative; padding-left: 40px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .timeline-wrap::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 16px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-primary));
    }
    .tl-item {
      position: relative;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(30px);
      transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
    }
    .tl-item.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .tl-dot {
      position: absolute;
      left: -32px;
      top: 4px;
      width: 18px; height: 18px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--clr-gold);
      border: 3px solid var(--clr-bg);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .tl-year {
      font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--clr-primary);
      margin-bottom: .3rem;
    }
    .tl-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .tl-card:hover { border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
    .tl-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
    .tl-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-text2); margin: 0; }

    /* ── Team Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
    #our-team { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--clr-bg2); }
    .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 1.8rem; }
    .team-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }
    .team-card-img {
      width: 100%; height: 210px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-bg2), var(--clr-border));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .team-avatar-placeholder {
      width: 90px; height: 90px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
    }
    .team-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(124,58,237,.7), transparent);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .team-card:hover .team-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .team-socials a {
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; font-size: .85rem;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 3px;
      transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .team-socials a:hover { background: var(--clr-gold); color: #000; transform: scale(1.15); }
    .team-card-body { padding: 1.2rem 1rem 1.4rem; }
    .team-card-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
    .team-role { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-primary); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
    .team-card-body p { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

    /* ── Stats Banner ───────────────────────────────────── */
    #stats-banner {
      padding: 70px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #5b21b6 50%, var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    #stats-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }
    .stat-item { text-align: center; color: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .stat-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
      display: block; margin-bottom: .25rem;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
    }
    .stat-num .gold-accent { color: var(--clr-gold); }
    .stat-label { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; opacity: .85; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .stat-divider {
      width: 1px; height: 60px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      margin: auto;
    }

    /* ── Why Choose Us ──────────────────────────────────── */
    #why-us { padding: 100px 0; }
    .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .why-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }
    .why-card-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--clr-primary); opacity: .08;
      position: absolute; top: -.5rem; right: .5rem;
      line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-card-number { opacity: .15; }
    .why-icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
    }
    .why-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
    .why-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-text2); margin: 0; }

    /* ── CTA Band ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #about-cta {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cta-band-inner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #4c1d95 60%, var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
    }
    .cta-band-inner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='30' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='20' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/80px 80px;
    }
    .cta-band-inner h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: .8rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .cta-band-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .btn-cta-white {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      padding: .85rem 2.2rem;
      background: #fff; color: var(--clr-primary);
      border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .btn-cta-white:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
    .btn-cta-outline-white {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      padding: .83rem 2.1rem;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); color: #fff;
      border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
      transition: all var(--transition); background: transparent;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .btn-cta-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: #fff; }

    /* ── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    footer { background: var(--clr-footer-bg); color: var(--clr-footer-text); padding: 60px 0 30px; }
    .footer-brand { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
    .footer-brand span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
    footer p { font-size: .88rem; }
    .footer-heading { font-family: var(--font-display); color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .footer-links li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
    .footer-links a { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--clr-footer-text); transition: color .2s; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
    .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-top: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; font-size: .82rem; }
    .footer-social a {
      width: 34px; height: 34px;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      color: var(--clr-footer-text); font-size: .9rem;
      transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .25s;
    }
    .footer-social a:hover { background: var(--clr-gold); color: #000; transform: scale(1.12); }

    /* ── Scroll Reveal base ─────────────────────────────── */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(28px);
      transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
    .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
    .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
    .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

    /* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .story-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .story-visual { height: 340px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      #about-hero { padding: 90px 0 70px; min-height: 50vh; }
      .timeline-wrap { padding-left: 28px; }
      .cta-band-inner { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
      .stat-divider { display: none; }
      .story-img-main { width: 85%; height: 75%; }
      .story-img-accent { width: 60%; height: 50%; }
    }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICES HERO
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #services-hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 58vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0 90px;
    }
    /* Diagonal geometric accent */
    .hero-geo {
      position: absolute;
      right: -60px; top: -60px;
      width: 480px; height: 480px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.08) 0%, rgba(245,197,24,.06) 100%);
      border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
      animation: morphBlob 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .hero-geo2 {
      position: absolute;
      left: -80px; bottom: -80px;
      width: 360px; height: 360px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,197,24,.06) 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.05) 100%);
      border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
      animation: morphBlob 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    @keyframes morphBlob {
      0%   { border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%; }
      50%  { border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 50% 30% 70% 50%; }
      100% { border-radius: 30% 70% 50% 50% / 60% 40% 60% 40%; }
    }
    .services-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .page-hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
      border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .services-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,4rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .services-hero-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--clr-text2); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

    /* Service category pills (hero quick-nav) */
    .cat-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    .cat-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      padding: .45rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
      font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text2);
      background: var(--clr-card-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    .cat-pill:hover, .cat-pill.active { border-color: var(--clr-primary); background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .cat-pill i { font-size: .82rem; }

    /* Hero floating stat cards */
    .hero-float-cards { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .float-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .float-card:hover { transform: translateX(6px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
    .float-card-icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.25rem; color: #fff;
    }
    .float-card-text strong { display: block; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
    .float-card-text span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

    /* ── Breadcrumb ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .breadcrumb-strip { background: var(--clr-card-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border); padding: 10px 0; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }
    .breadcrumb-strip a { color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .breadcrumb-strip .sep { margin: 0 6px; opacity: .4; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICE FILTER TABS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #service-filter { padding: 60px 0 0;  background: var(--clr-bg2);}
    .filter-tabs {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 60px;
      padding: .45rem;
      display: inline-flex;
    }
    .filter-tab-wrap { text-align: center; }
    .filter-tab {
      padding: .55rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--clr-text2);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .filter-tab:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .filter-tab.active {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
  #service-filter .container {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }

  .filter-tab-wrap {
    overflow-x: unset;
  }

  .filter-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* 4th and 5th tabs — center the last 2 */
  .filter-tab:nth-child(4),
  .filter-tab:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .filter-tabs::after {
    content: '';
    display: none;
  }

  /* Last 2 centered using a sub-grid trick */
  .filter-tab:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-tab:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-tab {
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 7px 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       MAIN SERVICES GRID
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #services-grid { padding: 50px 0 100px; background: var(--clr-bg2); }

    .service-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 22px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
      height: 100%;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }

    .service-card-top {
      padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .service-card-top::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px;
      width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,197,24,.12), transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-card-top::before { transform: scale(1.5); }

    .service-icon-wrap {
      width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 18px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(124,58,237,.4); }

    .service-card-top h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
    .service-card-top p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-text2); line-height: 1.7; }

    .service-card-body { padding: 0 2rem 2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .service-features { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; flex: 1; }
    .service-features li {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-text2);
      padding: .35rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    }
    .service-features li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .service-features li i { color: var(--clr-gold); font-size: .8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

    .service-card-footer {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    }
    .service-duration { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text2); }
    .service-duration i { color: var(--clr-primary); margin-right: 4px; }
    .service-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
      font-size: .73rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); color: var(--clr-primary);
    }
    .btn-service {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
      padding: .55rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 50px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
    }
    .btn-service:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); color: #fff; }

    /* Featured / Wide service card */
    .service-card.featured {
      border-color: var(--clr-gold);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-sm);
      position: relative;
    }
    .service-card.featured::after {
      content: '★ Most Popular';
      position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
      background: var(--clr-gold); color: #1a1a2e;
      font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em;
      padding: .28rem .75rem; border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       HOW IT WORKS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #how-it-works {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 0; position: relative; }
    .process-steps::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 36px; left: calc(10% + 36px); right: calc(10% + 36px);
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-primary));
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 1.2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .step-circle {
      width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--clr-primary);
      margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .process-step:hover .step-circle {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md);
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }
    .process-step h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
    .process-step p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-text2); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       PRICING TABLE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #pricing { padding: 100px 0; }
    .pricing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
    .pricing-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    }
    .pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--clr-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); }
    .pricing-card.popular {
      border-color: var(--clr-primary);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }
    .pricing-card.popular:hover { transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-8px); }
    .popular-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .28rem .75rem; border-radius: 50px;
    }
    .pricing-tier { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-primary); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
    .pricing-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
    .pricing-card .pricing-desc { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-text2); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .pricing-amount { margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
    .pricing-amount .price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--clr-text); line-height: 1; }
    .pricing-amount .currency { font-size: 1.3rem; vertical-align: super; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .pricing-amount .period { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--clr-text2); margin-left: .3rem; }
    .pricing-features li {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
      font-size: .88rem; color: var(--clr-text2);
      padding: .5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--clr-border);
    }
    .pricing-features li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .pricing-features li i { font-size: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .pricing-features li i.bi-check-circle-fill { color: #10b981; }
    .pricing-features li i.bi-x-circle-fill { color: #9ca3af; }
    .pricing-features li.dim { opacity: .45; }
    .pricing-btn { margin-top: 1.8rem; width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .btn-pricing {
      display: block; width: 100%;
      padding: .8rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .btn-pricing-fill {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
      color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
    }
    .btn-pricing-fill:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), var(--shadow-md); color: #fff; }
    .btn-pricing-outline { border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); background: transparent; }
    .btn-pricing-outline:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       COUNTRIES COVERAGE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #countries-band {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .countries-marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
    .countries-marquee-wrap::before,
    .countries-marquee-wrap::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .countries-marquee-wrap::before { left:0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--clr-bg2), transparent); }
    .countries-marquee-wrap::after { right:0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--clr-bg2), transparent); }
    .countries-track {
      display: flex; gap: 1rem;
      animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    .countries-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes marqueeScroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .country-chip {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      padding: .65rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
      background: var(--clr-card-bg); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text);
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all var(--transition); cursor: default;
    }
    .country-chip:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); background: rgba(124,58,237,.07); }
    .country-chip .flag { font-size: 1.1rem; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       FAQ ACCORDION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #faq { padding: 100px 0; }
    .faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .faq-item {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      margin-bottom: .75rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--clr-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
    .faq-question {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: .97rem; color: var(--clr-text);
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-question:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .faq-icon {
      width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--clr-primary); font-size: .9rem;
      transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; }
    .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .3s ease; }
    .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.3rem; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--clr-text2); line-height: 1.8; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       CTA BAND
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #services-cta { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--clr-bg2); }
    .cta-band-inner {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #4c1d95 60%, var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);
      border-radius: 28px; padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
      text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
    }
    .cta-band-inner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='30' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='20' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/80px 80px;
    }
    .cta-band-inner h2 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.6rem); margin-bottom:.8rem; position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .cta-band-inner p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 2rem; position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-white { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.85rem 2.2rem;background:#fff;color:var(--clr-primary);border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-white:hover { transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
    .btn-cta-outline-white { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.83rem 2.1rem;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:all var(--transition);background:transparent;position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-outline-white:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-color:#fff; }

    /* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width:991px) {
      .process-steps::before { display:none; }
      .process-steps { gap: 1.5rem; }
      .pricing-card.popular { transform: scale(1); }
      .pricing-card.popular:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    }
    @media (max-width:767px) {
      #services-hero { padding:90px 0 70px; min-height:auto; }
      .filter-tabs { border-radius:16px; flex-direction:column; }
      .cta-band-inner { padding:2.5rem 1.5rem; }
      .hero-float-cards { display:none; }
    }

    

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       CAREERS HERO
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #careers-hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 62vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0 100px;
    }

    /* Animated grid pattern */
    .hero-grid-pattern {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(124,58,237,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,58,237,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .hero-grid-pattern {
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(167,139,250,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(167,139,250,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    }

    /* Pulsing globe rings */
    .globe-rings {
      position: absolute;
      right: 5%; top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 420px; height: 420px;
      z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .globe-ring {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(124,58,237,.14);
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      animation: pulseRing 3s ease-out infinite;
    }
    .globe-ring:nth-child(1) { width:120px;height:120px;animation-delay:0s; }
    .globe-ring:nth-child(2) { width:220px;height:220px;animation-delay:.6s; }
    .globe-ring:nth-child(3) { width:320px;height:320px;animation-delay:1.2s; }
    .globe-ring:nth-child(4) { width:420px;height:420px;animation-delay:1.8s; }
    @keyframes pulseRing {
      0% { opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.8); }
      40% { opacity:1; }
      100% { opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1); }
    }
    .globe-center {
      position: absolute; top:50%;left:50%;
      transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
      width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      font-size:1.8rem;color:#fff;
      box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold),var(--shadow-md);
      z-index:1;
      animation:floatGlobe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatGlobe { 0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(-12px);} }

    .careers-hero-content { position:relative;z-index:2; }
    .page-hero-badge { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(124,58,237,.1);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);border-radius:50px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-primary);margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
    .careers-hero-title { font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,4rem);font-weight:900;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
    .careers-hero-sub { font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--clr-text2);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:2rem; }

    /* Live jobs counter strip */
    .live-counter-strip {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:50px;
      padding:.5rem 1.2rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;
      margin-top:1.5rem;
    }
    .live-dot {
      width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#10b981;
      box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,.4);
      animation:livePulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes livePulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,.4);} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(16,185,129,0);} }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       SEARCH & FILTER BAR
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #search-bar-section {
      padding: 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      margin-top: -36px;
    }
    .search-bar-card {
      background: var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .search-input-wrap { position:relative; }
    .search-input-wrap i { position:absolute;left:1rem;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--clr-text2);font-size:1rem;pointer-events:none; }
    .search-input {
      width:100%;padding:.8rem 1rem .8rem 2.8rem;
      border:1.5px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:12px;
      background:var(--clr-bg);color:var(--clr-text);
      font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.92rem;
      transition:border-color var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
      outline:none;
    }
    .search-input:focus { border-color:var(--clr-primary);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.12); }
    .filter-select {
      width:100%;padding:.8rem 1rem;
      border:1.5px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:12px;
      background:var(--clr-bg);color:var(--clr-text);
      font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.92rem;
      outline:none;cursor:pointer;
      transition:border-color var(--transition);
      appearance:none;
      background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%234b5563' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1rem center;
      padding-right:2.5rem;
    }
    .filter-select:focus { border-color:var(--clr-primary); }
    .btn-search { width:100%;padding:.82rem 1.5rem;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3); }
    .btn-search:hover { transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold),var(--shadow-md); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       STATS STRIP
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #jobs-stats { padding: 60px 0 0; background: var(--clr-bg2);}
    .jobs-stat-wrap {
      display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;
    }
    .jobs-stat-chip {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:14px;
      padding:.9rem 1.5rem;
      transition:border-color var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition),transform var(--transition);
    }
    .jobs-stat-chip:hover { border-color:var(--clr-gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);transform:translateY(-3px); }
    .jobs-stat-chip .stat-icon { width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;flex-shrink:0; }
    .jobs-stat-chip strong { display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:900;line-height:1;color:var(--clr-text); }
    .jobs-stat-chip span { font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-text2); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       FEATURED BANNER
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #featured-banner {
      margin: 50px 0 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #4c1d95 55%, var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 2.2rem 2.5rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    #featured-banner::before {
      content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
      background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }
    .featured-banner-text { position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .featured-banner-text .badge-pill { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--clr-gold);color:#1a1a2e;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.28rem .85rem;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:.7rem; }
    .featured-banner-text h3 { color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:.3rem; }
    .featured-banner-text p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:.9rem;margin:0;max-width:480px; }
    .featured-banner-actions { position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap; }
    .btn-banner-white { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;padding:.7rem 1.6rem;background:#fff;color:var(--clr-primary);border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition); }
    .btn-banner-white:hover { transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
    .btn-banner-outline { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;padding:.68rem 1.5rem;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;transition:all var(--transition);background:transparent; }
    .btn-banner-outline:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-color:#fff; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       JOB LISTINGS SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #job-listings { padding: 60px 0 100px; }

    /* Category filter tabs */
    .job-filter-tabs {
      display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;
      margin-bottom:2.5rem;
    }
    .job-tab {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
      padding:.5rem 1.2rem;border-radius:50px;
      border:1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
      font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-text2);
      cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .job-tab:hover { border-color:var(--clr-primary);color:var(--clr-primary);background:rgba(124,58,237,.08); }
    .job-tab.active { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(124,58,237,.3); }
    .job-tab .tab-count { background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:50px;padding:.1rem .45rem;font-size:.72rem; }
    .job-tab:not(.active) .tab-count { background:rgba(124,58,237,.1);color:var(--clr-primary); }

    /* Results meta */
    .results-meta { font-size:.85rem;color:var(--clr-text2);margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
    .results-meta strong { color:var(--clr-text); }

    /* ── Job Card ───────────────────────────────────────── */
    .job-card {
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);
      backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);
      border-radius:20px;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition),border-color var(--transition);
      position:relative;
    }
    .job-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--clr-gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold),var(--shadow-md); }

    /* Colored top accent bar */
    .job-card-accent { height:4px;width:100%; }

    .job-card-inner { padding:1.8rem 2rem 1.6rem; }

    /* Top row: icon + title + permit badge */
    .job-card-header { display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .job-icon {
      width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;flex-shrink:0;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff;
      box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
      transition:transform var(--transition);
    }
    .job-card:hover .job-icon { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
    .job-title-block { flex:1; }
    .job-title-block h3 { font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.25rem; }
    .job-meta-row { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.5rem; }
    .permit-badge {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
      background:rgba(16,185,129,.1);border:1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.3);
      color:#059669;border-radius:50px;
      font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:.2rem .65rem;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .permit-badge { background:rgba(16,185,129,.15);color:#34d399; }
    .urgency-badge {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
      background:rgba(245,197,24,.12);border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.3);
      color:var(--clr-gold-dark);border-radius:50px;
      font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:.2rem .65rem;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .urgency-badge { color:var(--clr-gold); }

    /* Description */
    .job-card-desc { font-size:.9rem;color:var(--clr-text2);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:1.3rem; }

    /* Detail chips */
    .job-details { display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
    .job-detail {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
      background:rgba(124,58,237,.07);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.12);
      color:var(--clr-text2);border-radius:8px;
      font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;padding:.3rem .7rem;
    }
    .job-detail i { color:var(--clr-primary);font-size:.8rem; }

    /* Requirements list */
    .job-requirements { margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
    .job-requirements p { font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--clr-text);margin-bottom:.5rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em; }
    .job-requirements ul li {
      display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
      font-size:.85rem;color:var(--clr-text2);padding:.25rem 0;
    }
    .job-requirements ul li i { color:var(--clr-gold);font-size:.75rem;flex-shrink:0; }

    /* Card footer */
    .job-card-footer {
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;
      padding-top:1.2rem;
      border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border);
    }
    .job-footer-left { display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap; }
    .job-salary { font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--clr-primary); }
    .job-salary small { font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--clr-text2); }
    .job-deadline { font-size:.78rem;color:var(--clr-text2); }
    .job-deadline i { color:var(--clr-gold); }

    .btn-know-more {
      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
      padding:.65rem 1.5rem;border-radius:50px;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));
      color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;
      transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
      box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
    }
    .btn-know-more:hover { transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);color:#fff; }
    .btn-save-job {
      width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      border:1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
      color:var(--clr-text2);font-size:.95rem;
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);
      transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .btn-save-job:hover, .btn-save-job.saved { border-color:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-gold);background:rgba(245,197,24,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold); }

    /* ── Job Detail Modal / Slide-in Panel ──────────────── */
    .job-panel-overlay {
      position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.5);
      backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:2000;
      opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s ease;
    }
    .job-panel-overlay.open { opacity:1;pointer-events:all; }
    .job-panel {
      position:fixed;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;
      width:min(560px,100vw);
      background:var(--clr-bg);
      border-left:1px solid var(--clr-border);
      box-shadow:-8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
      z-index:2001;overflow-y:auto;
      transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }
    .job-panel.open { transform:translateX(0); }
    .job-panel-header {
      padding:1.5rem 1.8rem 1.2rem;
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--clr-border);
      position:sticky;top:0;background:var(--clr-bg);z-index:1;
    }
    .btn-close-panel {
      width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
      background:var(--clr-bg2);border:1px solid var(--clr-border);
      display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
      font-size:.9rem;color:var(--clr-text2);
      transition:all var(--transition);
    }
    .btn-close-panel:hover { background:var(--clr-primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--clr-primary); }
    .job-panel-body { padding:1.8rem; }
    .panel-icon-header { display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
    .panel-job-icon { width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.6rem;color:#fff; }
    .panel-job-title { font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.4rem; }
    .panel-section-title { font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--clr-primary);margin:1.4rem 0 .6rem; }
    .panel-body-text { font-size:.92rem;color:var(--clr-text2);line-height:1.8; }
    .panel-list li { display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--clr-text2);padding:.3rem 0; }
    .panel-list li i { color:var(--clr-gold);margin-top:.25rem;flex-shrink:0; }
    .panel-benefits { display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.6rem;margin-top:.5rem; }
    .benefit-chip { display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(124,58,237,.07);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.12);border-radius:10px;padding:.55rem .8rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-text2); }
    .benefit-chip i { color:var(--clr-primary);font-size:.85rem; }
    .panel-apply-section { margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border); }
    .btn-apply-full { display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;width:100%;padding:.9rem 1.5rem;border-radius:50px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);margin-bottom:.75rem; }
    .btn-apply-full:hover { transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold),var(--shadow-md);color:#fff; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jobs-stat-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: unset;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  /* 5th chip — center it alone in last row */
  .jobs-stat-chip:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    max-width: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .jobs-stat-chip {
    flex-shrink: unset;
    white-space: unset;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .jobs-stat-chip .stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .jobs-stat-chip strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .jobs-stat-chip span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       APPLICATION FORM SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #apply-section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--clr-bg2);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .apply-form-card {
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:24px;
      padding:2.8rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .form-label-custom { font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--clr-text);margin-bottom:.4rem;display:block; }
    .form-label-custom span { color:#ef4444; }
    .form-control-custom {
      width:100%;padding:.82rem 1rem;
      border:1.5px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:12px;
      background:var(--clr-bg);color:var(--clr-text);
      font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.92rem;outline:none;
      transition:border-color var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .form-control-custom:focus { border-color:var(--clr-primary);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.1); }
    .form-control-custom::placeholder { color:var(--clr-text2);opacity:.6; }
    select.form-control-custom { appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%234b5563' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 1rem center;padding-right:2.5rem; }
    .upload-zone {
      border:2px dashed var(--clr-border);border-radius:14px;
      padding:2rem;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;
      transition:border-color var(--transition),background var(--transition);
      background:rgba(124,58,237,.02);
    }
    .upload-zone:hover { border-color:var(--clr-primary);background:rgba(124,58,237,.05); }
    .upload-zone i { font-size:2rem;color:var(--clr-primary);display:block;margin-bottom:.5rem; }
    .upload-zone p { font-size:.85rem;color:var(--clr-text2);margin:0; }
    .upload-zone strong { color:var(--clr-primary); }
    .form-check-custom { display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem; }
    .form-check-custom input { width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;accent-color:var(--clr-primary);cursor:pointer; }
    .form-check-custom label { font-size:.85rem;color:var(--clr-text2);cursor:pointer; }
    .form-check-custom a { color:var(--clr-primary); }
    .btn-submit-app { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;width:100%;padding:.9rem 1.5rem;border-radius:50px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3); }
    .btn-submit-app:hover { transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold),var(--shadow-md); }

    /* Apply info sidebar */
    .apply-info-card {
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:20px;
      padding:2rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .apply-info-card h4 { font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .info-step { display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:1rem; }
    .info-step-num { width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary),var(--clr-gold));color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0; }
    .info-step p { font-size:.85rem;color:var(--clr-text2);margin:0;padding-top:.15rem; }
    .info-step strong { display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--clr-text);margin-bottom:.15rem; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       PERKS & BENEFITS
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #perks { padding: 100px 0; }
    .perks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
    .perk-card {
      background:var(--clr-card-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border);border-radius:18px;
      padding:1.8rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;
      transition:transform var(--transition),border-color var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .perk-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--clr-gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold); }
    .perk-icon { width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:18px;margin:0 auto 1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff; }
    .perk-card h4 { font-size:.97rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.4rem; }
    .perk-card p { font-size:.83rem;color:var(--clr-text2);margin:0; }

    .perk-card {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    text-align: left;
}

/* Image styling */
.perk-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ── PERKS SECTION — MOBILE ── */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #perks {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }

  .perk-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .perk-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .perk-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .perk-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .perk-img {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .perk-card h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .perk-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       CTA BAND
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #careers-cta { padding:90px 0;background:var(--clr-bg2); }
    .cta-band-inner { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-primary) 0%,#4c1d95 60%,var(--clr-gold-dark) 100%);border-radius:28px;padding:3.5rem 2.5rem;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
    .cta-band-inner::before { content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='30' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='20' stroke='white' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/80px 80px; }
    .cta-band-inner h2 { color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:.8rem;position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .cta-band-inner p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 2rem;position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-white { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.85rem 2.2rem;background:#fff;color:var(--clr-primary);border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-white:hover { transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
    .btn-cta-outline-white { display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.83rem 2.1rem;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;border-radius:50px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:all var(--transition);background:transparent;position:relative;z-index:1; }
    .btn-cta-outline-white:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-color:#fff; }

    /* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width:991px) {
      .panel-benefits { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width:767px) {
      #careers-hero { padding:90px 0 70px;min-height:auto; }
      .cta-band-inner { padding:2.5rem 1.5rem; }
      .apply-form-card { padding:1.8rem 1.2rem; }
      .globe-rings { display:none; }
      #featured-banner { flex-direction:column; }
    }