    
/* CSS Custom Properties
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Primary Colors */
    --primary-orange: #FF9900;
    --primary-orange-light: #ffbd1b;
    --primary-orange-dark: #e27200;
    --secondary-orange: #ffd246;
    --gold-light: #FBBF25;
    --gold-medium: #FCD34D;
    --gold-dark: #F59E0B;

    /* Blue Colors */
    --dark-blue: #1C3664;
    --dark-blue-light: #1f4889;
    --dark-blue-medium: #1f54ae;
    --dark-blue-lighter: #1e67d7;

    /* Background Colors */
    --dark-bg: #0f1419;
    --card-bg: #1a1f2e;
    --glass-bg: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.95);
    --glass-bg-scrolled: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.98);

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --text-light: #a0a9c0;
    --text-muted: #6b7280;
    --text-black: #000000;

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35, #f7931e);
    --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664, #2a4b7c);
    --gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ff6b35 100%);

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-orange: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --radius-full: 50px;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2rem;
    --space-xl: 3rem;
    --space-2xl: 4rem;
    --space-3xl: 6rem;
	
	/* Fixrr809 specific variables */
    --fixrr809-primary: var(--primary-orange);
    --fixrr809-secondary: var(--dark-blue);
    --fixrr809-green: var(--fixrr809-primary);
    --fixrr809-green-600: var(--primary-orange);
    --fixrr809-dark: var(--dark-bg);
    --fixrr809-text: var(--text-black);
    --fixrr809-muted: #5b6374;
    --fixrr809-border: #e5e7eb;
    --fixrr809-bg: #ffffff;
    --fixrr809-surface: #f7f8fb69;
    --fixrr809-maxw: 1400px;
    --fixrr809-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 53, 100, 0.08);
    --fixrr809-price: #dc2626;
}
/**
Header
*/
.multiline-text p{
    margin:0;
    color:black;
}
/* Base Typography & Body
   ========================================================================== */
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Scale
   ========================================================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
}

h5 {
    font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
}

h6 {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

a:hover {
    color: black;
}

/* Utility Classes
   ========================================================================== */
.container-box {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}
/*
.container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}
*/
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.text-light {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.text-muted {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bg-primary {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
}

.bg-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-orange);
}

.bg-dark {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
}

.bg-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
}

.rounded-sm {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.rounded-md {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.rounded-lg {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.rounded-xl {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.rounded-full {
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.shadow-sm {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.shadow-md {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.shadow-lg {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.shadow-xl {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.transition-fast {
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.transition-normal {
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.transition-slow {
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

/* Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */

/* Large Screens */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {

    .container-box,
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    }
}

/* ============== || Our Team Section || ============== */
.team-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 90px 0;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.team-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.team-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.team-subtitle {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);
}

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

.team-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), opacity 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card.visible {
    transform: translateY();
    opacity: 1;
}

.team-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.team-photo {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.team-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2px;
    
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    animation: none;
    /* disable spinning ring for cleaner look */
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover effect */


.team-info {
    padding: 14px 6px 4px;
}

.team-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin: 6px 0 2px;
}

.team-role {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.team-bio {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.team-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.team-socials a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-white);
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.team-socials a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: white;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Stagger reveal */
.team-card:nth-child(1).visible {
    transition-delay: .05s;
}

.team-card:nth-child(2).visible {
    transition-delay: .12s;
}

.team-card:nth-child(3).visible {
    transition-delay: .19s;
}

.team-card:nth-child(4).visible {
    transition-delay: .26s;
}

/* removed: spinRing was previously used for a decorative ring; animation is disabled, so keyframes not needed */


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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    #cursor{
        display: none !important;
    }

    .team-photo img {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .team-card.visible {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .team-photo::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}


/* ============== || Our Team Carousel || ============== */
.team-subtitle { color: #6b7280; margin-top: 8px; }
.team-carousel { position: relative; }
.team-viewport { overflow: hidden; --cardW: 280px; }
.team-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; will-change: transform; transition: transform 0.45s ease; }

.team-card { flex: 0 0 var(--cardW); width: var(--cardW); min-width: 0; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.team-photo { position: relative; background: #44c29a; height: 260px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Hover socials */
.team-socials { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; }
.team-photo:hover .team-socials { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.team-socials a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; color: #111827; box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); transition: none; }


.team-meta { padding: 12px 16px 16px; text-align: center; }
.team-name { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.team-role { margin: 4px 0 0; color: #6b7280; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.team-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: #ff9900; color: #ffffff; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); z-index: 5; }
.team-prev { left: 6px; }
.team-next { right: 6px; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .team-viewport { --cardW: calc((100% - 24px) / 2); } .team-photo { height: 240px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .team-viewport { --cardW: 100%; } .team-photo { height: 220px; } }





/* ============== || Our Blog || ============== */
.blog-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.blog-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 10px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.blog-subtitle {
    color: #4b5563;
}

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

.blog-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
}

.blog-media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
}

.blog-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
}

.blog-post-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
}

.blog-post-title a {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-post-title a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: #6b7280;
}

.blog-link {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-link i {
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.blog-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-title {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    };

}

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

    .blog-media img {
        height: 180px;
    }
    .blog-section{
        padding: 0px !important;
    }
}

/* Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ============== || WWW: Force all bullets left-aligned (override alternating) || ============== */
.who-we-work-with .www-list li,
.who-we-work-with .www-list li:nth-child(odd) {
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 42px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.who-we-work-with .www-list li:nth-child(odd)::before {
    left: 12px !important;
    right: auto !important;
}



/* ============== || FAQ Section || ============== */
.faq-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 0;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    color: #4b5563;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    background: #f9fbfd;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.22);
}

.faq-question {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: "\f078";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 18px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .55s ease-in-out, opacity .4s ease-in-out, padding .4s ease-in-out;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-answer {
    padding: 10px 18px 16px 18px;
    max-height: 700px;
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .faq-answer {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* Remove previous gradient ring */
.faq-item::before {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .faq-list {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
}

/* ============== || Slogan Section || ============== */
.team-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 8px 0 18px;
}

.team-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}



.team-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.team-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .team-track .team-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .team-track .team-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}

/* ============== || Slogan Section || ============== */
.slogan-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 72px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slogan-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.slogan-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0);
    animation: sloganGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.slogan-title .brand-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-orange) 0%, #ffd38a 50%, var(--primary-orange) 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: sloganAccent 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes sloganGlow {
    0% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0);
    }

    25% {
        text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    50% {
        text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    }

    75% {
        text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0);
    }
}

@keyframes sloganAccent {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .slogan-title {
        animation: none;
    }

    .slogan-title .brand-accent {
        animation: none;
    }
}

.slogan-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.25rem);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.slogan-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd38a 0%, var(--primary-orange) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: ctaPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.slogan-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    animation: ctaShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

.slogan-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.45);
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
    }
}

@keyframes ctaShimmer {
    0% {
        left: -150%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .slogan-cta {
        animation: none;
    }

    .slogan-cta::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slogan-section {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .container-box,
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }

    :root {
        --space-xs: 0.25rem;
        --space-sm: 0.75rem;
        --space-md: 1rem;
        --space-lg: 1.5rem;
        --space-xl: 2rem;
        --space-2xl: 3rem;
        --space-3xl: 4rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --space-xs: 0.125rem;
        --space-sm: 0.5rem;
        --space-md: 0.75rem;
        --space-lg: 1rem;
        --space-xl: 1.5rem;
        --space-2xl: 2rem;
        --space-3xl: 2.5rem;
    }

    .container-box,
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
    }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
    :root {
        --space-xs: 0.1rem;
        --space-sm: 0.25rem;
        --space-md: 0.5rem;
        --space-lg: 0.75rem;
        --space-xl: 1rem;
        --space-2xl: 1.5rem;
        --space-3xl: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============== || Typing Effect (Problem Section Headline) || ============== */
.typing-colored {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.typing-colored::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 2px;
    height: 1em;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    margin-left: 4px;
    vertical-align: -0.12em;
    animation: caretBlink 1s steps(1) infinite;
}

@keyframes caretBlink {

    0%,
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50.01%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}


/* ===================== Compare Table ===================== */
.compare-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f1f38;
}

.compare-section .compare-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.compare-section .compare-title {
    margin: 12px 0 6px;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.compare-section .compare-subtitle {
    color: #202020;
}

/* Center the compare table CTA and make it full-width without looking oversized */
.compare-section .slogan-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 182px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .compare-section .compare-title {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }

    .compare-section .slogan-cta {
        width: 50% !important;
        font-size: 1rem;
        /* maintain readable/tappable size */
        padding: 14px 18px;
        /* comfortable tap area on mobile */
    }
}

.compare-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    /* enable grid borders */
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.compare-table thead th {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.compare-table tbody th,
.compare-table tbody td {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    vertical-align: top;
}

.compare-table tbody th {
    color: #314a72;
    font-weight: 800;
    width: 22%;
}

.compare-table tbody td {
    color: #24324a;
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background: #fafbff;
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #f2f6ff;
}

.compare-table tbody td:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.06), rgba(255, 153, 0, 0));
}

.compare-table tbody tr:hover td:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.12), rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.03));
}

/* Base emoji indicators for columns */
.compare-table tbody td {
    position: relative;
}

/* Row-specific icon overrides for clearer semantics */
/* 1: Mindset */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(1) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🛠️ ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(1) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🧠 ";
}

/* 2: Focus */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(2) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🎨 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(2) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "📈 ";
}

/* 3: Experience */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(3) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🐣 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(3) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🏆 ";
}

/* 4: Process */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(4) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🔧 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(4) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🧭 ";
}

/* 5: Performance */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(5) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🐢 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(5) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "⚡ ";
}

/* 6: Support */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(6) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "⏹️ ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(6) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🤝 ";
}

/* 7: Client Base (use flag emojis) */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(7) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🏪 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(7) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🌍 ";
}

/* 8: Vision */
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(8) td:nth-child(2)::before {
    content: "🫴 ";
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(8) td:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: "🚀 ";
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .compare-section {
        padding: 60px 12px;
    }

    .compare-section .compare-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

/* ===================== Flagship Services ===================== */
.flagship-section {
    background-color: #f5f5f8;
    padding: 100px 20px;
}

.flagship-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.flagship-section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.25);
}

.flagship-section-title {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.flagship-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #202020;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.flagship-services-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.flagship-service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.flagship-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.flagship-service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.flagship-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.flagship-service-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    animation: flagship-icon-float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.flagship-service-icon i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Icon hover animation (via card hover) */
.flagship-service-card:hover .flagship-service-icon {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Icon entrance animation when card becomes visible */
@keyframes flagship-icon-pop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        filter: brightness(0.95);
    }

    60% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        filter: brightness(1.05);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1);
    }
}

.flagship-service-card.visible .flagship-service-icon {
    /* play pop once, then continue floating */
    animation:
        flagship-icon-pop 520ms ease-out both,
        flagship-icon-float 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 520ms;
}

/* Continuous gentle float animation */
@keyframes flagship-icon-float {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}

/* (Optional) remove stagger to ensure consistent continuous motion */

/* Respect reduced motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .flagship-service-icon {
        animation: none;
    }

    .flagship-service-card.visible .flagship-service-icon {
        animation: none;
    }
}

.flagship-service-1 .flagship-service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange) 0%, #ffb84d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.3);
}

.flagship-service-2 .flagship-service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4ecdc4 0%, #6ae6dd 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.3);
}

.flagship-service-3 .flagship-service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8e2de2 0%, #a55eea 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(142, 45, 226, 0.3);
}

.flagship-service-4 .flagship-service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue) 0%, #3b70c6 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(59, 112, 198, 0.25);
}

.flagship-service-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.flagship-service-description {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.flagship-service-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.flagship-service-features li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #374151;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.flagship-service-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.flagship-service-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.flagship-service-cta i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.flagship-service-cta:hover {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.flagship-service-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Decorative elements */
.flagship-floating-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom-right GIF inside service card */
.flagship-gif {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 100px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .flagship-gif {
        width: 72px;
        bottom: 10px;
        right: 10px;
    }
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: #ff6b6b;
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: #4ecdc4;
    bottom: 15%;
    right: 10%;
    animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.shape-3 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #8e2de2;
    top: 40%;
    right: 15%;
    animation: float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Responsive design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .flagship-services-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .flagship-section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .flagship-section {
        padding-top: 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .flagship-section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .flagship-service-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .flagship-service-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===================== CEO Description Carousel ===================== */
.ceo-intro {
    position: relative;
}

.ceo-intro .slider-holder {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* hide off-screen slides */
    min-height: 80px;
    /* JS may adjust to tallest paragraph */
}

.ceo-intro .slider-track {
    display: flex;
    /* lay slides horizontally */
    width: 100%;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.ceo-intro .slider-track .slide-text {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    /* each slide takes full width */
    margin: 0;
    /* remove default paragraph margins that can affect height */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cursor Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */
#cursor {
    height: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #6bc497;
    font-size: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
}

/* Hero Container */
.hero-container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Background Elements */
.hero-container::before,
.hero-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.1), rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.05));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container::before {
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    /* Disable continuous float to reduce repaint on scroll */
    /* animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite; */
    animation: none;
}

.hero-container::after {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: 0%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
    /* Disable continuous float to reduce repaint on scroll */
    /* animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite 2s; */
    animation: none;
    z-index: 99;
}

/* Main Content Grid */
.hero-content {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-self: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Content */
.hero-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}


/* Customer Reviews Section */
.customer-reviews {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
    gap: var(--space-sm)
}

/* Customer Profile Images */
.customer-profiles {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.profile-image {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 1;
}

.profile-image:not(:first-child) {
    margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--space-md));
}

.profile-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
}

.profile-image:nth-child(1) {
    z-index: 1;
}

.profile-image:nth-child(2) {
    z-index: 2;
}

.profile-image:nth-child(3) {
    z-index: 3;
}

.profile-image:nth-child(4) {
    z-index: 4;
}

.profile-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Star Rating Section */
.rating-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.star {
    color: var(--secondary-orange);
    font-size: 12px;
    animation: starGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.1s);
}

.star:nth-child(1) {
    --i: 0;
}

.star:nth-child(2) {
    --i: 1;
}

.star:nth-child(3) {
    --i: 2;
}

.star:nth-child(4) {
    --i: 3;
}

.star:nth-child(5) {
    --i: 4;
}

.rating-text {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Country Flags */
.country-flags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.flag {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.flag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes starGlow {

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

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design for Customer Reviews */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 38px !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }

    .customer-reviews {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .rating-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-xs);
    }

    .rating-text {
        font-size: 14px;
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .profile-image {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .flag {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .customer-profiles {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .profile-image {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }

    .star {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .rating-text {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .flag {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .country-flags {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-white);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.highlight-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange) 0%, var(--primary-orange-light) 25%, var(--primary-orange-dark) 50%, var(--secondary-orange) 75%, var(--primary-orange) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: glossyShine 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.hero-cta {
    width: 35%;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(-30deg, var(--primary-orange-dark) 50%, var(--primary-orange) 50%);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    /* reduce gap below button */
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
	min-width:175px;
}

.hero-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(-30deg, var(--dark-blue) 50%, var(--dark-blue-light) 50%);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--dark-blue-lighter);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-normal) opacity ease-in-out;
}

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

.hero-cta span {
    position: absolute;
}

.hero-cta span:nth-child(1) {
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0), var(--text-white));
    animation: 2s animateTop linear infinite;
}

.hero-cta span:nth-child(2) {
    top: 0px;
    right: 0px;
    height: 100%;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0), var(--text-white));
    animation: 2s animateRight linear -1s infinite;
}

.hero-cta span:nth-child(3) {
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0), var(--text-white));
    animation: 2s animateBottom linear infinite;
}

.hero-cta span:nth-child(4) {
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    height: 100%;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0), var(--text-white));
    animation: 2s animateLeft linear -1s infinite;
}

/* Right Content - World Map */
.hero-map {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.8s both;
    display: flex;
    /* center contents */
    align-items: center;
    /* vertical center */
    justify-content: center;
    /* horizontal center */
}

.world-map-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Location Points - Start completely hidden */
.location-point {
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--secondary-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    /* FORCE HIDDEN STATE */
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: scale(0) !important;
    visibility: hidden;
    animation: none !important;
}

.location-point.show {
    /* FORCE VISIBLE STATE */
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.location-point.disappearing {
    /* FADE OUT ANIMATION */
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: scale(0) !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal) ease-out !important;
}

.location-point::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Hide until parent is shown */
    visibility: hidden;
}

.location-point.show::before {
    visibility: visible;
    animation: ping 2s infinite;
}

.location-point:hover {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.8);
}

.location-point.active {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--secondary-orange);
    animation: activePulse 1s ease-in-out;
}

/* Notification Popup */
.location-notification {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    color: var(--text-black);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
    z-index: 100;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    max-width: 200px;
}

.location-notification.show {
    animation: notificationSlide 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55) forwards;
}

.location-notification::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 8px solid transparent;
    border-right: 8px solid transparent;
    border-top: 8px solid var(--secondary-orange);
}

.location-notification .location-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.location-notification .location-desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Connection Lines - Hidden by default */
.connection-line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary-orange), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: left center;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Start completely hidden */
    visibility: hidden;
}

.connection-line.show {
    visibility: visible;
    animation: connectionAppear 2s ease-in-out;
}

/* Loading indicator */
.map-loading {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
}

.map-loading.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loading-spinner {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.3);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes locationAppear {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0) rotate(180deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.3) rotate(0deg);
    }

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

@keyframes notificationSlide {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(-40px) scale(1);
    }
}

.location-point.show {
    animation: locationAppear 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55) forwards,
        pulse 2s infinite 0.8s;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

@keyframes glossyShine {
    0% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.8);
    }
}

@keyframes ping {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    }

    75%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2);
    }
}

@keyframes activePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.8);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes connectionAppear {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scaleX(0);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

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

/* Button Border Animations */
@keyframes animateTop {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
}

@keyframes animateRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }
}

@keyframes animateBottom {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%);
    }
}

@keyframes animateLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(100%);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
    }

    .hero-content {
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-map {
        height: 450px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-container {
        padding: 2rem 0rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-text {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
        margin: 1rem auto;
        /* reduce gap on mobile/tablet */
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-map {
        height: 400px;
        margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .location-notification {
        max-width: 150px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .location-notification .location-name {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .location-notification .location-desc {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-container {
        padding: 2rem 0rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .hero-map {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .location-notification {
        max-width: 120px;
        padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    }

    .profile-image:not(:first-child) {
        margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--space-sm));
    }
}

/* ============== || Brand Carousel || ============== */
.brand-carousel {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.marquee {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Slow the marquee to reduce CPU while preserving effect */
    animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.marquee-content img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 var(--space-lg);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.marquee-content img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Responsive Brand Carousel */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .marquee-content img {
        height: 60px;
        margin: 0 var(--space-sm);
    }

    .divider {
        margin: 0 var(--space-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-carousel {
        padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }

    .marquee-content {
        padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    }

    .marquee-content img {
        height: 50px;
        margin: 0 var(--space-xs);
    }

    .divider {
        margin: 0 var(--space-sm);
        height: 25px;
    }
}

/* ============== || End of Brand Carousel || ============= */

/* ============== || The Problem We Fix (Story Starter) || ============== */
.problem-section {
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

/* Global safe guard: prevent horizontal scrollbar on small overflows */
html,
body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Global media safety */
img,
svg,
video {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Ensure the world map SVG in hero does not overflow horizontally */
.hero-map .world-map-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Container padding on small screens to avoid edge collisions */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .container-box {
        padding-left: 16px;
        padding-right: 16px;
    }
}

/* Mobile typography scaling (keeps desktop sizes intact) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6.2vw, 2rem);
    }

    .team-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6.5vw, 1.9rem);
    }
}

/* Services grid stacking on smaller widths (no visual change on desktop) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.problem-section .headline {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.problem-section .headline h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.problem-section .headline p {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #202020;
}

.problem-section .problem-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.problem-section .problem-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.problem-section .problem-statement {
    margin: 50px auto;
    width: 40%;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary-orange);
    /* Remove expensive backdrop blur to avoid scroll jank */
    /* backdrop-filter: blur(15px); */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.problem-section .problem-statement h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    color: #202020;
}

.problem-section .headline {
    position: relative;
}

.problem-section .headline .corner-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 56px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .problem-section .headline h2 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .problem-section .headline .corner-arrow {
        width: 44px;
    }
}

.problem-section .problem-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.problem-section .problem-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.problem-section .problem-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.problem-section .problem-item.active {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-orange);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.problem-section .problem-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    min-width: 30px;
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.problem-section .problem-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.problem-section .problem-text p {
    color: #64748b;
}

.problem-section .problem-visual {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
}

.problem-section .visual-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    perspective: 1000px;
    /* floating animation */
    animation: problemFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    /* gentle float */
    will-change: transform;
}

.problem-section .visual-element {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Hover pause and subtle lift */
.problem-section .visual-container:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    /* user control */
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Gentle float keyframes */
@keyframes problemFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotateX(4deg) rotateY(-4deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
    }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .problem-section .visual-container {
        animation: none;
    }
}

.problem-section .visual-front {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.problem-section .visual-back {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    z-index: 1;
}

.problem-section .flipped .visual-front {
    transform: rotateY(-180deg);
}

.problem-section .flipped .visual-back {
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
}

.problem-section .visual-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.problem-section .visual-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
            transparent 80%);
    transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
    animation: visualFlash 5s infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes visualFlash {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
    }

    30% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
    }
}

.problem-section .visual-content i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.problem-section .visual-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.problem-section .visual-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.problem-section .conclusion {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 40%;
}

.problem-section .conclusion h3 {
    color: #202020;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.problem-section .conclusion p {
    color: #64748b;
}

.problem-section .highlight {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .problem-section .headline h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .problem-section .problem-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .problem-section .problem-content,
    .problem-section .problem-visual {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Statement card should fill width on mobile to avoid overflow */
    .problem-section .problem-statement {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    /* Ensure visual area scales without causing horizontal scroll */
    .problem-section .visual-container {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 300px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Keep list items tight on small screens */
    .problem-section .problem-item {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    /* Make sure the arrow stays within headline bounds */
    .problem-section .headline .corner-arrow {
        right: 8px;
        bottom: -48px;
        max-width: 20%;
    }

    .problem-section .conclusion {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ============== || Services Section || ============== */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: #F5F5F8;
}

/* ============== || Our Clients (Video Reviews) || ============== */
.clients-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.clients-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.clients-title {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin: 12px 0 6px;
}

.clients-subtitle {
    color: #202020;
}

.clients-carousel {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.clients-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 350ms ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.client-slide {
    min-width: min(600px, 100%);
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.client-video {
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
    width: min(300px, 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.client-video video {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Phone-frame styling for the video */
.client-video {
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 6px solid #0f1f38;
    /* dark blue bezel */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 31, 56, 0.18);
}

.client-video::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 64px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #111827;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.client-meta {
    padding: 12px 14px 16px;
    max-width: 300px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.client-rating {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    margin: 10px 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.client-rating i {
    margin: 0 1px;
}

.client-quote {
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.client-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.client-role {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.clients-nav {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.clients-nav:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.clients-nav:disabled {
    opacity: .5;
    cursor: default;
    transform: none;
}

.clients-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.clients-dots button {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #d1d5db;
    padding: 0;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.clients-dots button[aria-current="true"] {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .client-slide {
        min-width: min(520px, 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .clients-section {
        padding: 60px 12px;
    }

    .clients-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .clients-nav {
        order: 2;
        justify-self: center;
    }

    .clients-prev,
    .clients-next {
        display: none;
    }

    .clients-dots {
        margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .client-video {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    .client-meta {
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    a.slogan-cta {
        
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
}

/* .services-header::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url("https://ecomfixr.com/wp-content/themes/eComFixR/assets/static/images/repair.gif");
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    width: 80px;
    z-index: -1;

} */

.services-header .section-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.services-header .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 300px);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 450px;
    height: 100%;
}


.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Flash effect */
.card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
            transparent 80%);
    transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
    animation: flash 5s infinite;
}

@keyframes flash {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
    }

    30% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
    }
}

.icon-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.icon {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    background: var(--gradient-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }

    .services-header .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .services-header .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .services-header .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .services-header .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .card {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }

    .icon-box {
        height: 80px;
        width: 150px;
    }

    .icon {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .icon img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        border-radius: 1.5rem;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .card-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 320px) {
    .services-header .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .icon-box {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .icon img {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
}

/* ============== || End of Service Section || ============= */

/* ============== || Problems Section || ============== */
.problem-section {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: #F5F5F8;
    color: #F3F4F6;
}

.problem-section .container {
    max-width: 80rem;
    margin: auto;
}

.problem-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 50rem;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.problem-title {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.problem-title span {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.problem-subtitle {
    color: #202020;
}

.problem-question {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-orange-dark);
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-orange-dark);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
}

.problem-items {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .problem-items {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

.problem-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.problem-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}

.problem-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.problem-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #F3F4F6;
}

.problem-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

.problem-conclusion {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FBBF24;
}

.problem-conclusion span {
    color: #F3F4F6;
}

/* ============== || ABOUT Section || ============= */
.about-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-evenly;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100%;
    color: var(--text-black);
    flex-direction: row;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-container p {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-container ul {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
    list-style: none;
}

.about-container ul li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--text-light);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
}

.about-container ul li::before {
    display: block;
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-container .about-title {
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* IMAGE SLIDER CONTAINER */
.about-images {
    background: #fcfcfc;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)0px 4px 6px -1px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 0px 2px 4px -1px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 500px;
}

.about-images img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    height: 600px;
    left: 0;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Image animations */
.about-images img:nth-child(1) {
    animation: image1 13s infinite;
    z-index: 10;
}

.about-images img:nth-child(2) {
    animation: image2 13s infinite;
    z-index: 9;
}

.about-images img:nth-child(3) {
    animation: image3 13s infinite;
    z-index: 8;
}

/* About Button */
.about-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gradient-orange);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
}

.about-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: #ffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e27200, #ff6b35); */
}

/* ----------------- KEYFRAMES (unchanged) ----------------- */
@keyframes image1 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    10% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    20% {
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    30% {
        transform: scale(0.3) translate(-50%, -25%);
    }

    35% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(0.5) translate(-220%, 0%);
    }

    36% {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    90% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    95% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

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

@keyframes image2 {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    10% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    20% {
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    30% {
        transform: scale(0.3) translate(0%, 0%);
    }

    35% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0%, 0%);
    }

    55% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0%, 0%);
    }

    60% {
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    65% {
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(0.3) translate(-250%, 0%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.3) translate(-250%, 0%);
    }
}

@keyframes image3 {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    10% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    20% {
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    30% {
        transform: scale(0.3) translate(50%, 25%);
    }

    35% {
        height: 600px;
        transform: scale(0.5) translate(200%, 0%);
    }

    55% {
        height: 300px;
        transform: scale(0.5) translate(200%, 0%);
    }

    60% {
        transform: scale(0.6) translate(100px, 0%);
    }

    65% {
        height: 300px;
        transform: scale(0.6) translate(100px, 0%);
    }

    70% {
        height: 600px;
        transform: scale(1) translate(0%, 0%);
    }

    90% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translate(0%, 0%);
    }

    95% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

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

/* ----------------- RESPONSIVE ----------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .about-container p,
    .about-container ul,
    .about-container .about-title {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-container ul {
        padding-left: 0;
        list-style-position: inside;
    }

    .about-images {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .about-images img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
    }

    .about-container h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-container {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .about-images {
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-container {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .about-images {
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .about-container h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .about-container p {
        max-width: 90%;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-container {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .about-images {
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .about-container h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .about-container p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .about-button {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
}

/* Typing effect for specific words */
.typing-word {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}


/* ============== || Result Number Section || ============= */
/* Section base */
.number-section {
    display: none; /* remove this when you want to show the section */
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #F5F5F8;
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Row 1: three number cards */
.numbers-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* align top, allow different heights */
    position: relative;
}

/* Card base */
.number-card {
    flex: 1;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 60px 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* Stairs effect: different heights */
.card1 {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    height: 218px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 15% 100%, 0 85%);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-orange);
}

.card2 {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    height: 255px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 15% 100%, 0 85%);
}

.card3 {
    background: var(--dark-blue-medium);
    color: var(--text-white);
    height: 300px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 15% 100%, 0 85%);
    border-right: 3px solid var(--primary-orange);
}


/* Falling animation classes */
.number-card.fall-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Typography inside cards */
.number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
}

.percent {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.rank {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.exchange {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Row 2: text block */
.number-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    color: #1C3664;
    max-width: 40%;
}

.number-text h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
}

.number-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
}


/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .numbers-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .number-card {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        clip-path: none;
        border-left: none;
        border-right: none;
    }

    .number-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .number-text h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

/* ============= || Stack Section || ============= */
.tech-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 20px;
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-size: cover;
}

/* Header */
.tech-hero h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1C3664;
}

.tech-hero h2 span {
    color: #FF9900;
}

.tech-hero p {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
}

.tech-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 20px;
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.tech-hero h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1C3664;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tech-hero h2 span {
    color: #FF9900;
}

.tech-hero p {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

/* carousel track */
.tech-carousel-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 10px;
}

.tech-panels {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    animation: none;
}

.tech-carousel-track:hover .tech-panels {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* panels */
.panel {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 15px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* description overlay */
.panel-desc {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.panel:hover .panel-desc {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Tech panels: static grid overrides */
.tech-panels .panel {
    margin: 0;
    background: #f4f4f4 !important;
    transition: none;

    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0px;
    cursor: default;
}

.tech-panels .panel i { color: #1f2937; display: inline-block; }

/* Static label under icon */
.tech-panels .panel-desc {
    position: static;
    background: transparent;
    color: #111827;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    padding: 8px 0 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.tech-panels .panel:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

/* Brand icon gradients */
.tech-panels .panel-html i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e44d26, #f06529);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-css i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #264de4, #2965f1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-js i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1da4e, #f7df1e);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-sass i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd669a, #cc6699);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-react i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #61dafb, #149eca);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-angular i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd0031, #c3002f);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-vue i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42b883, #35495e);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-nodejs i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68a063, #3c873a);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-python i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3776ab, #ffd343);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-java i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007396, #5382a1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-php i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #777bb3, #4f5b93);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-markdown i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #333333);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-codepen i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #222222);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-github i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #24292e, #2b3137);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.tech-panels .panel-npm i {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb3837, #8c2626);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Remove gradient overlays and animations for static look */
.tech-panels .panel::before { display: none; }

/* icons */
.panel i {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.panel:hover i {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.9);
}

/* backgrounds */
.panel-html {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e54d26, #f06529);
}

.panel-css {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0171bb, #26a6d1);
}

.panel-js {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1da4e, #f7df1e);
}

.panel-sass {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd669a, #cc6699);
}

.panel-react {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #61dafb, #20232a);
}

.panel-angular {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd0031, #c3002f);
}

.panel-vue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42b883, #35495e);
}

.panel-nodejs {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68a063, #3c873a);
}

.panel-python {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #306998, #ffd43b);
}

.panel-java {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5382a1, #f89820);
}

.panel-php {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F5B93, #8892BF);
}

.panel-markdown {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f6cb1, #1e88e5);
}

.panel-codepen {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333, #444);
}

.panel-github {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333, #444);
}

.panel-npm {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cb3837, #f05e5d);
}

.ion-social-javascript {
    color: #333;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tech-hero h2 {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .tech-section{
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .panel {
        min-width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    .tech-panels{
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .panel i {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .tech-hero h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .tech-hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .panel {
        min-width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .panel i {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* ============== || Progress Section || ================ */

.step-list {
    font-size: var(--font-size);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.step-list li {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 25em;
    background: #f5f8f7;
    border-radius: 0.5em;
    padding: 0.5em;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
}


.step-number-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 40px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.step-number {
    font-family: "Maven Pro", sans-serif;
    font-size: 10em;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-color1 {
    color: #3498db;
}

.step-color2 {
    color: #2ecc71;
}

.step-color3 {
    color: #9b59b6;
}

.step-color4 {
    color: #f1c40f;
}

.step-color5 {
    color: #e74c3c;
}

.step-color6 {
    color: #e67e22;
}

.step-cover-box {
    transform: rotate(130deg);
    position: absolute;
    width: 18em;
    height: 15em;
    left: -6em;
    top: -1em;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-number-cover {
    position: absolute;
    background: #f5f8f7;
    width: 18em;
    height: 6em;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f5f8f7;
    transition: all 0.4s;
}

.step-number-cover::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 4em;
    right: 4em;
    top: 5em;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px 17px #48668577;
    border-radius: 100px / 10px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.step-number-cover::after {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    content: "";
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(at bottom, #48668533, transparent, transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-content {
    margin: 8em 3em 1em 7em;
    position: relative;
}

.step-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.7em;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #202020;
}

.step-content p {
    line-height: 1.5em;
}

.step-list li:hover .step-cover-box .step-number-cover {
    border-radius: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .step-list {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .step-list li {
        max-width: 90%;
    }

    .step-number {
        font-size: 6em;
        /* scale down number */
    }

    .step-cover-box {
        width: 14em;
        height: 11em;
        left: -4em;
        top: 0;
    }

    .step-number-cover {
        width: 14em;
        height: 5em;
    }

    .step-content {
        margin: 6em 1.5em 1em 5em;
    }

    .step-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.4em;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .step-list li {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0.8em;
    }

    .step-number {
        font-size: 4.5em;
    }

    .step-cover-box {
        width: 10em;
        height: 8em;
        left: -3em;
        top: 0;
    }

    .step-number-cover {
        width: 10em;
        height: 4em;
    }

    .step-content {
        margin: 5em 1em 1em 4em;
    }

    .step-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    .step-content p {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }
}

/* ============== || CEO Perspective Section || ================ */
.ceo-perspective {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ceo-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ceo-sections-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ceo-image-section {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ceo-content-section {
    flex: 2;
    min-width: 300px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ceo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ceo-image {
    flex: 1 1 350px;
    min-width: 300px;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    /* border: 1px solid #1c3664; */
    margin-left: 50px;
    z-index: 9999;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* .ceo-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: -30px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 400px;
    border: 2px solid #ff99003f;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

.ceo-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    background-color: #FFF5E7;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 30px 30px 0px 0px;
}

@keyframes border-top-animate {
    0% {
        width: 0;
    }

    100% {
        width: calc(100% + 6px);
    }
}

@keyframes border-left-animate {
    0% {
        height: 0;
    }

    100% {
        height: calc(100% + 6px);
    }
}

.ceo-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
    /* background-color: white; */
}

.ceo-card:hover .ceo-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ceo-text {
    flex: 1 1 450px;
    padding: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ceo-text::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 200px;
    color: #ff99001b;
    top: -16px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ceo-intro {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s forwards 0.3s;
}

.ceo-intro h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #1C3664;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ceo-intro h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 40%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3498db, #2ecc71);
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: line-grow 0.6s forwards 0.8s;
}

.ceo-intro h4 {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #FF9900;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fade-in 0.6s forwards 0.6s;
}

.ceo-intro p {
    font-size: 1.05em;
    line-height: 1.8em;
    color: #444;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fade-in 0.6s forwards 0.9s;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.3);
}

.ceo-signature {

    margin-top: 35px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.6s forwards 1.2s;
}

.ceo-signature img {
    width: 250px;
    margin-right: 20px;
    filter: contrast(1.1);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ceo-card:hover .ceo-signature img {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-2deg);
}

.ceo-deg {
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.ceo-signature p {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    position: relative;
}

.ceo-signature p::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #3498db;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ceo-card:hover .ceo-signature p::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Enhanced animations */
@keyframes fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes fade-in-up {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

@keyframes line-grow {
    from {
        transform: scaleX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

@keyframes move-gradient {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(100px, 50px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(50px, 100px);
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ceo-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 24px;
    }

    .ceo-image img {
        border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    }

    .ceo-text {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ceo-content-section{
        min-width: 350px;
    }
    
    .ceo-deg {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ceo-perspective {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .ceo-sections-wrapper {
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .ceo-intro h2 {
        font-size: 1.8em;
    }

    .ceo-intro h4 {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    .ceo-intro p {
        font-size: 1em;
        line-height: 1.7em;
    }

    .ceo-signature img {
        width: 250px;
    }

    .ceo-text {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .ceo-image-section,
    .ceo-content-section {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .ceo-image-section{
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .ceo-image {
        margin-left: 0px;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .ceo-image img {
        height: auto !important;
    }
}

/* Additional animations for CEO section */
/* .animated-bg-element {
        position: absolute;
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.05) 0%, rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.05) 100%);
        z-index: 0;
        animation: float-element 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    
    @keyframes float-element {
        0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
        50% { transform: scale(1.5) translate(30px, -20px); }
        100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    } */

/* .image-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1), rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.1));
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    } */

/* .ceo-card:hover .image-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
        animation: pulse-overlay 2s infinite alternate;
    } */

/* @keyframes pulse-overlay {
        0% { opacity: 0.1; }
        100% { opacity: 0.3; }
    } */

.animated-text {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* .animated-text::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
            rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, 
            rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 50%, 
            rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
        animation: text-shine 3s infinite;
    }
     */
@keyframes text-shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    20% {
        left: 100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

.highlight-text {
    position: relative;
    color: #3498db;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.signature-img {
    /* Animation removed as requested */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ceo-card:hover .signature-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Add data-aos animation support */
[data-aos="fade-up"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

[data-aos="fade-up"].aos-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================= || Reviews Section || ============== */
.testimonial-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 80px 8%;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #F5F5F8;
}

.testimonial-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-left h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-left h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-left p {
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-black);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-left .btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    background: var(--gradient-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    width: 40%;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-left .btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
    color: var(--text-black);
}

/* Dual Column Marquee Container */
.testimonial-marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Upward scrolling column */
.testimonial-marquee-up {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: scroll-up 10s linear infinite;
}

.testimonial-marquee-up:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Downward scrolling column */
.testimonial-marquee-down {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: scroll-down 10s linear infinite;
}


.testimonial-marquee-down:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 180px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card .rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fbbf24;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-user img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-user h5 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 12px 0 0 0;
    color: #ff9900;
}

.testimonial-user span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}
.testimonial-marquee-up,
.testimonial-marquee-down {
    will-change: transform;
}
/* Upward scrolling animation */
@keyframes scroll-up {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }
}

/* Downward scrolling animation */

@keyframes scroll-down {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonial-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-container {
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-marquee-up{
        animation: scroll-up 250s linear infinite;
    }
	.testimonial-left a{
		margin:auto;
		width:unset !important;
	}
    .testimonial-marquee-down{
       display:none;
    }
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }

    .testimonial-left h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .testimonial-left p {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .testimonial-left .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-container {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-container {
        height: 300px;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-up,
    .testimonial-marquee-down {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ============== || FixR Method (Timeline) || ============== */
.timeline-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.timeline-header {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-header::before {
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.timeline-header::after {
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.method-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* contain the sheen */
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Glass pill base */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px);
    /* Animated gradient text for a glassy feel */
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664, #2a4b7c, #0d2e44);
    background-clip: text, padding-box;
    -webkit-background-clip: text, padding-box;
    color: transparent;
    /* show gradient through text */
    animation: badgeTextShine 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Moving light stripe across the badge (sheen) */
.method-badge::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: -30%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 300%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
    transform: rotate(20deg);
    animation: badgeSheen 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes badgeSheen {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-120%) rotate(20deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(60%) rotate(20deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(160%) rotate(20deg);
    }
}

@keyframes badgeTextShine {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 0%, 0% 0%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 0%, 0% 0%;
    }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .method-badge {
        animation: none;
    }

    .method-badge::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-subtitle {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #202020;
}

.timeline-process {
    padding: 0px 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-path-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none; /* Don't block hover */
    overflow: visible;
}

.timeline-path-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
}

#timelinePath {
    stroke: var(--primary-orange);
    stroke-width: 6px;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.8;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5));

    stroke-dasharray: 2400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 2400;
    animation: drawLine 8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes drawLine {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 2400; opacity: 0.1; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0.6; }
}


.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    column-gap: 60px;
    row-gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: none;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    flex-direction: row;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* hide old markers in horizontal layout */
.timeline-marker {
    display: none;
}

/* connectors disabled */

/* Disable all connectors */
.timeline-item::after,
.timeline-item::before {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {

    /* Disable connectors on tablet */
    .timeline-item::after,
    .timeline-item::before {
        content: none !important;
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
        .timeline-path-wrapper {
        display: none;
    }
}

.timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 50px 30px 30px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    z-index: 99;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 320px;
}

/* Hover effects: subtle lift, stronger shadow, tinted border */
.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Programmatic hover (auto cycle) */
.timeline-content.auto-hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.381);
    border-color: rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* On hover, make the step number slightly more visible */
.timeline-content:hover .step-number {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.timeline-content.auto-hover .step-number {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* On hover, accent the leading icon */
.timeline-content:hover .step-title i {
    background-color: rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.timeline-content.auto-hover .step-title i {
    background-color: rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.step-title i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #1e293b;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #1e293b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-title i {
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    background-color: #f4f4f493;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.step-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.step-description {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Footer of timeline card */
.timeline-footer {
    padding: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.timeline-footer .footer-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #202020;
}

.timeline-footer .footer-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .timeline {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        column-gap: 50px;
        row-gap: 30px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-header,
    .timeline-process {
        padding: 20px 0px 0px 0px;
    }

    .timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        column-gap: 0;
        row-gap: 24px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    /* no connectors in single-column layout */
    .timeline-item::after,
    .timeline-item::before {
        content: none !important;
        display: none !important;
    }

    .timeline-footer {
        padding: 40px 0px;
    }
}


/* ============== || Who We Work With || ============== */
.who-we-work-with {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    /* ensure child text aligns left by default */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* container */
.who-we-work-with .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    /* single column */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
        "header"
        "list"
        "button";
    align-items: start;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Badge with premium white gradient glow */
.subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3664 0%, #2a4b7c 50%, #0d2e44 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Glossy animated WHITE text fill (keeps badge background intact) */
.subtitle-badge .subtitle-badge-text {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 42%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 50%,
            /* bright highlight */
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 58%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 0.2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    animation: wwwTextShine 5s linear infinite alternate;
    /* LTR then RTL */
    will-change: background-position;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .www-badge .www-badge-text {
        animation: none;
    }
}

@keyframes wwwTextShine {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 300% 0%;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .www-badge {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* headline */
.www-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Columns and alignment */
.who-we-work-with .www-list-container {
    grid-area: list;
    text-align: left;
}

.who-we-work-with .www-header {
    grid-area: header;
    text-align: center;
}

.who-we-work-with .slogan-cta {
    grid-area: button;
    width: auto !important;
    justify-self: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Ensure the list content is left-aligned regardless of parent alignment */
.who-we-work-with .www-list {
    text-align: left;
}

/* Stack on narrow screens: list, header, then button full width */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .who-we-work-with .slogan-cta {
        width: 45% !important;
        justify-self: stretch;
        margin: auto;
    }
}

.www-list-container {
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary-orange);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    /* for pointer positioning */
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Continuous pointer following the dashed border */
.www-list-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    /* Pac‑Man size */
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    /* Pac‑Man body with animated mouth wedge using CSS variable */
    --mouth: 24deg;
    /* current mouth opening */
    background: conic-gradient(from calc(var(--mouth) / 2),
            var(--primary-orange) 0deg calc(360deg - var(--mouth)),
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) calc(360deg - var(--mouth)) 360deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.8), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
    /* Start at top-left corner, centered on the 2px stroke */
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    animation: wwBorderPointer 18s linear infinite, wwPacFace 18s steps(1) infinite, wwPacChomp 0.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Animate the pointer around the rectangle edges (top -> right -> bottom -> left) */
@keyframes wwBorderPointer {
    0% {
        top: -10px;
        left: -10px;
    }

    24.99% {
        top: -10px;
        left: calc(100% - 10px);
    }

    25% {
        top: -10px;
        left: calc(100% - 10px);
    }

    49.99% {
        top: calc(100% - 10px);
        left: calc(100% - 10px);
    }

    50% {
        top: calc(100% - 10px);
        left: calc(100% - 10px);
    }

    74.99% {
        top: calc(100% - 10px);
        left: -10px;
    }

    75% {
        top: calc(100% - 10px);
        left: -10px;
    }

    100% {
        top: -10px;
        left: -10px;
    }
}

/* Rotate Pac‑Man to face the travel direction (right, down, left, up) */
@keyframes wwPacFace {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    /* moving right */
    24.99% {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* moving down */
    49.99% {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotate(270deg);
    }

    /* moving left */
    74.99% {
        transform: rotate(270deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }

    /* moving up */
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Chomping animation: open/close mouth by animating the CSS variable */
@keyframes wwPacChomp {

    0%,
    100% {
        --mouth: 12deg;
    }

    50% {
        --mouth: 45deg;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .www-list-container::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* bullet list */
.www-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #202020;
}

.www-list li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    /* reserve space for left-side icon */
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 42px;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    min-height: 30px;
}

/* Even items align to the right with icon on the right */
.www-list li:nth-child(odd) {
    /* right-aligned items with icon on the right */
    padding: 10px 42px 10px 12px;
    text-align: right;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.www-list li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    /* Font Awesome check */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    display: grid;
    /* center the glyph in the circle */
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    /* size of the check icon */
    line-height: 1;
    /* avoid baseline offsets */
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-orange) 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.www-list li:nth-child(odd)::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 12px;
}

/* Keep hover effect without shifting vertical position */
.www-list li:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.45), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .www-list li::before {
        transition: none;
    }

    .www-list li:hover::before {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.35), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .www-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .www-list {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    /* On small screens, keep all items left-aligned for readability */
    .www-list li {
        padding: 10px 12px 10px 38px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .www-list li:nth-child(even),
    .www-list li:nth-child(odd) {
        padding: 10px 12px 10px 38px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .www-list li::before {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        font-size: 11px;
        left: 12px;
        right: auto;
    }

    .www-list li:nth-child(odd) {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .www-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* Customers Reviews */
/* Customer Reviews */
.fixrr809-reviews {
	padding: 80px 0px;
    background: var(--fixrr809-surface);
}



.fixrr809-rating-overview {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.fixrr809-rating-score {
    text-align: center;
}



.fixrr809-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}



.fixrr809-rating-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--fixrr809-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.fixrr809-rating-breakdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fixrr809-rating-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 30px 1fr 40px;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.fixrr809-rating-bar span:first-child {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--fixrr809-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.fixrr809-rating-bar span:last-child {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--fixrr809-muted);
    text-align: right;
}

.fixrr809-bar-bg {
    height: 8px;
    background: #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.fixrr809-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fixrr809-primary), #f59e0b);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.8s ease-out;
}

.fixrr809-testimonials-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.fixrr809-testimonials-content {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.fixrr809-testimonials-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    line-height: 46px;

}

.fixrr809-testimonials-accent {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
.fixrr809-testimonials-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-black);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

#review-cta{
    width: fit-content;
    display: flex;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

.fixrr809-testimonials-title {
    text-align: center;
}
}

#review-cta i {
    margin-top: 5px;
    margin-left: 5px;
}


.fixrr809-testimonials-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.fixrr809-testimonials-marquee {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 500px;
    position: relative;
}

.fixrr809-marquee-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 100%;
}

.fixrr809-marquee-column {
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.fixrr809-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: vertical-marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.fixrr809-marquee-reverse {
    animation: vertical-marquee-reverse 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes vertical-marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes vertical-marquee-reverse {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fixrr809-testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.fixrr809-testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fixrr809-author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e5e7eb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.fixrr809-author-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.fixrr809-author-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.fixrr809-author-location {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin: 0;
}

.fixrr809-testimonial-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fixrr809-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.fixrr809-stars i {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.fixrr809-rating-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.fixrr809-testimonial-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.fixrr809-review {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fixrr809-review:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.fixrr809-review-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fixrr809-reviewer-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fixrr809-reviewer-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--fixrr809-primary);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.fixrr809-reviewer-details h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--fixrr809-text);
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.fixrr809-review-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.fixrr809-review-stars i {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.fixrr809-review-date {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--fixrr809-muted);
}

.fixrr809-review h5 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--fixrr809-text);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.fixrr809-review p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--fixrr809-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.fixrr809-review-helpful {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.fixrr809-helpful-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--fixrr809-border);
    color: var(--fixrr809-muted);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.fixrr809-helpful-btn:hover {
    background: var(--fixrr809-surface);
    border-color: var(--fixrr809-primary);
    color: var(--fixrr809-primary);
}

.fixrr809-helpful-btn i {
    font-size: 12px;
}

.fixrr809-helpful-btn.clicked {
    border-color: var(--fixrr809-primary);
    color: var(--fixrr809-primary);
}

.fixrr809-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.fixrr809-reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.fixrr809-review {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 18px;
}

.fixrr809-review:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}

/* Base already provided above */

/* Responsive for tablets (<=1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .fixrr809-testimonials-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* stack content and marquee */
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-description {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-marquee {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .fixrr809-marquee-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px;
        min-height: 180px;
    }
}

/* Mobile phones (<=768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Stack content and reviews */
    .fixrr809-testimonials-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-title {
        font-size: 28px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonials-description {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    #review-cta {
        margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    }

    /* Merge left and right columns into one single column */
    .fixrr809-marquee-columns {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .fixrr809-marquee-column {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Combine all testimonial cards in one track for vertical scroll */
    .fixrr809-marquee-track,
    .fixrr809-marquee-reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        animation: vertical-marquee-mobile 20s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes vertical-marquee-mobile {
        0% { transform: translateY(0); }
        100% { transform: translateY(-50%); } /* adjust if needed */
    }

    /* Testimonial card adjustments */
    .fixrr809-testimonial-card {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .fixrr809-stars i {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .fixrr809-rating-number {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .fixrr809-testimonial-text {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    /* Adjust marquee height */
    .fixrr809-testimonials-marquee {
        height: auto; /* allow it to grow with content */
        max-height: 500px; /* optional max height */
    }
}


/* ============ Add Section =============== */
.add-section-header{
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  /* Wrapper */
  .ads-showcase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    font-family: sans-serif;
  }
  
  /* Right preview panel */
  .ads-right {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(420px, 55vh, 650px);
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f7f7f7;
  }
  
  /* fade edges */
  .fade-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 45px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .fade-overlay.top { 
    top: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(247,247,247,1), rgba(247,247,247,0));
  }
  .fade-overlay.bottom { 
    bottom: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(247,247,247,1), rgba(247,247,247,0));
  }
  
  .preview-wrapper {
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .preview-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  
  /* Thumbnails Row */
  .ads-left {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 10px 4px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  /* Horizontal scrollbar styling */
  .ads-left::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
  .ads-left::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #bbb;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
  
  /* Thumbnail card */
  .ad-card {
    flex: 0 0 150px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: .25s;
  }
  
  .ad-card.active {
    outline: 3px solid var(--primary-orange);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .ad-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  
  .ad-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  
  .ad-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }


  .ads-category {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 20px 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .ads-category-button {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s ease;
  }
  
  .ads-category-button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  .ads-category-button.active {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
  }
  
  /* Thumbnail fade effect */
  .ad-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
  }
  
  .ad-card.hide {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    height: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .no-products-message {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    padding: 40px 0;
    font-family: sans-serif;
  }
  
  /* Responsive layout */
@media(max-width:768px){

    .ads-showcase {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }
  
    /* Place preview below thumbnails */
    .ads-left {
      order: 0; /* thumbnails first */
    }
  
    .ads-right {
      order: 1; /* preview after thumbnails */
      height: clamp(300px, 45vh, 400px);
    }
  
    .ad-card {
      flex: 0 0 130px;
    }

    .add-section-header {
        padding: 20px;
    }
  }

/* Our Partner */

.custom-partner-section{
	background: #FCFCFD;
	width: 100%;
}

.partners-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 80px 0px;
  margin: 40px 0px 0px 0px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Left text content */
.partners-text {
  width: 50%;
}
.partners-text h4 {
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #333;
}
.partners-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1C3664;
}
.partners-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #555;
}
.partners-text .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  background: #ffc107;
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.partners-text .btn:hover {
  background: #e0a800;
}

/* Right carousel container (vertical stack) */
.partners-carousel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* stack vertically */
  gap: 20px; /* spacing between carousels */
  width: 50%;
}

/* Each track wrapper */
.carousel-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 50px;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}


/* Track holding logos horizontally */
.partners-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  /* Repeat logos to ensure seamless animation */
  animation: scroll-left 30s linear infinite;
}


.partners-carousel-track.reverse {
  animation: scroll-right 30s linear infinite;
}

.partners-carousel-track img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #8080801c;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Scroll keyframes horizontal */
@keyframes scroll-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .partners-section {
        padding: 50px 40px;
    }
    .partners-text h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .partners-text p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partners-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 20px;
		margin: 30px 0px;
    }
    .partners-text {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
/*     .partners-text h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    } */
/*     .partners-text p {
        font-size: 14px;
    } */
    .partners-carousel {
        width: 100%;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .carousel-wrapper {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .partners-carousel-track img {
        width: 120px;
        height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	    .partners-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
		margin: 40px 0px;
    }
/*     .partners-text h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    } */
/*     .partners-text p {
        font-size: 13px;
    } */
    .carousel-wrapper {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .partners-carousel-track img {
        width: 100px;
        height: 60px;
    }
}