/* ============================================================
   Homepage styles (extracted from index-2.blade.php inline <style> blocks)
   Document order preserved. Blade-dynamic block kept inline in the view.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- block 1 ---- */
.hero-video-modern {
            position: relative;
            height: 100vh;
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: #000;
        }



        .hero-bg-video,
        .hero-bg-images {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 1.2s ease, visibility 1.2s ease;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-bg-video {
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .hero-bg-video.hero-bg-active,
        .hero-bg-images.hero-bg-active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .hero-bg-image-item {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(1.08);
            transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out, transform 8s ease;
        }

        .hero-bg-image-item.hero-img-active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        .hero-video-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, .05) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .45) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .9) 100%);
            z-index: 2;
            max-width:100%;
        }

        .hero-progress-track {
            width: 300px;
            height: 2px;
            margin-left:20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
            border-radius: 2px;
            margin-top: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-progress-fill {
            height: 100%;
            width: 0%;
            background: #ff0101ff;
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: width .1s linear;
        }

        .hero-texts-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 220px;
            width:75%;
            left:20px;
        }

        .hero-slide-item {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 100%;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
        }

        .hero-slide-item.slide-active {
            position: relative;
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .hero-slide-item .hero-main-title {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(45px) scale(.93);
            transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-slide-item .light-text {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(25px) scale(.96);
            transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .12s, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .12s;
        }

        .hero-slide-item .hero-cta-wrap {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(15px) scale(.9);
            transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .25s, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .25s;
        }

        .hero-slide-item.slide-active .hero-main-title,
        .hero-slide-item.slide-active .hero-pre-title,
        .hero-slide-item.slide-active .hero-cta-wrap {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }

        .hero-slide-item:not(.slide-active) .hero-main-title,
        .hero-slide-item:not(.slide-active) .hero-pre-title,
        .hero-slide-item:not(.slide-active) .hero-cta-wrap {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(.98);
            transition: all .5s ease;
        }

        .hero-main-title {
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
            font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);   /* caps at 4.5rem, scales down on mobile */
            line-height: 1.1;
            font-weight: 600 !important;             /* overrides the global h1 weight */
            color: #fff;
            max-width: 100%;
            text-shadow: 0 3px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5), 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
        }

        .hero-pre-title {
            display: block;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
            font-weight: 300;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin:10px 0 10px 0;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(25px) scale(.96);
            transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .12s, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .12s;
        }
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .hero-pre-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
        }

        .slide-active .hero-pre-title {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }

        .btn-hero-premium {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 18px;
            padding: 8px 8px 8px 32px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
            border-radius: 100px;
            color: #fff;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            transition: all .4s ease;
            margin: 30px 0 30px 0;
        }

        .btn-hero-premium:hover {
            background: #fff;
            color: #000;
            border-color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .btn-hero-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all .4s ease;
        }

        .btn-hero-premium:hover .btn-hero-icon {
            border-color: #000;
            color: #000;
            transform: rotate(-45deg);
        }

        /* CTA row: primary + subordinate secondary */
        .hero-cta-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 14px 26px;
        }

        /* Secondary CTA — deliberately lighter than the primary so it doesn't compete */
        .btn-hero-secondary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 0.98rem;
            letter-spacing: .3px;
            padding: 6px 0;
            position: relative;
            opacity: .9;
            transition: opacity .3s ease, gap .3s ease;
        }
        .btn-hero-secondary::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            height: 1px;
            width: 0;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
            transition: width .3s ease;
        }
        .btn-hero-secondary:hover { opacity: 1; gap: 13px; }
        .btn-hero-secondary:hover::after { width: 100%; }
        .btn-hero-secondary i { font-size: .8rem; transition: transform .3s ease; }
        .btn-hero-secondary:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

        .hero-mode-bar {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            right: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
            border-radius: 60px;
            padding: 6px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .hero-mode-btn {
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
            padding: 10px 22px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: .88rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .35s ease;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .hero-mode-btn i {
            font-size: .95rem;
        }

        .hero-mode-btn.active-mode {
            background: #fff;
            color: #000;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
        }

        .hero-mode-btn:not(.active-mode):hover {
            color: #fff;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
        }

        .mode-bar-divider {
            width: 1px;
            height: 24px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

/* ---- block 2 ---- */
/* =========================
                                                                           SPLIT HERO MODERN STYLES
                                                                           ========================= */
        /* --- Enhanced Video Hero Styles --- */
        .hero-video-modern {
            height: 100vh;
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: #066D77;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            /* Align to bottom as per image */
            padding-bottom: 120px;
        }

        .hero-bg-video {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            min-width: 100%;
            min-height: 100%;
            width: auto;
            height: auto;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            object-fit: cover;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-video-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-video-content-box {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1300px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding-left: 0;
        }

        .hero-slider-item {
            display: none;
            opacity: 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-slider-item.active {
            display: block;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Staggered Element Animations */
        .hero-slider-item .hero-main-title {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
        }

        .hero-slider-item .light-text {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) 0.2s;
        }

        .hero-slider-item .hero-action-area {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(15px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) 0.4s;
        }

        /* Active State for Elements */
        .hero-slider-item.active .hero-main-title,
        .hero-slider-item.active .light-text,
        .hero-slider-item.active .hero-action-area {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Slide Progress Tracker (Optional Premium Detail) */
        .hero-progress-container {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 80px;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 300px;
            height: 2px;
            background: #066D77;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .hero-progress-bar {
            height: 100%;
            width: 0%;
            background: #ffffff;
            transition: width 0.1s linear;
        }

        .hero-main-title {
            /* font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
            line-height: 1.05;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            color: #ffffff; */
        }

        .hero-main-title .light-text {
            font-weight: 300;
            display: block;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .btn-play-video-premium {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            padding: 6px 6px 6px 35px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            border-radius: 100px;
            color: #ffffff;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .btn-play-video-premium:hover {
            background: #ffffff;
            color: #000000;
            border-color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .play-icon-wrap {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .btn-play-video-premium:hover .play-icon-wrap {
            border-color: #000000;
            color: #000000;
            transform: rotate(-45deg);


        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out,
        transform 8s ease;
        transform: scale(1.08);
        /* Gentle zoom */
        z-index: 1;
        /* Removed filters for perfect clarity */
        }

        /* Subtle Vignette only - No heavy colors */
        .slider-image-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 70%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .slider-image-item.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* --- Center Badge --- */
        .center-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            z-index: 10;
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            /* Keep white */
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .badge-inner {
            text-align: center;
            color: #0c2f2f;
        }

        .badge-text {
            display: block;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .badge-sub {
            display: block;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 5px;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            /* Teal Accent */
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .hero-split-modern {
                height: auto;
            }

            .split-left-panel {
                padding: 80px 20px;
                min-height: 50vh;
            }

            .main-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .left-panel-decor {
                left: 20px;
            }

            .split-right-panel {
                height: 50vh;
            }
            .image-column-pro{
                max-height: 70%;
            }
            .hero-slide-item.slide-active{
                left: 0;
            }
            .hero-progress-track{
                margin-left:0;
            }
            .hero-mode-bar{
                bottom:-50px;
                right:20px;
            }
        }

        .panel-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }

        .card-panel.active .panel-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .card-panel:not(.active) {
            filter: grayscale(100%);
            /* Optional: grayscale inactive panels */
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .card-panel:not(.active):hover {
            filter: grayscale(0%);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Remove Dot Styles as they are no longer needed */

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .hero-auto-slider {
                padding: 80px 0 60px;
            }

            #hero-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }

            .slide-image {
                height: 350px;
            }

            .hero-left-content,
            .hero-image-slider {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            #hero-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .slide-image {
                height: 300px;
            }

            .content-category {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                padding: 6px 12px;
            }

            .btn-explore {
                padding: 12px 25px;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
        }

/* ---- block 3 ---- */
.services-selection-modern {
            background: #ffffffff;
            color: #0c2f2f;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        .background-mesh {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.05) 0px, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at 100% 100%, rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.05) 0px, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .background-grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 50px 50px;
            z-index: 0;
            mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black, transparent 80%);
        }

        /* Decorative Elements */
        .decor-circle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(80px);
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        .decor-1 {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: rgba(211, 211, 211, 0.2);
            top: -100px;
            left: -100px;
        }

        .decor-2 {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.08);
            bottom: -50px;
            right: 40%;
        }

        .decor-dots {
            position: absolute;
            top: 40px;
            right: 40px;
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background-image: radial-gradient(#066D77 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 15px 15px;
            opacity: 0.2;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .content-wrapper-professional {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .professional-badge {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 5px;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .tag-line {
            width: 40px;
            height: 2px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
            margin-top: 5px;
        }

        .services-title-premium {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: #0c2f2f;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .text-gradient-green {
            background: none !important;
            -webkit-background-clip: border-box;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
            font-size: 3rem !important;
            font-weight: 400 !important;
            color: #066d77 !important;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: #066d77 !important;
        }

        .services-subtitle-premium {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: #5f6f73;
            max-width: 520px;
        }

        /* Selection Steps */
        .selection-step {
            position: relative;
        }

        .step-indicator {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .step-num {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            background: rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.1);
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 8px;
        }

        .step-text {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: #5f6f73;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .modern-dropdown-pro {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .pro-select {
            width: 100%;
            background: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid #edf2f7;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 20px 25px;
            color: #0c2f2f;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            appearance: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
        }

        .pro-select.has-prefix {
            padding-left: 55px;
        }

        .select-prefix-icon {
            position: absolute;
            left: 22px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: #1ea7a1;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            z-index: 3;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .pro-select:invalid,
        .pro-select option[value=""] {
            color: #94a3b8;
        }

        .pro-select:hover {
            border-color: #1ea7a1;
            background: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.08);
        }

        .pro-select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #1ea7a1;
            box-shadow:
                0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.1),
                0 15px 35px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            background: #ffffff;
        }

        .dropdown-helper-note {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 9px;
            margin: 18px 2px 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.55;
            color: #5f6f73;
        }
        .dropdown-helper-note i {
            color: #1ea7a1;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-top: 2px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .dropdown-helper-note { font-size: 0.85rem; }
        }

        .select-icon {
            position: absolute;
            right: 25px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: #1ea7a1;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .modern-dropdown-pro:focus-within .select-icon {
            transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* Portfolio Right Column Grid Layout */
        .image-column-pro {
            position: relative;
            background: #dadadaad;
            min-height: 50vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: stretch;
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 40px;
        }

        .services-premium-grid {
            display: grid;
            /* grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); */
            /* grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 1fr); */
            gap: 20px;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .grid-div-image {
            grid-column: 1 / 5;
            grid-row: 1 / 6;
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 35px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        }

        /* NEW: Digital Shield Effect */
        .digital-shield {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 20px 20px;
            mask-image: linear-gradient(transparent, black, transparent);
            opacity: 0.3;
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .digital-shield::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -100%;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.2), transparent);
            animation: scanLine 8s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes scanLine {
            0% {
                top: -100%;
            }

            100% {
                top: 100%;
            }
        }

        /* NEW: Premium Navigator */
        .premium-navigator-vertical {
            position: absolute;
            left: -40px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            z-index: 20;
        }

        .nav-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 4px;
            color: #94a3b8;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .nav-line {
            width: 60px;
            height: 1px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
        }

        .nav-number {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            transform: rotate(90deg);
            display: block;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }

        /* NEW: Floating Status Badge */
        .status-badge-floating {
            position: absolute;
            top: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            background: rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.3);
            z-index: 15;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }

        .grid-div-image:hover .status-badge-floating {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background: #015353;
        }

        .pulse-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.4);
            animation: statusPulse 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes statusPulse {
            0% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.7);
            }

            70% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0);
            }

            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 167, 161, 0);
            }
        }

        .status-text {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* NEW: Image Reveal Info */
        .image-info-reveal {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            z-index: 15;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }

        .reveal-tag {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .reveal-desc {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .grid-div-content {
            grid-column: 3 / 6;
            grid-row: 2 / 5;
            z-index: 25;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            pointer-events: none;
            /* Let clicks pass to the card */
        }

        .grid-div-content>* {
            pointer-events: auto;
        }

        .shadow-premium {
            box-shadow:
                0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
                inset 0 0 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        /* Precision Brackets */
        .frame-bracket {
            position: absolute;
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            border-style: solid;
            z-index: 5;
            pointer-events: none;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }

        .bracket-tl {
            top: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            border-width: 2px 0 0 2px;
        }

        .bracket-tr {
            top: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            border-width: 2px 2px 0 0;
        }

        .bracket-bl {
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            border-width: 0 0 2px 2px;
        }

        .bracket-br {
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
        }

        .grid-div-image:hover .frame-bracket {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            border-color: #1ea7a1;
        }

        .premium-border-frame {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 30px;
            z-index: 4;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: borderPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes borderPulse {

            0%,
            100% {
                opacity: 0.3;
                transform: scale(1);
            }

            50% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                transform: scale(1.01);
            }
        }

        .premium-glass-card-wrapper {
            padding: 40px;
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .glass-details-card-pro {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            border-radius: 40px;
            padding: 65px;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 620px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow:
                0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
                inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            color: #0c2f2f;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: start;
            text-align: start;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .glass-details-card-pro:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .glass-details-card-pro::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
            transform: translateX(-100%);
            transition: transform 0.8s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .glass-details-card-pro:hover::after {
            transform: translateX(100%);
        }

        .card-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: -20%;
            right: -20%;
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .service-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .meta-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.4);
        }

        .category-name-display {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: #1ea7a1;
        }

        .service-display-title {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: #ffffff;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
        }

        /* Mobile: clear any sticky header when the preview scrolls into view */
        #serviceRight { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
        @keyframes previewFlash {
            0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 167, 161, 0); }
            30%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.45); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 167, 161, 0); }
        }
        .glass-details-card-pro.preview-flash { animation: previewFlash 1.3s ease-out; }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .glass-details-card-pro.preview-flash { animation: none; }
        }

        .divider-pro {
            width: 60px;
            height: 4px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
            border-radius: 2px;

        }

        .service-description-pro {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
            text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            font-weight: 450;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .btn-professional-teal {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            text-decoration: none !important;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            width: fit-content;
        }

        .btn-text {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: #0c2f2f;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .btn-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: #1ea7a1;
            color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-professional-teal:hover .btn-icon {
            background: #1ea7a1;
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-45deg);
        }

        .btn-professional-teal:hover .btn-text {
            color: #1ea7a1;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
        }

        /* Preview CTA row: primary + minimal secondary */
        .preview-cta-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 22px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .btn-preview-consult {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.55);
            cursor: pointer;
            touch-action: manipulation;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.6px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            padding: 11px 22px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .btn-preview-consult:hover {
            background: #1ea7a1;
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: #1ea7a1;
        }

        @keyframes cardFloat {

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

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-15px);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .services-title-premium {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .glass-details-card-pro {
                padding: 40px;
            }

            .service-display-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
           .grid-div-image {
                grid-column: 1 / 5 !important;
                grid-row: 1 / 6 !important;
            }

            .grid-div-content {
                grid-column: 1 / 5 !important;
                grid-row: 1 / 6 !important;
                padding: 20px;
            }
        }



        /* Grid Layout for Recommended Section */




        .parent {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(6, 140px);
            gap: 5px;
            min-height: 700px;
        }

        .div1 {
            grid-column: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
        }

        .div2 {
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-column-start: 3;
        }

        .div3 {
            grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
            grid-column-start: 4;
        }

        .div4 {
            grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
            grid-row-start: 3;
        }

        .div5 {
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row-start: 3;
        }

        .div6 {
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row-start: 3;
        }

        .div7 {
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-column-start: 4;
            grid-row-start: 5;
        }

        .div8 {
            grid-column: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-column-start: 2;
            grid-row-start: 5;
        }

        /* Appended "Load More" batches */
        #articleGrids .parent + .parent {
            margin-top: 5px;
        }

        .parent.parent-auto {
            grid-template-rows: none;
            grid-auto-rows: 285px;
            min-height: auto;
        }

        .parent.parent-auto .article-card {
            min-height: 250px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .parent {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 10px;
            }

            .div1,
            .div2,
            .div3,
            .div4,
            .div5,
            .div6,
            .div7,
            .div8 {
                grid-area: auto !important;
                min-height: 250px !important;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .parent {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                grid-template-rows: auto;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .recommended-section {
                width: 100% !important;
                margin-left: 0 !important;
                padding: 50px 20px !important;
            }
        }

        .recommended-section {
            padding-top: 100px !important;
            padding-bottom: 100px !important;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.05);
            width: 80%;
            margin-left: 10%;
        }

        /* Premium Section Heading Styles */
        .text-teal {
            color: #1ea7a1 !important;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
        }

        .text-teal-gradient {
            background: none !important;
            -webkit-background-clip: border-box;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
            font-size: 3rem !important;
            font-weight: 400 !important;
            color: #066d77 !important;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: #066d77 !important;
        }

        /* ── Unified homepage section headings ──
           services / Our Expert Solutions / Insights Beyond / Case Studies /
           Alpha Updates / Our Clients — identical Libre Baskerville treatment.
           Accent spans (.text-*-gradient / .ibc-title-accent) keep their Outfit
           highlight and are unaffected. */
        .services-title-premium,
        h2.winky-sans,
        .ibc-title,
        .section-heading-minimal,
        .oc-title {
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif !important;
            font-size: 3rem !important;
            font-weight: 400 !important;
            color: #1a1a1a !important;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .services-title-premium,
            h2.winky-sans,
            .ibc-title,
            .section-heading-minimal,
            .oc-title,
            .text-gradient-green,
            .text-teal-gradient,
            .ibc-title-accent {
                font-size: 2.1rem !important;   /* prevent overflow on small screens */
            }
        }

        .header-line {
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1ea7a1, transparent);
            margin-top: 15px;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .recommended-sub {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: #5b6b73;
            max-width: 640px;
            margin: 16px 0 0;
        }

        /* Parent container hover for Focus Effect (Removed aggressive blur/scale for professionalism) */
        .parent:hover .article-card:not(:hover) {
            opacity: 0.95;
        }

        /* Premium Article Card Styles */
        .article-card {
            position: relative;
            display: block;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 16px;
            /* Slightly more rounded for modern feel */
            background-color: #f8fafc;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            /* Softer initial shadow */
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .article-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            /* Subtle lift */
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.15);
            /* Professional deep shadow */
            z-index: 10;
        }

        /* Background Image Zoom Effect */
        .article-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: inherit;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .article-card:hover::before {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .article-content {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0) 0%,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.4) 40%,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.85) 100%);
            padding: 30px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-content {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0) 0%,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.6) 30%,
                    rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.95) 100%);
        }

        .article-content h4 {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0px;
            line-height: 1.3;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-content h4 {
            color: #ffffff;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .article-content p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-top: 0;
            margin-bottom: 0px;
            max-height: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-content p {
            opacity: 1;
            max-height: 100px;
            margin-top: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Minimal ghost button (light, weight 400) — sits on the dark card image */
        .btn-premium-read-more {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            background: transparent;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none !important;
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.6px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            width: fit-content;
            margin-bottom: 0px;
            max-height: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transform: translateY(15px);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        }

        .article-card:hover .btn-premium-read-more {
            max-height: 50px;
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        .btn-premium-read-more i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            margin-left: 8px;
            font-size: 0.66rem;
        }

        .btn-premium-read-more:hover i {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .article-card:hover .btn-premium-read-more {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .card-glare {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            mix-blend-mode: overlay;
            opacity: 0;
            z-index: 3;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 80%);
        }

        .view-more-button-outline {
            background: white;
            border: 2px solid #066D77;
            color: #066D77;
            padding: 15px 40px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .view-more-button-outline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .view-more-button-outline:hover {
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.4);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .view-more-button-outline:hover::before {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .article-card.is-hidden {
            display: none !important;
        }

        /* Professional Blog Card Enhancements */
        .big-card,
        .small-card {
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .big-card:hover,
        .small-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12, 47, 47, 0.12);
        }

        .big-card::before,
        .bottom-right.small-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: inherit;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .big-card:hover::before,
        .bottom-right.small-card:hover::before {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .big-card>div,
        .small-card>div {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .btn-custom {
            background: #066D77 !important;
            border-radius: 50px !important;
            padding: 12px 25px !important;
            font-size: 0.9rem !important;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.2);
            border: none;
            width: fit-content !important;
            margin-right: auto !important;
        }

        .btn-custom:hover {
            background: #015353 !important;
            color: #fff !important;
            transform: translateX(5px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(1, 83, 83, 0.3);
        }




        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               SECTION BACKGROUND
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .about-modern {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fbfc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
            padding: 110px 0;
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               CARD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .about-card {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            margin: 0;
            background: #ffffff;
            padding: 100px 8%;
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 0;
            box-shadow: none;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.05);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.05);
        }

        /* GRADIENT ACCENT STRIP */
        .about-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 6px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               COLUMNS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .image-col,
        .text-col {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .image-col {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               IMAGE STACK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .image-stack {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 550px;
        }

        /* DECORATIVE GRADIENT SHAPES */
        .shape {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 20px;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .shape.orange {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            top: -18px;
            left: 18px;
            opacity: 0.85;
        }

        .shape.blue {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6f7f7, #ffffff);
            bottom: -22px;
            left: -22px;
        }

        /* IMAGE BOX */
        .image-box {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding: 16px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 22px;
            box-shadow:
                0 25px 60px rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.35),
                inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.2);
        }

        /* IMAGE */
        .right-image {
            width: 100%;
            display: block;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               CONTENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .about-tag {
            display: inline-block;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 7px 18px;
            font-size: 13px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }

        .text-col h2 {
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #0c2f2f;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }

        .description {
            font-size: 21px;
            line-height: 1.75;
            color: #5f6f73;
            max-width: 520px;
            margin-bottom: 38px;
            font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               BUTTONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .btn-group-custom {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        /* Outline Button */
        .btn-white {
            padding: 14px 36px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.6px;
            border: 2px solid #1ea7a1;
            color: #1ea7a1;
            background: transparent;
            transition: all 0.35s ease;
        }

        .btn-white:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 167, 161, 0.35);
        }

        /* Primary Button */
        .btn-custom-2 {
            padding: 24px 36px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.6px;
            color: #ffffff;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1ea7a1, #00787b);
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.45);
            transition: all 0.35s ease;
        }

        .btn-custom-2:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 120, 123, 0.6);
            background: #000;
            color: #fff;
        }

        /* Interactive Shape Parallax hint */
        .shape {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-out;
        }

        .about-card:hover .shape.orange {
            transform: translate(15px, -15px);
        }

        .about-card:hover .shape.blue {
            transform: translate(-15px, 15px);
        }

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ANIMATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        .image-stack,
        .text-col {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            animation: fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
        }

        .text-col {
            animation-delay: 0.2s;
        }

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

        /* =========================
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               RESPONSIVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ========================= */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .about-card {
                padding: 80px 5%;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .about-card {
                padding: 60px 20px;
            }

            .image-stack {
                margin-bottom: 55px;
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .btn-group-custom {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }

            .text-col h2 {
                font-size: 34px;
            }
        }

        /* =========================
                                           LOGO SLIDER (MARQUEE)
                                           ========================= */
        .logo-slider-wrapper {
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 40px 0;
            position: relative;
            width: 134%;
            margin-left:-221px; /* Negative margin to offset container padding and center slider */
            margin-right:-221px;
            /* margin: 50px 0; */
        }

        .logo-slider {
            display: flex;
            width: calc(250px * 12);
            /* Based on double logos for loop */
            animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
        }

        .logo-slide {
            width: 250px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            padding: 0 40px;
        }

        .logo-slide img {
            width: 140px;

            opacity: 1.5;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .logo-slide img:hover {
            filter: grayscale(0);
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

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

            100% {
                transform: translateX(calc(-250px * 6));
            }

            /* Move by half the count */
        }

/* ---- block 4 ---- */
:root {
            --ey-yellow: #ffe600;
            --ey-black: #1a1a1a;
            --ey-dark-grey: #2e2e2e;
            --ey-teal: #066D77;
            --ey-light-teal: #e6f7f8;
            --ey-white: #ffffff;
            --ey-footer-bg: linear-gradient(180deg, #004d50 0%, #002d2f 100%);
            --ey-font: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        .container {
            /* max-width: 1200px; */
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        .strategy-section {
            padding: 130px 0;
            background: #fdfdfd;
        }

        .strategy-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: stretch;
            height: 800px;
            /* margin-left:-221px;
            width: 132%; */
            /*Extra width to accommodate slider overflow */
            /* Constrain grid height for vertical slider */
        }

        .image-grid-parent {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 1fr);
            gap: 12px;
            height: 100%;
            margin-top: 40px;
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        .grid-card {
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            background: #eee;
        }

        .grid-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 90%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

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

        .grid-exterior {
            grid-column: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
        }

        .grid-portrait {
            grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
        }

        .grid-lobby {
            grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row-start: 3;
        }

        .grid-slider-card {
            grid-column: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row: span 2 / span 2;
            grid-row-start: 3;
        }

        /* Slider Styles for div4 */
        .slider-container {
            position: relative;
        }

        .slider-track {
            display: flex;
            height: 100%;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        }

        .slide {
            min-width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

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

        .slider-controls {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 8px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .slider-btn {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            border: none;
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: bold;
            color: var(--ey-teal);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .slider-btn:hover {
            background: var(--ey-teal);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .strategy-cards {
            position: relative;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            /* Fade effect at top and bottom */
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
        }

        .strategy-track {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            animation: slideInfinite 75s linear infinite;
        }

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

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

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

        .strat-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            padding: 45px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            border-left: 10px solid var(--ey-teal);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            /* Spacing handled by margin for marquee logic */
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media(max-width: 991px) {
            .strategy-section {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }
            .strategy-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 10px;
                height: auto;
                width: 100%;
                margin-left: 0;
            }
             .image-grid-parent {
                /* grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 200px); */
                /* gap: 12px; */
                height: auto;
                margin-top: 0;
             }
             .logo-slider-wrapper{
                width: 100%;
                margin-left: 0;
             }
             .logo-slider {
                width: calc(250px * 12);
                animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
             }
              .strategy-cards {
                height: auto;
             }
              .strategy-track {
                animation: none;
             }
        }

        .strat-card h3 {
            color: var(--ey-teal);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .strat-card p {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

/* ---- block 5 ---- */
.ibc-section { padding: 80px 0 70px; background: #f8fafc; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f5; }
        .ibc-head { width: 80%; max-width: 80%; margin: 0 auto 44px; }
        .ibc-eyebrow {
            display: inline-block; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--ey-teal, #066D77); background: rgba(6,109,119,0.08);
            padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 18px;
        }
        .ibc-title {
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-weight: 700; color: #0a3b40;
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0 0 18px;
        }
        .ibc-title-accent { color: #066d77 !important; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important; font-size: 3rem !important; font-weight: 400 !important; }
        .ibc-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #5b6b73; max-width: 680px; margin: 0; }

        .ibc-viewport {
            overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none;
            cursor: grab; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; outline: none;
            user-select: none; -webkit-user-select: none;
        }
        .ibc-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
        .ibc-viewport.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
        .ibc-card { -webkit-user-drag: none; user-select: none; }
        .ibc-card img { -webkit-user-drag: none; pointer-events: none; }
        /* generous vertical padding so the hover lift + shadow are never clipped */
        .ibc-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 26px 24px 40px; width: max-content; }

        .ibc-card {
            position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 360px; height: 460px; border-radius: 18px;
            overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; background: #0a3b40;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(10,59,64,0.10);
            transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
            will-change: transform;
        }
        .ibc-card:hover, .ibc-card:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(10,59,64,0.22); }
        .ibc-card-media {
            position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
            transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
        }
        .ibc-card:hover .ibc-card-media,
        .ibc-card:focus-within .ibc-card-media { transform: scale(1.05); }
        .ibc-card-scrim {
            position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,109,119,0.15) 0%, rgba(8,40,44,0.35) 45%, rgba(6,38,42,0.92) 100%);
        }
        .ibc-card-panel {
            position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; padding: 20px 20px 22px;
            background: rgb(255 255 255 / 55%); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
        }
        .ibc-card-label {
            display: inline-block; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1.4px; color: var(--ey-teal, #066D77); margin-bottom: 9px;
        }
        .ibc-card-title {
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #14252a;
            line-height: 1.32; margin: 0;
            display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
        }
        /* Default: title only. Description + Read More reveal on hover/focus. */
        .ibc-card-desc {
            font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #ffffff;
            margin: 0; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
            display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        }
        /* Minimal teal-outline button, weight 400 */
        .ibc-card-more {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; white-space: nowrap;
            font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.6px;
            color: var(--ey-teal, #066D77); background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid rgba(6,109,119,0.35); border-radius: 100px;
            max-height: 0; padding: 0 18px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), padding .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
                        opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
                        background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
        }
        .ibc-card-more i { transition: transform .3s ease; font-size: 0.66rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .ibc-card:hover .ibc-card-desc,
        .ibc-card:focus-within .ibc-card-desc {
            max-height: 90px; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); margin: 10px 0 16px;
        }
        .ibc-card:hover .ibc-card-more,
        .ibc-card:focus-within .ibc-card-more {
            max-height: 44px; padding: 10px 18px; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
        }
        .ibc-card:hover .ibc-card-more { background: rgba(6,109,119,0.08); border-color: #066D77; }
        .ibc-card:hover .ibc-card-more i { transform: translateX(5px); }

        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .ibc-section { padding: 56px 0 50px; }
            .ibc-card { width: 82vw; height: 420px; }
            .ibc-track { gap: 16px; padding: 6px 18px 26px; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .ibc-card, .ibc-card-media, .ibc-card-more i,
            .ibc-card-desc, .ibc-card-more { transition: none; }
        }

/* ---- block 6 ---- */
.book-consult-cta { padding: 70px 0 80px; background: #f8fafc; text-align: center; }
        .book-consult-cta .container { max-width: 720px; }
        .bcc-title { font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); color: #0a3b40; margin: 0 0 14px; }
        .bcc-sub { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #5b6b73; margin: 0 0 28px; }
        .bcc-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
            background: #066D77; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: .3px;
            padding: 15px 34px; border-radius: 100px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(6,109,119,0.28);
            transition: background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
        }
        .bcc-btn:hover { background: #055863; box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(6,109,119,0.4); }
        .bcc-btn i { font-size: 0.82rem; transition: transform .3s ease; }
        .bcc-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- block 7 ---- */
:root {
            --ey-teal: #066D77;
        }

        .section-heading-minimal {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', sans-serif;
        }

        .case-related-desc {
            text-align: left;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #5b6b73;
            max-width: 560px;
            margin: 0 0 28px;
        }

        /* Alpha Updates cards */
        .alpha-updates-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
        .alpha-update-card {
            display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; text-decoration: none;
            background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eef0f2; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
            transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), border-color .35s ease;
        }
        .alpha-update-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(6,109,119,0.14); border-color: #cfe6e8;
        }
        .alpha-update-media { flex: 0 0 108px; width: 108px; overflow: hidden; }
        .alpha-update-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
        .alpha-update-card:hover .alpha-update-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
        .alpha-update-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 14px 16px 14px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .alpha-update-tag {
            text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
            color: var(--ey-teal); margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .alpha-update-title {
            font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #16242a; line-height: 1.35; margin: 0 0 10px;
            display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .alpha-update-more {
            margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
            font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--ey-teal);
        }
        .alpha-update-more i { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform .3s ease; }
        .alpha-update-card:hover .alpha-update-more i { transform: translateX(4px); }
        .alpha-updates-empty {
            text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; color: #9aa5ad;
            border: 1px dashed #d7dee2; border-radius: 14px;
        }
        .alpha-updates-empty i { font-size: 1.8rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #c2ccd1; }
        .alpha-updates-empty p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

        /* Case Study Card Styles */
        .case-study-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }

        .case-study-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .case-card-media {
            height: 200px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .case-card-media img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .case-study-card:hover .case-card-media img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .case-card-info {
            padding: 25px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .case-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--ey-teal);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .case-card-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        /* Minimal interactive case-study button */
        .case-card-link {
            margin-top: auto;
            align-self: flex-start;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            font-size: 0.68rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.7px;
            color: var(--ey-teal);
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 7px 15px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(6, 109, 119, 0.3);
            border-radius: 100px;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .case-card-link i {
            font-size: 0.66rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .case-card-link:hover {
            background: var(--ey-teal);
            color: #fff;
            border-color: var(--ey-teal);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(6, 109, 119, 0.25);
        }

        .case-card-link:hover i {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* Related Content Card Styles */
        .related-content-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            /*height: 100%;*/
            max-height: 60%;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .related-media-wrap {
            /* position: relative; */
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .related-media-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .related-content-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
            color: #fff;
        }

        .related-overlay-title {
            font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .related-overlay-text {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .section-heading-minimal {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .related-content-card {
                min-height: 350px;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
        }

/* ---- block 8 ---- */
/* connects straight into the announcement section below via the shared border */
        .oc-section { padding: 70px 0 32px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
        .oc-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 36px; text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; }
        .oc-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); color: #0a3b40; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.1; }
        .oc-sub { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #5b6b73; margin: 0; }

        /* Flat logo ticker — matches the Our Clients page strip, colored logos */
        .oc-marquee {
            position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
            padding: 22px 0;
            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
                    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
        }
        .oc-track {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px; width: max-content;
            animation: oc-scroll 30s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
        }
        .oc-marquee:hover .oc-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
        @keyframes oc-scroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        .oc-logo {
            flex: 0 0 auto; height: 56px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
        }
        .oc-logo img {
            max-height: 52px; max-width: 160px; object-fit: contain;   /* full colour, no grayscale */
        }
        .oc-logo:hover { transform: scale(1.07); }

        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .oc-section { padding: 50px 0 26px; }
            .oc-logo { height: 44px; }
            .oc-logo img { max-height: 40px; max-width: 130px; }
            .oc-track { gap: 40px; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .oc-track { animation: none; }
            .oc-marquee { overflow-x: auto; -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none; }
            .oc-marquee::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
            .oc-logo { transition: none; }
        }