:root {
  /* ==========================================================================
     GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM (EDIT HERE TO CHANGE SITE-WIDE FONTS)
     ========================================================================== */
  --font-base: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: "Noto Sans", sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', 'SF Mono', Consolas, monospace;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Theme Colors & Tokens */
  --primary: #1E1533;
  --secondary: #6D4FC2;
  --accent: #C7B6F5;
  --accent-dk: #9C82E6;
  --background: #F8F6FF;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --text: #201838;
  --muted: #7D7597;
  --line: #E6E0F7;
  --r: 14px;
}


.logo {
  height: 60px;
}


.split {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.5vw, 65px) !important;
  line-height: 1.12;
  word-break: break-word;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 70px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
  margin-bottom: .6rem
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem
}

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

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px
}

section {
  padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 50px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.light {
  background: var(--background)
}

.white {
  background: #450c3f5b
}

.dark {
  background: #3a0735;
  color: #fff;
}

.navy {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding-top:40px;

}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px
}

.eyebrow:before {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--primary)
}

.eyebrow.gold {
  color: var(--accent)
}

.sub,
.cap {
  color: var(--primary)
}

.dark .sub,
.navy p {
  color: #b9c2d6
}

.head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px
}


.head p {
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 0 14px
}

.center {
  text-align: center
}

.btn-a,
.btn-o,
.btn-d,
.btn-l {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s, background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s
}

.btn-a {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary)
}

.btn-a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #f2b552
}

.btn-b {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s, background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s
}

.btn-b {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-b:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #f2b552;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: solid 2px;
}

.btn-o {
  border-color: #3a4a68;
  color: #fff
}

.btn-o:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent)
}

.btn-d {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff
}

.btn-d:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px)
}

.btn-l {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: #c5cbd8;
  color: var(--text)
}

.btn-l:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px)
}

.btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 22px 0
}

.btns.c {
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.loc a,
.phone a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.loc a:hover,
.phone a:hover {
    color: #007bff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}



.small {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #8e98ae
}

.small.dk {
  color: var(--muted)
}

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  transition: padding .3s, background .3s;
  padding: 14px 0;
  color: #fff
}

.nav.shrunk {
  padding: 6px 0;
  background: rgba(8, 15, 30, .96)
}

.nav-in {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px
}

.brand {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2
}

.ring {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative
}

.ring:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 9px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%
}

#menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  font-size: .88rem
}

#menu a:not(.btn-a) {
  position: relative;
  color: #d3daea;
  padding: 4px 0
}

#menu a:not(.btn-a):after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s
}

#menu a:hover:after,
#menu a.on:after {
  transform: scaleX(1)
}

#menu a.on {
  color: #fff
}

.menu-cta {
  display: none
}

.nav-cta {
  padding: 9px 16px
}

.burger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  position: relative
}

.burger span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px;
  right: 9px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .3s, top .3s
}

.burger span:first-child {
  top: 15px
}

.burger span:last-child {
  top: 23px
}

.burger[aria-expanded=true] span:first-child {
  top: 19px;
  transform: rotate(45deg)
}

.burger[aria-expanded=true] span:last-child {
  top: 19px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg)
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, #471e2c 0%, #2a0727 55%, #2a0727 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  perspective: 1300px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3D ROTATING SPIRAL SLIDESHOW SHOWCASE (HERO RIGHT SIDE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-spiral-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1100px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 48%;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Ambient Glow & Holographic Geodetic Pedestal */
.hero-spiral-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.2) 0%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.12) 38%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-spiral-pedestal {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.2), inset 0 0 25px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.15);
  transform: rotateX(72deg) translateZ(-40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: pulsePedestal 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulsePedestal {
  0% {
    border-color: rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.15);
  }

  100% {
    border-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.25);
  }
}

/* HUD Top Badges */
.spiral-hud-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.spiral-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(11, 21, 35, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.spiral-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2dd4bf;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2dd4bf;
  animation: blinkPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes blinkPulse {

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

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

.spiral-coord {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #8da2c0;
  background: rgba(11, 21, 35, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* 3D Scene & Ring */
.hero-3d-scene {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.hero-3d-scene:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.hero-3d-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 215px;
  height: 295px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateX(-8deg) rotateY(0deg);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Individual 3D Card */
.hero-3d-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 215px;
  height: 295px;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: #0b1523;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 20px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.14),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: rotateY(calc(var(--i) * 36deg)) translateZ(320px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-3d-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-3d-card::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-3d-card:hover,
.hero-3d-card.is-active-front {
  border-color: rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.85);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78),
    0 0 28px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.32),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hero-3d-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-3d-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-3d-card-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 14px 12px 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.96) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.72) 65%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-3d-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-3d-tag i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.hero-3d-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.contours {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
}

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

/* Slideshow Navigation Controls */
.spiral-controls {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.spiral-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 21, 35, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.spiral-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #0b1523;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.6);
}

.spiral-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.spiral-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.spiral-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.7);
}

/* Bottom Hint & Active Title */
.spiral-hint {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #8da2c0;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 10;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.spiral-active-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.spiral-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.spiral-hint-sub {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.pill {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: #9aa6bf;
  text-transform: uppercase
}

.pill span {
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  margin-right: 10px
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6.2vw, 4.4rem);
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  overflow: hidden
}

.hero h1 .w {
  display: inline-block
}

.roles {
  color: #ffc30f;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 00;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.lead {
  color: #eaeef6;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.6;

  border-left: 3px solid #fff;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.years {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-top: 28px;
  color: #fff !important
}

.years i {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-right: 8px
}

.portrait {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.35);
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.portrait:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 45px rgba(224, 169, 109, 0.28);
}

.portrait img,
.about-img img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px
}

.portrait img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5
}

.coord {
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  left: -26px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite
}

@keyframes float {
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px)
  }
}

.img-reveal {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px
}

.scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 22px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid #5b6a88;
  border-radius: 12px
}

.scroll i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 7px;
  width: 4px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: sc 1.6s infinite
}

@keyframes sc {
  60% {
    transform: translateY(12px);
    opacity: 0
  }
}

.about-grid,
.split2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 72px);
  align-items: center
}

.about-img {
  margin: 0
}

.about-img img {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1
}

#method .about-img img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3
}

figcaption {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-top: 8px
}

.strong {
  font-weight: 700
}

.tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 20px 0 26px
}

.tags li,
.mini span {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700
}

.grid2,
.grid3,
.grid4 {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px
}

.grid2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr
}

.grid3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr)
}

.grid4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)
}

.exp,
.art,
.vids,
.quotes,
.vals,
.proof {
  margin-top: 32px
}

.art article,
.proof article,
.mini span {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: transform .35s, box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s
}

.art article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -20px rgba(11, 20, 38, .3)
}

.art p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin: 8px 0 0
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRENDY EXPERTISE SECTION ANIMATION & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
#expertise {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#expertise .exp {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 42px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

#expertise .exp-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8ff 60%, #f4f0ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 212, 245, 0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 310px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.05),
    0 2px 8px -2px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.4s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-card:before {
  display: none !important;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.22),
    0 10px 24px -5px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.07);
}

/* Dynamic Spotlight Glow that tracks mouse position */
#expertise .exp-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.14),
      rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.06) 40%,
      transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Dynamic cursor-following illuminated border */
#expertise .exp-card-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.8),
      rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.4) 35%,
      transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-card-border {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Surveyor EDM / Laser Scanline shimmer sweep */
#expertise .exp-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  top: -10%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.3) 15%,
      rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.95) 50%,
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.3) 85%,
      transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 1.5px rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.85),
    0 0 24px 3px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-scanline {
  animation: expLaserSweep 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes expLaserSweep {
  0% {
    top: -5%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  15% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  85% {
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  100% {
    top: 105%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Survey Reticle Crosshairs */
#expertise .exp-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-corner.tl {
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--secondary);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--secondary);
}

#expertise .exp-corner.br {
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--secondary);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--secondary);
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-corner {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: scale(1.25);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Top Row: Icon + Number Badge */
#expertise .exp-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transform: translateZ(30px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

#expertise .exp-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3eefd 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.65);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.4s ease,
    color 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-icon-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-icon-halo {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg) translateZ(10px);
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.35);
}

#expertise .exp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(125, 117, 151, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  transform: translateZ(26px);
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-num {
  color: var(--secondary);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateZ(30px);
}

/* Middle: Title & Paragraph */
#expertise .exp-content {
  flex: 1;
  transform: translateZ(24px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

#expertise .exp-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-content h3 {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

#expertise .exp-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-content p {
  color: #4a425f;
}

/* Bottom: Category Pill + Micro-interactive Arrow */
#expertise .exp-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(220, 212, 245, 0.85);
  transform: translateZ(22px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

#expertise .exp-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-tag {
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.16);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

#expertise .exp-arrow {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

#expertise .exp-card:hover .exp-arrow {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.35);
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Responsiveness for Expertise */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  #expertise .exp {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media(max-width: 600px) {
  #expertise .exp {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  #expertise .exp-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEARN BY DOING: 3D INTERACTIVE STACKED CARD DECK
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-stack-wrapper {
  margin: 32px 0 24px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Horizontal Step Selector Pills */
.steps-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step-pill {
  appearance: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--muted);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.step-pill span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.step-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.2);
}

.step-pill.active span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* The Stack Container */
.steps {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  height: 250px;
  perspective: 1200px;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Individual Stacked Card */
.steps li.step-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8ff 55%, #f4f0ff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(220, 212, 245, 0.95);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -8px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.08),
    0 3px 10px -2px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.03);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity, box-shadow;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    opacity 0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow on active card */
.steps li.step-card .step-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at 85% 15%,
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12),
      rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.04) 50%,
      transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.steps li.step-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.22),
    0 6px 16px -2px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.06);
}

/* Card Header */
.step-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.6);
}

.step-badge i {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.step-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* Card Body */
.step-card-body {
  margin: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.step-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Footer */
.step-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(220, 212, 245, 0.85);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.step-action {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.steps li.step-card:hover .step-action {
  color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.step-action i {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.steps li.step-card:hover .step-action i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Bottom Controls */
.steps-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.step-ctrl-btn {
  appearance: none;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.04);
}

.step-ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.3);
}

.steps-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.step-dot {
  appearance: none;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.step-dot:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dk);
}

.step-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.35);
}

/* Hover Fan-out Effect on Card Deck */
.steps:hover li.step-card[data-depth="1"] {
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96) rotate(-2.5deg) !important;
}

.steps:hover li.step-card[data-depth="2"] {
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.92) rotate(2.5deg) !important;
}

.steps:hover li.step-card[data-depth="3"] {
  transform: translateY(52px) scale(0.88) rotate(-1.5deg) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Adjustments */
@media(max-width: 768px) {
  .steps {
    height: 275px;
  }

  .steps li.step-card {
    height: 255px;
    padding: 20px 20px;
  }

  .step-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .step-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}

blockquote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 26px 0 0
}

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  text-align: center;
}

.stats div {
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border: 0 solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border-right-width: 1px;
  border-bottom-width: 1px
}

.stats div:nth-child(3n) {
  border-right: 0
}

.stats div:nth-child(n+4) {
  border-bottom: 0
}

.stats b,
.stats .hl {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stats b:after {
  content: "+"
}

.stats .hl b {
  color: var(--accent)
}

.stats span {
  color: #aeb8ce;
  font-size: .85rem
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHO I HELP SECTION (#who-i-help)
   ========================================================================== */
.who-help-sec {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8FF 45%, #F4EEFF 100%);
padding: clamp(20px, 8vw, 50px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 224, 247, 0.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230, 224, 247, 0.7);
}

.who-help-sec .who-help-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.35) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.who-help-sec .who-help-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.who-help-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: self-start;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.who-help-title-wrap {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.who-help-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.who-help-head .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.who-help-head .eyebrow i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.who-help-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.who-help-head .who-help-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #9C82E6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.who-help-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #6a627d;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.who-help-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1533 0%, #312154 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.who-help-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.who-help-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #8c67ec 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
}

.who-help-cta-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.who-help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom:45px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: none !important;
}

.who-help-grid.help {
  border-top: none !important;
  counter-reset: none !important;
}

.who-help-grid.help li:before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.who-help-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8ff 55%, #f4eeff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 206, 245, 0.85) !important;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 30px 24px 22px !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 295px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.05),
    0 2px 6px -2px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.who-help-card::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3.5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #9C82E6 50%, #C7B6F5 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scaleX(0.25) !important;
  transform-origin: left !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.who-help-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      transparent 35%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 48%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 52%,
      transparent 65%);
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
}

.who-help-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -12px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.22),
    0 6px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.05);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfcff 45%, #f6f0ff 100%);
}

.who-help-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

.who-help-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
}

.who-help-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.who-help-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.16);
  color: #6D4FC2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.who-help-card:hover .who-help-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #8c67ec 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
}

.who-help-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.07);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.16);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #6D4FC2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-card:hover .who-help-badge {
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.13);
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.32);
}

.who-help-card:hover .badge-dot {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  background: #8c67ec;
}

.who-help-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.who-help-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #8c76cf;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-card:hover .who-help-category {
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

.who-help-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #1E1533;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-card:hover h3 {
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

.who-help-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6a627d;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.who-help-card-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.85);
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.who-help-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #533b9b;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.06);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-pill i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

.who-help-card:hover .who-help-pill {
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.24);
  color: #3e2486;
}

.who-help-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.07);
  color: #6D4FC2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.who-help-card:hover .who-help-arrow {
  background: #6D4FC2;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .who-help-head {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .who-help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .who-help-card {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px !important;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .who-help-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TRAINING SECTION: UIVERSE.IO MULTI-LAYERED CORNER PETAL CARDS (by vinodjangid07)
   ========================================================================== */
.progs,
#training .progs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  column-gap: 120px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

#training .card {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  column-gap: 10px;
  height: 120px;
  background: lightgrey;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  justify-self: center;
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
  border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
}

#training .background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #4158D0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(43deg, #4158D0 0%, #C850C0 46%, #FFCC70 100%);
}

#training .logo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 50%;
  bottom: 50%;
  transform: translate(50%, 50%);
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 84%;
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

#training .logo .logo-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

#training .logo .logo-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

#training .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

#training .icon i {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

#training .icon .svg {
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.797);
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

#training .box {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: right;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.389);
  border-top: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
  border-right: 1px solid white;
  border-radius: 10% 13% 42% 0%/10% 12% 75% 0%;
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.364) -7px 7px 29px 0px;
  transform-origin: bottom left;
  transition: all 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

#training .box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

#training .box:hover i,
#training .box:hover .svg {
  color: white;
  fill: white;
}

#training .box1 {
  width: 70%;
  height: 50%;
  bottom: -70%;
  left: -70%;
}

#training .box1::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%);
}

#training .box1:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

#training .box1:hover .icon i,
#training .box1:hover .icon .svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px white);
}

#training .box2 {
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
  bottom: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

#training .box2::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #91e9ff 0%, #00ACEE 90%);
}

#training .box2:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

#training .box2:hover .icon i,
#training .box2:hover .icon .svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px white);
}

#training .box3 {
  width: 30%;
  height: 30%;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -30%;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

#training .box3::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #969fff 0%, #b349ff 90%);
}

#training .box3:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

#training .box3:hover .icon i,
#training .box3:hover .icon .svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px white);
}

#training .box4 {
  width: 12%;
  height: 12%;
  bottom: -12%;
  left: -12%;
  transition-delay: 0.45s;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Card hover transitions removed per request */

/* Gradients for the 10 training cards */
.bg-1 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-2 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-3 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-4 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-5 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-6 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-7 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-8 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-9 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

.bg-10 {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%,
      #3A2B5C 0%,
      #2B2047 30%,
      #1E1533 70%,
      #1E1533 100%) !important;
}

/* Wide 10th Card: Professional Career Guidance spanning all columns */
/* #training .card.card-wide,
#training .card:last-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  justify-self: stretch;
  border-radius: 28px;
}

#training .card.card-wide:hover,
#training .card:last-child:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -8px rgba(58, 43, 92, 0.45);
}

#training .card.card-wide:hover .background,
#training .card:last-child:hover .background {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

#training .card.card-wide .logo,
#training .card:last-child .logo {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 520px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transform: translate(50%, 50%);
  text-align: center;
}

#training .card.card-wide .logo .logo-name,
#training .card:last-child .logo .logo-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

#training .card.card-wide .logo .logo-sub,
#training .card:last-child .logo .logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent, #C7B6F5);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

#training .card.card-wide .logo .logo-sub i,
#training .card:last-child .logo .logo-sub i {
  color: var(--accent, #C7B6F5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

#training .card.card-wide .box1,
#training .card:last-child .box1 {
  width: 100px;
  height: 80px;
  bottom: -85px;
  left: -105px;
}

#training .card.card-wide:hover .logo,
#training .card:last-child:hover .logo {
  transform: translate(50%, 50%) scale(1.03);
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

@media(max-width: 600px) {

  #training .card.card-wide,
  #training .card:last-child {
    height: 130px;
  }

  #training .card.card-wide .logo .logo-name,
  #training .card:last-child .logo .logo-name {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  #training .card.card-wide .logo .logo-sub,
  #training .card:last-child .logo .logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
  }
} */

/* Sticky Left intro column on desktop */
@media(min-width: 992px) {
  #training .split2 {
    align-items: start;
  }

  #training .split2>div:first-child {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
  }
}

@media(max-width: 600px) {
  #training .progs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media(max-width: 420px) {
  #training .progs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-items: center;
  }

  #training .card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  #training .card.card-wide,
  #training .card:last-child {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.checks li {
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 8px 0
}

.checks li:before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font: 900 .8rem 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px
}

.checks {
  margin-bottom: 24px
}

.cert {
  border: 1px dashed #efc98b;
  background: #f9fafc;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px
}

.gold2 {
  color: var(--accent-dk)
}

.cert-in {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px
}

.cert-in h3 {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px
}

.cert-in p {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  margin: 2px 0
}

.mini {
  margin: 14px 0 10px
}

.mini span {
  font-weight: 500;
  min-height: 70px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery {
  margin-top: 10px
}

.gallery figure {
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden
}

.gallery img {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform .7s
}

.gallery figure:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05)
}

.navy figcaption {
  color: #9aa6bf
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SURVEYOR BALA KNOWLEDGE HUB (#blog) - STYLISH CARDS & TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */
#blog {
  position: relative;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  /* background: #fbfaff; */
}

#blog .head {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

#blog .head p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

#blog .art {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

#blog .art-card,
.art article {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8ff 55%, #f4eeff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 206, 245, 0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 315px;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.05),
    0 2px 6px -2px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  margin-top: 0px;
}

/* Top Accent Gradient Line Animation */
#blog .art-card::before,
.art article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #9C82E6 50%, #C7B6F5 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.25);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Diagonal Glass Sheen Sweep on Hover */
#blog .art-card::after,
.art article::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      transparent 35%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 48%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 52%,
      transparent 65%);
  transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Header Row (Icon + Tag) */
#blog .art-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Stylish Icon Container */
#blog .art-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.15);
  color: #6D4FC2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Category Badge with Glowing Dot */
#blog .art-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.07);
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.16);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

#blog .art-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #6D4FC2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Card Content Area */
#blog .art-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

#blog .art h3,
.art article h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #1E1533;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

#blog .art p,
.art article p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6a627d;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Footer Row */
#blog .art-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.9);
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

#blog .art-time {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #8c83a2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

#blog .art-time i {
  color: #9C82E6;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Interactive Read Button with Animated Arrow */
#blog .art-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

#blog .art-btn i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Transformation & Dynamic Elevation for Pointer Devices */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  #blog .art-card:hover,
  .art article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
    border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -12px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.24),
      0 8px 20px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.06);
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfcff 45%, #f6f0ff 100%);
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover::before,
  .art article:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover::after,
  .art article:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(100%) rotate(25deg);
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover .art-icon,
  .art article:hover .art-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #8c67ec 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover .art-tag,
  .art article:hover .art-tag {
    background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.32);
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover .art-dot,
  .art article:hover .art-dot {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    background: #8c67ec;
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover h3,
  .art article:hover h3 {
    color: #6D4FC2;
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover .art-btn,
  .art article:hover .art-btn {
    color: #4f2fa8;
  }

  #blog .art-card:hover .art-btn i,
  .art article:hover .art-btn i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }
}

/* Touch Device Interaction (Smooth active tap feedback, no sticky hover) */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  #blog .art-card:active,
  .art article:active {
    transform: scale(0.985);
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f0ff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.18);
  }

  #blog .art-card:active .art-icon,
  .art article:active .art-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #8c67ec 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  #blog .art-card:active .art-btn,
  .art article:active .art-btn {
    color: #4f2fa8;
  }

  #blog .art-card:active .art-btn i,
  .art article:active .art-btn i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SURVEYOR BALA KNOWLEDGE HUB (#blog) - RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablets & Mid Screens (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  #blog .art {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  #blog .art-card,
  .art article {
    min-height: 290px;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }
}

/* Small Tablets & Large Phones (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #blog .head {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  #blog .head p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  #blog .art {
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Screens (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #blog .head {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  #blog .art {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  #blog .art-card,
  .art article {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  #blog .art-top {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  #blog .art-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 11px;
  }

  #blog .art-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  #blog .art-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }

  #blog .art h3,
  .art article h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  #blog .art p,
  .art article p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  #blog .art-foot {
    padding-top: 12px;
  }

  #blog .art-time {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  #blog .art-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (<= 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  #blog .art-card,
  .art article {
    padding: 18px 15px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  #blog .art-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  #blog .art-tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  #blog .art h3,
  .art article h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  #blog .art p,
  .art article p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  #blog .art-time {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  #blog .art-btn {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

.vb small,
.quotes small,
.proof small {
  font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px
}

.vids article {
  overflow: hidden
}

.vid {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--secondary);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  min-height: 180px;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #c7cfdf;
  font-size: .66rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--accent);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vid iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.vid i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.vb {
  padding: 18px 20px
}

.vb p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 4px 0 10px
}

.vb small {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin: 0
}

.vids {
  margin-bottom: 26px
}

.quotes article {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px dashed #efc98b;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: left
}

.quotes i {
  color: var(--accent)
}

.quotes em {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 10px 0 18px
}

.quotes p {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0
}

.quotes {
  margin-bottom: 28px
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT I STAND FOR (#values) - PREMIUM HOVER ANIMATION & CARD STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
#values {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vals {
  margin-top: 0px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.vals article {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 205px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease;
}

/* 1. Animated Top Gradient Accent Line */
.vals article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #C7B6F5 50%, #ffd166 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.2);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* 2. Soft Ambient Radial Light Sweep from Top-Center */
.vals article::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,
      rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.18) 0%,
      rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08) 40%,
      transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* 3. Card Hover State: Elevation, Illumination & Glowing Ambient Shadow */
.vals article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.16) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 32px -4px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.38),
    0 0 1px 1px rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.3);
}

.vals article:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.vals article:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Top Row (Number Badge + Icon) */
.vals .val-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.vals article:hover .val-top {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.35);
}

/* 4. Number Badge Animation */
.vals small {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    color 0.35s ease,
    text-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vals article>small {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vals article:hover small {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.7);
}

/* Subtle Glowing Corner Icon */
.vals .val-icon {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    color 0.35s ease,
    filter 0.35s ease;
}

.vals article:hover .val-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(6deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.65));
}

/* 5. Title Animation */
.vals h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.vals article:hover h3 {
  color: #f1edff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 6. Description Text */
.vals p {
  color: #b9c2d6;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.vals article:hover p {
  color: #e2e8f8;
}

.proof article {
  padding: 26px
}

.slot {
  border: 1px dashed #efc98b;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0 8px, #f7f8fb 8px 16px);
  font-size: .85rem
}

.gold3 {
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin: 6px 0 0
}

.soc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 8px 0 22px
}

.soc a {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: .25s
}

.soc a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff
}

.loc {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem
}

.loc i {
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  margin-right: 8px
}

.form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(11, 20, 38, .3)
}

.form h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px
}

.form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px
}

.form input,
.form select,
.form textarea {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #d3d9e5;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: .88rem
}

.form input:focus,
.form select:focus,
.form textarea:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 162, 58, .2)
}

.full {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 13px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer
}

.ok {
  display: none;
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: formStatusFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.ok:not(:empty) {
  display: block;
}

.ok.success {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ok.error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ok.loading {
  background: #fbf9ff;
  color: #6d4fc2;
  border: 1px solid #e9d5ff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ok i {
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.form input.input-error,
.form select.input-error,
.form textarea.input-error {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  background-color: #fff9f9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, .15) !important;
}

.btn-d.loading {
  opacity: 0.82;
  cursor: wait;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes formStatusFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

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

.cta {
  padding: 50px 0
}

.cta h2 {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px
}

.navy .tagline {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase
}

.foot {
  background: #080f1e;
  color: #aeb8ce;
  padding: 44px 0 26px;
  font-size: .85rem
}

.foot strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.foot p {
  margin: 4px 0
}

.foot-in {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap
}

.foot nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  height: fit-content
}

.foot nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent)
}

.foot hr {
  border-color: #222d45;
  margin: 26px 0 14px;
  opacity: 1
}

.foot .small {
  color: #7f8aa3
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-TECH SURVEYING HUD PRELOADER (EXACT HUD DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: #090514;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: clamp(28px, 6.5vw, 90px);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Full Preloader Background Image (Face on Center-Right, Whiteboard on Right) */
.pl-bg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pl-bg-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 55% 32%;
  opacity: 0.82;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.04);
}

.pl-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    /* Dark gradient on the left behind HUD text and optical reticle */
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(8, 4, 16, 0.95) 0%, 
      rgba(10, 6, 20, 0.90) 30%, 
      rgba(12, 7, 24, 0.62) 46%, 
      rgba(14, 8, 28, 0.16) 62%, 
      rgba(8, 4, 16, 0.28) 100%),
    /* Top & bottom subtle vignette gradient */
    linear-gradient(180deg, 
      rgba(6, 3, 12, 0.65) 0%, 
      transparent 16%, 
      transparent 80%, 
      rgba(6, 3, 12, 0.78) 100%),
    /* Radial edge vignette */
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 48%, transparent 42%, rgba(6, 3, 12, 0.65) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Background Soft Atmosphere Glow */
.pl-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 8%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.14) 0%, rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(85px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pl-grid {
  display: none;
}

/* 4 Corner Technical HUD Markers */
.pl-corner {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: rgba(22, 14, 38, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(156, 130, 230, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.pl-corner-tl {
  top: 24px;
  left: 28px;
  text-align: left;
}

.pl-corner-tr {
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.pl-corner-bl {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 28px;
  text-align: left;
}

.pl-corner-br {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.pl-hud-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #7D7299;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-hud-val {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2D9FC;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pl-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #A78BFA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8B5CF6, 0 0 18px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.7);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Center Content - Left Column Layout */
.pl-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  animation: plCenterFadeIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes plCenterFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Primary Column (Left-Aligned Text & Telemetry) */
.pl-col-primary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Theodolite Optical Reticle Target */
.pl-reticle {
  position: relative;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  margin-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pl-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: auto;
}

.pl-ring-3 {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35);
  animation: plSpinCW 26s linear infinite;
}

.pl-ring-2 {
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.45);
  border-left-color: #C7B6F5;
  border-right-color: #C7B6F5;
  animation: plSpinCCW 15s linear infinite;
}

.pl-ring-1 {
  width: 44%;
  height: 44%;
  border: 1px dotted rgba(226, 217, 252, 0.35);
  animation: plSpinCW 8s linear infinite;
}

/* Hairline Axes */
.pl-axis {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pl-axis-h {
  top: 50%;
  left: -14%;
  width: 128%;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35) 20%, rgba(226, 217, 252, 0.8) 50%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.pl-axis-v {
  left: 50%;
  top: -14%;
  height: 128%;
  width: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35) 20%, rgba(226, 217, 252, 0.8) 50%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.35) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Center Laser/Prism Focus */
.pl-cross-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin: -4px 0 0 -4px;
  background: #E2D9FC;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A78BFA, 0 0 20px #8B5CF6;
  animation: plLaserPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes plLaserPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px #DDD6FE, 0 0 26px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.9);
  }
}

/* Radar Sweep */
.pl-reticle-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0deg, transparent 290deg, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.16) 360deg);
  animation: plRadarSweep 3.2s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Angle Indicators */
.pl-angle {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  color: rgba(226, 217, 252, 0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-angle-0 {
  top: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.pl-angle-90 {
  right: -24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.pl-angle-180 {
  bottom: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.pl-angle-270 {
  left: -26px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

@keyframes plSpinCW {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes plSpinCCW {
  to {
    transform: rotate(-360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes plRadarSweep {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Brand Identity */
.pl-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pl-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.32);
  background: rgba(30, 20, 50, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #C7B6F5;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 0 10px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.pl-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 4px 0 2px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #DDD4F8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E8E0FD 40%, #D4C7F7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 20px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3));
}

.pl-title span {
  display: block;
}

.pl-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.66rem, 1.1vw, 0.74rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #8A80A8;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 4px 0 0 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Progress Box & Track */
.pl-progress-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 470px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.pl-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 99px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pl-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED 0%, #A78BFA 50%, #E2D9FC 100%);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A78BFA, 0 0 20px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.7);
}

.pl-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.pl-status {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #7E7399;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pl-count {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2D9FC;
  min-width: 44px;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Preloader Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .preloader {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pl-center {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  .pl-col-primary {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pl-brand {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pl-reticle {
    margin-left: 0;
    align-self: center;
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
  }

  .pl-bg-photo {
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  .pl-bg-overlay {
    background: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 4, 16, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 6, 20, 0.92) 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pl-corner-tl,
  .pl-corner-tr {
    top: 14px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }

  .pl-corner-tl {
    left: 14px;
  }

  .pl-corner-tr {
    right: 14px;
  }

  .pl-corner-bl,
  .pl-corner-br {
    display: none;
  }

  .pl-reticle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .pl-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .pl-sub {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  }

  .pl-progress-box {
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-height: 700px) and (max-width: 900px) {
  .pl-reticle {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pl-ring-3,
  .pl-ring-2,
  .pl-ring-1,
  .pl-reticle-sweep {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.cursor {
  display: none
}

@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine) {
  .cursor {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 90;
    pointer-events: none;
    top: 0;
    left: 0
  }

  .cursor b {
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    margin: -3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%
  }

  .cursor u {
    position: absolute;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    margin: -17px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: width .25s, height .25s, margin .25s, background .25s
  }

  .cursor.hov u {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: -32px;
    background: rgba(232, 162, 58, .15)
  }
}

@media(max-width:991px) {

  .split {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem) !important;
  }

  .grid4,
  .grid3.gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .split2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-spiral-showcase {
    max-width: 440px;
    height: 470px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .hero-3d-scene {
    height: 330px;
  }

  .hero-3d-ring {
    width: 175px;
    height: 245px;
  }

  .hero-3d-card {
    width: 175px;
    height: 245px;
    transform: rotateY(calc(var(--i) * 36deg)) translateZ(265px);
  }

  .hero-content-glass {
    padding: 10px 0px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .portrait {
    max-width: 420px
  }

  .coord {
    left: 10px
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none
  }

  .burger {
    display: block;
    z-index: 100;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }

  #menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: var(--primary);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    padding: 85px 24px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    z-index: 99;
    clip-path: circle(0 at calc(100% - 36px) 30px);
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: clip-path .5s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1), visibility .5s
  }

  #menu.open {
    clip-path: circle(160% at calc(100% - 36px) 30px);
    visibility: visible
  }

  .menu-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:700px) {

  .split {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  }

  .grid3,
  .grid2,
  .help,
  .stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr
  }

  .stats div {
    border-right: 0 !important;
    border-bottom-width: 1px !important;
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .stats div:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0 !important
  }

  .progs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 105px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-content-glass {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content-glass .roles {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 8px auto 14px;
    max-width: 95%;
  }

  .hero-content-glass h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 4.5vw, 1.85rem);
    margin: 10px auto;
  }

  .hero-content-glass .lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin: 12px auto 20px;
    max-width: 95%;
  }

  .hero-content-glass .btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-spiral-showcase {
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 380px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .hero-spiral-pedestal {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    bottom: 50px;
  }

  .hero-spiral-glow {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }

  .hero-3d-scene {
    height: 270px;
  }

  .hero-3d-ring {
    width: 135px;
    height: 190px;
  }

  .hero-3d-card {
    width: 135px;
    height: 190px;
    transform: rotateY(calc(var(--i) * 36deg)) translateZ(205px);
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .hero-3d-card-content {
    padding: 8px 8px;
  }

  .hero-3d-tag {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .hero-3d-sub {
    display: none;
  }

  .soc {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr
  }

  .gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr
  }

  .head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px) {

  .split {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7.5vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  }

  .hero-spiral-showcase {
    max-width: 280px;
    height: 330px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .hero-spiral-pedestal {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    bottom: 35px;
  }

  .hero-spiral-glow {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
  }

  .hero-3d-scene {
    height: 230px;
  }

  .hero-3d-ring {
    width: 110px;
    height: 155px;
  }

  .hero-3d-card {
    width: 110px;
    height: 155px;
    transform: rotateY(calc(var(--i) * 36deg)) translateZ(165px);
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .hero-3d-card-content {
    padding: 6px 8px;
  }

  .hero-3d-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .grid4,
  .progs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr
  }

  .btns a {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center
  }

  .form {
    padding: 22px 16px
  }

  .form input,
  .form select,
  .form textarea {
    font-size: 16px;
    /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
  }

  .social-card {
    margin: 20px auto;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {

  *,
  *:before,
  *:after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important
  }
}

/* --- About Section (Stacey-Ann Taylor Reference Style) --- */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1a202c;
  padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 50px) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 109, 126, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 109, 126, 0.08);
}

.about-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 600px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* Left: Portrait Photo Container with Left-to-Right Translation & Reveal */
.about-hero-photo-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 47%;
  max-width: 620px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-photo-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero-photo-wrap:hover .about-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Soft Edge Fade on Desktop to Blend Photo into Background */
.about-hero-photo-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 60%, #ffffff 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Translate & Reveal From Left to Right Animation */
.reveal-from-left {
  will-change: clip-path, transform, opacity;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-70px);
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.reveal-from-left.active {
  animation: reveal-from-left-kf 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes reveal-from-left-kf {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-70px);
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  }

  40% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
  }
}

@-webkit-keyframes reveal-from-left-kf {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    -webkit-transform: translateX(-70px);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  }

  40% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    -webkit-transform: translateX(0);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
  }
}

/* Right: Content Area */
.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 20px 0 20px 30px;
}

.about-hero-heading-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Multi-Banner Title with Authentic Yellow Paint Stroke */
.about-hero-banner-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.2vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.88;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1E1533;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 6px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Yellow Paint Brush Stroke - Sweeping behind the name */
.about-hero-banner-title::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  /* background-image: url('images/paint_stroke_yellow.png'); */
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  width: clamp(480px, 45vw, 680px);
  height: clamp(200px, 20vw, 275px);
  left: -80px;
  top: -65px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(245, 184, 0, 0.28));
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero.active .about-hero-banner-title::before,
.about-hero-inner.active .about-hero-banner-title::before {
  animation: brush-reveal-kf 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes brush-reveal-kf {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.4) translateX(-40px);
  }

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

.about-hero-title-alt {
  display: block;
  color: #1E1533;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Subtitle in Elegant Playfair Display Italic */
.about-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #133458;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Biography Narrative */
.about-hero-bio {
  margin: 22px 0 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.about-hero-bio p {
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #2d3748;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.about-hero-bio p strong {
  color: #006D7E;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-hero-bio p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Call-to-Action Button */
.about-hero-actions {
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.about-hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background-color: #006D7E;
  color: #FFD300;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 109, 126, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-hero-btn:hover {
  background-color: #005663;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 109, 126, 0.38);
}

.about-hero-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }

  .about-hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0 24px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .about-hero-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    height: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .about-hero-img {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .about-hero-photo-fade {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-hero-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .about-hero-banner-title::before {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    height: 160px;
    left: -20px;
    top: -35px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-hero-photo-wrap {
    height: 280px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-hero-banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .about-hero-banner-title::before {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 270px;
    height: 110px;
    left: -10px;
    top: -20px;
  }

  .about-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .about-hero-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SOCIALS CORNER CARD (SCOPED & FULLY FUNCTIONAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.social-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: #1E1533;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
  border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  margin: 18px auto 22px;
  justify-self: center;
  align-self: center;
  display: block;
}

.social-card .social-background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  background-image: linear-gradient(43deg, #2f3346 0%, #290469 46%, #cb0bf6 100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.social-card .social-logo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 50%;
  bottom: 50%;
  transform: translate(50%, 50%);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.social-card .social-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.social-card .social-icon .svg {
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.social-card .social-box {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: right;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.389);
  border-top: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255);
  border-right: 1px solid white;
  border-radius: 10% 13% 42% 0%/10% 12% 75% 0%;
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.364) -7px 7px 29px 0px;
  transform-origin: bottom left;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.social-card .social-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 0;
}

.social-card .social-box:hover .svg {
  fill: white;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px white);
}

.social-card .social-box:hover .social-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Box 1 (Outer Arc - 70% size) */
.social-card .box1 {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  bottom: -70%;
  left: -70%;
  z-index: 3;
}

.social-card .box1::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #ff53d4 60%, #62c2fe 90%);
}

.social-card .box1:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Box 2 (Middle Arc - 50% size) */
.social-card .box2 {
  width: 50%;
  height: 55%;
  bottom: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  z-index: 4;
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.social-card .box2::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #91e9ff 0%, #00ACEE 90%);
}

.social-card .box2:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Box 3 (Inner Arc - 30% size) */
.social-card .box3 {
  width: 30%;
  height: 45%;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -30%;
  z-index: 5;
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.social-card .box3::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #f30303 0%, #ff0404 90%);
}

.social-card .box3:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Box 4 (Corner Accent Arc - 14% size) */
.social-card .box4 {
  width: 24%;
  height: 24%;
  bottom: -14%;
  left: -14%;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.social-card .box4::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 90%);
}

.social-card .box4:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Hover & Touch Animation Triggers */
.social-card:hover,
.social-card.active {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(65, 88, 208, 0.35);
}

.social-card:hover .social-background,
.social-card.active .social-background {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.social-card:hover .social-box,
.social-card.active .social-box {
  bottom: -1px;
  left: -1px;
}

.social-card:hover .social-logo,
.social-card.active .social-logo {
  transform: translate(25%, -35%) scale(0.85);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JUSTDIAL LIVE REVIEWS WIDGET & CAROUSEL MODULE (MATCHING GOOGLE REVIEWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.jd-proof-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.jd-widget-container {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Widget Header */
.jd-widget-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(230, 224, 247, 0.8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.jd-brand-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6A00 0%, #EE0979 100%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.28);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jd-logo-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.jd-brand-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.jd-brand-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.jd-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.09);
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  width: fit-content;
}

.jd-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  animation: jdPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.jd-header-stats-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.jd-score-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.jd-score-val {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
}

.jd-stars-row {
  color: #FCBF02;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(252, 191, 2, 0.3);
}

.jd-count-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #7D7597;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.jd-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.jd-ext-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FF6A00;
  background: rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.28);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.jd-ext-link:hover {
  background: #FF6A00;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.25);
}

.jd-carousel-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}

.jd-arrow-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F5F5F7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #1E1533;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.jd-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #1E1533;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1E1533;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.jd-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

/* Carousel Viewport & Track */
.jd-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: grab;
  outline: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.jd-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.jd-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.jd-review-slide {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Review Spotlight Card */
.jd-review-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #FAF9FD 60%, #F5F2FC 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.9);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 235px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.jd-review-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.09);
}

.jd-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.jd-user-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.jd-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jd-user-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.jd-user-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.jd-verified-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0076D7;
  background: rgba(0, 118, 215, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.jd-review-date {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #8F88A6;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.jd-source-badge {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.28);
  color: #FF6A00;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jd-stars-row-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #FCBF02;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.jd-review-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.jd-review-text {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #403854;
  margin: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.jd-read-more-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: #FF6A00;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.jd-read-more-btn:hover {
  color: #d85700;
}

/* Widget Footer */
.jd-widget-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(230, 224, 247, 0.7);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.jd-dots-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.jd-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #D6CFEB;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.jd-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  background: #FF6A00;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.jd-source-proof {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #7D7597;
}

.jd-source-proof i {
  color: #FF6A00;
}

/* Live Pulse Animation */
@keyframes jdPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jd-widget-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .jd-header-actions {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .jd-proof-card {
    padding: 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SURVEYOR BALA FAQ SECTION (#faq)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF9FF 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #F8F5FF 100%);
  padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 50px) 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.7);
}

/* Ambient glow blobs */
.faq-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.22) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.faq-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.faq-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Header */
.faq-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.faq-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.18);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.06);
}

.faq-eyebrow i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.faq-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #9C82E6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.faq-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #6a627d;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Controls Bar (Search + Categories) */
.faq-controls {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Search Input Box */
.faq-search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.faq-search-box i.faq-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #8c76cf;
  font-size: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 48px 14px 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(216, 206, 245, 0.9);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  color: #1E1533;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #6D4FC2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.15), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.2);
}

.faq-search-box:focus-within i.faq-search-icon {
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

.faq-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.08);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.faq-search-clear:hover {
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.faq-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-filter-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 206, 245, 0.85);
  color: #5d5475;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.03);
}

.faq-filter-btn i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8c76cf;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: #6D4FC2;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1533 0%, #3a2268 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #3a2268;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faq-filter-btn.active i {
  color: #C7B6F5;
}

.faq-filter-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.1);
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

.faq-filter-btn.active .faq-filter-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Accordion List */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Individual FAQ Card */
.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 206, 245, 0.8);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.75);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.15);
}

/* Question Header Button */
.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #6D4FC2;
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-btn-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-q-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-q-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D4FC2 0%, #8c67ec 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.3);
}

.faq-q-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.faq-q-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8c76cf;
}

.faq-q-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E1533;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-q-text,
.faq-item.active .faq-q-text {
  color: #6D4FC2;
}

/* Accordion Toggle Indicator */
.faq-toggle-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #6D4FC2;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: #6D4FC2;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Answer Body */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 900px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 0 24px 24px 78px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  }
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #554d6a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 218, 245, 0.7);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.faq-answer-inner p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner strong {
  color: #1E1533;
}

/* Feature Badges list inside answer */
.faq-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 14px 0 12px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.faq-highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #3e2486;
  background: rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.06);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.12);
}

.faq-highlight-pill i {
  color: #6D4FC2;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* No Results State */
.faq-no-results {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(109, 79, 194, 0.3);
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
}

.faq-no-results.visible {
  display: block;
}

.faq-no-results i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #8c76cf;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-no-results h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #1E1533;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-no-results p {
  color: #6a627d;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-btn-reset {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #6D4FC2;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.faq-btn-reset:hover {
  background: #5a3ba8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Direct Help Banner */
.faq-support-card {
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  max-width: 980px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1533 0%, #2e1d52 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px -10px rgba(30, 21, 51, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-support-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 182, 245, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-support-info {
  max-width: 520px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-support-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C7B6F5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-support-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.faq-support-info p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #d1cae8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-support-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.faq-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20ba5a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.faq-btn-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.faq-btn-call:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Rules for FAQ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-support-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .faq-support-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-btn-whatsapp,
  .faq-btn-call {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-btn {
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .faq-btn-main {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .faq-q-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .faq-q-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq-support-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .faq-btn-whatsapp,
  .faq-btn-call {
    width: 100%;
  }
}