:root {
    --primary-blue: #3D1A8A;
    --primary-orange: #FF5500;
    --text-dark: #0F0B1F;
    --text-light: #6B6880;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --stats-bg: #0A071A;
    --hero-bg-gradient-start: #FFFFFF;
    --hero-bg-gradient-end: #F4F2FF;

    --font-sans: 'Montserrat', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-mono: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Global Heading Sizes */
h1:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
h2:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
.hero h1,
.about-page-hero h1,
.services-hero-content h1,
.contact-hero h1,
.expertise-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 34px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    h1:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
    h2:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
    .hero h1,
    .about-page-hero h1,
    .services-hero-content h1,
    .contact-hero h1,
    .expertise-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 40px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    h1:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
    h2:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *),
    .hero h1,
    .about-page-hero h1,
    .services-hero-content h1,
    .contact-hero h1,
    .expertise-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }
}

/* Header Styles */
.header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 5%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.logo {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.logo a {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.logo a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: logo-shine 3.4s infinite;
    z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes logo-shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

.header-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 45px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo .cp {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

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

.nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    position: relative;
}

.gradient-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(61, 26, 138, 0) 0%, #3D1A8A 25%, #FF5500 50%, #3D1A8A 75%, rgba(61, 26, 138, 0) 100%);
    margin: 0;
}

.nav a:hover,
.nav a.active {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.nav a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* Navigation Dropdown */
.nav li.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav .caret {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-left: 3px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.nav li.dropdown:hover .caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -15px;
    min-width: 280px;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.08);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.nav li.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav .dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

.nav .dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-bottom: none;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: left;
}

.nav .dropdown-menu a::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav .dropdown-menu a:hover,
.nav .dropdown-menu a.active {
    background-color: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary,
.contact-btn,
.btn {
    background-color: #FF5500;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.contact-btn:hover,
.btn:hover {
    background-color: #E04B00;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: #0c0817;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    padding: 5rem 5% 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-col li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.brand-col .logo {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.brand-col p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.f-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hero Banner Overrides for Inner Pages */
.hero.inner-hero,
.hero.about-page-hero {
    padding: 5rem 5% 3rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
}

/* About Page Specific Styles */
.about-page-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, #F4F2FF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-page-hero .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.about-subtitle {
    background: #EDEAF8;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    align-items: flex-end;
    /* Anchor to bottom */
}

.about-hero-img {
    width: 140%;
    /* Massively scale up beyond column width */
    max-width: 900px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: -4rem;
    /* Bleed down to touch stats banner */
    margin-right: -10%;
    /* Bleed off the right edge */
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* Ensure hero text stays on top */
.about-page-hero .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .about-page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .about-hero-img {
        height: 90%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-page-hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .about-hero-image-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero-img {
        max-width: 500px;
    }
}

/* Story Section */
.story-section {
    padding: 1rem 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(147.93deg, #F4F2FF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #FFF3EE 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
}

.story-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-pills-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.story-pills-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.story-image.team-img-wrapper {
    width: 185px;
    height: 185px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: -92px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.25), rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.45));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.team-card:hover .team-img-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-orange));
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
}

.team-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.story-image img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5.5;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    right: -1rem;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: max-content;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-badge strong {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.story-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.story-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.story-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-content p strong {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.story-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.story-pill {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.story-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05);
    border-color: #d1c8f8;
}

.story-pill .icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Vision & Mission Section */
.vision-mission-section {
    padding: 2rem 5%;
    background: #F4F2FF;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.section-desc.text-left {
    margin-inline: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.vm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.vm-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vm-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150%;
    left: -150%;
    width: 400%;
    height: 400%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 75%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.8) 95%, #ff2a00 100%);
    animation: rotateBeam 2.5s linear infinite;
    z-index: -2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.vm-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: inset 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.3s ease;
}

.vision-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, #7A2B8E 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.mission-card::after {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.vm-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.vm-card:hover::after {
    inset: 2px;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.vm-card:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.vision-card {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.vision-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(122, 43, 142, 0.25);
}

.mission-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.mission-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.08);
}

.vm-icon {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.vision-card .vm-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
}

.mission-card .vm-icon {
    background: rgba(76, 36, 182, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.vm-card h3 {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 800;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mission-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.vision-card:hover h3,
.mission-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.vm-card p {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 2;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

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

.vm-stats {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 3;
    margin-top: 1.2rem !important;
}

.vm-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vision-card .vm-quote {
    color: #E2DEF8;
}

.mission-card .vm-quote {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.vm-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.vm-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.mission-card .vm-stat {
    background: #F4F2FF;
}

.vm-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.vm-stat span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.vision-card .vm-stat strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.mission-card .vm-stat strong {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Team Section */
.team-section {
    padding: 3rem 5% 5rem 5%;
    background: #FAF9FF;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 9.5rem 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.team-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0 1.6rem 2.2rem 1.6rem;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
    width: 185px;
    height: 185px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: -92px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.team-card:hover .team-img-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.team-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.team-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.team-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-content h4 {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.team-content .role {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.team-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.team-content p b {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Core Values Section */
.core-values-section {
    padding: 3rem 5%;
    background: #0C0817 radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.45) 0%, #0C0817 80%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.core-values-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    bottom: -10%;
    background: url('../images/core-values-bg.png') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: slow-bg-pulse 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.core-values-section > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes slow-bg-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.core-values-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.cv-desc {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.value-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: auto;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.2);
}

.value-icon {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.value-card h3 {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    align-self: center;
}

.value-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.value-card p {
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    grid-row: 2;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.value-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.8) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Journey Section */
.journey-section {
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    background: #FAF9FF;
    border-top: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0rem;
}

.journey-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.journey-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9px;
    top: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border: 3px solid #FAF9FF;
}

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

.timeline-dot.purple {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.timeline-date {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.timeline-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.timeline-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-badge {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    max-width: 350px;
}

.timeline-badge .icon {
    background: #F4F2FF;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.timeline-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Contact Page Specific Styles */
.contact-hero {
    min-height: 700px;
    padding-top: 130px;
}

.contact-subtitle {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.c-badge {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-img {
    position: absolute;
    right: 5%;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 500px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    max-width: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Contact Methods */
.contact-methods-section {
    padding: 3rem 5% 4rem 5%;
    background: #FAF9FF;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .contact-methods-section h2 {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

.methods-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.method-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.method-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.m-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.m-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.m-value {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.method-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    min-height: 40px;
}

.m-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.m-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.form-section {
    padding: 3rem 5%;
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
}

.form-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
}

.form-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.form-req {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.input-group.full {
    width: 100%;
}

.input-group label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.input-group input,
.input-group select,
.input-group textarea {
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: #fdfdfd;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.input-group input:focus,
.input-group select:focus,
.input-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-orange);
    outline: none;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.privacy-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}

.privacy-text strong {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Why CPVIA (Stats) */
.contact-stats-section {
    padding: 6rem 5%;
    background: #F4F2FF;
}

.c-stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
}

.c-stats-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.c-stats-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.c-stats-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.c-tag {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.c-tag .icon {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.c-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.c-stat-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    text-align: left;
}

.c-stat-box h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.c-stat-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Services Page Styles */
.services-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #FFF3EE 0%, #FAFAFF 50%, #f1ecff 100%);
}

.services-subtitle {
    background: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Services Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.2);
}

.p-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #F4F2FF;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.portfolio-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.p-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.p-tag {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.portfolio-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.p-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.p-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-orange);
}

/* The CPVIA Advantage */
.advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.adv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.adv-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.adv-num {
    position: absolute;
    right: -0.5rem;
    top: -1rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: 1;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.adv-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.adv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.adv-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

/* Biostatistics Inner Page Styles */
.inner-hero {
    min-height: 50vh;
    padding: 6rem 5% 4rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, #f7f9ff 0%, #FAFAFF 50%, #FFF 100%);
}

.inner-subtitle {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Split Layout */
.split-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem 5%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Sidebar Navigation */
.sidebar {
    width: 280px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 130px;
}

.sidebar h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #EDEAF8;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.sidebar-nav {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover {
    background: #fdfcff;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.sidebar-nav a.active {
    background: #F4F2FF;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    border-color: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05);
}

/* Main Content Area */
.main-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.content-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.content-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.content-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.content-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-orange);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Detail Tags */
.detail-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0rem;
}

.d-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.2);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.d-tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Service Detail Grid */
.services-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sd-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sd-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.2);
}

.sd-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(244, 242, 255, 0.7);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.sd-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.sd-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 100;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.mobile-menu-btn .bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 5px auto;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Map Section Layout */
.map-section-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
}

.map-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.map-text-col h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.map-text-col p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.map-container-small {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .map-section-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .map-text-col {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .map-text-col h2 {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .map-text-col p {
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Comprehensive Responsive Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .story-container,
    .vm-grid,
    .form-container,
    .c-stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 9.5rem 2rem;
        margin-top: 5.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .values-grid,
    .methods-grid,
    .portfolio-grid,
    .advantage-grid,
    .services-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-section {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .about-img-col {
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .about-text-col {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .exp-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .exp-title-box,
    .exp-stats-box {
        width: 100%;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .form-box,
    .c-stats-text {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        position: static;
    }

    .sidebar-nav {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .sidebar-nav a {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Header Mobile Menu */
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }

    .header .contact-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    .header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--white);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1.5rem 5%;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    .nav.active {
        display: flex;
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav ul li {
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #EDEAF8;
        padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .nav ul li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Typography Scaling */
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .core-values-section h2,
    .journey-section h2,
    .cta-section h2,
    .contact-hero h1,
    .form-text-col h2,
    .c-stats-text h2,
    .services-hero h1,
    .content-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    /* Layout Stacking */
    .stats-banner,
    .exp-stats-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .services-grid,
    .advantages-grid,
    .exp-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 9.5rem 0 !important;
        margin-top: 5.5rem !important;
    }
    .values-grid,
    .methods-grid,
    .portfolio-grid,
    .advantage-grid,
    .services-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .story-pills {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .form-row,
    .c-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        flex-direction: column;
        display: flex;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero {
        text-align: left;
        padding: 6rem 5% 4rem;
    }

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

    .hero-actions .btn {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .about-features {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .wf-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .form-box {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .form-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .stats-banner,
    .footer-grid,
    .exp-stats-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .core-values-section h2,
    .journey-section h2,
    .cta-section h2,
    .contact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .wf-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Global Partners Section */
.expertise-partners-section {
    display: none !important;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: #F8F9FC;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.partners-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11.8px;
    line-height: 18.94px;
    letter-spacing: 1.42px;
    color: #7A7593;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

.straight-orange-line {
    width: 120px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #FF5500;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.partners-marquee {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.partners-marquee::before,
.partners-marquee::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.partners-marquee::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8F9FC 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.partners-marquee::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #F8F9FC 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;

}

.partner-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #E2DEF8;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #8A85A3;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partner-card strong {
    color: #3D1A8A;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-left: 0.3rem;
}

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

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

/* Bottom CTA */
.expertise-bottom-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3D1A8A 0%, #1a0f3d 100%);
    padding: 6rem 5%;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-svg-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-svg-bg svg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 150px;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.cta-svg-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.bottom-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.expertise-bottom-cta h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.expertise-bottom-cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-outline-explore {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 40px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-explore:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Stats Banner */
.stats-banner {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 4rem 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-curve {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item,
.stat-divider {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;

}

.stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #FF7733;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}


/* Orange dot gradient on right side of stats banner */
.stats-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -150px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #FF55002E 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES --- */
.mobile-only-nav {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 30px;
        height: 21px;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 100;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn .bar {
        width: 100%;
        height: 3px;
        margin: 0;
        background-color: #3D1A8A !important;
        transition: 0.3s;
        display: block;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .nav {
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        background: var(--white);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        padding: 2rem;
        z-index: 99;
    }

    .nav.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
        min-width: auto;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu a {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.4rem 0;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: #666;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu a:hover,
    .nav .dropdown-menu a.active {
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--primary-orange);
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .mobile-only-nav {
        display: block;
    }

    .desktop-only {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem !important;
    }

    .team-grid,
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .story-container,
    .vm-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 9.5rem 0 !important;
        margin-top: 6rem !important;
    }

    .team-img-wrapper {
        width: 170px !important;
        height: 170px !important;
        margin-top: -85px !important;
    }
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        display: flex;
    }

    .sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .main-content {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-page-hero,
    .story-container,
    .vm-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}



/* --- MOBILE MENU & INNER HERO FIXES --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        background-color: rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05) !important;
        border-radius: 4px;
        padding: 10px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.1) !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn .bar {
        background-color: #FF5500 !important;
        height: 3px !important;
        margin: 4px 0 !important;
    }

    .inner-hero {
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 3rem 5% 2rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .inner-subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .inner-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .inner-hero .hero-img,
    .inner-hero-img {
        position: relative !important;
        max-height: 250px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
        right: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }
}



/* --- MOBILE RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES --- */
.mobile-only-nav-item {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.mobile-menu-btn .bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue, #2A0A5E);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* Header & Nav */
    .header {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding: 1rem 5%;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-only-nav-item {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .contact-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav {
        flex-basis: 100%;
        order: 3;
        flex-direction: column;
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        background: #fff;
        border-top: 1px solid #eee;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav ul li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav > ul > li > a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 15px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.2rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
        background: #fafafa;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu li {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav .dropdown-menu a {
        display: block;
        padding: 8px 15px !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #555;
    }

    .mobile-only-nav-item {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Layouts */
    .split-layout {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        padding: 2rem 5% !important;
    }

    .sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .main-content {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-col,
    .footer-col h4,
    .footer-col ul {
        text-align: left !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }


    /* Grids & Misc */
    .services-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .fsp-features {
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }

    .stats-banner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .partners-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Typography */
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }

    .inner-hero-img {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide heavy images on mobile */
    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* --- OVERRIDE MOBILE MENU --- */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none !important;
    /* Hide by default on desktop */
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 32px;
    height: 24px;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.mobile-menu-btn .bar {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #2A0A5E !important;
    /* primary-blue */
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s linear;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .header {
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
}

/* --- OVERRIDE MOBILE MENU 2 --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        padding: 5px !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        outline: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn .bar {
        display: block !important;
        width: 30px !important;
        height: 4px !important;
        background-color: #2A0A5E !important;
        margin: 6px 0 !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg) !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg) !important;
    }
}

/* --- SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (EASE-OUT) --- */
.reveal-element {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.reveal-element.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggering for common grid items */
.services-grid .svc-card:nth-child(2),
.advantages-grid .adv-card:nth-child(2),
.exp-cards-grid .exp-card:nth-child(2),
.services-detail-grid .sd-card:nth-child(2),
.ms-services-grid .ms-service-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.services-grid .svc-card:nth-child(3),
.advantages-grid .adv-card:nth-child(3),
.exp-cards-grid .exp-card:nth-child(3),
.services-detail-grid .sd-card:nth-child(3),
.ms-services-grid .ms-service-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.services-grid .svc-card:nth-child(4),
.services-detail-grid .sd-card:nth-child(4),
.ms-services-grid .ms-service-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.services-grid .svc-card:nth-child(5),
.services-detail-grid .sd-card:nth-child(5),
.ms-services-grid .ms-service-card:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.services-grid .svc-card:nth-child(6),
.services-detail-grid .sd-card:nth-child(6),
.ms-services-grid .ms-service-card:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Base style for number counter to prevent flash before JS kicks in */
.stat-item h2,
.stat-item h3,
.adv-num,
.exp-stat h3,
.about-stat-card h4,
.da-stat-value,
.da-fstat-val,
.vm-stat strong,
.c-stat-box h3,
.ms-metric-val {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- HIDE INNER HERO IMAGES ON MOBILE --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .about-hero-image-wrapper,
    .services-hero-image-wrapper,
    .expertise-hero-image,
    .inner-hero-img,
    .services-hero-img,
    .about-hero-img,
    .contact-hero-img,
    .ms-hero-image-container {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

.policy-sidebar {
    width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 130px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.policy-sidebar .toc-link {
    color: #4A4560;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.policy-sidebar .toc-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-orange, #FF5500);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.04);
}

.policy-sidebar .toc-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-orange, #FF5500) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-orange, #FF5500) !important;
}

/* --- MOBILE SIDEBAR NAVIGATION FIX --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .split-layout,
    .ms-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .sidebar,
    .ms-sidebar,
    .policy-sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
        position: static !important;
        top: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .sidebar h3,
    .ms-sidebar-title {
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .sidebar-nav,
    .ms-sidebar-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .sidebar-nav li,
    .ms-sidebar-nav li {
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem) !important;
        min-width: 130px !important;
    }

    .sidebar-nav a,
    .ms-sidebar-nav a {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        background: #F8F9FC;
        margin: 0 !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .sidebar-nav a.active,
    .ms-sidebar-nav a.active {
        background: #F4F2FF !important;
        color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.1) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(61, 26, 138, 0.05) !important;
    }

    .main-content,
    .ms-content {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .sidebar-nav li,
    .ms-sidebar-nav li {
        flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Global Mobile Typography Standard */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    h1:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *, .team-card *, .acc-service-card *, .value-card *),
    h2:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *, .team-card *, .acc-service-card *, .value-card *),
    h3:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *, .team-card *, .acc-service-card *, .value-card *),
    .about-heading,
    .hero h1,
    .page-title,
    .section-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    p:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *, .team-card *, .acc-service-card *, .section-badge *),
    li:not(.stat-item *, .ms-metric-item *, .cap-card *, .team-card *, .acc-service-card *, .nav *),
    .about-desc,
    .text-content,
    .desc {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
    }

    .value-card h3 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }
}
/* Responsive Banner Fix */
.banner-section-responsive {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.banner-img-responsive {
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
}