/* ============================================================
   UNIITED SECURITY FORCE - Official Design System
   Aesthetic: Obsidian, Deep Navy & Refined USF Red with White Glassmorphism
   Strictly: UNIITED SECURITY FORCE (Double 'II')
   Version: 7.1 (Mobile Hero Redesign & Dedicated Field Operations Card)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg-obsidian: #101827;
  --bg-obsidian-deep: #090E17;
  --bg-surface: #131D2E;
  --navy-deep: #182A6A;
  --navy-glow: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
  
  --usf-red: #AB1110;
  --usf-red-light: #C92A2A;
  --usf-red-subtle: rgba(171, 17, 16, 0.12);
  --usf-red-glow: rgba(171, 17, 16, 0.35);

  --accent-blue: #3B82F6;
  --accent-blue-light: #93C5FD;
  --accent-blue-ice: #E0E7FF;
  --border-subtle: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  --border-subtle-hover: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);

  --gradient-usf: linear-gradient(135deg, #182A6A 0%, #1E3A8A 55%, #AB1110 100%);
  --gradient-usf-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35) 0%, rgba(171, 17, 16, 0.18) 100%);
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #182A6A 100%);
  --gradient-red-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB1110 0%, #C92A2A 100%);

  --burgundy: #7A1F24;
  --burgundy-light: #9B2D33;
  --burgundy-glow: rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.28);
  
  --ivory: #F3F0E8;
  --ivory-muted: #D5D9E2;
  --slate: #B9C1CE;
  --slate-dark: #748094;
  
  /* Glassmorphism */
  --glass-bg: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.72);
  --glass-card-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.22) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.75) 100%);
  --glass-card-hover: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 100%);
  --glass-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
  --glass-shadow-lg: 0 32px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  
  /* Layout & Fonts (Corporate Professional Sans-Serif) */
  --container-width: 1200px;
  --font-serif: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --transition-card: 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;
  --transition-btn: 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, 
                    color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Global Resets & Base Styles
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  color-scheme: dark;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian-deep);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 8%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 75%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #090E17 0%, #101827 45%, #0B121E 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Ambient glow orb behind content (strictly contained within viewport) */
.bg-ambient-orb {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  max-width: 100vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 60%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.bg-ambient-orb-2 {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  max-width: 100vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.18) 0%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.25) 55%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: min(var(--container-width), 92%);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Header & Sticky Glass Navigation
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 10px 0 6px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled,
.site-header.header-scrolled {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 10px 0 6px;
}

/* Backdrop Dimmer for Mobile Menu */
.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 16, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* High-Gloss Optical Smooth Glass Navigation Bar */
.nav-glass-bar {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: min(var(--container-width), 94%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 26px;
  min-height: 78px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(252, 250, 245, 0.93) 35%,
    rgba(250, 248, 242, 0.92) 65%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(220%) brightness(110%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(220%) brightness(110%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  border-top: 1.8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215, 210, 200, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 55px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 10px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    inset 0 2px 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98),
    inset 0 -2px 3px 0 rgba(220, 215, 205, 0.35),
    inset 2px 0 3px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
    inset -2px 0 3px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Curved Top Specular Gloss Highlight */
.nav-glass-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  left: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  height: 46%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) var(--radius-pill) 120px 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Navigation bar maintains consistent glossy glass creamy white appearance across all scroll states */

/* Brand Logo (Big & Contained Inside Navbar) */
.brand-link {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-emblem {
  height: 66px;
  width: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.brand-logo-short {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 95px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10));
}

.brand-divider {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.22) 20%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.22) 80%, transparent);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.brand-logo-full {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 320px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

/* Desktop Nav Links */
.nav-menu {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 9px 17px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.10);
  transform: translateY(-1.5px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.12), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #1E3A8A 65%, var(--usf-red) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.32), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-nav-cta {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #1E3A8A 60%, var(--usf-red) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-btn);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #2546A6 60%, var(--usf-red-light) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(171, 17, 16, 0.5), 0 0 18px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-nav-cta:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.nav-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #1E293B;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle-btn:hover,
.nav-toggle-btn:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.16);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* Mobile Drawer - Solid Opaque Card with Crisp Shadows & Clean Elevation */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.12);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link::after {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link:hover::after {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #1E3A8A 60%, var(--usf-red) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link.active::after {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .btn-nav-cta {
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Common Typography & Utility Elements
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.section-header-centered {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-header-centered .section-desc {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-header-block {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.section-header-block .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.section-header-block .section-desc {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 840px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* Glass Card (Unified Base for all Cards across the site) */
.glass-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  cursor: default;
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.008, 1.008, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 26px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32),
    0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.glass-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Premium Light Shimmer Beam */
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: left 0.75s var(--ease-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #1E3A8A 55%, var(--usf-red) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #2546A6 50%, var(--usf-red-light) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 34px -4px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.75),
    0 0 26px 2px rgba(171, 17, 16, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

.btn-burgundy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy) 0%, var(--burgundy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.35);
}

.btn-burgundy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-light) 0%, #B5363D 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 34px -4px rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.75),
    0 0 24px 2px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-burgundy:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.6);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

/* Badge */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Page Sections & Padding
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.page-hero {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 108px 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero-header h1 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.page-hero-header h1 span {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
}

.page-hero-header p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.content-section {
  padding: 36px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME HERO SECTION (Cinematic Officer Showcase)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 108px 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-cinematic-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.96) 0%, 
      rgba(10, 16, 27, 0.90) 30%, 
      rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.52) 50%, 
      rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.12) 68%,
      rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.45) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, 
      rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.72) 0%, 
      rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.25) 16%, 
      transparent 32%, 
      transparent 72%, 
      rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    url('../assets/hero-officers.jpg?v=6.5');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(0.92);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-cinematic-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 78% 40%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.25) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

.hero-grid,
.hero-desktop-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-mobile-layout {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 660px;
}

.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue-light), transparent);
}

.hero-bullet {
  color: var(--burgundy-light);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5.2vw, 66px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: inherit;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.hero-trust-bar strong {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

/* Floating Hero Stat Card (Refined, Compact, Perfectly Fitted Inside Viewport) */
.hero-stat-card {
  align-self: flex-end;
  justify-self: end;
  max-width: 338px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 36px 0 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.82) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.90) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  cursor: default;
}

.hero-stat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Matching Pure Blue & Navy Hover Glow */
.hero-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.01, 1.01, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 26px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-stat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

.stat-number-big {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-label-big {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.stat-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.stat-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.stat-feature-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-feature-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
}

.stat-feature-text b {
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

/* Hero Bottom Services Strip */
.hero-bottom-strip {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.strip-item {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.strip-item:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.42);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.strip-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.strip-item:hover .strip-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.strip-content h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.strip-content p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Sectors We Secure Strip - Horizontal Scrollbar Hidden
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.sectors-banner {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(12, 19, 33, 0.55);
}

.sectors-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sectors-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sectors-tags-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black calc(100% - 36px), transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black calc(100% - 36px), transparent 100%);
}

.sectors-tags,
.sectors-tags-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  overscroll-behavior-y: auto;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 6px 2px;
}

.sectors-tags::-webkit-scrollbar,
.sectors-tags-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.sector-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sector-pill:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.6);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
}

.sector-pill svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.sector-pill:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Vision & Mission Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.vm-card {
  padding: 26px 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Vision & Mission Cards - Unified Sapphire Radiant Aura */
.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.008, 1.008, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.40) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-left-color: #3B82F6;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.vm-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vm-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Crisp, professional icon container with smooth float */
.vm-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.35s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover .vm-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.vm-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vm-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   The USF Advantage & Value Proposition Cards
   Compact high-density cards allowing faster flow to client credibility
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
#advantageOverview {
  padding: 44px 0 28px;
}

#advantageOverview .section-header-split,
#advantageOverview .section-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vp-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
    0 3px 10px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Specular Reflection Overlay (Continuous Smooth Gradient) */
.vp-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Premium Hover Effect */
.vp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.008, 1.008, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.40) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.vp-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

/* Card Header: Icon Badge + Numeral */
.vp-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Icon Badge */
.vp-icon-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.82) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.vp-icon-badge svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.vp-card:hover .vp-icon-badge {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Numeral */
.vp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.36);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.vp-card:hover .vp-num {
  color: #93C5FD;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Body */
.vp-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Eyebrow Label */
.vp-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* Card Title */
.vp-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  line-height: 1.32;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.vp-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Card Paragraph */
.vp-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.vp-card:hover p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.vp-card p b {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   The Difference We Deliver (Uniform 2x2 Equal-Sized Grid)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.section-header-unified {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   The Foundation of Our Excellence - Central Spine Zig-Zag Layout
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.difference-zigzag-grid {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 18px auto 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Central Continuous Luminescent Vertical Spine - Precision pinned with soft lead-in / lead-out tips */
.difference-zigzag-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: var(--spine-top, 20px);
  height: var(--spine-height, calc(100% - 170px));
  bottom: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0) 0%,
    rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.9) 16px,
    rgba(96, 165, 250, 1) 50%,
    rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.9) calc(100% - 16px),
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6),
    0 0 4px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.9);
  z-index: 1;
}

.difference-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
  width: calc(50% - 46px);
  padding: 22px 26px 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 180px;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Specular Reflection Overlay */
.difference-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Zig-Zag Staggering: Cards 1 & 3 Left; Cards 2 & 4 Right */
.difference-card:nth-child(odd) {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-left: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
}

.difference-card:nth-child(even) {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 0;
  border-right: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
}

/* Horizontal Spine Connectors */
.zigzag-spine-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Odd Card (Left side): connector extends to the right to reach the central spine */
.difference-card:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-spine-connector {
  right: -46px;
  width: 46px;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Even Card (Right side): connector extends to the left to reach the central spine */
.difference-card:nth-child(even) .zigzag-spine-connector {
  left: -46px;
  width: 46px;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.zigzag-connector-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.difference-card:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-connector-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5), #60A5FA);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
}

.difference-card:nth-child(even) .zigzag-connector-line {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5), #60A5FA);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
}

/* Luminous Spine Anchor Dot */
.zigzag-node-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #090E17;
  border: 2.5px solid #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 12px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.9),
    0 0 4px #60A5FA,
    inset 0 0 4px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.8);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
}

.difference-card:nth-child(odd) .zigzag-node-dot {
  margin-right: -7px;
}

.difference-card:nth-child(even) .zigzag-node-dot {
  margin-left: -7px;
}

/* Hover Interactions */
.difference-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.008, 1.008, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.40) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.difference-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

.difference-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
}

.difference-card:nth-child(even):hover {
  border-right-color: #60A5FA;
}

.difference-card:hover .zigzag-connector-line {
  background: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.95);
}

.difference-card:hover .zigzag-node-dot {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  background: #182A6A;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(96, 165, 250, 1),
    0 0 8px #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Styles for Foundation of Our Excellence */
/* Responsive Styles for Foundation of Our Excellence (Phone & Tablet) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .difference-zigzag-grid {
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding-left: 36px !important;
    padding-right: 4px !important;
    margin: 20px auto 36px !important;
  }
  .difference-zigzag-grid::before {
    left: 14px !important;
    width: 2px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    top: var(--spine-top, 38px) !important;
    height: var(--spine-height, calc(100% - 100px)) !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
  }
  .difference-card,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd),
  .difference-card:nth-child(even) {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 13px 14px 13px 15px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.42) 0%,
      rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.94) 55%,
      rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.98) 100%
    ) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35) !important;
    border-left: 3.5px solid #60A5FA !important;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
  }
  .difference-card:nth-child(even) {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
  }
  .zigzag-spine-connector {
    left: -21px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: 21px !important;
    top: 28px !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
  }
  .zigzag-connector-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: #60A5FA;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.7);
  }
  .zigzag-node-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    margin-left: -6px;
    margin-right: 0;
    border-width: 2px;
    background: #090E17;
    border-color: #60A5FA;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.9), 0 0 4px #60A5FA;
  }
  .diff-top-bar {
    margin-bottom: 7px !important;
  }
  .diff-icon-box {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    min-width: 30px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }
  .diff-icon-box svg {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
  }
  .diff-card-num {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.65) !important;
  }
  .diff-card-question {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.25px !important;
    word-spacing: 1.8px !important;
  }
  .diff-card-answer {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.72 !important;
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.25px !important;
    word-spacing: 2px !important;
  }
  .diff-card-answer b {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.25px !important;
    word-spacing: 2px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Touch / Hover / Active Interactive Effects for Foundation Cards */
  .difference-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                background 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .difference-card .zigzag-connector-line {
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .difference-card .zigzag-node-dot {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                background 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .difference-card .diff-icon-box {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                background 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .difference-card .diff-card-num,
  .difference-card .diff-card-question,
  .difference-card .diff-card-answer {
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover,
  .difference-card:active,
  .difference-card.card-hovered,
  .difference-card.card-touching,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd):hover,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even):hover,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-hovered,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-hovered,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-touching,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-touching {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.012) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.62) 0%,
      rgba(18, 30, 56, 0.96) 52%,
      rgba(10, 16, 28, 1) 100%
    ) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8) !important;
    border-left: 4.5px solid #93C5FD !important;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
      0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
      0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45),
      inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:active .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card.card-touching .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd):hover .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even):hover .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-hovered .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-hovered .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-touching .zigzag-connector-line,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-touching .zigzag-connector-line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60A5FA, #93C5FD, #FFFFFF) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(147, 197, 253, 1), 0 0 4px #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:active .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card.card-touching .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd):hover .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even):hover .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-hovered .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-hovered .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd).card-touching .zigzag-node-dot,
  .difference-card:nth-child(even).card-touching .zigzag-node-dot {
    transform: scale(1.35) !important;
    background: #1D4ED8 !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 
      0 0 16px rgba(96, 165, 250, 1),
      0 0 8px #FFFFFF,
      inset 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .diff-icon-box,
  .difference-card:active .diff-icon-box,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .diff-icon-box,
  .difference-card.card-touching .diff-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #3B82F6 100%) !important;
    border-color: #93C5FD !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.75) !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .diff-card-num,
  .difference-card:active .diff-card-num,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .diff-card-num,
  .difference-card.card-touching .diff-card-num {
    color: #93C5FD !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85) !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .diff-card-question,
  .difference-card:active .diff-card-question,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .diff-card-question,
  .difference-card.card-touching .diff-card-question {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .difference-card:hover .diff-card-answer,
  .difference-card:active .diff-card-answer,
  .difference-card.card-hovered .diff-card-answer,
  .difference-card.card-touching .diff-card-answer {
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
  }
}

/* Inner Card Structure - Symmetrical Top Bar & Flush Content Box */
.diff-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.diff-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.82) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.difference-card:hover .diff-icon-box {
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.diff-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, text-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.difference-card:hover .diff-card-num {
  color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.diff-content-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.diff-card-question {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  word-spacing: 1.8px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.difference-card:hover .diff-card-question {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.diff-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.diff-card-answer {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  word-spacing: 2px;
  margin: 0;
}

.diff-card-answer b {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  word-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Core Services (services.html & preview)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.services-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card-detailed {
  padding: 38px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Matching Pure Blue & Navy Hover Glow */
.service-card-detailed:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.006, 1.006, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.42) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-left: 4px solid #3B82F6;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    -4px 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55),
    0 26px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.service-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.service-card-detailed:hover .service-num {
  color: #93C5FD;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.service-icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.35s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card-detailed:hover .service-icon-circle {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.75) 0%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.service-card-detailed h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card-detailed:hover h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-detailed p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card-detailed:hover p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.service-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
}

.service-checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 10px;
  border: solid var(--accent-blue-light);
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-top: 3px;
  margin-right: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Our Team Page (team.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.team-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.team-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Specular Continuous Sheen (No Two-Tone Line) */
.team-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Matching Pure Blue & Navy Hover Glow */
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale3d(1.008, 1.008, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.40) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 26px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.team-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

.team-card h4 {
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.team-card:hover h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.team-card .team-role {
  transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-role {
  color: #93C5FD;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.5);
}

.team-card p {
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.team-card:hover p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.team-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #080D16;
}

.team-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth), filter 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.team-img-wrap img.img-pos-salute {
  object-position: center 8%;
}

.team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.065);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.ceremonial-salute-wrap {
  background: #080D16;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ceremonial-salute-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Image Lightbox Modal */
.image-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 13, 22, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.image-lightbox-modal.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.image-lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.image-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.image-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.team-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.team-info {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-info p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Pillars Grid (about.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.why-card {
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Environments We Secure - Premium Glossy Glassmorphic Cards (services.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.horizontal-scroll-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black calc(100% - 44px), transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black calc(100% - 44px), transparent 100%);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  overscroll-behavior-y: auto;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 14px 4px 26px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

/* Premium Corporate Glass Card for Environments */
.environment-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  min-width: 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
  padding: 32px 26px 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.environment-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Diagonal Specular Gloss Reflection (Continuous Smooth Gradient) */
.environment-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Hover: Matching Pure Blue & Navy Glow & Stable Horizontal Positioning */
.environment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale3d(1.006, 1.006, 1);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.40) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.90) 55%,
    rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 35px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.environment-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

/* Card Header: Icon + Number */
.env-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.env-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.82) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.environment-card:hover .env-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12);
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.env-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.36);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, text-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.environment-card:hover .env-card-num {
  color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

/* Card Body */
.env-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.env-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.environment-card:hover .env-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.env-card-desc {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.environment-card:hover .env-card-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Stagger Animation Entrance */
.environment-card.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.environment-card.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
  transition-delay: 0s !important;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Eight Pillars of Operational Excellence - Premium Glassmorphic Cards (about.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  min-width: 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.92) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Diagonal Specular Gloss Reflection (Continuous Smooth Gradient) */
.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect: Matching Pure Blue & Navy Glow & Stable Horizontal Positioning */
.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.52) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.94) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58),
    0 0 32px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.5),
    0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1.25;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card .badge-pill {
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card .why-num {
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), text-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover .why-num {
  color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.95);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card h3 {
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card p {
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card:hover .badge-pill {
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.7);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.75);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4);
}

/* Stagger Animation Entrance */
.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .why-card.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  transition-delay: 0s !important;
}

.horizontal-scroll-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.scroll-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.scroll-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.75) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.75);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Executive Defense Knowledge Base / FAQ (about.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq-section-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Frequently Asked Questions Heading Typography & Word Spacing */
.faq-section-wrapper .section-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-display), sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  word-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-section-wrapper .section-title span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.faq-section-wrapper .section-desc {
  word-spacing: 0.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.faq-filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  color: var(--slate);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.faq-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.65);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
}

.faq-filter-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

.faq-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.92) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: #60A5FA;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.filter-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-filter-btn.active .filter-dot {
  background: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #60A5FA;
}

/* Accordion Container */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* FAQ Item (built upon .glass-card) */
.faq-item {
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.faq-item:hover:not(.active) {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58),
    0 0 25px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.38),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-item.faq-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.42) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.92) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.98) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58),
    0 0 32px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.5),
    0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Question Header Button */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-q-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.faq-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.5) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-box,
.faq-item.active .faq-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.55);
}

.faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.faq-q-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq-num-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #60A5FA;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.faq-category-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.9);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24);
}

.faq-q-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: 0.25px;
  word-spacing: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-q-title,
.faq-item.active .faq-q-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-toggle-pill {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-pill {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-color: #60A5FA;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

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

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 30px 28px 94px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-answer-lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-answer-inner strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-guarantee-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.faq-guarantee-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faq-guarantee-tag svg {
  color: #60A5FA;
}

/* Bottom Direct Operational Assistance Bar */
.faq-support-panel {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 24px auto 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 34px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-left: 4px solid #60A5FA;
}

.faq-support-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-support-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.6) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #60A5FA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4);
}

.faq-support-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faq-support-content p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.faq-support-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact Page (contact.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-panel,
.contact-form-panel {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  min-width: 0;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.contact-detail-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.24);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-content h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-detail-content {
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-detail-content p {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-detail-content a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: break-word;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-smooth), text-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.contact-detail-content a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-panel {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-form-panel h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}

.contact-form-panel > p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-field.full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-field label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--ivory-muted);
}

.form-field input, 
.form-field select, 
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 25, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-field input:focus, 
.form-field select:focus, 
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  background: rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.85);
}

.form-field select option {
  background: var(--bg-obsidian);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.form-field textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-row {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
}

.form-feedback-message {
  display: none;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 139, 87, 0.4);
  color: #88DFAB;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Call to Action Strip
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 36px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-box {
  padding: 50px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4) 0%, rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.25) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-box p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Global Footer
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.95);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #93C5FD;
  transform: translateX(5px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.footer-contact-list a {
  color: var(--slate);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: #93C5FD;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.footer-contact-list li strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: block;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--slate-dark);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Component Classes
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.about-story-card {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-story-card::before {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.about-story-card:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.about-story-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-table-card {
  padding: 32px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.team-gallery-grid.grid-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.location-presence-card {
  padding: 38px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.location-presence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.presence-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.presence-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.55;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.presence-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.42);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.presence-feature-item .presence-icon {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.presence-feature-item:hover .presence-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Refined 15+ Years Credibility Element for Why Us (Photo-free) */
.why-credibility-panel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.70);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--burgundy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.why-cred-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.why-cred-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-right: 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.20);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-cred-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-cred-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.why-cred-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-cred-text p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-cred-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-cred-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.why-cred-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--usf-red);
}

/* Subtle Corporate Scroll-Reveal & Stagger Animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Subtle Card Stagger Delays */
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.stagger-parent > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.46s; }

/* Footer Brand Logo */
.footer-brand-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ============================================================
   Comprehensive All-Device Responsive System
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Laptops, Large Tablets Landscape & Split-Screen Desktop (<= 1080px) */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    justify-self: stretch;
    align-self: auto;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .hero-bottom-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .nav-glass-bar {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    min-height: 80px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 58px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 56px;
    max-width: 84px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    height: 40px;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

/* Tablet Landscape & Portrait Specific (601px - 1080px) */
@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-stat-card {
    padding: 24px 28px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card .stat-feature-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .hero-stat-card .stat-feature-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .team-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .team-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .team-info {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .team-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .team-info p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}

/* 2. Medium Tablets (<= 960px) */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .about-story-card {
    padding: 34px 26px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .location-presence-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .location-presence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
  .presence-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .content-section {
    padding: 32px 0;
  }
}

/* 3. Tablets Portrait, Surface & Small Tablets (<= 860px) */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-glass-bar {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    min-height: 78px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 56px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 54px;
    max-width: 80px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    height: 38px;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 46px;
    max-width: 260px;
  }
  .footer-logo-img {
    height: 62px;
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .hero-cinematic-bg {
    background-image: 
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.65) 0%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, 
        rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.98) 0%, 
        rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.92) 50%, 
        rgba(9, 14, 23, 1) 100%
      );
    background-color: var(--obsidian);
    filter: none;
  }
  .hero-cinematic-bg::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .vm-grid,
  .services-full-grid, 
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-field.full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .section-header-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .section-header-split .section-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .section-header-centered {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .why-credibility-panel {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
  }
  .why-cred-main {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .why-cred-stat {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .why-cred-badges {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* Tablets Portrait to Phablets Transition (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-gallery-grid,
  .team-gallery-grid.grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .team-img-wrap {
    height: 250px !important;
  }
  .team-card {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .vp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .difference-card:nth-child(odd),
  .difference-card:nth-child(even) {
    width: 94%;
  }
  .diff-card-body {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  /* ============================================================
     Mobile Dedicated Hero Architecture (Matching User Reference)
     ============================================================ */
  .hero-desktop-layout {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-mobile-layout {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: calc(100svh - 104px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-cinematic {
    min-height: 100svh;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 88px 16px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-cinematic .container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .hero-cinematic-bg {
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(to right, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.96) 0%, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.86) 38%, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.38) 66%, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.12) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.5) 0%, 
        transparent 22%, 
        transparent 65%, 
        rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.96) 100%
      ),
      url('../assets/hero-mobile-guard.jpg') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: right 24% top !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  .hero-cinematic-bg::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Narrative & Typography */
  .hero-mobile-narrative {
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: auto;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-mobile-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 8.8vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  }

  .hero-mobile-dot {
    color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    font-weight: 800;
  }

  .hero-mobile-lead {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.48;
    color: rgba(225, 235, 255, 0.88);
    max-width: 270px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  /* Action Buttons */
  .hero-mobile-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 285px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .btn-mobile-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .btn-mobile-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 42%, #be123c 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.45), 0 2px 10px rgba(190, 18, 60, 0.35);
  }

  .btn-mobile-primary:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
    filter: brightness(1.12);
  }

  .btn-mobile-secondary {
    background: rgba(8, 18, 38, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }

  .btn-mobile-secondary:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: #60A5FA;
  }

  /* Scroll Cue */
  .hero-mobile-scroll {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(215, 228, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .hero-mobile-scroll svg {
    color: rgba(215, 228, 255, 0.7);
    animation: mobileChevronBounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  }

  /* Pinned Field Operations Card */
  .hero-mobile-ops-card {
    background: rgba(8, 16, 32, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 13px 15px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .ops-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .ops-pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22C55E, 0 0 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.55);
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .ops-header-text {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #CBD5E1;
  }

  .ops-card-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
  }

  .ops-stat-num {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  }

  .ops-stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .ops-card-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-top: 9px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .ops-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .ops-badge-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    min-width: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .ops-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
}

@keyframes mobileChevronBounce {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(4px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* 4. Large Phones & Phablets (<= 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-glass-bar {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    min-height: 72px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 48px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 46px;
    max-width: 68px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    height: 32px;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 210px;
  }

  .hero-cinematic {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 86px 14px 16px !important;
    min-height: 100svh !important;
    min-height: 100vh !important;
  }

  .hero-bottom-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .vp-card {
    padding: 26px 20px 22px;
  }
  .vp-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .vp-icon-badge {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .vp-num {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .vp-card h3 {
    font-size: 18.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .vp-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }


  .bg-ambient-orb {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    max-width: 100vw;
    filter: blur(40px);
  }
  .bg-ambient-orb-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    max-width: 100vw;
    filter: blur(40px);
  }

  .form-field input,
  .form-field select,
  .form-field textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 13px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .sectors-banner {
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .sectors-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .sectors-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  }
  .sectors-tags-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sector-pill {
    padding: 7px 15px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .glass-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .content-section {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }
  .section-header-centered {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-header-split {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 28px 0;
  }
  .cta-box {
    padding: 34px 20px;
  }
  .cta-box h3 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 28px);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .cta-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .service-card-detailed {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .vm-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .why-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .environment-card {
    flex: 0 0 285px;
    min-width: 285px;
    max-width: 285px;
    padding: 24px 18px 22px;
  }
  .env-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .env-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .about-table-card {
    padding: 18px 12px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .table-responsive-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-table-scroll-hint {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--accent-blue-light);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  }

  /* FAQ Responsive (Tablet & Mobile) */
  .faq-section-wrapper .section-title {
    word-spacing: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.35px;
  }
  .faq-section-wrapper .section-title span {
    margin-left: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.35px;
  }
  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .faq-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .faq-icon-box svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .faq-q-left {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .faq-q-title {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    word-spacing: 1.6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
  .faq-toggle-pill {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 20px 22px 20px;
  }
  .faq-answer-lead {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .faq-guarantee-bar {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .faq-guarantee-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
  .faq-support-panel {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .faq-support-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .faq-support-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* 5. Standard Smartphones (<= 480px: iPhone 12/13/14/15/16, Galaxy S, Pixel) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-header {
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    padding: 10px 0 6px;
  }
  .nav-glass-bar {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    min-height: 66px;
  }
  .brand-link {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 42px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 58px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    height: 26px;
    margin: 0 2px;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 165px;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn-nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    min-height: 40px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 85px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link {
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .cta-box .btn,
  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .section-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .horizontal-scroll-track .why-card,
  .horizontal-scroll-track .environment-card {
    flex: 0 0 270px;
    min-width: 270px;
    max-width: 270px;
    padding: 22px 16px 20px;
  }
  .horizontal-scroll-track {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    max-width: 210px;
  }
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .location-presence-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .about-story-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .why-cred-pill {
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .form-submit-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .form-submit-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .form-privacy-note {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 18px 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

/* 6. Compact Mobile Devices (<= 380px: iPhone SE, 360px Android) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .site-header {
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    padding: 8px 0 4px;
  }
  .nav-glass-bar {
    width: calc(100% - 14px);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    min-height: 58px;
  }
  .brand-link {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 36px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 34px;
    max-width: 48px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    height: 22px;
    margin: 0 1px;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 26px;
    max-width: 130px;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    min-height: 36px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .hero-kicker {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 36px);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .hero-stat-card {
    max-width: 255px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding: 12px 13px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card .stat-number-big {
    font-size: 23px;
  }
  .hero-stat-card .stat-label-big {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .page-hero-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 34px);
  }
  .horizontal-scroll-track .why-card,
  .horizontal-scroll-track .environment-card {
    flex: 0 0 245px;
    min-width: 245px;
    max-width: 245px;
    padding: 20px 14px 18px;
  }
  .env-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .env-card-num {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .env-card-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .cta-box h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .sector-pill {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .contact-form-panel,
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 18px 12px;
  }
  .contact-detail-row {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .contact-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
  }
  .vp-card {
    padding: 22px 16px 20px;
  }
  .vp-icon-badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .vp-num {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .vp-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}

/* 7. Ultra-Compact Mobile / Folded Outer Screens (<= 330px: 320px screens) */
@media (max-width: 330px) {
  .site-header {
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    padding: 6px 0 4px;
  }
  .nav-glass-bar {
    width: calc(100% - 8px);
    padding: 4px 6px;
    min-height: 52px;
  }
  .brand-link {
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .brand-emblem {
    height: 30px;
  }
  .brand-logo-short {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 38px;
  }
  .brand-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .brand-logo-full {
    height: 22px;
    max-width: 110px;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    min-height: 34px;
    padding: 4px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    left: -6px;
    right: -6px;
    bottom: -6px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .horizontal-scroll-track .why-card,
  .horizontal-scroll-track .environment-card {
    flex: 0 0 225px;
    min-width: 225px;
    max-width: 225px;
  }
  .contact-form-panel,
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 16px 10px;
  }
  .contact-detail-row {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .contact-icon-box {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .contact-detail-content p,
  .contact-detail-content a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .vp-card {
    padding: 18px 14px 18px;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Trusted by Organizations - High-Credibility Client Showcase
   Tight vertical whitespace & prominent enlarged logo cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.client-logos-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 34px 0 32px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.24) 0%, rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.98) 60%, #0c121d 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.client-logos-section .section-header-split {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.client-logos-section .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.client-logos-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.client-logos-section .section-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Zero-popup stable horizontal cards (prevent any translateY reveal on horizontal rolling) */
.client-logo-card,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  width: 280px;
  min-width: 280px;
  height: 175px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36),
    0 2px 10px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.12);
  padding: 18px 22px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth),
              box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-smooth),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Specular Continuous Sheen on White Card (No Two-Tone Line) */
.client-logo-card::before,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 40%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Hover: Silky Smooth Elevation Without Jitter or Vibration */
.client-logo-card:hover,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 48px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 28px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4),
    0 0 14px rgba(122, 31, 36, 0.22);
}

/* Logo Box / Display Area */
.client-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Client Logo Image: Prominent, crisp, crystal-clear display */
.client-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 96px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none !important;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-smooth), filter 0.35s ease;
}

.client-logo-card:hover .client-logo-img,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card:hover .client-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15)) !important;
}

/* Card Meta: Client Name (No dividing line across card) */
.client-card-meta {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 6px;
  border-top: none;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.client-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  letter-spacing: 0.25px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.client-logo-card:hover .client-name,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card:hover .client-name {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.client-logo-card:hover .client-name,
.horizontal-scroll-track .client-logo-card:hover .client-name {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.client-showcase-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: rgba(185, 193, 206, 0.65);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.client-showcase-hint .hint-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(185, 193, 206, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive Styles for Client Logo Showcase */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .client-logos-section {
    padding: 28px 0 24px;
  }
  .client-logo-card {
    flex: 0 0 230px;
    width: 230px;
    min-width: 230px;
    height: 152px;
    padding: 14px 16px 12px;
  }
  .client-logo-box {
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }
  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 82px;
  }
  .client-name {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .client-logos-section {
    padding: 22px 0 20px;
  }
  .client-logo-card {
    flex: 0 0 190px;
    width: 190px;
    min-width: 190px;
    height: 138px;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .client-logo-box {
    padding: 4px 6px;
  }
  .client-logo-img {
    max-height: 72px;
  }
  .client-name {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Floating Quick Connect & Social Actions Stack
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.floating-contact-stack {
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 995;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.60);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 18px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.3);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.32s ease;
}

.floating-contact-stack.mobile-hero-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.92);
}

/* Individual Social & WhatsApp Floating Logo Buttons */
.social-float-btn,
.whatsapp-float-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.32s var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow 0.32s var(--ease-smooth),
              background 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.social-float-btn span,
.whatsapp-float-btn span {
  display: none;
}

.social-float-btn svg,
.whatsapp-float-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Facebook Floating Logo */
.facebook-float-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2 0%, #0d5bbd 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
}

.facebook-float-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b87ff 0%, #1066d4 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
}

.facebook-float-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

/* Instagram Floating Logo */
.instagram-float-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.35);
}

.instagram-float-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.35);
}

.instagram-float-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Logo */
.whatsapp-float-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2de675 0%, #149c8d 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

/* LinkedIn Floating Logo */
.linkedin-float-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A66C2 0%, #004182 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
}

.linkedin-float-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1178df 0%, #004c99 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
}

.linkedin-float-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

.social-float-btn:hover svg,
.whatsapp-float-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Footer Social Logo Buttons (Left-side under content) */
.footer-social-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-social-btn svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.footer-social-btn.fb-btn:hover {
  background: #1877F2;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
}

.footer-social-btn.ig-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.35);
}

.footer-social-btn.wa-btn:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.footer-social-btn.in-btn:hover {
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35);
}

.footer-social-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.14);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Docking for Floating Social Logos */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-contact-stack {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 14px;
    transform: none;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
  }
  .social-float-btn,
  .whatsapp-float-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .social-float-btn svg,
  .whatsapp-float-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Accreditations, Certifications & Compliance Section (About Us)
   ============================================================ */
.credentials-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.certifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cert-card {
  padding: 24px 26px 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border-left: 4px solid #3B82F6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.92) 55%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.98) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-left-color: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58),
    0 0 32px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.5),
    0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-icon-box {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.65);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-badge {
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.cert-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cert-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.cert-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.cert-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.cert-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cert-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.cert-card:hover p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Compliance Strip for ESI & PF */
.compliance-strip {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left: 4px solid #10B981;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85) 45%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.95) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

.compliance-strip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5);
  border-left-color: #34D399;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.9) 45%,
    rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.98) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
    0 0 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.compliance-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.compliance-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #34D399;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compliance-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.compliance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.compliance-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.compliance-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #6EE7B7;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .certifications-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .compliance-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .compliance-badge-pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}




.cert-reg-code {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.cert-reg-code strong {
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-family: monospace, var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cert-reg-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.cert-reg-pill strong {
  color: #6EE7B7;
  font-family: monospace, var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Operations In Action Manual Carousel (team.html)
   ============================================================ */
.ops-header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.ops-header-container .ops-header-text {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex: 1 1 600px;
}

.ops-header-container .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.ops-header-container .section-desc {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.ops-carousel-header-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.ops-nav-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ops-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.ops-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #2563EB;
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.7), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ops-nav-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.ops-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.ops-counter-pill {
  font-family: monospace, var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ops-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ops-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 8px 4px 18px 4px;
}

.ops-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Desktop: Show exactly 3 cards */
.ops-carousel-track .team-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 44px) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 44px) / 3);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tablet (769px to 1024px): 2 cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .ops-carousel-track .team-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 22px) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 22px) / 2);
  }
}

/* Mobile (<= 768px): Show exactly 1 card */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ops-carousel-track .team-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}

/* Floating Right-Side & Left-Side Manual Scrolling Keys */
.ops-floating-scroll-key {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.88);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.ops-floating-next {
  right: -22px;
}

.ops-floating-prev {
  left: -22px;
}

.ops-floating-scroll-key:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #2563EB;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.85), 0 0 10px #FFFFFF, 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.ops-floating-scroll-key:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

.ops-floating-scroll-key:disabled {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ops-floating-next {
    right: 6px;
  }
  .ops-floating-prev {
    left: 6px;
  }
}

/* Footer Corporate Office Social Media Badges */
.footer-hq-social {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.footer-social-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
              box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-smooth),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              color 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.6);
  color: var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-social-badge svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.footer-social-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-social-badge:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

.footer-social-badge:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.footer-social-badge.fb-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.22);
  border-color: #1877F2;
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.footer-social-badge.ig-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.22);
  border-color: #E1306C;
  color: #F472B6;
}

/* ============================================================
   Mobile Responsive Content Truncation ("Read More" Engine)
   Active strictly on mobile viewports (<= 768px) to eliminate
   excessive scroll walls and maintain a clean, compact aesthetic
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-expandable-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .mobile-expandable-wrap.is-collapsed .mobile-expandable-text {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    max-height: 96px;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Smooth gradient fade at the bottom of collapsed text */
  .mobile-expandable-wrap.is-collapsed .mobile-expandable-text::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(16, 24, 39, 0) 0%,
      rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.75) 45%,
      rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.98) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mobile-read-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: #93C5FD;
    background: rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  .mobile-read-more-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
    background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.65);
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.6);
  }

  .mobile-read-more-btn .toggle-icon {
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-spring);
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .mobile-expandable-wrap:not(.is-collapsed) .mobile-read-more-btn .toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  /* Safe bottom breathing room for docked floating buttons */
  body {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Compact floating quick-connect stack on phones */
  .floating-contact-stack {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 5px 7px;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(16, 24, 39, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.32);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 16px rgba(24, 42, 106, 0.4);
  }

  .social-float-btn,
  .whatsapp-float-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .social-float-btn svg,
  .whatsapp-float-btn svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
  }

  /* Clean mobile card padding and spacing */
  .service-card-detailed {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-story-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .contact-info-panel,
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .location-presence-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .cert-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .compliance-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
}

/* On Desktop / Tablet (> 768px), disable truncation completely and hide toggle button */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .mobile-expandable-wrap.is-collapsed .mobile-expandable-text {
    display: block !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-expandable-wrap.is-collapsed .mobile-expandable-text::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-read-more-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}