/* ===== Preloader ===== */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

body.loaded #preloader {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE-FIRST RESPONSIVE FOUNDATION
   ========================================= */
html, body {
    overflow-x: clip; /* clip ≠ hidden: does NOT create a scroll container, so position:sticky works */
    width: 100%;
}

img, lottie-player, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}.display-4 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important; }
.display-5 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) !important; }

/* Touch-friendly buttons */
.btn, .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary, .btn-case-study, .cta-btn, .btn-quote {
    min-height: 48px;
}

/* Base paragraph readability */
p { font-size: max(0.95rem, 16px); }

/* Disable hover effects on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) {
    .portfolio-card-premium:hover,
    .tech-pill:hover,
    .card:hover,
    .testimonial-card:hover,
    .service-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: inherit !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE (Extra Small, below 576px)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    section { padding: 50px 0; }

    .stats-floating-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; }

    .page-header { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 50px; } /* 80px navbar + 30px visual */
    .page-header h1 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }

    .footer-container { padding: 0 16px 24px 16px; }
}

/* =========================================
   TABLET (Medium devices, 768px and up)
   ========================================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    section { padding: 70px 0; }
}

/* =========================================
   DESKTOP (Large devices, 992px and up)
   ========================================= */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* =========================================
   LARGE DESKTOP (1200px and up)
   ========================================= */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container { max-width: 1140px; }
}

:root {
    --brand-blue: #2F55F4;
    --brand-blue-dark: #1a3ec1;
    --brand-cyan: #00d4ff;
    --primary-color: #2F55F4;
    --primary-light: #93C5FD;
    --text-color: #333333;
    --bg-color: #FFFFFF;
    --secondary-bg: #f4f7fa;
    --footer-bg: #F8F9FA;
    /* Updated to light grey as per request */
    --footer-text: #333333;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-top: 80px; /* Offset for fixed-top navbar (padding 15px×2 + logo 50px = 80px) */
}

/* ==================== CLS PREVENTION — COMPONENT PLACEHOLDERS ====================
 * Reserves space for JS-injected header and footer before they load.
 * Eliminates Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) caused by late-injected components.
 * ================================================================================ */
#header-placeholder {
    min-height: 80px;          /* Matches .navbar: padding 15px×2 + logo 50px */
    background-color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1030;             /* Same stacking context as Bootstrap's fixed-top */
}

#footer-placeholder {
    min-height: 420px;         /* Approximates .footer-dark: padding-top 80px + grid content */
    background-color: #0b1c3c; /* Match footer dark background — prevents white flash */
}

p {
    line-height: 1.8;
}

img {
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Exclude logos from global image styling */
.logo-img {
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: #1D4ED8;
    /* Darker shade of primary */
}

/* Hero Section Enhancements */
.hero-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle dot grid background pattern */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle, #E5E7EB 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-position: 0 0, 25px 25px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0%, 100% {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--brand-cyan) 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
    }
    50% {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-cyan) 0%, var(--brand-blue) 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
    }
}

/* Gradient Text — Hero Headings */
.text-gradient-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F55F4 0%, #00c6ff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Lottie Animation Container */
.lottie-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 500px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Hero Animation Player */
lottie-player.hero-animation {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: hue-rotate(-15deg) saturate(1.2);
}
@keyframes blobMove {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1) rotate(180deg);
    }
}
/* Navbar Customization */
.navbar {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98); /* Clean White */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); /* Very subtle shadow */
    padding: 15px 0; /* More breathing room */
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ---- PREMIUM OUTLINE PILL NAV LINKS ---- */

/* 1. Reduce gap between items */
.navbar-nav {
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* 2. Fix padding, prevent wrapping, setup outline */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #0b1c3c !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hover State */
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* 3. Outline Active State */
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #2F55F4 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-brand:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.navbar-brand img {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-top: -5px;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Dropdown Styling */
.dropdown-menu {
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
    min-width: auto !important;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    color: #4a5568 !important;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #f4f7fa !important;
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sub-page Active State (Left Accent Border) */
.dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.05) !important;
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.dropdown-item.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 4px;
    background-color: #2F55F4;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.dropdown-item:active {
    background-color: #f4f7fa !important;
    color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
}

/* Hover Trigger on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        display: none;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.35);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--brand-blue-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(26, 62, 193, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-cta {
    animation: pulseGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* The Glowing CTA Button */
.btn-quote {
    background-color: #2F55F4;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    /* The Glow Effect */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.4); 
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-quote:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.6);
    background-color: #1a3fd6;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.35);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.5);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.35);
    }
}

/* Testimonial Card Styling */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #E8E4F3; /* Light Purple/Lavender tint like images */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* For shimmer */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.08) 60%, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.12) 50%, rgba(180, 200, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 100px;
    color: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.05);
    font-family: serif;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Shimmer Animation Effect */
.testimonial-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover::after {
    animation: shimmer 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    100% { left: 150%; }
}

/* Profile & Rating */
.user-profile img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.user-profile {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.user-info h6 {
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1c3c;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.stars { 
    color: #FFA500; 
    font-size: 14px; 
}

.testimonial-text {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.read-more-link {
    color: #2F55F4;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: #1a3fd6;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* Sections */
section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* About Creative Section */
.about-creative-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fbfd 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-creative-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-creative-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-creative-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-creative-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--brand-cyan) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-creative-text {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}
.about-creative-visuals {
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px;
}

.about-creative-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 60% / 60% 40% 60% 40%;
    top: -20px;
    right: 10px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-creative-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.25) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-creative-badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111827;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-creative-badge i {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .about-creative-badge {
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-creative-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* About Story Section */
.about-story-section {
    background: #f4f7fa;
    padding: 70px 0 40px;
}

.about-story-title {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-story-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-story-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-story-stack span {
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Zig-Zag Storytelling */
.zigzag-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.zigzag-row {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.zigzag-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.zigzag-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.zigzag-text {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #4b5563;
}

.zigzag-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 18px;
}

.zigzag-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.zigzag-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.3) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: -1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .zigzag-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .zigzag-row {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
}
.core-tabs .nav-link {
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.2);
    color: #334155;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.core-tabs .nav-link i {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.core-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--brand-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.core-tabs .nav-link.active i {
    color: #ffffff;
}
/* Floating Stats Bar */
.stats-floating-section {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.stats-floating {
    margin-top: -50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stats-floating-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 40px;
}

.stat-icon {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .stats-col {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .stats-col:last-child {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--secondary-bg) !important;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
}

footer h5,
footer h6 {
    color: #111827;
}

footer a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

footer a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Utility */
.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.img-fluid {
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Feature Icons Styling */
.feature-icon {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* Card Styling for SaaS look */
.card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    /* Card lift effect */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Testimonials - Swiper */
.testimonial-swiper {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonial-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 28px;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #f5b301;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.12);
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-name {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-role {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: var(--brand-blue);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Service Icon Box */
.icon-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover .icon-box {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

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

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

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
/* Stats Counter */
.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6B7280;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Page Header Container */
/* Master Header Style for Inner Pages */
/* 1. Define the Grid Animation */
@keyframes moveGrid {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 50px 50px; /* Matches the background-size to loop perfectly */
    }
}

/* 2. Apply to Header */
.page-header {
    /* Base Brand Color */
    background-color: #0b1c3c;
    
    /* The Grid Pattern (Keep this design) */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), 
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    
    /* Size of grid blocks */
    background-size: 50px 50px; 
    
    /* THE ANIMATION: Moves the background slowly */
    animation: moveGrid 4s linear infinite; 
    
    /* Clean Layout */
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -80px;
    padding-top: 130px; /* 80px navbar clearance + 50px visual spacing */
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: none; /* Ensure no border interferes */
}

/* 3. ENSURE NO WHITE OVERLAY SHADOW */
.page-header::after {
    display: none !important; /* Force hide the white fade gradient */
}

/* Keep Text White */
.page-header h1, .page-header p, .page-header .breadcrumb-item, .page-header .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.page-header .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #a0c4ff !important;
}

.page-header .breadcrumb {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

/* Container for the bubbles */
.circles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 1; /* Above Grid, Below Text */
    pointer-events: none; /* User can click through them */
}

/* Individual Bubbles */
.circles li {
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    list-style: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle transparent white */
    animation: floatUp 25s linear infinite;
    bottom: -150px; /* Start below the view */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Make them round bubbles */
}

/* Randomize Size & Position & Speed for natural look */
.circles li:nth-child(1) { left: 25%; width: 80px; height: 80px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.circles li:nth-child(2) { left: 10%; width: 20px; height: 20px; animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 12s; }
.circles li:nth-child(3) { left: 70%; width: 20px; height: 20px; animation-delay: 4s; }
.circles li:nth-child(4) { left: 40%; width: 60px; height: 60px; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 18s; }
.circles li:nth-child(5) { left: 65%; width: 20px; height: 20px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.circles li:nth-child(6) { left: 75%; width: 110px; height: 110px; animation-delay: 3s; }
.circles li:nth-child(7) { left: 35%; width: 150px; height: 150px; animation-delay: 7s; }
.circles li:nth-child(8) { left: 50%; width: 25px; height: 25px; animation-delay: 15s; animation-duration: 45s; }
.circles li:nth-child(9) { left: 20%; width: 15px; height: 15px; animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 35s; }
.circles li:nth-child(10) { left: 85%; width: 150px; height: 150px; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 11s; }

/* The Upward Animation */
@keyframes floatUp {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 1;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-1000px) rotate(720deg);
        opacity: 0;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }
}

/* IMPORTANT: Ensure Text stays on top */
.page-header .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Higher than bubbles */
}

/* The Wave Shape Divider */
.custom-shape-divider-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-shape-divider-bottom svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: calc(136% + 1.3px);
    height: 100px;
}

.custom-shape-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==================== FOOTER STYLING ==================== */

.footer-dark {
    background-color: #0b1c3c;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40% 20% 20% 20%;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 0 40px 40px 40px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Footer Column Styling */
.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand img {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #a0c4ff;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-address {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Social Icons */
.footer-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(160, 196, 255, 0.1);
    color: #a0c4ff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid rgba(160, 196, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    background-color: #a0c4ff;
    color: #0b1c3c;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #a0c4ff;
}

/* Footer Heading */
.footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Footer Links */
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: "→";
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: #a0c4ff;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #a0c4ff;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Footer Connect Section */
.footer-connect {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-connect-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-connect-item i {
    color: #a0c4ff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    min-width: 20px;
}

.footer-connect-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-connect-info a {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-connect-info a:hover {
    color: #a0c4ff;
}

.footer-connect-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #a0c4ff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Footer CTA Button */
.footer-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F55F4 0%, #1f3dd6 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.footer-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-cta i {
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal li {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: #a0c4ff;
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE FOOTER ==================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 50% 50%;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 0 30px 30px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
        padding: 0 25px 25px 25px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-dark {
        padding: 60px 0 0 0;
    }

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 0 20px 30px 20px;
    }

    .footer-heading {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-links {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-content {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .footer-copyright,
    .footer-legal a {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .footer-legal {
        gap: 20px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

/* Service Card Styling */
.service-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border-top: 4px solid #2F55F4; /* Brand Accent */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.15); /* Blue glow shadow */
}

/* Icon Container */
.icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.1); /* Very light blue */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #2F55F4;
    font-size: 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: #2F55F4;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotateY(180deg); /* Cool flip effect on hover */
}

.service-link {
    color: #0b1c3c;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: #2F55F4;
    padding-left: 5px; /* Slight movement */
}

/* Premium UI for Office Cards */
.offices-section {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.office-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 28, 60, 0.03);
    height: 100%;
}

.office-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.3);
}

.office-card .office-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
    color: #2F55F4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}

/* Icon Container Glow on Hover */
.office-card .icon-wrapper {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.office-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.2);
}

.office-card .office-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
    color: #2F55F4;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.office-card .badge {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.office-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1c3c;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.office-card p {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Get Directions Link Animation */
.office-card a {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.office-card:hover a {
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    background: #2F55F4; /* Brand Blue */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2F55F4 0%, #4466f2 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 0; /* Reduced padding for compact look */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* Subtle lift */
}

.cta-section h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2F55F4;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Pill shape */
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ========================================= 
   UNIFIED FEATURE CARD (Zig-Zag Redesign)
   ========================================= */
.unified-feature-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #2F55F4 !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.unified-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.15);
}

.unified-feature-card img {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .unified-feature-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Ask IV Navbar Button */
#askIvBtn {
    border: 1.5px solid #2F55F4 !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

#askIvBtn:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: #2F55F4 !important;
    border-color: #2F55F4 !important;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    #askIvBtn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        padding: 0;
        border-radius: 50%;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0;
        gap: 0 !important;
    }

    #askIvBtn i {
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Ask IV Chat Widget (mobile-first) */
#ivChatWidget {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 3000;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

#ivChatWidget.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.iv-chat-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F55F4 0%, #00c6ff 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.iv-chat-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.iv-chat-title strong {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.iv-chat-title small {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.iv-chat-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.iv-chat-close {
    border: none;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.iv-chat-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f7ff 0%, #ffffff 55%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.iv-message {
    display: flex;
}

.iv-message.iv-user {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.iv-message.iv-bot {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.iv-bubble {
    max-width: 86%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

.iv-message.iv-user .iv-bubble {
    background: #2F55F4;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 6px;
}

.iv-message.iv-bot .iv-bubble {
    background: #edf1f7;
    color: #1f2937;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 6px;
}

.iv-quick-replies {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.iv-quick-replies.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.iv-chip {
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.2);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2F55F4;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 11px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.iv-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.08);
}

.iv-chat-input-wrap {
    border-top: 1px solid #e7e9ef;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

#ivChatInput {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid #d6dbe8;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    outline: none;
}

#ivChatInput:focus {
    border-color: #2F55F4;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47, 85, 244, 0.12);
}

#ivChatSendBtn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2F55F4;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

#ivChatSendBtn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.iv-typing-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.iv-typing-indicator span {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #9aa3b2;
    animation: ivTypingDots 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.iv-typing-indicator span:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.iv-typing-indicator span:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes ivTypingDots {
    0%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.7);
        opacity: 0.45;
    }
    40% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    #ivChatWidget {
        inset: auto 22px 22px auto;
        width: 350px;
        height: 500px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(11, 28, 60, 0.2);
        transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
    }

    #ivChatWidget.is-open {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }

    .iv-chat-header {
        border-top-left-radius: 20px;
        border-top-right-radius: 20px;
    }

    .iv-chat-input-wrap {
        border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;
    }
}