:root{
    --ink:#1C1330;
    --ink-soft:#4B4260;
    --indigo-950:#170B34;
    --indigo-900:#1F0F45;
    --indigo-800:#2C1367;
    --indigo-700:#3A1A7E;
    --indigo-600:#4A2A9C;
    --indigo-200:#D9CEF2;
    --indigo-100:#EDE9F7;
    --amber-600:#C56A16;
    --amber-500:#E2861F;
    --amber-400:#F0A648;
    --amber-100:#FCEBD3;
    --paper:#FBFAF8;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --line:#E4DEF0;
    --shadow-soft: 0 20px 50px -25px rgba(23,11,52,0.35);
    --teal:#1E8A72;
    --coral:#C0532F;
    --sky:#2E6FA7;
    --plum:#6E3A9E;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden;max-width:100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    color:var(--indigo-900);
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.15;
  }
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
  button{font-family:inherit;}
  .wrap{max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px 44px;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
    .reveal{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;filter:none !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- ENTRANCE REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
  .reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(28px);
    filter:blur(4px);
    transition:
      opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      filter .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    will-change:transform, opacity, filter;
  }
  .reveal.animate-in{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
    filter:blur(0);
  }
  .reveal-scale{
    opacity:0;transform:scale(.94);
    transition:
      opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .reveal-scale.animate-in{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
  .reveal-left{
    opacity:0;transform:translateX(-36px);
    transition:
      opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .reveal-left.animate-in{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
  .reveal-right{
    opacity:0;transform:translateX(36px);
    transition:
      opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .reveal-right.animate-in{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}

  .delay-1{transition-delay:.06s;}
  .delay-2{transition-delay:.13s;}
  .delay-3{transition-delay:.20s;}
  .delay-4{transition-delay:.28s;}
  .delay-5{transition-delay:.36s;}
  .delay-6{transition-delay:.44s;}
  .delay-7{transition-delay:.52s;}
  .delay-8{transition-delay:.60s;}
  .delay-9{transition-delay:.68s;}
  .delay-10{transition-delay:.76s;}

  /* ---------- TOP UTILITY BAR ---------- */
  .topbar{
    background:var(--indigo-950);
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size:0.82rem;
  }
  .topbar-inner{
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:9px 44px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .topbar-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;}
  .topbar-badge{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
    position:relative;padding-left:0;
  }
  .topbar-badge:not(:first-child){padding-left:22px;}
  .topbar-badge:not(:first-child)::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-500);
  }
  .topbar-badge svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
  .topbar-left a{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
    transition:color .2s ease;
  }
  .topbar-left a:hover{color:var(--amber-400);}
  .topbar-left svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
  .topbar-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);}
  .topbar-right a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:color .2s ease;}
  .topbar-right a:hover{color:var(--amber-400);}
  .topbar-right svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
  .topbar-hours{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  .nav{
    position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;
    background:rgba(251,250,248,0.94);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 2px 20px -8px rgba(23,11,52,0.12);
  }
  .nav-inner{
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    padding:08px 42px;
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;
  }
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
  .brand img{height:70px;width:auto;}
  .brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2;}
  .brand-text strong{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--indigo-900);letter-spacing:0.01em;}
  .brand-text span{font-size:0.66rem;color:var(--amber-600);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.07em;}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;}
  .nav-links > a{
    font-size:0.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);
    position:relative;padding:6px;
  }
  .nav-links > a::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;
    background:var(--amber-500);transition:width .25s ease;border-radius:2px;
  }
  .nav-links > a:hover{color:var(--indigo-900);}
  .nav-links > a:hover::after{width:100%;}

  /* services dropdown */
  .nav-dropdown{position:relative;}
  .nav-dropdown > a{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
    font-size:0.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);
    position:relative;padding:6px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown > a::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:2px;
    background:var(--amber-500);transition:width .25s ease;border-radius:2px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown:hover > a{color:var(--indigo-900);}
  .nav-dropdown:hover > a::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-caret{width:13px;height:13px;transition:transform .25s ease;}
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-caret{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .nav-dropdown-menu{
    position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
    min-width:210px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);padding:10px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s ease;
    z-index:50;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:-6px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width:12px;height:12px;background:var(--white);border-left:1px solid var(--line);border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu{
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a{
    padding:9px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, padding-left .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover{background:var(--indigo-100);color:var(--indigo-900);padding-left:16px;}
  .nav-dropdown-all{
    margin-top:4px;padding-top:10px !important;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;color:var(--amber-600) !important;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-all svg{width:14px;height:14px;}

  .nav-phone{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    font-size:0.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);
    padding:6px;white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-phone svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--amber-500);}
  .nav-phone:hover{color:var(--amber-600);}

  .nav-cta{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
    background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);
    padding:12px 24px;border-radius:30px;
    font-size:0.88rem;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(226,134,31,0.65);
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -10px rgba(226,134,31,0.75);}
  .nav-cta::after{display:none;}
  .nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;}
  .nav-toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--indigo-900);margin:5px 0;}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
/* =========================================================
   NPMS PREMIUM HERO
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 680px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #100821;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}


/* =========================================================
   BACKGROUND IMAGE
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.npms-hero-bg img {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;

    /*
       Image ko thoda right rakha gaya hai
       taaki technician/person right side mein aaye.
    */
    object-position: 80% center;

    transform: scale(1.01);
}


/* =========================================================
   DARK LEFT → LIGHT RIGHT OVERLAY
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.99) 0%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.96) 22%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.88) 38%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.64) 53%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.30) 68%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.08) 84%,

            rgba(16, 8, 33, 0.02) 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    padding: 76px 55px 72px;
}


/* =========================================================
   LEFT CONTENT
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-content {
    width: 52%;
    max-width: 690px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}


/* =========================================================
   BADGES
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 9px;

    margin-bottom: 28px;
}


.npms-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;

    height: 38px;

    padding: 0 15px;

    border-radius: 30px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.075);

    border: 1px solid rgba(235,151,40,0.55);

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);

    font-family: inherit;

    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.01em;

    white-space: nowrap;

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
}


.npms-badge svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;

    fill: none;

    stroke: #f2a33a;

    stroke-width: 1.8;

    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;

    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.npms-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(235,151,40,0.15);

    border-color: #f2a33a;

    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    margin-bottom: 19px;

    color: #f3a43a;

    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


.npms-hero-eyebrow span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;

    background: #f3a43a;

    display: block;

    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   HEADING
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero h1 {
    margin: 0;

    max-width: 680px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-family:
        "Playfair Display",
        Georgia,
        serif;

    font-size: clamp(48px, 4.4vw, 70px);

    line-height: 1.02;

    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: -1.8px;

    text-shadow:
        0 4px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
}


.npms-hero h1 em {
    color: #f2a33a;

    font-style: italic;

    font-weight: 600;
}


/* =========================================================
   DESCRIPTION
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-description {
    max-width: 600px;

    margin: 25px 0 0;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);

    font-size: 16px;

    line-height: 1.65;

    font-weight: 400;
}


/* =========================================================
   ACTION BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 13px;

    margin-top: 32px;
}


.npms-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    min-height: 54px;

    padding: 0 25px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 700;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}


.npms-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    margin-right: 9px;

    fill: none;

    stroke: currentColor;

    stroke-width: 2;

    stroke-linecap: round;

    stroke-linejoin: round;
}


/* PRIMARY */

.npms-btn-primary {
    color: #160a27;

    background: #f2a33a;

    border: 1px solid #f2a33a;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(242,163,58,0.20);
}


.npms-btn-primary:hover {
    color: #160a27;

    background: #ffb24c;

    border-color: #ffb24c;

    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px rgba(242,163,58,0.30);
}


/* OUTLINE */

.npms-btn-outline {
    color: #ffffff;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);

    backdrop-filter: blur(7px);
}


.npms-btn-outline:hover {
    color: #160a27;

    background: #ffffff;

    border-color: #ffffff;

    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM INFO
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    margin-top: 38px;

    padding-top: 22px;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 600px;
}


.npms-info-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 3px;
}


.npms-info-item strong {
    color: #ffffff;

    font-family:
        "Playfair Display",
        Georgia,
        serif;

    font-size: 21px;

    font-weight: 700;
}


.npms-info-item span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);

    font-size: 11px;

    line-height: 1.4;
}


.npms-info-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 38px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);

    margin: 0 30px;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUBTLE IMAGE DEPTH
   ========================================================= */

.npms-hero::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    height: 90px;

    z-index: 1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            rgba(10,5,22,0.38)
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* [DEPRECATED] Hero responsive rules 1100/767/480 — merged into consolidated 7-tier block at end of file */

/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM 5 TRUST / CERTIFICATION TABS
   ========================================================= */

.npms-bottom-stats {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;

    margin-top: 35px;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);

    gap: 8px;
}


/* Individual Card */

.npms-stat {
    min-height: 76px;

    padding: 12px 10px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 8px;

    border-radius: 9px;

    background: rgba(15, 8, 35, 0.48);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.24);

    backdrop-filter: blur(9px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(9px);

    color: #fff;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease;
}


/* Hover */

.npms-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    background: rgba(15,8,35,0.68);

    border-color: rgba(242,163,58,0.65);
}


/* Icons */

.npms-stat svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    fill: none;

    stroke: #f2a33a;

    stroke-width: 1.6;

    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}


/* Text */

.npms-stat div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    min-width: 0;
}


.npms-stat strong {
    color: #ffffff;

    font-family:
        "Playfair Display",
        Georgia,
        serif;

    font-size: 13px;

    line-height: 1.15;

    font-weight: 700;

    white-space: nowrap;
}


.npms-stat span {
    display: block;

    margin-top: 4px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);

    font-size: 9px;

    line-height: 1.2;

    white-space: normal;
}


/* =========================================================
   DESKTOP — KEEP THEM COMPACT
   ========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

    .npms-bottom-stats {
        max-width: 900px;
        gap: 9px;
    }

    .npms-stat {
        min-height: 78px;
        padding: 12px 11px;
    }

    .npms-stat svg {
        width: 23px;
        height: 23px;
    }

    .npms-stat strong {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .npms-stat span {
        font-size: 9px;
    }
}


/* [DEPRECATED] Bottom-stats responsive rules 1000/767/420 — merged into consolidated 7-tier block at end of file */

/* =========================================================
   DOTTED BORDER — 5 BOTTOM TRUST TABS
   ========================================================= */

.npms-stat {
    min-height: 76px;

    padding: 12px 10px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 8px;

    border-radius: 9px;

    /* DOTTED BORDER */
    border: 1px dotted rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

    background: rgba(15, 8, 35, 0.48);

    backdrop-filter: blur(9px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(9px);

    color: #fff;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease;
}


/* Hover */

.npms-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    background: rgba(15, 8, 35, 0.68);

    border-color: #f2a33a;
}

  /* ---------- TRUST STRIP ---------- */
  .trust{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--white);
  }
  .trust-inner{
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 44px;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  }
  .trust-item{
    display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;
    padding:26px 24px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .trust-item:first-child{border-left:none;padding-left:0;}
  .trust-item svg{flex-shrink:0;width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--amber-500);}
  .trust-item h4{font-size:0.95rem;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);}
  .trust-item p{margin:4px 0 0;font-size:0.83rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about-inner{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.92fr 1.08fr;gap:76px;align-items:center;
  }
  .about-visual{position:relative;padding:0 8% 18% 6%;}
  .photo-slot{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--indigo-100);}
  .photo-slot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s ease;}
  .photo-slot:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  /* shiny diagonal light sweep on hover — applies to every photo-slot image
     (about photos, why-choose-us photos, testimonial avatars, etc.) */
  .photo-slot::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-160%;width:55%;height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 50%, transparent 80%);
    transform:skewX(-20deg);
    transition:left .85s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.35,1);
    z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  }
  .photo-slot:hover::after{left:160%;}
  .photo-placeholder{
    display:none;position:absolute;inset:0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    border:1.5px dashed var(--indigo-200);
    color:var(--indigo-600);text-align:center;padding:14px;
    font-size:0.78rem;line-height:1.5;
  }
  .photo-placeholder svg{width:30px;height:30px;opacity:0.7;}
  .photo-placeholder code{
    display:block;margin-top:2px;font-family:monospace;font-size:0.76rem;
    color:var(--indigo-800);background:var(--white);padding:2px 6px;border-radius:2px;
  }
  .about-photo-main{
    aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:3px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .about-photo-sub{
    position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;width:56%;aspect-ratio:5/4;
    border-radius:3px;border:6px solid var(--paper);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .rating-card{
    position:absolute;left:-2%;top:8%;z-index:2;
    background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:3px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
    padding:22px 22px 20px;width:172px;text-align:left;
  }
  .rating-tag{
    display:inline-block;background:var(--amber-100);color:var(--amber-600);
    font-size:0.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.02em;
    padding:4px 10px;border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .rating-score{
    display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:2rem;
    color:var(--indigo-900);font-weight:700;line-height:1;
  }
  .rating-stars{color:var(--amber-500);letter-spacing:2px;margin-top:6px;font-size:0.9rem;}
  .rating-card p{margin:4px 0 14px;font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .btn-sm{padding:9px 16px;font-size:0.8rem;width:100%;justify-content:center;}

  .about-content .kicker{text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber-600);font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;letter-spacing:0.03em;
    display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .about-content h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.15rem);max-width:16ch;}
  .about-content > p{margin-top:18px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.02rem;max-width:52ch;}

  .about-features{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px;
    margin-top:34px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .about-feature{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;}
  .feat-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--indigo-100);color:var(--indigo-700);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .feat-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
  .about-feature h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);}
  .about-feature p{margin-top:5px;font-size:0.83rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}

  .about-quote{
    margin:32px 0 0;padding:22px 26px;background:var(--indigo-100);
    border-left:3px solid var(--amber-500);border-radius:0 3px 3px 0;
  }
  .about-quote .quote-mark{width:26px;height:20px;color:var(--indigo-300,#B9ACDD);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .about-quote p{margin:0;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--indigo-800);line-height:1.5;}

  /* ---------- WHY CHOOSE US ---------- */
  .why{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 12% 0%, rgba(74,42,156,0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 100% 100%, rgba(226,134,31,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(145deg, #14082e 0%, #1a0c3d 40%, #1f1049 100%);
  }
  .why-bg-decor{
    position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0.4;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size:38px 38px;
  }
  .why-inner{
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 0.92fr;gap:72px;align-items:center;
  }
  .why-content .kicker{text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber-400);font-weight:700;font-size:0.82rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;
    padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
    background:rgba(240,166,72,0.10);
    border:1px solid rgba(240,166,72,0.22);
  }
  .why-content .kicker::before{
    content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--amber-400);display:inline-block;
    box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(240,166,72,0.7);
  }
  .why-content h2{
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.1vw,2.55rem);
    max-width:15ch;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#e8dff7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  }
  .why-content > p{
    margin-top:18px;color:rgba(233,225,252,0.72);
    font-size:1.02rem;max-width:48ch;line-height:1.65;
  }
  .why-list{margin-top:36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;}
  .why-item{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;
    padding:22px 22px 22px 20px;border-radius:14px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    transition:
      transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
      border-color .3s ease,
      box-shadow .35s ease,
      background .35s ease;
  }
  .why-item::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:14px;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,166,72,0) 0%, rgba(240,166,72,0) 100%);
    transition:background .35s ease;z-index:-1;
  }
  .why-item:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px) translateX(4px);
    border-color:rgba(240,166,72,0.42);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 48px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(240,166,72,0.12),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .why-item:hover::before{
    background:radial-gradient(400px 120px at 0% 0%, rgba(240,166,72,0.10), transparent 60%);
  }
  .why-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:13px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .why-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .why-icon::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:inherit;opacity:0;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent 55%);
    transition:opacity .35s ease;
  }
  .why-item:hover .why-icon::after{opacity:1;}
  .why-icon-1{
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#1E8A72 0%,#25a98c 100%);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(30,138,114,0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  }
  .why-icon-2{
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#4A2A9C 0%,#6e47c9 100%);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(74,42,156,0.75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  }
  .why-icon-3{
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#C56A16 0%,#f0a648 100%);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(226,134,31,0.75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  }
  .why-item-body{flex:1;min-width:0;}
  .why-item-num{
    display:inline-block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-weight:700;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.12em;
    color:var(--amber-400);margin-bottom:5px;opacity:0.9;
  }
  .why-item h4{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;letter-spacing:-0.005em;
  }
  .why-item p{margin-top:6px;font-size:0.88rem;color:rgba(233,225,252,0.68);line-height:1.6;}
  .why-content .btn-primary{
    margin-top:36px;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--amber-500) 0%,var(--amber-400) 100%);
    color:var(--indigo-950);font-weight:700;
    border:none;
    box-shadow:
      0 12px 30px -10px rgba(240,166,72,0.7),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .why-content .btn-primary:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
      0 18px 40px -12px rgba(240,166,72,0.85),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }

  .why-visual{position:relative;padding:0 6% 22% 0;}
  .why-accent-ring{
    position:absolute;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    right:-8%;top:-6%;width:115%;height:115%;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:conic-gradient(from 120deg, rgba(240,166,72,0.18) 0%, rgba(74,42,156,0.22) 40%, rgba(240,166,72,0) 70%);
    filter:blur(40px);
    animation:why-ring-pulse 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes why-ring-pulse{
    0%,100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0deg);opacity:0.7;}
    50%{transform:scale(1.04) rotate(8deg);opacity:1;}
  }
  .why-photo{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--indigo-800);
    border-radius:16px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  }
  .why-photo::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,8,46,0) 50%, rgba(20,8,46,0.28) 100%);
  }
  .why-photo img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
    transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .why-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .why-photo-a{
    aspect-ratio:4/5;
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    position:relative;z-index:2;
  }
  .why-photo-b{
    position:absolute;z-index:3;
    left:-10%;bottom:0;width:58%;aspect-ratio:5/4;
    border:6px solid rgba(20,8,46,0.95);
    box-shadow:
      0 26px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(240,166,72,0.18);
    border-radius:14px;
  }
  .why-badge{
    position:absolute;z-index:4;
    right:3%;top:7%;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    width:128px;height:128px;border-radius:50%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
      linear-gradient(145deg,#E2861F 0%,#C56A16 100%);
    color:#fff;text-align:center;
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 50px -16px rgba(226,134,31,0.8),
      inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35),
      inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
      0 0 0 4px rgba(240,166,72,0.12);
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.82rem;line-height:1.3;
    animation:why-badge-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes why-badge-float{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(1deg);}
  }
  .why-badge svg{width:28px;height:28px;margin-bottom:6px;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));}

  /* ---------- PARTNERS CAROUSEL ---------- */
  .partners{position:relative;z-index:3;margin-top:-54px;}
  .partners-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 60px -28px rgba(31,16,73,0.22),
      0 10px 24px -12px rgba(31,16,73,0.12);
    padding:32px 36px;
    display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:28px;
  }
  .partners-text{
    flex:0 0 240px;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;
    color:var(--indigo-900);line-height:1.55;
    border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding-right:28px;
    position:relative;
  }
  .partners-text::before{
    content:"";
    display:inline-block;width:44px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#E2861F 0%,#F6B04E 100%);
    margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .carousel-wrap{
    flex:1 1 0%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
    min-width:0;max-width:100%;
  }
  .carousel-viewport{
    flex:1 1 0%;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:4px;
  }
  .carousel-track{
    display:flex;gap:16px;
    transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  .carousel-item{
    flex:0 0 calc((100% - 5 * 16px) / 6);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    min-height:86px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid rgba(31,16,73,0.08);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:14px 12px;
    box-shadow:
      0 4px 14px -6px rgba(31,16,73,0.10),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    transition:
      transform .28s ease,
      border-color .28s ease,
      box-shadow .28s ease;
  }
  .carousel-item:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    border-color:rgba(226,134,31,0.45);
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 28px -10px rgba(226,134,31,0.28),
      0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset;
  }
  .carousel-logo{
    height:58px;width:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;
    max-height:58px;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
    filter:none;
  }
  .carousel-item:hover .carousel-logo{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .carousel-fallback{
    display:none;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    font-weight:700;font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--indigo-700);
    text-align:center;line-height:1.25;
  }
  .carousel-fallback svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
  .carousel-btn{
    flex-shrink:0;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ffffff 0%,#f7f4fc 100%);
    cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    color:var(--indigo-800);transition:all .25s ease;
    box-shadow:
      0 6px 16px -8px rgba(31,16,73,0.22),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,1);
    position:relative;z-index:2;
  }
  .carousel-btn::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(226,134,31,0.0),rgba(226,134,31,0.0));
    transition:all .25s ease;z-index:-1;opacity:0;
  }
  .carousel-btn:hover:not(:disabled){
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#E2861F 0%,#F6B04E 100%);
    color:#fff;border-color:#E2861F;
    transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow:0 12px 22px -8px rgba(226,134,31,0.55);
  }
  .carousel-btn:hover:not(:disabled)::after{opacity:0.45;}
  .carousel-btn:active:not(:disabled){transform:translateY(0) scale(0.98);}
  .carousel-btn:disabled{opacity:.38;cursor:not-allowed;filter:saturate(0.6);}
  .carousel-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;}

  /* Carousel sizing tiers (aligned to master responsive breakpoints) */
  /* Desktop: >1199 = 6 per view (already set above) */
  @media (max-width: 1200px){
    /* 1100–1199: still 6 but compact */
    .carousel-track{gap:14px;}
    .carousel-logo{height:54px;max-height:54px;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 1100px){
    /* 980–1099: 4 per view (tablet) */
    .carousel-item{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 3 * 16px) / 4);min-height:82px;}
    .carousel-logo{height:50px;max-height:50px;}
    .carousel-track{gap:16px;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    /* 701–979: 3 per view */
    .carousel-item{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 2 * 16px) / 3);min-height:80px;}
    .carousel-logo{height:48px;max-height:48px;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 700px){
    /* ≤700: 2 per view (mobile) */
    .carousel-item{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 1 * 14px) / 2);min-height:76px;padding:12px 10px;border-radius:10px;}
    .carousel-track{gap:14px;}
    .carousel-logo{height:44px;max-height:44px;}
    .carousel-btn{width:40px;height:40px;}
    .carousel-btn svg{width:17px;height:17px;}
    .carousel-wrap{gap:10px;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 420px){
    .carousel-item{min-height:70px;padding:10px 8px;border-radius:9px;}
    .carousel-logo{height:40px;max-height:40px;}
    .carousel-btn{width:36px;height:36px;}
    .carousel-btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
  }

  /* ---------- SECTION HEADERS ---------- */
  .section{padding:88px 0;}
  .section-alt{background:var(--indigo-100);}
  .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 52px;text-align:center;}
  .sec-head .kicker{text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--amber-600);font-weight:600;font-size:0.82rem;letter-spacing:0.03em;
    display:block;margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.2vw,2.55rem);}
  .sec-head p{margin-top:16px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.02rem;}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES GRID
========================================================= */

.svc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICE CARD
========================================================= */

.svc-card {
    --theme-green: #F0A648;
    --theme-green-dark: #F0A648;

    position: relative;

    min-height: 360px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #e3e5e8;
    border-radius: 16px;

    overflow: hidden;

    isolation: isolate;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);

    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE
========================================================= */

.svc-card-bg {
    position: absolute;

    inset: 0 0 auto 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;

    background-image: var(--svc-img);

    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;

    transform: scale(1);

    transition:
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);

    z-index: 0;
}


/* Image zoom */

.svc-card:hover .svc-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE DARK GRADIENT
========================================================= */

.svc-card-bg::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 20%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%
        );

    transition:
        opacity 0.45s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   GREEN HOVER LAYER
========================================================= */

.svc-hover-bg {
    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #f8a941f7,
            lch(64.3% 74.97 69.13 / 0.99)
        );

    /*
       Starts completely below the card
    */

    transform: translateY(100%);

    transition:
        transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);

    z-index: 2;

    pointer-events: none;
}


/*
   GREEN LAYER RISES FROM BOTTOM
*/

.svc-card:hover .svc-hover-bg {
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTENT
========================================================= */

.svc-content {
    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    min-height: 170px;

    padding: 20px 20px 18px;

    background: #ffffff;

    z-index: 3;

    transition:
        transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
        background 0.35s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   HOVER CONTENT
========================================================= */

.svc-card:hover .svc-content {

    /*
       White background disappears.
       Text now sits directly over green layer.
    */

    background: transparent;

    /*
       Pull content upward.
    */

    transform: translateY(-35px);
}


/* =========================================================
   TITLE
========================================================= */

.svc-card h3 {

    margin: 0 0 10px;

    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.3;

    font-weight: 700;

    color: var(--indigo-900);

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease;
}


/* Hover title */

.svc-card:hover h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.svc-card p {

    margin: 0;

    font-size: 0.86rem;

    line-height: 1.6;

    color: #667085;

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease;
}


/* Hover description */

.svc-card:hover p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
}


/* =========================================================
   LEARN MORE
========================================================= */

.svc-link {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 7px;

    margin-top: 15px;

    color: #176b4b;

    font-size: 0.82rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease;
}


/* Hover link */

.svc-card:hover .svc-link {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* Arrow */

.svc-link svg {

    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.svc-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   ICON
========================================================= */

.svc-icon {

    position: absolute;

    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;

    top: -25px;
    right: 20px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #ffffff;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);

    z-index: 5;

    transition:
        background 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}


/* Icon SVG */

.svc-icon svg {

    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;

    color: var(--indigo-800);

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   HOVER ICON
========================================================= */

.svc-card:hover .svc-icon {

    background: transparent;

    box-shadow: none;

    /*
       Icon follows the content movement
    */

    transform: translateY(-35px);
}


.svc-card:hover .svc-icon svg {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   EXTRA IMAGE TINT DURING HOVER
========================================================= */

.svc-card:hover .svc-card-bg::after {

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(23, 107, 75, 0.32),
            rgba(7, 80, 49, 0.60)
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   VIEW ALL SERVICES
========================================================= */

.svc-toggle-row {

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    margin-top: 42px;
}


.btn-toggle {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 10px;

    padding: 13px 30px;

    border: 1.5px solid var(--indigo-800);

    border-radius: 5px;

    background: transparent;

    color: var(--indigo-800);

    font-size: 0.9rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
}


.btn-toggle:hover {

    background: var(--indigo-800);

    color: #ffffff;

    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.btn-toggle svg {

    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease;
}


.btn-toggle:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* [DEPRECATED] Services responsive rules 1100/650/420 — merged into consolidated 7-tier block at end of file */


/* =========================================
   TRUST / STATS SECTION
========================================= */

.trust-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* =========================================
   STATS AREA
========================================= */

.stats-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ea580c 0%,
        #f97316 50%,
        #fb923c 100%
    );

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

    padding: 70px 6%;

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* Decorative background circles */

.stats-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    top: -180px;
    left: -100px;

    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

    bottom: -250px;
    right: -100px;

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================
   STAT ITEM
========================================= */

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

    text-align: center;

    padding: 10px 20px;

    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}


/* Vertical divider */

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    right: 0;
    top: 15%;

    height: 70%;
    width: 1px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}


/* Hover */

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
}


/* =========================================
   COUNTER NUMBER
========================================= */

.stat-number {
    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;
    align-items: baseline;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: clamp(42px, 4vw, 62px);

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: -2px;

    margin-bottom: 12px;
}


/* Plus symbol */

.stat-number .plus {
    font-size: 0.65em;

    font-weight: 800;

    margin-left: 3px;
}


/* =========================================
   STAT LABEL
========================================= */

.stat-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

    font-size: 15px;

    font-weight: 500;

    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}


/* =========================================
   MEMBERSHIP SECTION
========================================= */

.membership-section {
    padding: 75px 6% 90px;

    background: #ffffff;

    position: relative;
}


/* =========================================
   HEADING
========================================= */

.membership-heading {
    text-align: center;

    max-width: 750px;

    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}


.section-small-title {
    display: inline-block;

    color: #ea580c;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 2px;

    margin-bottom: 12px;
}


.membership-heading h2 {
    margin: 0;

    color: #111827;

    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 42px);

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1.2;
}


.membership-heading h2 span {
    color: #ea580c;
}


.membership-heading p {
    margin: 15px auto 0;

    max-width: 600px;

    color: #6b7280;

    font-size: 15px;

    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* =========================================
   MEMBERSHIP CONTAINER
========================================= */

.membership-container {
    max-width: 1000px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

    gap: 28px;
}


/* =========================================
   MEMBERSHIP CARD
========================================= */

.membership-card {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 22px;

    padding: 25px 28px;

    min-height: 125px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;

    border-radius: 18px;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

    cursor: pointer;

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease;
}


/* Orange line */

.membership-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    top: 0;

    width: 4px;
    height: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        #ea580c,
        #fb923c
    );

    border-radius: 18px 0 0 18px;

    transition: height 0.4s ease;
}


/* Orange glow */

.membership-card::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.07);

    right: -80px;
    bottom: -80px;

    transition:
        transform 0.5s ease,
        background 0.5s ease;
}


/* =========================================
   CARD HOVER
========================================= */

.membership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);

    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14);
}


.membership-card:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
}


.membership-card:hover::after {
    transform: scale(2);

    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.10);
}


/* =========================================
   MEMBERSHIP LOGO
========================================= */

.membership-logo {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    flex: 0 0 65px;

    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;

    border-radius: 14px;

    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}


.membership-logo img {
    max-width: 48px;
    max-height: 48px;

    width: auto;
    height: auto;

    object-fit: contain;

    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}


.membership-card:hover .membership-logo {
    transform: scale(1.06);

    border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}


.membership-card:hover .membership-logo img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}


/* =========================================
   CARD CONTENT
========================================= */

.membership-content {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

    flex: 1;
}


.membership-content h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: #111827;

    font-size: 16px;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.45;

    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}


.membership-content h3 span {
    display: block;

    color: #ea580c;
}


.membership-card:hover .membership-content h3 {
    color: #ea580c;
}


.membership-content p {
    margin: 6px 0 0;

    color: #9ca3af;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 500;
}


/* =========================================
   ARROW
========================================= */

.card-arrow {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 3;

    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #fff7ed;

    color: #ea580c;

    font-size: 20px;

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateX(-10px);

    transition:
        opacity 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease;
}


.membership-card:hover .card-arrow {
    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateX(0);

    background: #ea580c;

    color: #ffffff;
}


/* [DEPRECATED] Trust/Membership responsive rules 900/600 — merged into consolidated 7-tier block at end of file */


  /* ---------- PESTS WE ELIMINATE ---------- */
  .pest-elim{background:var(--white);}
  .pest-elim-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:28px 20px;
  }
  .pest-elim-item{text-align:center;}
  .pest-elim-photo{
    position:relative;width:112px;height:112px;margin:0 auto;
    border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
    border:3px solid var(--amber-500);
    background:var(--indigo-100);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .pest-elim-photo img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
    transition:transform .5s ease, filter .5s ease;
  }
  .pest-elim-fallback{
    display:none;position:absolute;inset:0;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--indigo-700);
  }
  .pest-elim-fallback svg{width:38px;height:38px;}
  .pest-elim-photo::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:-12%;top:calc(50% - 3px);
    width:124%;height:6px;border-radius:3px;
    background:var(--amber-500);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--white);
    transform:rotate(-40deg);
    transition:opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
  }
  .pest-elim-item:hover .pest-elim-photo{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:var(--indigo-700);}
  .pest-elim-item:hover .pest-elim-photo img{transform:scale(1.12);filter:grayscale(0.4);}
  .pest-elim-item:hover .pest-elim-photo::after{opacity:0;transform:rotate(-40deg) scale(1.3);}
  .pest-elim-item h4{
    margin-top:16px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.92rem;
    font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);
  }

  .pest-elim-stats{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    margin-top:56px;padding-top:36px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .pest-elim-stat{
    text-align:center;padding:0 12px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .pest-elim-stat:first-child{border-left:none;}
  .pest-elim-stat strong{
    display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.1rem);color:var(--indigo-900);
  }
  .pest-elim-stat span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
  .process{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:28px 16px;
    position:relative;
  }
  .process::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:70px;left:11%;right:11%;height:2px;
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-200) 0 10px, transparent 10px 18px);
  }
  .proc-step{position:relative;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;}
  .proc-photo{
    position:relative;width:140px;height:140px;margin:0 auto 22px;
    border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
    border:3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px -16px rgba(23,11,52,0.4), 0 0 0 3px var(--indigo-200);
    transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .proc-photo img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
    transition:transform .5s ease, filter .5s ease;
    filter:grayscale(0.15);
  }
  .proc-photo-fallback{border:none;position:absolute;inset:0;}
  .proc-step:hover .proc-photo{
    transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow:0 24px 44px -16px rgba(226,134,31,0.45), 0 0 0 3px var(--amber-500);
  }
  .proc-step:hover .proc-photo img{transform:scale(1.1);filter:grayscale(0);}
  .proc-num{
    position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-6px;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--indigo-800);color:var(--white);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.88rem;
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px -6px rgba(23,11,52,0.55);
    border:3px solid var(--indigo-100);
    z-index:2;transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .proc-step:hover .proc-num{background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);}
  .proc-step h4{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;}
  .proc-step p{margin-top:8px;font-size:0.83rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.5;}

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIALS (carousel) ---------- */
  .testimonials{background:var(--white);}
  .testi-carousel{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  }
  .testi-track{
    flex:1;display:flex;gap:28px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-behavior:smooth;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    padding:6px 4px 26px;
    scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .testi-slide{
    flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 19px);
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    display:flex;
  }
  .testi-arrow{
    flex-shrink:0;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:var(--paper);border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--indigo-800);
    cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .testi-arrow:hover{background:var(--indigo-800);border-color:var(--indigo-800);color:var(--white);}
  .testi-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
  .testi-card{
    width:100%;
    position:relative;
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:34px 30px 28px;
    border-top:3px solid var(--amber-500);
    box-shadow:0 20px 44px -30px rgba(23,11,52,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .testi-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 26px 54px -26px rgba(23,11,52,0.32);
  }
  .testi-quote{width:26px;height:20px;color:var(--amber-400);opacity:0.8;}
  .testi-stars{color:var(--amber-500);letter-spacing:2px;font-size:0.92rem;margin-top:12px;}
  .testi-text{
    margin-top:14px;font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;
    min-height:96px;
  }
  .testi-person{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
    margin-top:22px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .testi-avatar{
    flex-shrink:0;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .testi-avatar .photo-placeholder{border-radius:50%;border-style:solid;padding:0;}
  .avatar-placeholder{background:var(--indigo-700);border-color:var(--indigo-700);}
  .avatar-initials{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;
    color:var(--white);
  }
  .testi-meta h4{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);}
  .testi-meta span{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:0.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}


  /* ==========================================
   NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT
   EMERGENCY INSPECTION SECTION
========================================== */

.npm-emergency-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 90px 20px;
    background: #f7faf8;
    font-family: "Inter", "Poppins", Arial, sans-serif;
}


.npm-emergency-container {
    max-width: 1350px;
    margin: 0 auto;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    background: #ffffff;

    border-radius: 24px;

    overflow: hidden;

    box-shadow:
        0 25px 70px rgba(13, 40, 27, 0.12);
}


/* ==========================================
   LEFT SIDE
========================================== */

.npm-emergency-info {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 650px;

    overflow: hidden;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #170B34 0%,
            #1F0F45 48%,
            #2C1367 100%
        );
}


/* Pest image background */

.npm-emergency-info::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background-image:
        url("image/pest-control-bg.jpg");

    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;

    opacity: 0.16;

    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}


/* Dark overlay */

.npm-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(23, 11, 52, 0.95),
            rgba(44, 19, 103, 0.82)
        );
}


/* Decorative amber glow */

.npm-emergency-info::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;

    right: -180px;
    bottom: -170px;

    background: #E2861F;

    border-radius: 50%;

    filter: blur(100px);

    opacity: 0.16;
}


/* Content */

.npm-info-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    padding: 55px;
}


/* ==========================================
   EMERGENCY BADGE
========================================== */

.npm-emergency-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;

    padding: 9px 17px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    background: rgba(240, 82, 82, 0.13);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 111, 111, 0.45);

    color: #ff8585;

    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}


.npm-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #ff7272;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 114, 114, 0.12);
}


/* ==========================================
   LEFT HEADING
========================================== */

.npm-info-content h2 {
    margin: 30px 0 16px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 56px);

    line-height: 1.05;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -1.8px;
}


.npm-info-content h2 span {
    color: #ffffff;
}


.npm-info-description {
    max-width: 600px;

    margin: 0 0 35px;

    color: #b9c6cf;

    font-size: 16px;

    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ==========================================
   CONTACT LIST
========================================== */

.npm-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 13px;

    max-width: 570px;
}


.npm-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 16px;

    padding: 5px 0;

    color: #ffffff;

    text-decoration: none;
}


.npm-contact-icon {
    flex: 0 0 42px;

    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 10px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);

    transition: 0.3s ease;
}


.npm-contact-item:hover .npm-contact-icon {
    background: #E2861F;

    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.npm-contact-item:hover .npm-contact-icon svg {
    stroke: #170B34;
}


.npm-contact-icon svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;

    fill: none;

    stroke: #F0A648;

    stroke-width: 1.8;

    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}


.npm-contact-icon.npm-whatsapp svg {
    fill: none;
}


.npm-contact-item small {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 3px;

    color: #8f9ca6;

    font-size: 12px;

    font-weight: 500;
}


.npm-contact-item strong {
    display: block;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 15px;

    font-weight: 700;
}


/* ==========================================
   TRUST BOX
========================================== */

.npm-trust-box {
    margin-top: 35px;

    padding-top: 27px;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 12px;
}


.npm-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    color: #aab6bd;

    font-size: 13px;
}


.npm-check {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: #F0A648;

    border: 1px solid rgba(240, 166, 72, 0.45);

    font-size: 10px;
}


/* ==========================================
   RIGHT FORM
========================================== */

.npm-inspection-form {
    padding: 55px;

    background: #ffffff;
}


.npm-form-heading h2 {
    margin: 0 0 7px;

    color: #0d1b2a;

    font-size: 34px;

    line-height: 1.2;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}


.npm-form-heading p {
    margin: 0 0 35px;

    color: #76818c;

    font-size: 15px;
}


/* ==========================================
   FORM ROW
========================================== */

.npm-form-row {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 16px;
}


/* ==========================================
   FORM GROUP
========================================== */

.npm-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.npm-form-group label {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 8px;

    color: #263442;

    font-size: 13px;

    font-weight: 700;
}


.npm-form-group label span {
    color: #C56A16;
}


/* ==========================================
   INPUTS
========================================== */

.npm-form-group input,
.npm-form-group select,
.npm-form-group textarea {

    width: 100%;

    padding: 14px 15px;

    border: 1px solid #dce3e7;

    border-radius: 12px;

    background: #ffffff;

    color: #182632;

    font-family: inherit;

    font-size: 14px;

    outline: none;

    transition:
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease;

    box-sizing: border-box;
}


.npm-form-group input,
.npm-form-group select {
    height: 47px;
}


.npm-form-group textarea {
    min-height: 86px;

    resize: vertical;
}


.npm-form-group input::placeholder,
.npm-form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #a4adb5;
}


/* Focus */

.npm-form-group input:focus,
.npm-form-group select:focus,
.npm-form-group textarea:focus {

    border-color: #C56A16;

    background: #fefaf5;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(197, 106, 22, 0.1);
}


/* ==========================================
   SELECT
========================================== */

.npm-form-group select {
    cursor: pointer;

    appearance: auto;
}


/* ==========================================
   SUBMIT BUTTON
========================================== */

.npm-submit-btn {

    width: 100%;

    min-height: 52px;

    padding: 14px 20px;

    border: 0;

    border-radius: 12px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #E2861F,
            #C56A16
        );

    color: #170B34;

    font-family: inherit;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 800;

    cursor: pointer;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    gap: 12px;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(197, 106, 22, 0.22);

    transition:
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease;
}


.npm-submit-btn:hover {

    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px rgba(197, 106, 22, 0.32);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #F0A648,
            #E2861F
        );
}


.npm-submit-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}


.npm-submit-btn svg {

    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;

    fill: none;

    stroke: currentColor;

    stroke-width: 2;

    stroke-linecap: round;

    stroke-linejoin: round;
}


/* ==========================================
   FORM NOTE
========================================== */

.npm-form-note {

    margin: 16px 0 0;

    text-align: center;

    color: #a1a9b0;

    font-size: 12px;

    line-height: 1.5;
}


.npm-form-note a {

    color: #C56A16;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;
}


.npm-form-note a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ==========================================
   TABLET
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .npm-emergency-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .npm-emergency-info {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .npm-info-content {
        padding: 45px;
    }

    .npm-inspection-form {
        padding: 45px;
    }

}


/* ==========================================
   MOBILE
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 650px) {

    .npm-emergency-section {
        padding: 45px 15px;
    }


    .npm-emergency-container {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }


    .npm-info-content {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }


    .npm-info-content h2 {
        font-size: 38px;

        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }


    .npm-info-description {
        font-size: 14px;
    }


    .npm-inspection-form {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }


    .npm-form-heading h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }


    .npm-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 0;
    }


    .npm-submit-btn {
        font-size: 13px;
    }


    .npm-submit-btn svg {
        display: none;
    }

}


/* ==========================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 400px) {

    .npm-info-content h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }


    .npm-contact-icon {
        width: 43px;
        height: 43px;

        flex-basis: 43px;
    }


    .npm-inspection-form {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

}
  /* ---------- CTA STRIP (above footer) ---------- */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1;
    padding:13px 24px;border-radius:10px;
    text-decoration:none;border:1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor:pointer;user-select:none;white-space:nowrap;
    transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease,
      background .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
  }
  .btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;}

  .cta-strip{
    background:var(--indigo-950);
    color:var(--white);
    padding:38px 0;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .cta-strip::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;right:-120px;top:-130px;width:340px;height:340px;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(226,134,31,0.18);border-radius:50%;
  }
  .cta-strip::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;left:-180px;bottom:-160px;width:320px;height:320px;
    background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226,134,31,0.16), transparent 70%);
    border-radius:50%;
  }
  .cta-strip-inner{
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 44px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;
    position:relative;z-index:1;
  }
  .cta-strip-text h3{
    color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);margin-bottom:7px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .cta-strip-text p{margin:0;font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--indigo-200);opacity:0.9;}
  .cta-strip-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* CALL NOW (ghost outlined with icon badge) */
  .cta-call{
    border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    color:var(--white);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    padding:10px 18px 10px 10px;
    border-radius:14px;
  }
  .cta-call-icon{
    flex-shrink:0;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-500) 0%, #ffb95c 100%);
    color:#1a0d36;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(226,134,31,0.35);
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cta-call-icon::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:10px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    transform:translateX(-70%);animation:cta-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes cta-pulse{
    0%{transform:translateX(-70%);}
    60%,100%{transform:translateX(130%);}
  }
  .cta-call-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
  .cta-call-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:2px;line-height:1;}
  .cta-call-text small{font-size:0.68rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.02em;}
  .cta-call-text strong{font-size:0.98rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);}
  .cta-call:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-color:var(--amber-400);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  .cta-call:hover .cta-call-icon{
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(226,134,31,0.5);
  }

  /* GET FREE QUOTE (amber primary) */
  .cta-quote{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-500) 0%, #ffba5d 100%);
    color:#1a0d36;
    padding:17px 28px;
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 26px rgba(226,134,31,0.38),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cta-quote::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent);
    transform:translateX(-100%);
    transition:transform .7s ease;
  }
  .cta-quote:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 34px rgba(226,134,31,0.5),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }
  .cta-quote:hover::before{transform:translateX(100%);}
  .cta-quote svg{width:19px;height:19px;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--indigo-900);color:var(--indigo-200);padding:64px 0 0;}
  .footer-inner{
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 44px;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:40px;
    padding-bottom:46px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .footer-brand{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;}
  .footer-brand-logo{
    flex-shrink:0;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    padding:6px;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  .footer-brand-logo img{height:100%;width:100%;object-fit:contain;}
  .footer-brand-text{font-size:0.92rem;color:var(--white);line-height:1.4;padding-top:2px;}
  .footer-brand-text strong{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:0.02em;}
  .footer-brand p{margin-top:14px;font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--indigo-200);opacity:0.8;max-width:36ch;}
  footer h5{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--white);font-size:0.8rem;
    letter-spacing:0.04em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  footer ul li{margin-bottom:11px;font-size:0.87rem;}
  footer ul li a{color:var(--indigo-200);opacity:0.85;transition:opacity .2s ease, color .2s ease;}
  footer ul li a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--amber-400);}
  .foot-contact{margin-bottom:26px;}
  .foot-contact li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;opacity:0.9;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .foot-contact svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;color:var(--amber-400);}
  .foot-quicklinks-head{margin-bottom:14px;}
  .foot-quicklinks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 16px;}

  .foot-badges{margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);}
  .foot-badges li{
    display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:9px;font-size:0.8rem;
    color:var(--indigo-200);opacity:0.85;margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .foot-badges svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px;color:var(--amber-400);}
  .foot-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;}
  .foot-social a{
    width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);color:var(--indigo-200);
    transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
  }
  .foot-social a svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
  .foot-social a:hover{background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);}

  .foot-bottom{
    max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:22px 44px;
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
    font-size:0.78rem;opacity:0.65;
  }
  .foot-bottom-links{display:flex;gap:20px;}
  .foot-bottom-links a{opacity:0.9;}
  .foot-bottom-links a:hover{color:var(--amber-400);opacity:1;}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE (GLOBAL CONSOLIDATED TIERS) ---------- */
  @media (max-width:1200px){
    .nav-links{gap:22px;}
    .nav-inner{padding:8px 32px;}
    .nav-cta{padding:11px 20px;font-size:0.82rem;}
    .nav-links > a, .nav-dropdown > a{font-size:0.86rem;}
    .brand img{height:62px;}
    .brand-text strong{font-size:0.98rem;}
    .pest-elim-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:1100px){
    .process{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);row-gap:40px;}
    .process::before{left:13%;right:13%;}
    .trust-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);padding:0 32px;}
    .trust-item:nth-child(2n+1){border-left:none;}
    .trust-item:nth-child(1),.trust-item:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
    .trust-item{padding:24px 20px;}
    .trust-item:first-child{padding-left:20px;}
    .trust-inner{padding:0;}
    .wrap{padding:25px 32px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:1000px){
    .testi-slide{flex:0 0 calc(50% - 14px);}
    .nav-phone{font-size:0.82rem;}
  }
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .wrap{padding:22px 28px;}
    .section{padding:72px 0;}
    .nav-phone{display:none;}
    .topbar-badge:nth-child(2){display:none;}
    .topbar-right a.topbar-email{display:none;}
    .nav-dropdown-menu{left:auto;right:0;transform:translateY(6px);}
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu{transform:translateY(0);}
    .nav-dropdown-menu::before{left:auto;right:22px;transform:rotate(45deg);}
    .hero{padding-top:60px;background-position:65% center;}
    .hero-content{padding-bottom:56px;}
    .hero-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .about-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:100px;}
    .about-visual{padding:0 10% 22% 6%;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;}
    .partners{margin-top:-40px;}
    .partners-card{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:20px;}
    .partners-card > *{width:100%;max-width:100%;min-width:0;}
    .partners-text{border-right:none;padding-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:18px;flex:none;}
    .why-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:64px;}
    .why-visual{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 8% 22% 0;}
    .svc-grid, .svc-more-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .pest-elim-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .pest-elim-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:24px;}
    .pest-elim-stat:nth-child(3){border-left:none;}
    .process{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);row-gap:44px;}
    .process::before{display:none;}
    .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .footer-brand-col{grid-column:1 / -1;}
    .stats-wrapper {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      row-gap: 45px;
      padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {display: none;}
    .stat-item:nth-child(1)::after,
    .stat-item:nth-child(3)::after {display: block;}
    .membership-container {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      max-width: 650px;
    }
    .npm-emergency-container {grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
    .npm-emergency-info {min-height: auto;}
    .npm-info-content {padding: 45px;}
    .npm-inspection-form {padding: 45px;}
    .npms-bottom-stats {
      max-width: 100%;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .npms-stat {
      min-height: 72px;
      padding: 9px 7px;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .npms-stat svg {width: 19px;height: 19px;}
    .npms-stat strong {font-size: 11px;}
    .npms-stat span {font-size: 8px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .wrap{padding:22px 22px;}
    .section{padding:56px 0;}
    .topbar{display:none;}
    .nav-links{
      position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;
      background:var(--paper);flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
      padding:20px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
      display:none;gap:18px;max-height:80vh;overflow-y:auto;
    }
    .nav-links.open{display:flex;}
    .nav-dropdown{width:100%;}
    .nav-dropdown > a{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;}
    .nav-dropdown-menu{
      position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;
      box-shadow:none;border:none;padding:4px 0 0 12px;width:100%;
      max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease;display:flex;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-menu::before{display:none;}
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu, .nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu{max-height:260px;}
    .nav-phone{display:none;}
    .nav-cta{display:none;width:100%;justify-content:center;}
    .nav-links.open .nav-phone, .nav-links.open .nav-cta{display:inline-flex;margin-top:6px;}
    .nav-toggle{display:block;}
    .brand img{height:56px;}
    .brand-text span{display:none;}
    .hero{padding-top:52px;background-position:70% center;}
    .hero-content{padding-bottom:44px;}
    .hero-badges{gap:8px;}
    .hero-meta{gap:22px;}
    .hero-stats{padding:0 0 28px;}
    .hero-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;}
    .about-visual{padding:0 14% 26% 8%;}
    .rating-card{left:-4%;width:150px;padding:18px;}
    .about-features{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;}
    .partners-card{padding:22px 24px;}
    .trust-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .trust-item{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:20px 0;}
    .trust-item:first-child{border-top:none;}
    .trust-item:first-child{padding-left:0;}
    .why-item{padding:18px 18px 18px 16px;gap:14px;}
    .why-icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;}
    .why-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
    .why-badge{width:100px;height:100px;font-size:0.72rem;right:0;}
    .why-badge svg{width:22px;height:22px;margin-bottom:4px;}
    .why-photo-b{width:60%;left:-8%;}
    .svc-grid, .svc-more-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .svc-card{min-height: 350px;}
    .pest-elim-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px 14px;}
    .pest-elim-photo{width:88px;height:88px;}
    .pest-elim-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;row-gap:20px;}
    .pest-elim-stat{border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:18px;}
    .pest-elim-stat:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0;}
    .process{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:38px;}
    .proc-photo{width:120px;height:120px;}
    .testi-slide{flex:0 0 88%;}
    .testi-arrow{width:40px;height:40px;}
    .testi-arrow svg{width:17px;height:17px;}
    .cta-strip-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
    .cta-strip-actions{width:100%;}
    .cta-call, .cta-quote{flex:1 1 0;min-width:0;}
    .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stats-wrapper {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      padding: 45px 20px;
      row-gap: 35px;
    }
    .stat-item {padding: 5px 10px;}
    .stat-item::after {display: none !important;}
    .stat-number {font-size: 38px;letter-spacing: -1px;}
    .stat-label {font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.4;}
    .membership-section {padding: 55px 20px 65px;}
    .membership-heading {margin-bottom: 35px;}
    .membership-heading h2 {font-size: 30px;}
    .membership-heading p {font-size: 14px;}
    .membership-container {gap: 18px;}
    .npm-emergency-section {padding: 45px 15px;}
    .npm-emergency-container {border-radius: 18px;}
    .npm-info-content {padding: 35px 25px;}
    .npm-info-content h2 {font-size: 38px;letter-spacing: -1px;}
    .npm-info-description {font-size: 14px;}
    .npm-inspection-form {padding: 35px 25px;}
    .npm-form-heading h2 {font-size: 28px;}
    .npm-form-row {grid-template-columns: 1fr;gap: 0;}
    .npm-submit-btn {font-size: 13px;}
    .npm-submit-btn svg {display: none;}
    .npms-hero {
      min-height: auto;
      align-items: flex-end;
    }
    .npms-hero-bg img {object-position: 78% center;}
    .npms-hero-overlay {
      background:
        linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          rgba(16,8,33,0.48) 0%,
          rgba(16,8,33,0.76) 35%,
          rgba(16,8,33,0.96) 65%,
          rgba(16,8,33,1) 100%
        );
    }
    .npms-hero-container {padding: 125px 20px 42px;}
    .npms-hero-content {width: 100%;max-width: none;}
    .npms-hero-badges {gap: 7px;margin-bottom: 22px;}
    .npms-badge {height: 34px;padding: 0 11px;font-size: 10px;}
    .npms-bottom-stats {
      margin-top: 28px;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .npms-stat {
      min-height: 68px;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      padding: 10px 11px;
    }
    .npms-stat svg {width: 20px;height: 20px;}
    .npms-stat strong {font-size: 11px;}
    .npms-stat span {font-size: 8.5px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:420px){
    .wrap, .topbar-inner, .nav-inner, .cta-strip-inner, .footer-inner, .foot-bottom{
      padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px;
    }
    .section{padding:44px 0;}
    .hero{padding-top:44px;}
    .hero-content{padding-bottom:36px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:1.9rem;}
    .hero-sub{font-size:0.98rem;}
    .hero-meta{gap:18px;}
    .hero-meta strong{font-size:1.25rem;}
    .hero-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 18px;}
    .btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:0.88rem;}
    .cta-strip{padding:32px 0;}
    .cta-call{padding:9px 14px 9px 9px;border-radius:12px;}
    .cta-call-icon{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;}
    .cta-call-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
    .cta-call-text small{font-size:0.64rem;}
    .cta-call-text strong{font-size:0.9rem;}
    .cta-quote{padding:14px 20px;font-size:0.9rem;border-radius:12px;}
    .cta-quote svg{width:17px;height:17px;}
    .cta-strip-actions{flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
    .sec-head h2{font-size:1.5rem;}
    .about-content h2, .why-content h2{font-size:1.4rem;max-width:none;}
    .rating-card{width:132px;padding:14px;}
    .rating-score{font-size:1.5rem;}
    .footer-brand{flex-wrap:wrap;}
    .partners-text{font-size:0.88rem;}
    .testi-card{padding:26px 20px 22px;}
    .cta-strip-text h3{font-size:1.25rem;}
    .process{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .svc-card {min-height: 340px;}
    .svc-card-bg {height: 180px;}
    .svc-content {min-height: 160px;padding: 18px 18px 16px;}
    .svc-card h3 {font-size: 1rem;}
    .svc-card p {font-size: 0.84rem;}
    .npms-hero-container {padding-left: 17px;padding-right: 17px;}
    .npms-hero-badges {gap: 6px;}
    .npms-badge {padding: 0 9px;font-size: 9.5px;}
    .npms-hero h1 {font-size: 37px;}
    .npms-hero-description {font-size: 13px;}
    .npms-info-divider {margin: 0 12px;}
    .npm-info-content h2 {font-size: 32px;}
    .npm-contact-icon {width: 43px;height: 43px;flex-basis: 43px;}
    .npm-inspection-form {padding: 30px 20px;}
    .pest-elim-grid{gap:22px 12px;}
    .pest-elim-photo{width:76px;height:76px;border-width:2.5px;}
    .pest-elim-item h4{font-size:0.82rem;margin-top:12px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:360px){
    .wrap, .nav-inner, .cta-strip-inner, .footer-inner{
      padding-left:14px;padding-right:14px;
    }
    .nav-inner{padding-top:6px;padding-bottom:6px;}
    .brand img{height:50px;}
    .section{padding:38px 0;}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:36px;}
    .sec-head h2{font-size:1.32rem;}
    .btn{padding:11px 18px;font-size:0.84rem;}
    .npms-hero-container{padding:115px 14px 36px;}
    .npms-hero h1{font-size:32px;line-height:1.12;}
    .npms-hero-description{font-size:12.5px;}
    .npms-badge{height:30px;padding:0 8px;font-size:8.5px;}
    .npms-bottom-stats{gap:6px;}
    .npms-stat{min-height:60px;padding:8px 9px;}
    .npms-stat svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
    .npms-stat strong{font-size:10.5px;}
    .npms-stat span{font-size:7.5px;}
    .why-list{margin-top:26px;gap:14px;}
    .why-item{padding:14px 14px 14px 13px;gap:12px;border-radius:12px;}
    .why-icon{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;}
    .why-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
    .why-item h4{font-size:0.92rem;}
    .why-item p{font-size:0.82rem;margin-top:4px;}
    .svc-card{min-height:320px;}
    .svc-card-bg{height:160px;}
    .svc-content{padding:16px 14px 14px;}
    .proc-photo{width:100px;height:100px;}
    .testi-slide{flex:0 0 92%;}
    .membership-card{padding:20px 16px;gap:12px;}
    .membership-card-icon{width:50px;height:50px;}
    .membership-card h3{font-size:1.02rem;}
    .npm-info-content{padding:28px 18px;}
    .npm-inspection-form{padding:26px 18px;}
    .npm-info-content h2{font-size:28px;}
    .stat-number{font-size:34px;}
    .pest-elim-photo{width:68px;height:68px;}
  }

/* =========================================================
   =========================================================
   SUB-PAGE STYLES  —  About / Contact / Blog
   (uses the same tokens as the homepage: indigo + amber)
   =========================================================
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- active nav link ---------- */
.nav-links > a.active{color:var(--indigo-900);}
.nav-links > a.active::after{width:100%;}

/* ---------- PAGE BANNER ---------- */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--indigo-950);
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:96px 0 88px;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-140px;top:-160px;width:420px;height:420px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(226,134,31,0.18);border-radius:50%;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-200px;bottom:-220px;width:440px;height:440px;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226,134,31,0.18), transparent 70%);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.page-hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:0.22;
}
.page-hero-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;}
.page-hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 44px;
  text-align:center;
}
.page-hero-kicker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:rgba(226,134,31,0.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(226,134,31,0.36);
  color:var(--amber-400);
  padding:8px 18px;border-radius:30px;
  font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.page-hero-kicker svg{width:14px;height:14px;}
.page-hero h1{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.35rem);
  margin:20px auto 0;max-width:900px;letter-spacing:-0.015em;
}
.page-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--amber-400);}
.page-hero > .page-hero-inner > p{
  margin:18px auto 0;max-width:660px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.74);font-size:1.02rem;
}
.crumbs{
  margin-top:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:0.84rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.crumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);font-weight:600;transition:color .2s ease;}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--amber-400);}
.crumbs span.sep{color:var(--amber-500);}
.crumbs span.now{color:var(--amber-400);font-weight:600;}

/* ---------- shared small pieces ---------- */
.pg-kicker{
  display:block;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.16em;
  font-size:0.74rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber-600);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.pg-lead{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:1.02rem;margin:16px 0 0;}
.btn-primary{background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);border-color:var(--amber-500);font-weight:700;}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(226,134,31,0.7);}
.btn-outline{border-color:var(--indigo-200);color:var(--indigo-900);background:var(--white);}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--amber-500);color:var(--amber-600);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-whatsapp{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;}
.btn-whatsapp:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(37,211,102,0.55);filter:brightness(1.06);}
.btn-ghost-light{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{border-color:var(--amber-400);color:var(--amber-400);}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.ab-intro-inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;
}
.ab-intro-visual{position:relative;}
.ab-intro-visual .ab-img-main{
  border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.ab-intro-visual .ab-img-main img{width:100%;height:470px;object-fit:cover;}
.ab-intro-visual .ab-img-sub{
  position:absolute;right:-26px;bottom:-40px;width:47%;
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:6px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.ab-intro-visual .ab-img-sub img{width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover;}
.ab-badge-float{
  position:absolute;left:-24px;top:32px;
  background:var(--indigo-950);color:#fff;border-radius:16px;
  padding:18px 22px;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.ab-badge-float strong{display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--amber-400);line-height:1;}
.ab-badge-float span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:0.7rem;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-weight:700;}
.ab-intro-content h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.5rem);}
.ab-intro-content > p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:18px 0 0;}
.ab-points{display:grid;gap:14px;margin:26px 0 30px;}
.ab-point{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;}
.ab-point .tick{
  flex-shrink:0;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--amber-100);color:var(--amber-600);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:0.8rem;
}
.ab-point p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.96rem;}
.ab-point p strong{color:var(--indigo-900);}

/* stats band */
.ab-stats{background:var(--indigo-950);padding:0;}
.ab-stats-inner{
  max-width:1800px;margin:0 auto;padding:54px 44px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;
}
.ab-stat{text-align:center;padding:8px 14px;position:relative;}
.ab-stat + .ab-stat::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:14%;height:72%;width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.ab-stat strong{
  display:block;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);color:var(--amber-400);line-height:1;
}
.ab-stat span{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:0.82rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68);font-weight:600;}

/* mission / vision / values */
.mv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;}
.mv-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
  padding:34px 30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}
.mv-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:4px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber-500),var(--amber-400));
  transition:width .35s ease;
}
.mv-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);border-color:var(--indigo-200);}
.mv-card:hover::after{width:100%;}
.mv-icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:15px;
  background:var(--indigo-100);color:var(--indigo-700);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.mv-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.mv-card:nth-child(2) .mv-icon{background:var(--amber-100);color:var(--amber-600);}
.mv-card:nth-child(3) .mv-icon{background:#DCF0EA;color:var(--teal);}
.mv-card h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:10px;}
.mv-card p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.95rem;}
.mv-list{margin-top:16px;display:grid;gap:9px;}
.mv-list li{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.mv-list li svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;}

/* journey timeline */
.journey{position:relative;display:grid;gap:0;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;}
.journey::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:26px;top:12px;bottom:12px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--amber-400),var(--indigo-200));
}
.jn-item{position:relative;padding:0 0 38px 78px;}
.jn-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
.jn-dot{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--white);border:2px solid var(--amber-400);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:800;color:var(--indigo-900);
  font-size:0.86rem;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -12px rgba(23,11,52,0.45);
}
.jn-item h4{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:7px;}
.jn-item p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.95rem;}

/* team / promise strip */
.promise-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
.promise-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:28px 24px;
  transition:transform .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease;
}
.promise-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.promise-card .pc-icon{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--indigo-100);color:var(--indigo-700);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.promise-card .pc-icon svg{width:23px;height:23px;}
.promise-card h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
.promise-card p{margin:0;font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.ct-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
.ct-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
  padding:32px 26px;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease, border-color .26s ease;
}
.ct-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);border-color:var(--indigo-200);}
.ct-card-icon{
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;margin:0 auto 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-500),#ffb95c);color:#1a0d36;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(226,134,31,0.8);
}
.ct-card-icon svg{width:25px;height:25px;}
.ct-card h4{font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:9px;}
.ct-card p, .ct-card a{display:block;margin:0;font-size:0.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft);word-break:break-word;}
.ct-card a{font-weight:600;transition:color .2s ease;}
.ct-card a:hover{color:var(--amber-600);}

/* form + info */
.ct-main{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.12fr;gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.ct-side{
  background:var(--indigo-950);color:#fff;padding:48px 42px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.ct-side::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-120px;bottom:-140px;width:320px;height:320px;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226,134,31,0.22), transparent 70%);border-radius:50%;
}
.ct-side-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.ct-side h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:12px;}
.ct-side > .ct-side-inner > p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);font-size:0.95rem;margin:0 0 26px;}
.ct-side-list{display:grid;gap:14px;}
.ct-side-item{
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;
  transition:background .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
a.ct-side-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.11);border-color:rgba(226,134,31,0.5);transform:translateX(4px);}
.ct-side-ico{
  flex-shrink:0;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-500),#ffb95c);color:#1a0d36;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.ct-side-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
.ct-side-ico.wa{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);color:#fff;}
.ct-side-item small{display:block;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);font-weight:700;}
.ct-side-item strong{display:block;font-size:0.95rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600;margin-top:3px;}
.ct-hours{
  margin-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);padding-top:22px;
}
.ct-hours h5{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:0.74rem;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber-400);font-weight:800;}
.ct-hours li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:0.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.74);padding:6px 0;}
.ct-hours li span:last-child{color:#fff;font-weight:600;}

.ct-form{padding:48px 44px;}
.ct-form h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
.ct-form > p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.94rem;margin:0 0 26px;}
.ct-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
.ct-group{margin-bottom:16px;}
.ct-group label{display:block;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);margin-bottom:7px;}
.ct-group label span{color:var(--coral);}
.ct-group input,.ct-group select,.ct-group textarea{
  width:100%;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.94rem;color:var(--ink);
  padding:13px 15px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;
  background:var(--paper);outline:none;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.ct-group textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px;}
.ct-group input:focus,.ct-group select:focus,.ct-group textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--amber-500);background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(226,134,31,0.13);
}
.ct-submit{
  width:100%;margin-top:6px;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.95rem;
  padding:16px 22px;border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(226,134,31,0.8);
  transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.ct-submit svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.ct-submit:hover{background:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.ct-note{margin:14px 0 0;font-size:0.8rem;color:var(--ink-soft);text-align:center;}
.ct-note a{color:var(--amber-600);font-weight:600;}

/* map */
.ct-map{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);background:var(--white);
}
.ct-map iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:420px;border:0;filter:saturate(.92);}

/* service areas */
.area-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;}
.area-chip{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 16px;font-size:0.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--indigo-900);
  transition:border-color .22s ease, transform .22s ease, background .22s ease;
}
.area-chip svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
.area-chip:hover{border-color:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--amber-100);}

/* faq */
.faq-wrap{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;gap:14px;}
.faq-item{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.faq-item[open]{border-color:var(--amber-400);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.faq-item summary{
  cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:20px 24px;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--indigo-900);font-size:0.99rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.faq-item summary::after{
  content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--amber-600);line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"–";transform:rotate(180deg);}
.faq-item p{margin:0;padding:0 24px 22px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.94rem;}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.blog-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:44px;}
.blog-filter{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;
  padding:9px 20px;font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .22s ease;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.blog-filter:hover{border-color:var(--amber-400);color:var(--amber-600);}
.blog-filter.active{background:var(--indigo-950);border-color:var(--indigo-950);color:#fff;}

/* featured post */
.blog-featured{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:56px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.blog-featured-img{position:relative;min-height:380px;overflow:hidden;}
.blog-featured-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.blog-tag{
  position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;z-index:2;
  background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);
  padding:6px 15px;border-radius:24px;font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.blog-featured-body{padding:44px 42px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.blog-featured-body .pg-kicker{margin-bottom:10px;}
.blog-featured-body h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.95rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
.blog-featured-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.98rem;margin:0 0 20px;}
.blog-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:16px;font-size:0.82rem;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:22px;}
.blog-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}
.blog-meta svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--amber-500);}

/* post grid */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px;}
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);border-color:var(--indigo-200);}
.blog-card-img{position:relative;height:212px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--indigo-100);}
.blog-card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .55s ease;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img{transform:scale(1.07);}
.blog-card-body{padding:26px 24px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.blog-card-body h4{font-size:1.14rem;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.3;}
.blog-card-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.91rem;margin:0 0 18px;flex:1;}
.blog-more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:0.86rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--amber-600);
  transition:gap .22s ease;
}
.blog-more svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-more{gap:13px;}

/* newsletter */
.news-band{
  background:var(--indigo-950);border-radius:22px;padding:52px 48px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:32px;align-items:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.news-band::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-150px;top:-150px;width:360px;height:360px;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226,134,31,0.2), transparent 70%);border-radius:50%;
}
.news-text{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.news-text h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.75rem;margin-bottom:9px;}
.news-text p{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:0.95rem;}
.news-form{position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.news-form input{
  min-width:290px;padding:15px 18px;border-radius:12px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color:#fff;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:0.93rem;outline:none;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.news-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}
.news-form input:focus{border-color:var(--amber-400);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.13);}
.news-form button{
  border:none;cursor:pointer;background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:0.93rem;
  padding:15px 28px;border-radius:12px;transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.news-form button:hover{background:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* =========================================================
   SUB-PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .promise-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .ct-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .area-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .page-hero{padding:72px 0 66px;}
  .page-hero-inner{padding:0 28px;}
  .ab-intro-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:80px;}
  .ab-intro-visual{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;}
  .ab-intro-visual .ab-img-main img{height:380px;}
  .ab-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:38px;padding:44px 28px;}
  .ab-stat:nth-child(3)::before{display:none;}
  .mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ct-main{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-featured{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-featured-img{min-height:300px;}
  .blog-featured-body{padding:34px 28px;}
  .news-band{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:40px 30px;}
  .news-form input{min-width:0;flex:1;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .page-hero{padding:56px 0 52px;}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:1.85rem;}
  .ct-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .promise-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .area-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ct-side{padding:36px 26px;}
  .ct-form{padding:36px 26px;}
  .ct-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;}
  .ab-intro-visual .ab-img-sub{display:none;}
  .ab-badge-float{left:14px;top:14px;padding:14px 16px;}
  .journey::before{left:19px;}
  .jn-item{padding-left:62px;}
  .jn-dot{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:0.75rem;}
  .ct-map iframe{height:320px;}
  .news-form{flex-direction:column;}
  .news-form button{width:100%;}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .page-hero h1{font-size:1.55rem;}
  .ab-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .ab-stat::before{display:none !important;}
  .area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-filters{gap:8px;}
  .blog-filter{padding:8px 15px;font-size:0.8rem;}
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG DETAIL / SINGLE ARTICLE PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.article-wrap{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;gap:56px;align-items:start;
}
.article-cover{border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.article-cover img{width:100%;height:420px;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.article-meta-row{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:6px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-meta-row .blog-meta{margin-bottom:0;}
.article-share{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;}
.article-share span{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.share-btn{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--indigo-100);color:var(--indigo-800);
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.share-btn:hover{background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.share-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;}

.article-body{font-size:1.03rem;color:var(--ink-soft);padding-top:26px;}
.article-body h1{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.35rem);color:var(--indigo-900);margin-bottom:18px;}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.42rem;color:var(--indigo-900);margin:36px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--indigo-900);margin:26px 0 10px;}
.article-body p{margin:0 0 18px;}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:0;}
.article-body ul li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;}
.article-body ul li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:9px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-500);}
.article-body ol{padding-left:22px;}
.article-body ol li{margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:6px;}
.article-body strong{color:var(--indigo-900);}
.article-callout{
  background:var(--indigo-100);border-left:4px solid var(--amber-500);border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;
  padding:22px 26px;margin:30px 0;
}
.article-callout p{margin:0;color:var(--indigo-900);font-weight:600;font-size:0.98rem;}
.article-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:38px 0 0;}
.article-tags a{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:7px 16px;border-radius:20px;
  font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:all .2s ease;
}
.article-tags a:hover{border-color:var(--amber-400);color:var(--amber-600);}

.faq-block .faq-q{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--indigo-900);font-size:1.08rem;margin:0 0 8px;}
.faq-block .faq-a{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 24px;}

.author-box{
  display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;margin-top:46px;padding:26px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
}
.author-box .author-avatar{
  width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;background:var(--indigo-950);color:var(--amber-400);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;
}
.author-box h5{margin:0 0 4px;color:var(--indigo-900);font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.05rem;}
.author-box p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:0.88rem;}

/* sidebar */
.article-sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px;position:sticky;top:24px;}
.sb-widget{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:26px;}
.sb-widget h5{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;color:var(--indigo-900);font-size:1.05rem;
  margin:0 0 18px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-cats a{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:9px 0;font-size:0.9rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
}
.sb-cats a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.sb-cats a:hover{color:var(--amber-600);}
.sb-post{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.sb-post:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.sb-post img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:10px;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;}
.sb-post-body h6{margin:0 0 5px;font-size:0.86rem;line-height:1.32;color:var(--indigo-900);font-weight:700;}
.sb-post-body span{font-size:0.74rem;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.sb-cta{background:var(--indigo-950);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;color:#fff;}
.sb-cta h5{color:#fff;border:none;margin-bottom:10px;padding:0;}
.sb-cta p{font-size:0.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);margin:0 0 18px;}
.sb-cta .btn{width:100%;}

.related-heading{margin:76px 0 30px;text-align:center;}
.related-heading h3{font-size:1.7rem;}
.related-heading p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:8px;}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .article-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .article-sidebar{position:static;}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .article-cover img{height:250px;}
  .article-meta-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE — LATEST ARTICLES SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.home-blog{position:relative;background:var(--paper);}
.home-blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px;}
.home-blog-foot{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:46px;}

@media (max-width:1180px){
  .home-blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .home-blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — QUICK JUMP NAV
   ========================================================= */
.svc-quicknav{
  background:var(--white);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative;
  z-index:5;
  scroll-margin-top:90px;
}
.svc-quicknav-inner{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  padding:22px 44px;
  max-width:1800px;
  margin:0 auto;
  scrollbar-width:thin;
}
.svc-quicknav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px;}
.svc-quicknav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--indigo-200);border-radius:4px;}
.svc-quicknav-inner a{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:10px 18px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  font-size:0.83rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--indigo-900);
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.svc-quicknav-inner a svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;}
.svc-quicknav-inner a:hover{
  border-color:var(--amber-400);
  color:var(--amber-600);
  background:var(--amber-100);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.svc-quicknav-inner a.active{
  background:var(--indigo-950);
  border-color:var(--indigo-950);
  color:#fff;
}
.svc-quicknav-inner a.active svg{color:var(--amber-400);}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — DETAIL BLOCKS
   ========================================================= */
.svc-detail{
  padding:70px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  scroll-margin-top:24px;
}
.svc-detail.svc-alt{background:var(--indigo-100);}
.svc-detail-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
  max-width:1220px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 44px;
}
.svc-detail-inner.reverse .svc-detail-visual{order:2;}
.svc-detail-inner.reverse .svc-detail-content{order:1;}

.svc-detail-visual{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  height:420px;
  background:var(--indigo-950);
}
.svc-detail-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.svc-detail-icon-tile{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(240,166,72,0.16), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--indigo-900),var(--indigo-700));
}
.svc-detail-icon-tile svg{width:118px;height:118px;color:var(--amber-400);opacity:0.95;}

.svc-detail-tag{
  position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;
  background:rgba(23,11,52,0.82);
  color:#fff;
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:0.72rem;font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.svc-detail-tag svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--amber-400);flex-shrink:0;}

.svc-detail-badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:-2px;right:22px;
  width:70px;height:70px;
  border-radius:18px 18px 0 0;
  background:var(--amber-500);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 -10px 24px -12px rgba(226,134,31,0.55);
}
.svc-detail-badge svg{width:32px;height:32px;color:var(--indigo-950);}

.svc-detail-content .pg-kicker{margin-bottom:12px;}
.svc-detail-content h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.6vw,2.05rem);margin-bottom:14px;}
.svc-detail-content > p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 24px;font-size:1rem;}

.svc-detail-list{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:0 0 28px;}
.svc-detail-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:0.93rem;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.5;}
.svc-detail-list li svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--amber-500);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
.svc-detail-list li strong{color:var(--indigo-900);}

.svc-detail-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .svc-detail-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;padding:0 30px;}
  .svc-detail-inner.reverse .svc-detail-visual{order:1;}
  .svc-detail-inner.reverse .svc-detail-content{order:2;}
  .svc-detail-visual{height:300px;}
  .svc-detail{padding:52px 0;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .svc-detail-inner{padding:0 22px;}
  .svc-detail-visual{height:230px;border-radius:18px;}
  .svc-detail-icon-tile svg{width:82px;height:82px;}
  .svc-detail-badge{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;right:16px;}
  .svc-detail-badge svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
  .svc-quicknav-inner{padding:16px 22px;}
}

/* ================= RELATED SERVICES (service detail pages) ================= */
.related-services{padding:64px 0 10px;}
.related-services-inner{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px;}
.related-services-inner h3{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--indigo-950);margin:0 0 22px;text-align:center;
}
.related-svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
.related-svc-card{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(23,11,52,0.09);border-radius:14px;
  padding:18px 20px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--indigo-900);
  font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;transition:all .2s ease;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -20px rgba(23,11,52,0.25);
}
.related-svc-card:hover{border-color:var(--amber-500);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);color:var(--amber-600);}
.related-svc-card svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--amber-500);}
.related-svc-viewall{background:var(--amber-100);border-color:var(--amber-400);color:var(--amber-600);}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .related-svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .related-services-inner{padding:0 30px;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .related-svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .related-services-inner{padding:0 22px;}
  .related-services{padding:44px 0 4px;}
}

/* ================= SERVICES PAGE HERO CTA BUTTONS ================= */
.page-hero-actions{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;margin-top:30px;
}
.page-hero-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  min-height:52px;padding:0 26px;border-radius:9px;
  font-size:0.92rem;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,background .22s ease,border-color .22s ease,color .22s ease;
  border:1px solid transparent;
}
.page-hero-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;}
.page-hero-btn-primary{
  background:var(--amber-500);color:var(--indigo-950);border-color:var(--amber-500);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(226,134,31,0.65);
}
.page-hero-btn-primary:hover{background:var(--amber-400);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -12px rgba(226,134,31,0.8);}
.page-hero-btn-whatsapp{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(37,211,102,0.55);
}
.page-hero-btn-whatsapp:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -12px rgba(37,211,102,0.7);filter:brightness(1.06);}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .page-hero-actions{gap:10px;}
  .page-hero-btn{min-height:48px;padding:0 20px;font-size:0.86rem;width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .page-hero-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;max-width:320px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE — SEO CONTENT / DETAILED INFORMATION SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.svc-article{
  padding:74px 0 10px;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  scroll-margin-top:24px;
}
.svc-article-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.62fr) minmax(0,.82fr);
  gap:56px;
  align-items:start;
  max-width:1220px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 44px;
}

/* ---------- main column ---------- */
.svc-article-main h2{
  font-size:2rem;
  line-height:1.2;
  margin:0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.svc-article-main h3{
  font-size:1.35rem;
  margin:38px 0 14px;
  padding-top:2px;
  position:relative;
}
.svc-article-main h3::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:44px;height:3px;
  border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--amber-500),var(--amber-400));
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.svc-article-main p{
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:1.005rem;
  line-height:1.78;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}

/* ---------- bullet list ---------- */
.svc-article-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:11px;
  margin:4px 0 6px;
}
.svc-article-list li{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  line-height:1.65;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:13px 16px;
}
.svc-article-list li svg{
  width:19px;height:19px;
  flex:0 0 19px;
  margin-top:3px;
  color:var(--amber-500);
}

/* ---------- numbered process ---------- */
.svc-steps{
  counter-reset:svcstep;
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
  margin:6px 0 4px;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
}
.svc-step{
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -26px rgba(23,11,52,.5);
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.svc-step:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:var(--indigo-200);
  box-shadow:0 18px 38px -26px rgba(23,11,52,.55);
}
.svc-step-num{
  flex:0 0 38px;
  width:38px;height:38px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border-radius:11px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--indigo-800),var(--indigo-600));
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.95rem;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.svc-step-body h4{
  font-size:1.06rem;
  margin:4px 0 6px;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.svc-step-body p{margin:0;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.7;}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.svc-faq{
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
  margin-top:4px;
}
.svc-faq-item{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:3px solid var(--amber-500);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px 20px;
}
.svc-faq-item .faq-q{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  color:var(--indigo-900);
  font-size:1.07rem;
  font-weight:700;
  margin:0 0 6px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.svc-faq-item .faq-a{
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  margin:0;
  font-size:.97rem;
  line-height:1.72;
}

/* ---------- sidebar ---------- */
.svc-article-side{
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
  position:sticky;
  top:104px;
}
.svc-side-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:22px 22px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px -34px rgba(23,11,52,.6);
}
.svc-side-card h4,
.svc-side-cta h4{
  font-size:1.12rem;
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.svc-side-facts{display:grid;gap:0;}
.svc-side-facts li{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
  font-size:.92rem;
}
.svc-side-facts li:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0;}
.svc-side-facts li span{color:var(--ink-soft);}
.svc-side-facts li strong{color:var(--indigo-900);text-align:right;}

.svc-side-list{display:grid;gap:10px;}
.svc-side-list li{
  display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:.92rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.svc-side-list li svg{
  width:17px;height:17px;flex:0 0 17px;margin-top:2px;
  color:var(--amber-500);
}

.svc-side-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--indigo-900),var(--indigo-700));
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 22px;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.svc-side-cta h4{color:#fff;}
.svc-side-cta p{
  color:var(--indigo-200);
  font-size:.93rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.svc-side-cta .btn{
  width:100%;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.svc-side-cta .btn:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.svc-side-cta .btn-outline{
  background:transparent;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  color:#fff;
}
.svc-side-cta .btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}

@media (max-width:1040px){
  .svc-article-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px;padding:0 30px;}
  .svc-article-side{position:static;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .svc-article{padding:52px 0 6px;}
  .svc-article-inner{padding:0 22px;}
  .svc-article-main h2{font-size:1.6rem;}
  .svc-article-main h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-top:30px;}
  .svc-article-main p{font-size:.97rem;}
  .svc-step{padding:16px;gap:13px;}
  .svc-step-num{flex:0 0 32px;width:32px;height:32px;font-size:.88rem;}
  .svc-step-body h4{font-size:1rem;}
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE HARDENING — ALL DEVICES
   Mobile phones, phablets, tablets, laptops, desktops & TVs
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 1. Never allow sideways scrolling ---------- */
html, body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden;}
img, video, iframe, canvas{max-width:100%;}
img{height:auto;}
iframe{border:0;display:block;}

/* ---------- 2. Long words, emails & URLs must wrap ---------- */
p, li, span, a, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, td, dd, dt, label, strong, small{
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
  word-break:break-word;
}
.foot-contact li span,
.topbar-email,
.ct-card p,
.ct-side-item p,
.ct-detail p{
  overflow-wrap:anywhere;
}

/* ---------- 3. Anchor targets clear the sticky header ---------- */
[id]{scroll-margin-top:96px;}

/* ---------- 4. Fluid headings on every screen ---------- */
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.65rem, 5.2vw, 3rem);}
.sec-head h2, .svc-article-main h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 4.4vw, 2.3rem);}
.svc-article-main h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem, 3.2vw, 1.4rem);}

/* ---------- 5. Horizontal scrollers feel native on touch ---------- */
.svc-quicknav-inner,
.carousel-viewport,
.related-svc-grid{
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  scrollbar-width:thin;
}
.svc-quicknav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{height:4px;}
.svc-quicknav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--indigo-200);border-radius:4px;}

/* ---------- 6. Tablets & small laptops (1024px and below) ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .wrap{padding:22px 32px;}
  .svc-article-inner{gap:30px;}
}

/* ---------- 7. Large phones & small tablets (768px and below) ---------- */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .wrap{padding:20px 22px;}
  /* entrance animations must not push content sideways */
  .reveal-left, .reveal-right{transform:translateY(24px);}
  .reveal-left.animate-in, .reveal-right.animate-in{transform:translateY(0);}
  /* comfortable tap targets (WCAG 2.5.5) */
  .btn, .nav-cta, .nav-phone, .carousel-btn, .cta-call, .cta-quote,
  .related-svc-card, .faq-q, button{min-height:44px;}
  .nav-links a{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}
  /* 16px inputs stop iOS Safari from zooming on focus */
  input, select, textarea,
  .ct-group input, .ct-group select, .ct-group textarea,
  .npm-form-group input, .npm-form-group select, .npm-form-group textarea{
    font-size:16px;
  }
}

/* ---------- 8. Standard phones (600px and below) ---------- */
@media (max-width:600px){
  .wrap{padding:18px 18px;}
  .foot-quicklinks{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 18px;}
  .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;text-align:center;}
  .topbar-inner{gap:8px;}
}

/* ---------- 9. Small phones (390px and below) ---------- */
@media (max-width:390px){
  body{font-size:15.5px;}
  .wrap{padding:16px 14px;}
  .svc-article-inner,
  .related-services-inner,
  .page-hero-inner,
  .svc-detail-inner{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;}
  .btn{padding:11px 15px;font-size:0.82rem;}
  .svc-article-list li{padding:11px 13px;}
  .svc-faq-item{padding:14px 15px;}
  .svc-side-card, .svc-side-cta{padding:18px 16px;}
  .svc-side-facts li{font-size:0.86rem;}
}

/* ---------- 10. Very small / older phones (360px and below) ---------- */
@media (max-width:360px){
  .page-hero h1{font-size:1.5rem;}
  .crumbs{font-size:0.75rem;}
  .foot-quicklinks{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta-strip-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .cta-strip-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
}

/* ---------- 11. Phones held in landscape ---------- */
@media (max-width:920px) and (orientation:landscape) and (max-height:520px){
  .page-hero{padding:38px 0 34px;}
  .nav-links.open{max-height:74vh;overflow-y:auto;}
  .hero, .section{padding-top:38px;padding-bottom:38px;}
}

/* ---------- 12. Large desktops & TVs ---------- */
@media (min-width:1600px){
  .svc-article-inner,
  .related-services-inner,
  .svc-detail-inner{max-width:1340px;}
}
@media (min-width:1920px){
  body{font-size:17px;}
  .wrap{padding:28px 60px;}
}

/* ---------- 13. Touch devices: drop hover-only motion ---------- */
@media (hover:none){
  .svc-step:hover,
  .carousel-item:hover,
  .related-svc-card:hover{transform:none;}
}

/* ---------- 14. Notch / safe-area support (iPhone X and later) ---------- */
@supports (padding:max(0px)){
  .topbar-inner, .nav-inner{
    padding-left:max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right:max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
  }
  .foot-bottom{padding-bottom:max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));}
}

/* ---------- 15. Print ---------- */
@media print{
  .topbar, .nav, .cta-strip, .svc-article-side, .related-services, .foot-social{display:none !important;}
  body{background:#fff;color:#000;font-size:12pt;}
  a[href^="http"]::after{content:" (" attr(href) ")";font-size:9pt;color:#555;}
  .svc-article{padding:0;}
}

/* ---------- 16. Comfortable tap targets for text links on touch ---------- */
@media (max-width:768px){
  footer ul li a,
  .foot-quicklinks ul li a,
  .foot-bottom-links a,
  .crumbs a, .crumbs span,
  .svc-link, .blog-more, .sb-cats a{
    display:inline-block;
    padding-top:7px;
    padding-bottom:7px;
    line-height:1.45;
  }
  .foot-contact li{padding:5px 0;}
}