/* =========================================
   HEADER
========================================= */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(250, 251, 249, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 100;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 68px;
    /* Compact height */
}

.logo {
    font-size: 18px;
    /* Compact brand logo size */
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    /* No gap, relying solely on padding */
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn) {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    /* Reduced side padding */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover {
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* =========================================
   DROPDOWN MENU STYLES (Desktop Mode)
========================================= */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .nav-item.dropdown {
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
        background-color: var(--bg-surface);
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 14px;
        min-width: 380px;
        /* Descriptive dropdown width */
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 1000;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    }

    .dropdown-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .dropdown-toggle i {
        font-size: 12px;
        /* Slightly larger for caret */
        transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        position: relative;
        top: 1px;
        /* Nudges the icon down to center it with text */
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Common Dropdown Item styling */
.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.dropdown-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.dropdown-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Header Specific Button Size */
.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hamburger Menu Toggler */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 20px;
    height: 14px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 101;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Desktop Only / Mobile Only Helpers */
.desktop-only {
    display: inline-flex !important;
}

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

/* =========================================
   HERO SECTION
========================================= */
.hero {
    padding: 90px 0 40px;
    /* Top padding clears fixed header, bottom is tight */
    min-height: 100vh;
    /* Stretch to fill full viewport height */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.15) 0%, rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.05) 45%, transparent 75%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat, repeat, repeat;
}

/* Hero Decorative Background Elements */
.hero-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0.5;
    /* Set opacity to 0.5 as requested */
}

/* Concentric rings on the left */
.decor-circle-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -250px;
    width: 580px;
    height: 580px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #EADFCF;
}

.decor-circle-left::before,
.decor-circle-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.decor-circle-left::before {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 50px;
    left: 50px;
    right: 50px;
    bottom: 50px;
}

.decor-circle-left::after {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 100px;
    left: 100px;
    right: 100px;
    bottom: 100px;
}

.decor-circle-left-2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -250px;
    width: 580px;
    height: 580px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.decor-circle-left-2::before,
.decor-circle-left-2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.decor-circle-left-2::before {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 150px;
    left: 150px;
    right: 150px;
    bottom: 150px;
}

.decor-circle-left-2::after {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 200px;
    left: 200px;
    right: 200px;
    bottom: 200px;
}

/* Floating circle on the right */
.decor-circle-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: 8%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #EADFCF;
}

.decor-circle-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed #EADFCF;
}

/* Dots pattern on the left */
.decor-dots-left {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 2%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#EADFCF 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
}

/* Dots pattern on the right */
.decor-dots-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25%;
    right: 3%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#EADFCF 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
}

.hero-content {
    align-self: start;
    padding-top: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* In front of decorations */
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    /* Restored columns width ratio */
    gap: 64px;
    /* Restored gap to prevent squishing */
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    /* Restored standard width */
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* In front of decorations */
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    /* #FFFDF8 */
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    /* 1px solid #E8E2D8 */
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.hero-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
}

.hero-divider::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-divider::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    /* Elegant secondary text color */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    /* Slight off-white tint */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Keep rounded corners clean */
    max-width: 480px;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    /* Compact card size */
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    /* Compact text size */
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Prevent multi-line */
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    /* Compact text size */
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    /* Normal weight like the image */
    text-transform: capitalize;
    /* Like 'Brands Served' */
    letter-spacing: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Prevent multi-line */
}

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-form-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    /* More elevated shadow */
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    /* Floating motion */
}

.hero-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step-dot {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.step-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.form-step {
    display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-trust {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================
   SERVICES SECTION
========================================= */
#services {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.28) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 223, 207, 0.28) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
    background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    /* Reduced from 60px to decrease spacing below services cards */
}

/* Background dots decoration */
.services-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-circle-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -280px;
    width: 580px;
    height: 580px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #EADFCF;
    opacity: 0.65;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-circle-right::before,
.services-circle-right::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.services-circle-right::before {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 50px;
    left: 50px;
    right: 50px;
    bottom: 50px;
}

.services-circle-right::after {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 100px;
    left: 100px;
    right: 100px;
    bottom: 100px;
}

.services-circle-right-2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -280px;
    width: 580px;
    height: 580px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.65;
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-circle-right-2::before,
.services-circle-right-2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.services-circle-right-2::before {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 150px;
    left: 150px;
    right: 150px;
    bottom: 150px;
}

.services-circle-right-2::after {
    border: 2px solid #EADFCF;
    top: 200px;
    left: 200px;
    right: 200px;
    bottom: 200px;
}

/* Upgraded Header Badge UI */
#services .badge,
#process .badge,
#portfolio .badge,
#testimonials .badge,
#faq .badge {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.25);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

#services .badge:hover,
#process .badge:hover,
#portfolio .badge:hover,
#testimonials .badge:hover,
#faq .badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.12);
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
}

#services .badge .dot,
#process .badge .dot,
#portfolio .badge .dot,
#testimonials .badge .dot,
#faq .badge .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: badge-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

#services .badge:hover .dot,
#process .badge:hover .dot,
#portfolio .badge:hover .dot,
#testimonials .badge:hover .dot,
#faq .badge:hover .dot {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 84px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card:hover .card-watermark {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
}

.card-header-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-tag {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}

.service-card:hover .icon-wrapper i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-list li:hover {
    color: var(--text-main);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.service-list li i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-list li:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.service-action-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: auto;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: fit-content;
}

.service-action-link i {
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-action-link i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.service-action-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================
   PROCESS SECTION
========================================= */
#process {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 20px;
    /* Reduced from 40px to decrease spacing above the process badge */
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

#process .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Decorations */
.process-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-noise-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.045;
    /* Tactile premium noise texture overlay */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-arcs-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: -200px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
    /* Gold-beige arc line */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-arcs-left::before,
.process-arcs-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.process-arcs-left::before {
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.1);
    top: 40px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
}

.process-arcs-left::after {
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    top: 80px;
    left: 80px;
    right: 80px;
    bottom: 80px;
}

.process-ribbon-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 180px;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-step {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF9F6 100%);
    /* Premium white-to-ivory gradient */
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Connecting arrows on desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: '\f178';
        /* FontAwesome long arrow right symbol */
        font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
        font-weight: 900;
        position: absolute;
        top: 40%;
        right: -24px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        font-size: 18px;
        color: var(--accent);
        opacity: 0.4;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    }

    .process-step:hover:not(:last-child)::after {
        transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08), var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    user-select: none;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
}

.process-step h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
========================================= */
.footer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    width: 100%;
}

.footer {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #f5f4f0;
    /* Off-white text */
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Seamless divider between CTA and Footer columns */
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: white;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #111111;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.3);
}

.footer-links h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: white;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-links a {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: white;
}

/* Contact Column Info Styles */
.footer-links .contact-item {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links .contact-item a {
    display: inline;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links .contact-item a:hover {
    color: white;
}

/* =========================================
   ANIMATIONS & RESPONSIVE
========================================= */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }

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

.animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.animate.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 38px;
        /* Compact mobile size */
    }

    .grid-3,
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* Responsive Navigation Menu Overlay */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 68px;
        /* Header height */
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 68px);
        background-color: var(--bg-main);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 40px 24px;
        gap: 24px;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 99;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
        overflow-y: auto;
        /* Allow scrolling on mobile menu drawer */
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .nav-links a:not(.btn) {
        font-size: 16px;
        width: 100%;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    }

    /* Mobile Accordion Dropdown Styles */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 8px 0 8px 16px;
        gap: 8px;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        display: flex;
    }

    .dropdown-toggle {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .dropdown-toggle i {
        font-size: 12px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        padding: 8px 4px;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }

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

    .mobile-only {
        display: inline-flex !important;
    }

    /* Menu Toggle Active State Animate to "X" */
    .menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
    }

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

    .menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
        /* Very compact on small mobile */
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        gap: 32px;
        /* Tighter gap on mobile */
    }

    .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .stat-item {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(3),
    .stat-item:nth-child(4) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .grid-3,
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

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

/* =========================================
   HERO BELOW STRIPES (Ticker, Stats, Logos)
========================================= */
.stripe-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border);
}

.stripe-ticker {
    background-color: #faf9f7;
    color: #111111;
    padding: 8px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: ticker 25s linear infinite;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.ticker-content span {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 15px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.ticker-content .ticker-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #111111;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0;
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

.stripe-stats {
    background-color: #111111;
    /* Rich charcoal black */
    padding: 30px 0;
    /* More compact vertical height */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.stats-card-dark {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background-color: #161515;
    /* Warm charcoal card background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 212, 166, 0.2);
    /* Brighter, highlighted gold-beige border */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px 14px;
    /* Slimmer interior card height */
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stripe-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stripe-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    /* Hover animation push-up */
}

.stripe-stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stripe-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    /* High contrast default gold-light color */
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.stripe-stat-item:hover .stripe-stat-num {
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Glowing pure white on hover */
}

.stripe-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.stripe-logos {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.stripe-logos-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.logos-marquee-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}

.logos-marquee-wrapper::before,
.logos-marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.logos-marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-main) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.logos-marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-main) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.logos-marquee-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 80px;
    padding-right: 80px;
}

.direction-left .logos-marquee-content {
    animation: marquee-left 30s linear infinite;
}

.direction-right .logos-marquee-content {
    animation: marquee-right 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes marquee-left {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes marquee-right {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.logo-wordmark {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-main);
    opacity: 0.35;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    user-select: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
}

.logo-wordmark.text-serif {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.logo-wordmark:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================================
   PORTFOLIO SECTION
========================================= */
#portfolio {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    /* Reduced from 35px to pull bottom closer */
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    /* Premium soft black background */
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#portfolio .section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Satoshi', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* Portfolio Decorative Background Elements */
.portfolio-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.portfolio-arcs-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    left: -220px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.16);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-arcs-left::before,
.portfolio-arcs-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.portfolio-arcs-left::before {
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.12);
    top: 40px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
}

.portfolio-arcs-left::after {
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    top: 80px;
    left: 80px;
    right: 80px;
    bottom: 80px;
}

#portfolio .container-lg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Ensures content renders in front of decorations */
}

#portfolio h2 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    /* High-contrast white heading */
}

#portfolio .section-header p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    /* Soft white subtitle text */
}

#portfolio .portfolio-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    /* Sleek glassmorphic card border */
}

#portfolio .badge {
    background-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    /* Transparent gold badge */
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.25);
}

#portfolio .badge:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.portfolio-marquees {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-marquee-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Overlap vertical paddings to bring strips together with a slight vertical gap */
.portfolio-marquee-wrapper.direction-right {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Horizontal fading mask gradient overlay */
.portfolio-marquee-wrapper::before,
.portfolio-marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 60px;
    /* Reduced from 80px to make blur extremely narrow and clear */
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #portfolio .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 25px !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .portfolio-marquee-wrapper::before,
    .portfolio-marquee-wrapper::after {
        width: 15px;
        /* Extremely small blur on mobile to prevent blocking screens */
    }
}

.portfolio-marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.portfolio-marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.portfolio-category-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: left;
}

.portfolio-category-header h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.portfolio-category-header h3 i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.portfolio-category-header p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.direction-left .portfolio-marquee-content {
    animation: portfolio-marquee-left 150s linear infinite;
}

.direction-right .portfolio-marquee-content {
    animation: portfolio-marquee-right 105s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause scroll animation when user hovers */
.portfolio-marquee-wrapper:hover .portfolio-marquee-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes portfolio-marquee-left {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes portfolio-marquee-right {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

.portfolio-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08), var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 15;
}

.web-card {
    width: 340px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.app-card {
    width: 230px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #FAFBF9;
}

.web-card .portfolio-img-wrapper {
    height: 210px;
}

.app-card .portfolio-img-wrapper {
    height: 320px;
}

.portfolio-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.portfolio-footer {
    margin-top: 10px;
    /* Reduced from 24px to pull button closer to marquee */
}

#portfolio .portfolio-footer .btn {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Gold text color */
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    /* Gold outline border */
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#portfolio .portfolio-footer .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: var(--accent);
    /* Solid gold background on hover */
    color: #111111;
    /* Dark text for contrast */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.25);
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
========================================= */
#testimonials {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    /* Alternating light background */
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    /* 2x2 layout is extremely balanced for 4 cards */
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.06), var(--shadow-md);
}

.rating-stars {
    color: var(--accent);
    /* Gold stars */
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.client-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #111111;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.client-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.client-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #testimonials {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .stats-card-dark {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .stripe-stat-item {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .stripe-stat-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .logos-grid {
        gap: 30px 40px;
    }

    .logo-wordmark {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-card-dark {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .stripe-stat-item {
        border-right: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ SECTION
========================================= */
#faq {
    background-color: #FAF8F5;
    /* Soft warm ivory background matching the mockup */
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Decorations */
.faq-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Faint Grid Pattern overlaying the background dots/waves */
.faq-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.07) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    background-repeat: repeat, repeat;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.faq-decor-svg {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-decor-svg.left {
    top: 50%;
    left: -290px;
    /* Aligned rings to peek out beautifully */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.faq-decor-wave.right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.58fr;
    /* Accurate layout column ratio */
    gap: 72px;
    /* Cohesive gaps without empty space issues */
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faq-info {
    position: sticky;
    top: 70px;
    /* Shifted sticky position slightly up */
    margin-top: -12px;
    /* Pulls the entire text group upwards to align with card tops */
    padding-top: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    /* Explicitly aligns to the top of the grid column */
}

/* • FAQ label style with slow pulsing glow */
@keyframes faq-label-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 2px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }

    50% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.45);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes faq-dot-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.4);
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px 4px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.6);
        transform: scale(1.15);
    }
}

.faq-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    /* Refined visual spacing */
    animation: faq-label-glow 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.faq-label-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: faq-dot-glow 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Title Serif style matching the image */
.faq-title {
    font-family: 'Satoshi', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.text-accent-gold {
    color: #8A6D3B;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* Separator line style */
.faq-line-separator {
    width: 44px;
    height: 1.2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    /* Refined visual spacing */
}

/* Subtitle style */
.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 330px;
}

.faq-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 216, 0.6);
    /* Lighter border */
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover State */
.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.03), var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    /* Premium subtle lift animation */
}

/* Active State matching mockup with slow pulsing glow animation */
@keyframes active-card-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.25);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.03), 0 0 8px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.02);
    }

    50% {
        border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.45);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.06), 0 0 16px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.12);
    }
}

.faq-item.open {
    animation: active-card-glow 4.0s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Question Trigger - Force deep black in all states */
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    color: #111111 !important;
    font-family: 'Satoshi', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question span {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: #111111 !important;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question {
    color: #111111 !important;
    /* Remains black when active */
}

/* Premium Custom CSS Icon Wrapper Circle Badge */
.faq-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
    /* Thin gold border */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes icon-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.05), 0 0 0 rgba(176, 138, 87, 0);
        border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.35), 0 0 6px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.5);
    }
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: #FAF9F6;
    animation: icon-glow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    /* Soft gold backdrop tint when active */
    animation: icon-glow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.faq-icon-wrapper::before,
.faq-icon-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Horizontal bar (thin stroke matching mockup) */
.faq-icon-wrapper::before {
    width: 12px;
    height: 1.2px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Vertical bar */
.faq-icon-wrapper::after {
    width: 1.2px;
    height: 12px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon-wrapper::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
    /* vertical line vanishes */
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon-wrapper::before {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(180deg);
    /* horizontal bar turns gold & rotates */
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrapper::before,
.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrapper::after {
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Answer Slide Down */
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    background-color: #FAF9F6;
    /* Cream active tint always present on background but hidden when max-height/opacity are 0 */
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
    /* Smooth transition for border-color */
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                opacity 0.3s ease, 
                border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    opacity: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 216, 0.5);
    /* Soft border separating answer from header */
}

.faq-answer-content {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    /* Clean top & bottom paddings */
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.faq-cta-container {
    margin-top: 64px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faq-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.18);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1140px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-cta-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.faq-cta-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.faq-cta-info h4 {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.faq-cta-info p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-cta-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.faq-cta-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.faq-cta-btn:hover .faq-cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    #faq {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .faq-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .faq-info {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .faq-label {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .faq-title {
        font-size: 25px !important;
        font-weight: 900;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .faq-line-separator {
        margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    }

    .faq-subtitle {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #faq {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 20px 24px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .faq-answer-content {
        padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
    }

    .faq-answer p {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }

    .faq-cta-container {
        margin-top: 48px;
    }

    .faq-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 24px 32px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .faq-cta-left {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .faq-cta-right {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .faq-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   CTA BANNER SECTION
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   CTA BANNER SECTION (Dark Rebranded)
   ========================================= */
.cta-section {
    background-color: transparent; /* Transparent so wrapper background shows */
    padding: 80px 0 0 0; /* Flows directly into footer padding */
    position: relative;
}

.cta-banner {
    background: none; /* No card background */
    border-radius: 0; /* No card borders */
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 50px 0; /* Spacing between CTA content and footer start */
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: none; /* No card shadow */
    border: none; /* No card border */
}

.cta-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left glowing circle shape */
.cta-shape-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.08);
}

/* Right glowing circle shape */
.cta-shape-right {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.06);
}

/* Overlaying an extra dashed ring sweep on the right */
.cta-shape-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.04);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.badge-cta {
    background-color: rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 138, 87, 0.2) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    animation: faq-label-glow 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-cta .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: faq-dot-glow 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: 'Satoshi', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.cta-italic {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--accent); /* Elegant gold accent for the italic phrase */
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Premium WhatsApp Green Button */
.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: #1F5E3F !important; /* Premium Dark Forest/Emerald Green */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 94, 63, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid #1F5E3F !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #184A31 !important;
    border-color: #184A31 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(31, 94, 63, 0.35);
}

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

.cta-buttons .btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px; /* Centered block width for footer CTA */
}

/* White Outline Button */
.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* CTA Bottom Features */
.cta-features {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.cta-features span {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cta-features span i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0 0;
    }
    
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 0 0 40px 0;
    }
    
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .cta-subtitle {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .btn-whatsapp,
    .btn-outline-white {
        padding: 13px 30px;
        font-size: 14px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-features {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        align-items: center;
    }
}